SUMMER CONCERTS
CELEBRATING 17 YEARS OF SUMMER CONCERTS
ALL CONCERTS ARE FREE | DANCERS ARE WELCOME | FREE PARKING | RAIN OR SHINE
June 11 – August 20, 2026 | Thursdays, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
In the Bumper Car Pavilion
RSVP for FREE Summer Concerts!
RSVPs preferred, not required
Parking information & link to Park Map below.
Bench seating provided.
A limited number of folding chairs available first-come, first-serve. Please bring your own folding chair if you are able.
Beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks for sale in Bumper Car Pavilion courtesy of Praline.
Bringing your own alcohol is not permitted.
- June 11 | DC’s Different Drummers *Celebrating Pride
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Thursday, June 11 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | DC’s Different Drummers *Celebrating Pride
DC's Different Drummers is DC's LGBTQ+ community music organization. The DCDD Jazz Band is a 25 piece big band that plays in a variety of styles.

- June 19 | I Am Your Daddy Band * Celebrating Juneteenth*
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Thursday, June 19 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | I Am Your Daddy Band * Celebrating Juneteenth*
As the premier tribute to Kid Creole & The Coconuts, I Am Your Daddy Band delivers a sophisticated fusion of Jazz, Latin, and Soul that captivates every audience. Whether you're a longtime fan of the iconic "Kid Creole & The Coconuts" vibe or experiencing this unique "Tropical Funk" sound for the first time, this band offers an unforgettable show that transcends generations.

- June 25 | U.S. Marine Band Free Country
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Thursday, June 25 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | U.S. Marine Band Free Country
The U.S. Marine Band's popular music ensemble Free Country performs pop, folk, rock, and country music selections from the 1960s through today, and the group's showmanship and vocal harmonies always provide an entertaining performance to which the whole family can dance and sing along.

- July 2 | interPLAY Orchestra
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Thursday, July 2 | 7:30pm | Spanish Ballroom | interPLAY Orchestra
- July 9 | Natty Beaux
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Thursday, July 9 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | Natty Beaux
The Natty Beaux is a rockin’ and boppin’ combo featuring musicians from some of the Mid-Atlantic’s finest groups. Audiences can’t sit still when they hear ‘em play foot-tappin’ numbers from Louis Prima, Ray Charles, Louis Jordan, Gene Vincent, Bobby Darin, Elvis, Nat King Cole, Jerry Lee Lewis and other greats.

- July 16 | James Bazen Big Band
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Thursday, July 16 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | James Bazen Big Band
James Bazen Big Band is an 18-piece big band that plays a wide variety of energetic jazz. In addition to originals, the orchestra plays innovative compositions from Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Gordon Goodwin, Bob Mintzer, Buddy Rich and more.

- July 23 | King Soul
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Thursday, July 23 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | King Soul
- July 30 | U.S. Marine Band Latin Jazz Ensemble
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Thursday, July 30 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | U.S. Marine Band Latin Jazz Ensemble
The U.S. Marine Band's Latin Jazz Ensemble performs a mix of classic and contemporary Latin jazz hits that will keep hands clapping, feet tapping, and the dance floor busy!

- August 6 | Arty Hill & The Long Gone Daddys
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Thursday, August 6 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | Arty Hill & The Long Gone Daddys
- August 13 | U.S. Marine Big Band
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Thursday, August 13 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | U.S. Marine Big Band
- August 20 | Patrick Albán & His Buena Vista Social
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Thursday, August 20 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion | Patrick Albán & His Buena Vista Social
FREE parking in our main parking lot at 5801 Oxford Road. Find more information and a link to our Park Map here.
Watch recordings of 2021 Summer Concerts Series >>
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