For hip-hop fans, Jay-Z’s headlining performance at Roots Picnic 2026 was one of the most anticipated festival moments of the year. Backed by The Roots, Jay-Z delivered a career-spanning set that included classics, fan favorites, and appearances from several special guests. The performance also served as part of the celebration surrounding the 30th anniversary of […]
Archives for May 2026
Is Capital Jazz Fest 2026 Cancelled? Here’s What We Know Right Now
For the last few days, Metro Montage has seen a noticeable increase in traffic from readers searching for information about Capital Jazz Fest 2026 and whether the festival has been canceled. At this time, there has been no official cancellation announcement that we could find from Capital Jazz, Merriweather Post Pavilion, or any official festival […]
Tom Morello’s Power To The People Festival 2026 featuring the Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen, & More!
Updated: 05/29/2026 Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Location: Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Maryland Website: powertothepeoplefest.com A major new music festival is heading to Maryland this fall. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist and activist Tom Morello has officially announced the inaugural Power To The People Festival, taking place Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Merriweather […]
Here Are 5 DMV Festivals Worth Leaving The House For Next Weekend
Next weekend around DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia is packed with everything from wine festivals and Italian food to Irish music and late-night beats at Project Glow. Whether you want craft beer, live music, dancing, or just an excuse to get out the house… there’s something happening. Don’t wait until everybody else posts about it […]
DC, Maryland, and VA: Memorial Day Weekend Festivals For You
Still figuring out your weekend plans? Maryland is packed with festivals this weekend, whether you’re into live music, art, craft beer, bluegrass, Caribbean vibes, or full-on metal chaos. From thousands of people taking over the streets of Baltimore for Artscape to one of the biggest extreme metal festivals in the country at Maryland Deathfest, there’s […]
Press Release: I.M.P. PRESENTS BILLY BOB THORNTON & THE BOXMASTERS AT LINCOLN THEATRE
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 6, 2026 — I.M.P. announced today that Billy Bob Thornton and his prolific rock and roll band The Boxmasters will perform at the historic Lincoln Theatre on July 23, 2026. Tickets are available now. The Boxmasters were formed in 2007 by W.R. “Bud” Thornton (Billy Bob Thornton’s musical pseudonym) and J.D. Andrew, […]
Artscape 2026 Lineup, Food Vendors, Film Screenings & Festival Preview
If you know me, Artscape has always been one of my favorite festivals. I’m really looking forward to seeing how the festival setup comes together this year compared to past years. What I’ve always loved about Artscape is the diversity of the arts—dance, street performers, experimental art, live music, visual arts, and the unexpected moments […]
Press Release: Chance the Rapper Announces the Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Independent GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Chance The Rapper has announced The Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour, a North American run celebrating the 10th anniversary of his groundbreaking mixtape Coloring Book. Promoted by Live Nation, The Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour kicks off Tuesday, Aug. 11 in Cleveland, Ohio at House of Blues, making stops […]
Olivia Rodrigo’s Unraveled Tour Is Coming to DC — Here’s What DMV & Baltimore Fans Need to Know
Olivia Rodrigo is bringing her newly announced Unraveled Tour to Capital One Arena for two nights on October 3 and 4, 2026—and for fans across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Baltimore, this is shaping up to be one of the biggest shows of the season. Why This Is a Big Deal for Baltimore & the DMV […]
Triofest 2026: Wine, Beer, & Food Festival
August in the DMV keeps things moving, and Caribbean Trio Fest 2026 brings a full day of island vibes to the Charles County Fairgrounds on August 1. This festival leans into Caribbean culture music, food, and a crowd that shows up ready to move. Expect a mix of soca, reggae, and dancehall throughout the day, […]
Your May Festival’s In DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia
May in Baltimore and the DMV doesn’t ease you into festival season, it kind of throws you right in. From Baltimore to DC and out into Western Maryland, this stretch of the calendar is packed with everything from hip-hop and R&B to bluegrass, metal, and EDM, all happening at the same time. You’ve got weekends […]
FloydFest 2026
Late July in the Virginia mountains hits different, and FloydFest 2026 leans all the way into that. Running July 22–26 at FestivalPark in Check, VA, this one is less about rushing between stages and more about settling into the experience—mountain views, long days, and a lineup that blends rock, jam, Americana, and everything in between. […]
AFRAM a.k.a. African American Festival 2026
Juneteenth weekend in Baltimore always brings a different kind of energy, and AFRAM (African American Festival) 2026 returns June 19–22 to Druid Hill Park with an amazing. This isn’t just a music festival. It’s a full celebration of Black culture, community, and history, with live performances, local vendors, food, and programming spread throughout the park. […]
All Good Now Festival
Mid-June in Maryland leans into the jam scene, and All Good Now Festival brings it back to the iconic Merriweather Post Pavilion on June 13–14. This one is built for fans who want to settle in and really experience the music—long sets, live improvisation, and a crowd that’s there for the full ride. Headlining both […]
Let’s Go Music Festival 2026
Kicking off June just outside the city, Let’s Go Music Fest 2026 heads back to the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville, MD on June 5–6 with a lineup that leans more alt, pop, and indie than your typical festival weekend. It’s a quick trip from DC and Baltimore, but the vibe feels a little […]
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