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Olivia Rodrigo’s Unraveled Tour Is Coming to DC — Here’s What DMV & Baltimore Fans Need to Know

May 3, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Olivia Rodrigo

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

May 3, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Group of friends toasting with wine glasses around a table; central Caribbean TriQ Fest 2026 logo dominates the banner.

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 3, 2026 By Anthony Washington

People with backpacks looking into a bright red aircraft on a raised platform at an outdoor festival with tents in the background.

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

May 3, 2026 By Anthony Washington

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

May 2, 2026 By Anthony Washington

AFRAM 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

May 2, 2026 By Anthony Washington

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

May 2, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Let's Go Music Festival

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 […]

Project Glow 2026 Lineup & Details

May 2, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Project Glow

Closing out May in DC, Project GLOW 2026 takes over the RFK Festival Grounds May 30–31 with one of the biggest electronic lineups to hit the area this year. Built for the EDM crowd, this is a full-scale festival setup—multiple stages, nonstop sets, and a mix of house, techno, bass, and everything in between. The […]

SoWeBoFest 2026: The Details

May 2, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Femi the Drifish

Rounding out Memorial Day weekend in Baltimore, SoWeBoFest takes things back to the neighborhood level on May 24, 2026. Stretching across the 100 and 1000 blocks of Hollins Street, this is a traditional festival and full-on community takeover—live music, local vendors, food, and a crowd that’s there for the neighborhood as much as the lineup. […]

Artscape 2026 featuring The Roots

May 2, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Artscape

Memorial Day weekend in Baltimore is already packed, but Artscape 2026 brings a completely different energy to the city May 23–24. Spread throughout downtown Baltimore, the festival mixes art, culture, and live music in a way that feels more like a city-wide takeover than a traditional event. This year’s headliners include The Roots and Stephanie […]

2026 Maryland Deathfest: Lineup and Venue Details

May 2, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Maryland Deathfest 2026

Memorial Day weekend in Baltimore doesn’t ease into anything, and Maryland Deathfest is a big reason why. Taking over multiple venues across the city May 21–24, including Baltimore Soundstage, Power Plant Live, Nevermore Hall, Market Place, and Angel’s Rock Bar, MDF once again brings together a stacked lineup. This year features heavy hitters like Napalm […]

Experience the Bourbon & Bluegrass Festival in DC

May 2, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Bourbon Bluegrass

Spring in DC starts to pick up, and one of the more unique events on the calendar is the Bourbon & Bluegrass Festival happening May 2–3, 2026, at President Lincoln’s Cottage. Set on the historic grounds just off Rock Creek Church Road, the weekend brings together a solid mix of bluegrass and folk talent, with […]

Cowboy Junkies Live on Tour 2026 @ The Birchmere June 8 & 10

April 10, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Press Release: Iconic Canadian band Cowboy Junkies Live on Tour 2026 will commence in June with stops across the American southeast. Cowboy Junkies will be Live on Tour 2026  at The Birchmere ~ Alexandria, VA on June 8 & 10. Tickets are availave for $80.50 (June 8 tix) (June 10 tix). Known for their haunting melodies, […]

Artist Residency Featuring Purbayan Chatterjee and Mark Lettieri in Washington, DC April 13-15 at MC Live Arts at Montgomery College

April 10, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Purbayan Chatterjee and five-time GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist, composer, and producer Mark Lettieri have also announced an artist residency in Washington, DC taking place April 13-15 hosted at MC Live Arts at Montgomery College (Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus). During this creative development period, the cross-cultural collaboration will refine and expand the work in an immersive rehearsal setting. […]

Alison Brown to Headline Bourbon & Bluegrass @ 250

April 10, 2026 By Anthony Washington

On May 2 and 3, 2026 (1-5 pm) President Lincoln’s Cottage is celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s Kentucky roots in the year of the nation’s 250th birthday with an extra special version of its annual fundraiser: Bourbon & Bluegrass. In past years, the festival has captured the hearts of DMV music lovers, beating out much larger festivals to win […]

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