Here is your 2027 list of the top music festivals in D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia, and a few that are definitely worth the road trip. The list is organized by month. Check back for updates as more lineups are announced. I’m looking forward to a great music festival season!
–Tony
Last Updated: 11/07/2026
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April 2027
National Cannabis Festival
Date: April 17–18, 2027
Location: RFK Festival Grounds, Washington, DC
Lineup: TBD
Website: nationalcannabisfestival.com
May 2027
Bourbon & Bluegrass Festival
Date: May TBD, 2027
Location: President Lincoln’s Cottage
Venue: 40 Rock Creek Church Road, NW
Lineup: TBD
Website: lincolncottage.org
George “Spider” Anderson Music and Arts Festival
Date: May TBD, 2027
Location: Baltimore, MD
Venue: 4801 Park Heights Ave
Lineup: TBD
Website: spiderandersonfest.com
Showcation
Date: May 21–23, 2027
Location: Camp Ramblewood, Darlington, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: showcation.live
Boardwalk Rock
Date: May 14-16, 2027
Location: Ocean City, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: boardwalkrockfest.com
Maryland Deathfest (MDF) 2026
Date: May 27–30, 2027
Location: Multiple venues in Baltimore, MD (Nevermore Hall, Power Plant Live, Baltimore Soundstage, Market Place & Angel’s Rock Bar)
Lineup: TBD
Website: deathfests.com
Delfest
Date: May 27–30, 2027
Location: Allegany County Fairgrounds, Cumberland, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: delfest.com
Artscape
Date: May 29–30, 2027
Location: Baltimore, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: artscape.org
Sowebofest
Date: May TBD, 2027
Location: 100 and 1000 blocks of Hollins Street, Baltimore, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: sowebofest.org
June 2027
Capital Jazz Fest
Date: TBD
Location: Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: capitaljazz.com/fest
Project Glow 2027
Date: June 5–6, 2027
Location: RFK Festival Grounds, Washington, DC
Lineup: TBD
Website: projectglowfest.com
Let’s Go Music Fest
Date: June TBD, 2027
Location: Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville, MD
Lineup: Sublime, Fitz and the Tantrums, Judah & the Lion, Nicotine Dolls, Joe P, The Bends, Modern Alibi, AJR, Natasha Bedingfield, Matt and Kim, Joywave, Valley, Edgehill, Surfing for Daisy, Gabe Woodrow, Doug Segree, Cinema Hearts
Website: letsgofest.com | Metro Montage Festival Guide: Click me!
All Good Now
Date: June TBD, 2027
Location: Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: allgoodpresentslivemusic.com
Warped Tour DC 2027
Date: June 19–20, 2027
Location: RFK Festival Grounds, Washington, D.C.
Lineup: TBD
Website: vanswarpedtourdc.com
Home Rule Music Festival
Date: June TBD, 2027
Location: The Parks at Walter Reed, Washington, DC
Lineup: TBD
Website: homerulemusicfestival.com | Metro Montage Festival Guide: Click me!
The Maryland Doom Fest
Date: June TBD, 2027
Location: Cafe 611, Frederick, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: facebook.com/MdDoomFest
AFRAM a.k.a. African American Festival
Date: June TBD, 2027
Location: Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: aframbaltimore.com
July 2027
Floydfest
Date: July 22–25, 2027
Location: FestivalPark, Check, VA
Lineup: TBD
Website: floydfest.com
August 2027
Wine & Slow Jams Festival
Date: August TBD, 2027
Location: Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: wineandslowjams.com/
Hot August Music Festival 2026
Date: August TBD, 2027
Location: Oregon Ridge Park, Cockeysville, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: hotaugustmusicfestival.com
Love Groove Festival
Date: August 29, 2026
Location: Point Park, Baltimore, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: lovegroovefestival.com/
September 2027
DC Jazz Festival
Date: September TBD, 2027
Location: Washington, DC
Lineup: TBD
Website: dcjazzfest.org
Afrofest
Date: September TBD, 2027
Location: Washington, DC
Lineup: TBD
Website: theafroplus.com
Summer Soul Music Festival
Date: September TBD, 2027
Location: Washington, DC
Lineup: TBD
Website: https://www.universe.com/events/summer-soul-music-festival-2026
Annapolis Songwriters Festival
Date: September TBD, 2027
Location: Annapolis, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: annapolissongwritersfestival.com
Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival
Date: September 18–29, 2027
Location: Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: baygrassfestival.com
All Things Go Festival 2026
Date: September TBD, 2027
Location: Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: allthingsgofestival.com
Oceans Calling Festival
Date: September TBD, 2027
Location: Ocean City Boardwalk, Ocean City, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: oceanscallingfestival.com
October 2027
Country Calling Festival
Date: October TBD, 2027
Location: Ocean City Inlet & Boardwalk, Ocean City, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: countrycallingfestival.com
Power To The People Fest
Date: October TBD, 2027
Location: Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: powertothepeoplefest.com
The Ramble Festival 2027
Date: October 8–10, 2027
Location: Darlington, MD
Lineup: TBD
Website: ramblefestival.com
November 2026
Rising Tides Festival
Date: TBA 2027
Location: Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City, MD
Lineup: TBA
Website: ococean.com
December 2026
92Q Winterfest
Date: December 12, 2026
Location: CFG Bank Arena, Baltimore, MD
Lineup:Sexyy Red, Moneybagg Yo, Bossman Dlow, Yung Miami, 42 Dugg, Skilla Baby, Dolly Babe, Jhonnie DamnD, YG Tech, NASG Chaz, NiNi Dollas, Fat Sean, & Da Function
Website: cfgbankarena.com
Please check the website of all of the festivals to confirm the festival lineup. All lineups are subject to change. As artists are added to the festival lineups and dates are confirmed this article will be updated.
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