The DC Traveler

Just about any night of the week during the summer months, the various bands form the military perform free concerts around the Mall. Grab a blanket and relax on the Capitol lawn, next to the Washington Monument or at the Air Force or Navy Memorials.

Each of the service branches has different bands besides their large, formal bands. Some have country, contemporary, choral, brass ensembles, bluegrass, jazz and blues bands. Check the band’s schedule for which band may be playing in a specific night.

Here’s just a partial list of some of the free concerts.

US Army Band – “Pershing’s Own” Schedule

• Fridays at 8:00 p.m.
  West steps of the U.S. Capitol – First St. between Pennsylvania and Maryland Aves.
• Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. – June 6, 13, 20, and 27 with the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
  Sylvan Theatre on the ground of the Washington Monument – Constitution Ave. at 17th Street, NW

US Navy Band Schedule

• Mondays at 8:00 p.m.
  West steps of the U.S. Capitol – First St. between Pennsylvania and Maryland Aves.
• Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m.
  US Navy Memorial – 701 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.

US Air Force Band Schedule

• Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m.
  West steps of the U.S. Capitol – First St. between Pennsylvania and Maryland Aves.
• Fridays – 8:00 p.m. – June 6 – August 31
  Air Force Memorial, 1 Air Force Memorial Drive, Arlington, VA (parking my be limited)

US Marine Band – “The President’s Own” Schedule

• Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m.
  West steps of the U.S. Capitol – First St. between Pennsylvania and Maryland Aves.
• Thursdays at 8:00 p.m.
  Sylvan Theatre on the ground of the Washington Monument – Constitution Ave. at 17th Street, NW

Tickets – Free

Nearest Metro subway station - all listed station are within a few blocks.

• U.S. Capitol – Capitol South – Blue and Orange lines, Federal Center SW – Blue and Orange lines, Archives – Green and Yellow lines or Union Station – Red Line
• Washington Monument – Smithsonian – Blue and Orange lines
• U.S. Navy Memorial – Archives – Green and Yellow lines, Gallery Plance / Chinatown – Red line or Federal Triangle – Blue and Orange lines
• Air Force Memorial – Pentagon – Blue and Yellow line, then a ¾ mile walk

Parking – Metered satreet parking is available.

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