Music Festivals and Concerts
- Capital Jazz Fest
- Category: Music Festivals and Concerts
- Month: June
- Upcoming: TBA
- Description: Located between Washington and Baltimore, in a 40-acre natural wooded setting known as 'Symphony Woods', the Capital Jazz Fest is an experience you just can't miss. Labeled the 'Woodstock of jazz festivals' the Capital Jazz fest is known for showcasing the biggest names in contemporary Jazz during their two day fest. This event is the largest jazz event in the world, and attracts tens of thousands of people. Past performers include: Herbie Hancock, Kenny G, George Duke, The Jazzmasters, Kem, Grover Washington, Jr., Anita Baker, Ray Charles, Al Jarreau, Nancy Wilson, Marcus Miller, Will Downing, Najee, Incognito, David Sanborn, George Benson and Fourplay
- Admission: Check Website
- Location: Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD
- Phone: 301-780-9300
- Website: www.capitaljazz.com
- Kennedy Center Prelude Festival
- Category: Music Festivals and Concerts
- Month: September
- Upcoming: TBA
- Description: Held every September since 2002, the Kennedy Center's Prelude Festival features a series of events that showcase artistic talent from across the country, and include masters as well as emerging artists. Intended as a sort of tasty, or 'prelude,' to the District's winter arts season, the festival includes a wide range of free events including outdoor concerts, dancing, and the annual Open House Arts Festival and 7th Page-to-Stage new play festival. The 2008 event packed the Memorial Stage nightly for five straight weeks with events of all kinds. Don't miss out on this truly wonderful cultural offering from the much beloved Kennedy Center.
- Admission: Free
- Location: Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC
- Phone: 800-444-1324
- Website: www.kennedy-center.org/programs/festivals
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