{"id":2395359,"date":"2026-04-30T00:11:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T00:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2395359"},"modified":"2026-04-30T00:11:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T00:11:12","slug":"11-spring-concerts-and-music-festivals-in-the-dc-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/11-spring-concerts-and-music-festivals-in-the-dc-area\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Spring Concerts and Music Festivals in the DC Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n Chris Lake at Project GLOW 2025. Photograph courtesy of Project Glow.<\/span> <\/p>\n

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Whether you\u2019re looking to groove in the sun at an outdoor music fest or slow things down at a romantic R&B show, we\u2019ve compiled a list of big concerts coming to town this spring that you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n

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1. Project Glow Fest and Block Party<\/h2>\n
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location_on <\/i>RFK Festival Grounds<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

April 18, May 30-31<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The high-energy electronic and dance music festival returns to DC this spring. Three stages will feature heart-thumping performances from more than 50 artists, DJs, and producers over a span of two days. New this year: Fans can party with major electronic dance DJ Chris Lake<\/a> at a pre-festival block party along Pennsylvania Avenue on April 18 ($89+ for single-day passes, $111+ for block party)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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2. Black Coffee<\/h2>\n
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location_on <\/i>Anthem Row<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

April 19<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

This open-air concert has the vibe of a music festival. After performing in DC in 2021 and 2022, South African DJ Black Coffee once again teams up with party promoters Nu Androids for a house music pop-up at Anthem Row. The Grammy-winning artist will spin soulful beats outdoors between the blocks of Seventh and Ninth along K Street, Northwest. There\u2019s art installations, a 360-degree bar, and space for you to move to the rhythms (sold out but join waitlist for pricing)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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3. M3 Rock Festival<\/h2>\n
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location_on <\/i>Merriweather Post Pavilion<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

May 1-2<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

M3 Rock Festival has been rocking out for more than 15 years. This year, veteran metal bands such as Queensr\u00ffche, Buckcherry, and Cinderella\u2019s Tom Keifer turn up the volume at Merriweather Post Pavilion ($55+)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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4. Del Fest<\/h2>\n
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location_on <\/i>Allegany County Fairgrounds<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

May 21-24<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Cumberland\u2019s family-friendly music festival brings bluegrass singers and musicians together for a multi-day outdoor showcase. Music fans can attend for a day or camp out on the grounds overnight. The Del McCoury Band and the Travelin\u2019 McCourys bring together a packed lineup of talent including fiddler Alison Krauss, rock ensemble Toy Factory Project, and several others. There will also be a kids\u2019 zone, late night concerts, food vendors, and yoga ($29+ for kids, $195 for teens, $83+ for adult single day passes).<\/em><\/p>\n

CONCERTS<\/h5>\n

5. Hayley Williams<\/h2>\n
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location_on <\/i>The Fillmore Silver Spring<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

April 15<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Paramore\u2019s lead singer Hayley Williams takes the stage solo in promotion of her third project\u00a0Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party. <\/em>Audiences can connect with the storytelling and honesty of the pop-rock artist as she performs tracks such as \u201cMirtazapine\u201d (sold out but prices vary for third-party tickets).<\/em><\/p>\n

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6. Lily Allen<\/h2>\n
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location_on <\/i>Warner Theatre<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

April 19<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The English singer-songwriter arrives at Warner Theatre to promote her acclaimed album West End Girl<\/em>. The project speaks candidly to her impassioned relationship with Stranger Things<\/em> actor David Harbour over soul-pop melodies ($345)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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7. RAYE<\/h2>\n
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location_on <\/i>The Anthem<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

April 26<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Raye\u2019s song \u201cWhere is My Husband!\u201d is a viral sensation on social media. You can catch the genre-blending vocalist live in concert at the Anthem to sing along to more of her trendy records (sold out but prices vary for third-party tickets)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

8. Bruno Mars<\/h2>\n
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location_on <\/i>Northwest Stadium<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

May 2-3<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Megastar Bruno Mars is back on tour after a near-decade hiatus to belt out tunes from his new hip-swaying album The Romantic<\/em>. Tickets for his two DC concerts are going fast ($194+)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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9. Sting<\/h2>\n
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location_on <\/i>Wolf Trap<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

May 21-23<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Wolf Trap\u2019s open-air amphitheater Filene Center is a great location to experience the legendary sounds of Sting. The rock-and-roll icon has been serenading audiences since the \u201970s, and this spring he will be live in concert alongside bandmates Dominic Miller and Chris Maas for three nights in Vienna ($66+).<\/em><\/p>\n

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10. Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band<\/span><\/h2>\n
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location_on <\/i>Nationals Park<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

May 27<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Since the Boss wowed longtime fans at Capital One Arena<\/a> three years ago for nearly three hours, he\u2019s been back to DC for stadium concerts every year. The 76-year-old singer shares the stage with pioneering musicians the E Street Band, transforming Nats Park into a full-on rock venue with songs that transport you back in time ($184+)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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11. Ari Lennox<\/h2>\n
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location_on <\/i>MGM National Harbor<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

May 30-31<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

DC\u2019s own R&B star\u00a0Ari Lennox has a homecoming performance at MGM National Harbor. The two-night show comes after the release of her new album Vacancy,\u00a0<\/em>a sensual record featuring nods to the District ($129+)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Briana A. Thomas is a local journalist, historian, and tour guide who specializes in the research of D.C. history and culture. She is the author of the Black history book, Black Broadway in Washington, D.C.<\/em>, a story that was first published in Washingtonian in 2016.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source washingtonian.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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