Celebrations of culture take center stage this month as June brings summertime vibes and a calendar lined up with festivities for Black Music Month, Juneteenth, Pride, Fatherâs Day, and more across the DMV.
Hereâs whatâs happening:
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HIGHLIGHTS
Opens June 25
Lincoln Memorial Undercroft: Hidden Space Exhibit
Visitors will be able to explore the hidden space under the Lincoln Memorial through this new museum experience with immersive exhibits on the memorialâs construction, Abraham Lincolnâs legacy, signed copies of the Emancipation Proclamation & the 13th Amendment,& more. $1 per reservation (service fee) for timed entry tickets
Opens June 26
National Geographic Museum of Exploration opens
Multiple entry times, tickets are $30
The highly-anticipated immersive museum features interactive exhibits, iconic photography, and exploration-focused experiences designed for all ages
Juneteenth Celebrations
The DMV honors Juneteenth with community celebrations centered on Black freedom, culture, and joy, including AFRAM in Baltimore (6/19 - 6/21 in Druid Hill Park), the NMAAHCâs community day honoring Opal Lee, the âgrandmother of Juneteenthâ (6/19, 11a - 4p, free with registration) and the Freedom Day celebration at the National Harbor (6/19, 11a - 5p, free)
Through August 31
DC Public Libraryâs Discover Summer Reading Challenge
Kids, teens, & adults can earn prizes by tracking books, completing activities, and participating in library programs during this city-wide celebration of reading & learning. Pick up your Discover Summer Bingo Board from your neighborhood library or register online to join in!
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ACTIVITIES + EXPERIENCES
Tuesdays & Fridays This Month
U.S. Marine Corps Parades
Experience Marine Corps precision and pageantry during these free summer performances held Tuesdays in Arlington and Fridays at Marine Barracks in DC. The parades are free, registration is required for the Friday parades.
All Month
Pride Celebrations in the City
The DMV celebrates Pride Month with a lineup of parades, festivals, performances, and community events, including the Capital Pride Parade on 6/20 (3p - 7:30p, 14th & T Streets NW to Pennsylvania Ave & 9th Streets NW, free) and the Capital Pride Festival & Concert on 6/21(3rd & Pennsylvania Ave NW, 12p - 10p, free)
6/6
NGA Block Party
National Gallery of Art | 10a - 4p, free
Family-friendly event with art making, live performances, & more
6/6 - 6/14
The Big Bounce America
Bull Run Special Events Center in Centreville, VA | $35 for kids / $45 for adults
Giant bounce house playground experience
6/11 - 6/14
DC/DOX Film Festival
Multiple locations, $17 for individual screenings / $225+ for a pass
Documentary festival featuring 100+ works from around the world
6/11 - 7/19
FIFA World Cup Fan Zone on the National Mall
Opens 2p on 6/11 & closes at 6p on 6/19, free
The National Mall will transform into a World Cup watch party HQ with live match screenings, food, music, activities, exhibits & more as part of Americaâs 250th anniversary celebrations
6/12 - 6/14
Soccer Celebrations at Franklin Park
Multiple start times, free
Family-friendly watch parties with youth soccer activities, food vendors, music, & more. Celebrations will also be held at Tingey Plaza from 6/19 - 6/21
6/13
R&B x Rosé Picnic: National Rosé Day
The Parks Historic Walter Reed | 2p - 9p, $82+
Washington Blade Pride on the Pier
The Wharf | 4p - 9p, free
The District Cup
West Potomac Park Field #4 | 11a - 4p, $165+
Charity polo tournamentAfter-Hours Ice Cream + PJ Drive
National Childrenâs Museum | 5p - 7p, $20
Will have free ice cream, DIY slime making, a pajama donations drive, & more
6/14
RosĂ© on the River: District Wineryâs Annual RosĂ© Party
District Winery | 2p - 5p, $115
Pink-attire rose & wine tasting party, ticket includes passed hors dâoeuvres, food stations, DIY crafting, & more
6/14 - 6/28
EAT250 City-Wide Culinary Festival
In celebration of the nationâs 250th, 100+ restaurants, chefs, embassies, museums, and cultural institutions will come together for this citywide restaurant week exploring how migration, tradition, and cultural exchange have shaped American food
6/16 - 6/20
Homecoming: The Anniversary
Sycamore & Oak | 4p - 9p, free
Details TBA
6/17
Sunset Cinema: free outdoor screening of âSinnersâ
Transit Pier at The Wharf | 7:30p
6/17 - 6/22
Clipper Race Fleet Week
The Wharf welcomes the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race for its only East Coast stop, with free yacht tours, live entertainment, family activities, crew talks, & waterfront celebrations as sailors complete a 40,000-nautical-mile journey around the world
6/19 - 6/21
Taste Of The DMV: Food, Music & Culture Festival
M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD | opens 12p Sat + Sun, $13+ / kids 10 & under free
Will have a 21+ kickoff party at 6pm on 6/19
6/20
Home Rule Music Festival
The Parks Historic Walter Reed | 12p - 9p, free
Family-friendly celebration of DCâs music & culture with live performances, food vendors, a marketplace, a kidsâ zone, & more
PJ Morton âSaturday Night, Sunday Morningâ Meet, Greet & Merch Pop Up
Byrdland | 5p, free
FĂȘte de la Musique: Make Music Day
1041 Wisconsin Ave | 4p - 8p, free
Puppies & Pilates
VIDA Fitness Navy Yard | 9a - 10a, free with RSVP
6/21 (Fatherâs Day)
90âs Block Party: Celebrating Black Music Month & Fatherâs Day
MLK Library | 1p - 4:30p, free
6/25 - 7/10
Great American State Fair
The National Mall transforms into a coast-to-coast celebration of Americaâs 250th, with food, culture, entertainment, and exhibits from all 50 states and U.S. territories in a state fair-style experience.
6/27
Red Bull Spin Off
The Wharf | 10a - 3p, free
Teams of two will race custom-built tandem bikes across a floating obstacle course, competing for speed, creativity, & showmanship
6/27 - 6/28
Giant BBQ Battle: Americaâs Food and Music Festival
555 Pennsylvania Ave NW | 11a - 7p, $22+
6/29
The RAMMYS Awards & Gala
The Anthem | 5p - 11p, $350+
The cityâs biggest night in hospitality returns to celebrate the restaurants, chefs, bars, & industry professionals shaping the DMV dining scene
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CONCERTS + SHOWS
6/2
Don Toliver: Octane Tour
CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD | 7:30p, $150+
Like a Star: Celebrating 20 Years of Corinne Bailey Rae
The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD | 8p, $66
6/3
Skillibeng: Badman She Love Tour
The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD | 8p, $ 71+
Mars Arts D.C. Concert Series ft. Puddinâ: Before They Were Stars, A Tribute to Background Singers
Songbyrd | 7p, free
6/3 - 7/12
Carla Hall: Please Underestimate Me
Olney Theatre Center in MD | multiple showtimes, $52+
The award-winning chef & best-selling author will star in a one-woman show sharing the humorous & heartfelt story of her journey
6/4
Kali Uchis: For The Girls Tour
with Mariah the Scientist & Laila!
Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD | 7:30p, $52+
Sideshow
Pearl Street Warehouse | 8p, $27
Babyfxce E: Be Da Realest Tour 2026
Union Stage | 8p, $27+
6/4 - 6/28
Precarious
Atlas Performing Arts Center | multiple showtimes, $51+
Comedic stage play following a recently retired mother and her daughter as they navigate family, generational divides, & the climate crisis during a sweltering summer heatwave
6/5 - 6/7
Karlous Miller
Baltimore Comedy Factory in MD | multiple showtimes, $44+
6/6
Zainab Johnson
Howard Theatre | 10p, $45
6/7
Pour Minds Podcast: Still Sippinâ Tour
Howard Theatre | 7p, sold out
Dess Dior
Union Stage | 8p, $27+
6/8
A$AP Rocky: Donât Be Dumb World Tour
CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD | 8:30p, $41+
6/9
Summer Walker: Still Finally Over It Tour
with Monaleo
CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD | 7:30p, $81+
6/11 - 6/14 + 6/23
Jill Scott
The Theater at MGM National Harbor in MD | 8p, $275+
6/12
42 Dugg & Babyface Ray: 4 The Trenches Tour
The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD | 8p, $52+
Michael Colyar, Carl Anthony Payne II & Hamburger
Bethesda Theater in MD | 8:30p, $50+
6/12 - 6/14
Red Grant
Baltimore Comedy Factory in MD | multiple showtimes, $31+
6/12 - 8/9
CrazySexyCool: The TLC Musical
Arena Stage | multiple showtimes, $83+
6/13
Scotland Juneteenth Opening Night ft. Hezekiah Walker
Bethesda Theater in MD | 7p, $60+
6/14
Talib Kweli
Bethesda Theater in MD | 7p, $50+
6/15
WWE Monday Night RAW
CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD | 7:30p, $86+
6/17
Chris Travis
Howard Theatre | 8p, $62+
6/18
Pradabagshawty: The Five Problems Tour
Pearl Street Warehouse | 8p, sold out
6/19
Achromatic presents: Blaccmass
Vera Cocina | 11:30p - 3a, $34+
Tye Tribbett: A 20 Year Celebration of the Classic Album âVictoryâ
The Theater at MGM in National Harbor, MD | 8p, $115+
ââTCB, TOB, & REACTION BAND: 50 YEARS OF GOGO
Bethesda Theater in MD | 6p - 11p, $30+
Tank and The Bangas: The Last Balloon Tour
Lincoln Theatre | 7:30p, $46+
6/20
Wale & Smino: Everything Is A Lot. The Tour
Plaza Stage at Nationals Park | 7:30p, $71+
Kenny Mason: American BULLDAWG Tour
Howard Theatre | 8p, $33+
Broadway in the Park ft. Tituss Burgess and Heather Headley
Filene Center at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA | 8p, $50+
Detroit Gospel presents Festival of Praise
with Fred Hammond, Deitrick Haddon, & Carvin Winans
The Theater at MGM in National Harbor, MD | 8p, $85+
Rico Nasty (as part of VENUS)
BERHTA | 4p, $60
6/21
Wale: everything is a lot. live in the district with UCB & foggieraw.
Plaza Stage at Nationals Park | 8p, $85+
Jason Derulo
The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD | 8p, $45+
6/22
Jhariah : The Trust Ceremony Tour
Union Stage | 8p, $34+
6/24
Conway the Machine
Union Stage | 8p, $46+
6/25
Big Freedia: BIG FREEDOM Tour
9:30 Club | 7p, $34
6/26
Northeast Groovers x DJ Flexx: 30 Years at WPGC 95.5 Celebration
Howard Theatre | 9p, $40+
Rotimi & Elijah Connor
Bethesda Theater in MD | 8:30p, $60+
Kes: Roots, Rock, Soca Tour
Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, MD | 8p, $47+
6/26 + 6/27
MoâNique
Baltimore Comedy Factory in MD | multiple showtimes, $66+
6/27
Thee Phantom & Illharmonic Orchestra
Lincoln Theatre | 8p, $52+
The String Queens
The Hamilton | 8p, $50
6/28
R2Bees: Refuse To Be Over Tour
Howard Theatre | 8p, $40+