Musical Sounds of Summer at National Harbor
From jazz concerts to military bands, dueling pianos and more, National Harbor celebrates summer with music for everyone
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Musical Sounds of Summer at National Harbor
From jazz concerts to military bands, dueling pianos and more, National Harbor celebrates summer with music for everyone
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., May 12, 2025—National Harbor has long been known as Washington’s premier waterfront destination. With its many boutique retail shops, renowned restaurants, water activities and unique entertainment, including a robust summertime music lineup, it provides the perfect location for summer fun.
National Harbor’s Summer Sounds features live music every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Plaza Stage (150 National Plaza). National Harbor’s own Bobby McKey’s Dueling Pianos performs the first Friday of every month, the following weeks feature local entertainers through September.
Salute the Sunset military concerts take place on the same stage every Saturday at 7 p.m. May through September. Performances include the U.S. Navy Band Commodores, U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” U.S. Army Rappers, U.S Air Force Concert Band, U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact, U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note Septet, D.C. Army National Guard 257th
Army Band, U.S. Air Force Strings, U.S. Air Force Band Singing Sergeants, U.S. Air Force Band Air Force Strings, U.S. Air Force Concert Band, U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, U.S. Navy Band Country Current, and U.S. Navy Band Latin Ensemble. The U.S. Air Force Band concludes the series on Friday, September 19th
for an Air Force Birthday Concert.
National Harbor’s Juneteenth Celebration starts at 11 a.m. on June 19 with a Black-Owned Marketplace, food vendors and a variety of businesses, also features the Top5 Band at 5:30 p.m. on the Plaza Stage. Founded in 2015 by Prince George’s County’s own Anthony “Antfarmusic” Robinson, Top5 brings one of the most explosive and unforgettable sounds in music.
One of the region’s premiere jazz events, the Lake Arbor Jazz Festival returns to National Harbor for its 15th year from July 18-20. The festival kicks off in Spirit Park (115 Waterfront Street) on July 18 from noon to 4 p.m. Performers include Phaze II and saxmen BK Jackson, Phillip “Doc” Martin and a special tribute to the Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown, featuring the Chuck Brown Band. Tickets start at $71.09 (including $6.09 fee) and are on sale until July 17 here. In addition to great music, convenient parking and food and merchandise vendors, there will be on-site beer and wine lounge and private VIP tent seating. View the entire schedule here.
Once again MGM National Harbor has a packed schedule of live entertainment in their 3,000 seat state-of-the-art theater. Highlights include Zac Brown Band on June 6, Kansas and 38 Special on June 7 and Rob Thomas on August 10. Check out the full line up.
“We are delighted to welcome so many talented musicians to National Harbor this summer. I love to see the diverse talent being showcased” said Deborah Topcik, senior director of marketing at National Harbor. “It’s a fantastic way to enjoy great music as well as all the shopping and dining that National Harbor has to offer.”
For more information on National Harbor, visit www.NationalHarbor.com.
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About National Harbor
Situated on the banks of the historic Potomac River and just minutes from the nation’s capital, National Harbor is a waterfront resort destination unlike any other. National Harbor is home to two of Maryland’s Four Diamond rated hotels—Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, the East Coast’s largest non-gaming hotel and convention center and has almost 2,000 hotel rooms and 660,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and MGM National Harbor, an integrated luxury casino resort with renowned chef-driven restaurants, a 3,000-seat state-of-the art theater and one of the largest gaming floors outside of Las Vegas. The vibrant Waterfront District features boutique shops, restaurants and entertainment options along picturesque promenades. The iconic Capital Wheel, a 180-ft observation wheel, Tanger National Harbor’s 85 designer brands, and a robust calendar of events round out this destination that welcomes more than 15.2 million visitors a year. For more information, visit www.NationalHarbor.com.