Rock the Dock at The Wharf featuring The Rock Creek Kings

Rock the Dock at The Wharf is a free summer concert series that takes place on Friday evenings at Transit Pier. On August 21, 2026, the series features The Rock Creek Kings, a local band specializing in rock music. The evening offers a casual, family-friendly atmosphere along the waterfront, with the performance beginning at 7:00 PM.

When: Friday, August 21, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM.

Showtimes: The single concert begins at 7:00 PM and runs until conclusion (specific end time not announced).

Tickets: No tickets required; the concert is free and open to the public.

Lineup: The Rock Creek Kings — a rock band (genre listed as "Rock").

Ages: All ages are welcome. Leashed dogs are permitted. You must be 21 or older to consume alcohol.

Venue: Transit Pier at The Wharf, located at 970 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024. The event takes place on the Floating Stage.

Note: Limited bench seating and tables and chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Food may be brought in from any Wharf restaurant; the stageside kiosk Union Pie sells hot pizza. Drinks are available from Cantina Bambina, which serves Pacifico Beer and mixed drinks. Outside alcoholic beverages are not allowed. A DC Lottery tent offers a prize wheel with cash and swag. In case of inclement weather, event status updates are posted on The Wharf’s Facebook event page. The concert series is presented by Pacifico Beer and runs every Friday through the summer; this performance is the August 21 installment.