Home Rule Music Festival

Home Rule Music Festival is a free, family-friendly celebration of Washington, DC’s musical roots and community culture. The 2026 festival marks five years of music, culture, and community, with outdoor performances spanning go-go, jazz, soul, and funk.

The festival includes performances by major DC and contemporary artists, along with food and drink vendors, local merchandise, a record fair, live art, family activities, and open space for attendees to relax and connect. The event is presented in connection with the Home Rule Music & Film Preservation Foundation.

When: Saturday, June 20, 2026, and Saturday, October 3, 2026

Schedule: The festival opens at The Parks at Walter Reed on June 20 and concludes with a second event at Alethia Tanner Park on October 3. Showtimes are not specified.

Venue: The Parks at Walter Reed for the June event; Alethia Tanner Park for the October event

Lineup: Chuck Brown Band, Melanie Charles, Trouble Funk, and Sun Ra Arkestra featuring Marshall Allen

Featured performer: Trouble Funk is an iconic go-go band known for high-energy rhythms, percussion-led grooves, and classic Washington, DC party sound.

Activities: Food trucks and other food and drink vendors, local vendors, merchandise, a record fair, live art, family-friendly activities, and areas to relax and socialize

Ages: Family-friendly

Tickets: Free

Run time: Not specified

Accessibility: Not specified