Springboard East Music Festival

Springboard East Music Festival is a one-day, multi-stage outdoor music festival taking place Saturday, August 15, 2026, along the waterfront at The Wharf. Presented by DMV Music Alliance, the festival spotlights independent and emerging artists from the greater Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region. Attendees can spend the afternoon and early evening by the water hopping between stages to catch live performances from some of the DMV’s most promising local acts, with the overall experience framed as a discovery-oriented day of music. The event runs from 1pm to 9pm across The Wharf’s outdoor stages, offering a casual, open-air setting for fans of the local indie scene.

When: August 15, 2026, from 1pm to 9pm
Showtimes: Continuous performances from 1pm to 9pm across multiple stages
Venue: Outdoor Stages at The Wharf, Washington, D.C.
Tickets: Price not available
Lineup: Full lineup not listed on the page; the festival features a multi-stage showcase of independent and local DMV artists
Presented by: DMV Music Alliance
Note: The event is a day-long, water-adjacent festival; attendees are encouraged to arrive early to explore the different stages and discover new artists.