Black Violin - The Be Free Tour

Black Violin, the Grammy-nominated duo of Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus, brings their high-energy, genre-defying "Be Free Tour" to Washington, D.C.’s Warner Theatre. The performance fuses classical string training with hip‑hop beats, creating an evening that is both electrifying and deeply inspiring. Special guest Braxton Cook joins them on stage. The night celebrates individuality, creativity, and the transformative power of music, encouraging audiences to embrace authenticity and self‑expression. Through soaring strings, bold rhythms, and moments of reflection, Black Violin crafts an atmosphere where freedom of expression is not only welcomed but celebrated. The duo reaches over 100,000 students annually through their Black Violin Foundation, and this concert continues their mission of inspiring audiences worldwide.

When: Friday, October 2, 2026.

Showtimes: 8:00 pm.

Tickets: Price not listed; tickets are available at the Birchmere Box Office (3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA) any night of a show from 5–9 pm, and presumably through the Birchmere or Warner Theatre box offices.

Lineup: Black Violin (Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus) with special guest Braxton Cook.

Venue: Warner Theatre, 513 13th St NW, Washington, VA 20004. Phone: (202) 783-4000.

Website: Black Violin at blackviolin.net; Braxton Cook at braxtoncook.com.

Note: This performance is presented by The Birchmere.