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Washington, D.C. · Est. 1996

DC Cultural
Festival 30th Annual Edition · 2026

Date Saturday, September 12, 2026
Hours 3:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Venue The Wharf, Washington D.C.
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Lineup 2026

30 Artists.
One Unforgettable Night.

Curated performers from across the Americas — live music, dance, and cultural expression at Washington's most iconic waterfront venue.

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Program

Full Day Schedule

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · The Wharf, Washington D.C.

Washington, D.C.

The Capital
of Culture

Where monuments and music meet the waterfront. The most culturally diverse city in the United States.

30
Years of cultural celebration in the capital
15K+
Attendees from across the DMV region
20+
Countries represented in lineup and food
3 Stages
Main Stage · Cultural Stage · Tango Stage
Location

The Wharf
Washington, D.C.

One mile of waterfront culture at the heart of the capital.

Address
The Wharf · 700 Wharf St SW
Washington, D.C. 20024
Date & Time
Saturday, September 12
Gates 3:00 PM · Show ends 11:00 PM
Getting Here
🚇
L'Enfant Plaza (Green/Yellow/Blue/Orange/Silver) — 10 min walk
🚌
DC Circulator — Potomac Ave / SW Waterfront
🚲
Capital Bikeshare dock at The Wharf Transit Pier
🚗
Rideshare recommended — limited parking available
Culinary Experience

The Flavors
of America

18 curated food vendors showcasing the best of American regional cuisine and craft beverages.

🥩
The Smokehouse Pit
American BBQ
Slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, and St. Louis ribs with house-made sauces from the Carolinas and Texas.
🦞
Chesapeake & Co.
Mid-Atlantic Seafood
Maryland blue crab cakes, Chesapeake oysters, and New England clam chowder — straight from the bay.
🌽
Harvest Table
Farm-to-Table American
Seasonal roasted vegetables, heirloom grain salads, and Virginia country ham biscuits.
🍺
DC Craft Beer Garden
Local Brewery Showcase
Rotating taps from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia craft breweries — plus cider and non-alcoholic options.
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Sweet Provisions
American Dessert Bar
Warm peach cobbler, banana pudding, hand-churned ice cream, and classic apple pie.
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Capitol Roasters
Specialty Coffee & Tea
Single-origin pour-overs, cold brew, and an iced tea bar featuring Virginia honey and fresh mint.
Partners & Sponsors

Made Possible
by Our Partners

The DC Cultural Festival gratefully acknowledges the support of our sponsors and community partners.

Tickets

Reserve Your Place

All tickets include free parking raffle entry. Children under 12 free with a paying adult.

Get in Touch

Contact &
Inquiries

General Inquiries
[email protected]
Phone
(202) 555-0190
Sponsorship & Exhibitors
[email protected]
Press & Media
[email protected]
Volunteer
[email protected]
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