Name: Summer Concerts: DC’s Different Drummers *Celebrating Pride*
Start: 2026-06-11T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-11
Location: Glen Echo Park

Summer Concerts:  DC’s Different Drummers *Celebrating Pride*

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Inc. manages Glen Echo Park, one of the most lively visual and performing arts sites in the Washington area.Each year, more than 350,000 people come to the Park to renew their creative spirit through arts classes, festivals, exhibitions, dances, children’s theater, music performances, nature programs, and more.Established by Montgomery County in 2002, the Partnership is a nonprofit organization charged with managing Glen Echo Park’s arts programs and facilities, including its historic buildings. The Partnership's mission is to present vibrant artistic, cultural, and educational offerings at the Park and to promote the Park as a unique destination for the region’s diverse population.

Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture

Join the Partnership for FREE Thursday evening Summer Concerts in the Bumper Car Pavilion!

Glen Echo Park

2026 Festivals &  Special Events

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is proud to present FREE Festivals & Special Events throughout the year. Our 2026 event season will kick off with Carousel Day on Saturday May 2, in celebration of the Park's historic Dentzel carousel.

Summer Concerts

For more than a decade, summer at Glen Echo Park has been synonymous with our weekly Summer Concert Series, where we present and support local musicians and performers who represent a diverse range of styles, influences, and cultures.

DC’s Different Drummers*Celebrating Pride*DC's Different Drummers is DC's LGBTQ+ community music organization. The DCDD Jazz Band is a 25 piece big band that plays in a variety of styles.-----------------------For 17 years, summer at Glen Echo Park has been synonymous with our weekly Summer Concert Series, where we present and support local musicians and performers who represent a diverse range of styles, influences, and cultures.<a href="https://glenechopark.org/summerconcerts" title="https://glenechopark.org/summerconcerts" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn More &gt;&gt;</a>June 11 - August 20, 2026 | Every Thursday, 7:30pm - 8:30pmBumper Car Pavilion** July 2 concert in the Spanish BallroomRSVPs preferred, not requiredLimited seating available — feel free to bring folding chairsBeer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks for sale in Bumper Car Pavilion courtesy of <a href="https://glenechopark.org/praline" title="https://glenechopark.org/praline" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Praline</a>. Bringing your own alcohol is not permitted.ALL CONCERTS ARE FREE | DANCERS ARE WELCOME | RAIN OR SHINE-----------------------FREE parking in our <a href="https://glenechopark.org/directions" title="https://glenechopark.org/directions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">main parking lot at 5801 Oxford Road</a>. Search "Glen Echo Park Parking" in Google Maps.<a href="https://glenechopark.org/directions" title="https://glenechopark.org/directions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Directions &gt;&gt;</a> | <a href="https://glenechopark.org/parkmap" title="https://glenechopark.org/parkmap" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Park Map &gt;&gt;</a>

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