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U.S. Navy Band performs at the U.S. Capitol during the 2023 summer season.

Concerts will be held on the U.S. Capitol West Front (National Mall side), with a few exceptions noted below. Lawn chairs are allowed to be placed on the stone terrace in front of the band on the west side of the Capitol and on the West Lawn when available.

Food is permitted; however, NO alcohol or glass bottles are allowed.

2024 Schedule of Events

All concerts will commence at 7 p.m. Set-up will begin at 4 p.m. Weather permitting. Please check individual band websites for any changes or cancellation notices.

Monday Evenings

U.S. Navy Band

  • June 3, 10, 17, 24
  • July 8, 15, 29
  • August 12, 19, 26

Tuesday Evenings

U.S. Air Force Band

  • June 4, 18
  • July 16, 23
  • August 6, 13, 20, 27

U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps

  • June 25 at Union Square

Wednesday Evenings

U.S. Marine Band

  • June 5, 12, 26
  • July 10, 24, 31
  • August 7, 21, 28

U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps

  • August 14 at Union Square

Thursday Evenings

  • NO EVENTS

Friday Evenings

U.S. Army Band

  • June 14, 21, 28
  • July 19, 26
  • August 2, 9

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