
DowntownDC Live 2024
About The Event
Free Lunchtime Music Series at Franklin Park
Make the most of your lunch break with DowntownDC Live – your ticket to midday bliss! Presented by the DowntownDC BID, this weekly FREE entertainment series kicks off on June 6, transforming Franklin Park into a sonic hub every Thursday in June and July from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Let the city pulse fade into the background as you immerse yourself in the melodies of pop, soul, and jazz talents taking center stage.
Plus, explore participating vendors – Insomnia Cookies, Slipstream, and Jarabe Gourmet Pops – who will provide offerings to enhance your midday experience.
Register HERE!
BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE – While at DowntownDC Live, grab a Summer Events Discount Card to receive 10% off your lunch from select nearby restaurants, making your midday escape even more satisfying.

Participating Restaurants:
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
June 6 – Moonshine Society
June 13 – Washington Performing Arts-Men & Women of the Gospel Choir and King Street Sax
June 20 – Brent and Co.
June 27 – Deacon Izzy
July 11 – Honest Lee Soul (POSTPONED TO Aug. 8)
July 18 – Kenny Sway and Too Much Talent
July 25 – Future Band
August 8 – Honest Lee Soul (NEW DATE)
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The DowntownDC Live series is curated by Mars Arts D.C., Washington Performing Arts’s signature community engagement initiative.
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