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Live Music This Fall!
Join us this fall and enjoy music from around the globe, free concerts, and fun for the whole family! From Americana guitar to Tejano fiddle, Iraqi maqam to Parisian jazz, our fall concert lineup takes you on a musical trip around the world without ever leaving Capitol Hill. Whether you’re settling in for an intimate evening of conversation with NSO musicians, dancing outdoors with the kids at Hoppy Hour, or catching a sold-out favorite return to the Stone Room, there’s a show for every mood and every member of the family. Grab your tickets and get ready for a season full of sound.
American Roots Concert Series: The Little Mercies
Sunday, September 13 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Free | RSVP Here
Known for his fluid, expert guitar work, he is considered a staple in the Americana music scene and a frequent collaborator with artists like Jimmy Buffett, Emmylou Harris, and more!
An Evening of Music and Conversation with National Symphony Orchestra & Washington National Opera Musicians
Tuesday, September 29 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | $12 | Purchase Tickets Here
Through live performance and conversation, musicians will share both their artistry and their personal perspectives on this pivotal moment for Washington’s cultural community.
King Bullfrog Hoppy Hour 2026
Friday, October 2 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | $14 | Purchase Tickets Here
Friday, October 23 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | $14 | Purchase Tickets Here
Bring the family out to enjoy a Friday evening filled with live music perfect for all ages! This concert will be outdoors, perfect for little ones to dance to their favorite songs!
Global Sounds on the Hill Featuring Mexican and Tejano Fiddle with Belen Escobedo
Friday, October 2 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | $23 | Purchase Tickets Here
Her playing draws from early Mexican and Tejano fiddle traditions once common in South Texas string bands, a repertoire that has largely disappeared.
American Roots Concert Series: Chloe Kimes
Sunday, October 4 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Free | Reserve your tickets
She consistently produces difficult and honest storytelling, incomparable vocal delivery, and an undeniable sound. Come see her live and know the real Kimes.
Stone Room Concerts @ Hill Center Featuring the Singular & Spectacular Buffalo Rose
Friday, October 16 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | $23 | Purchase Tickets Here
The band’s recorded catalog is full of vibrantly emotive and methodically arranged songs, sure to thrill the mind and charm the heart.
Global Sounds on the Hill featuring Inner Spaces with Amir ElSaffer and Lorenzo Bianchi: Where Maqam meets Sonic Innovation
Thursday, October 22 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | $23 | Purchase Tickets Here
This project transcends traditional musical boundaries, exploring form, musical language, and the interplay of electronic and acoustic elements.
VERONNEAU in Concert: From Paris to Rio & Beyond
Friday, October 30 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | $23 | Purchase Tickets Here
Award-winning VERONNEAU return to Hill Center following last year’s sold-out, audience-favorite, Blue Tapestry – Joni Mitchell & Carole King celebration.


