# Festivals in Bethesda 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Bethesda 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Bethesda. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Bethesda, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Bethesda listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in Bethesda

- **Event Name**: „Lalka” (The Doll) – Polish Film Festival North America 2026 · Washington, DC
  - **Description**: Maciej Kawalski’s new, sweeping adaptation of Bolesław Prus’s masterpiece „Lalka” (The Doll) – part of Polish Film Festival North America 2026, in Washington, D.C. Starring Marcin Dorociński, Kamila Urzędowska and Marek Kondrat. In Polish with English sub
  - **Date**: Tue Nov 17 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bethesda/„lalka-the-doll-polish-film-festival-north-america-2026-·-washington-dc/200030948257435
  - **Venue**: The Avalon Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Festivals, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: 2027 KPMG Women's PGA Championship - Saturday
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Congressional Country Club
🏠 Address: 8500 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
🌆 City: Bethesda
📍 Location: 38.99621, -77.176346✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at 2027 KPMG Women's PGA Championship - Saturday, where every moment p
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 26 2027 at 06:00 am – Sat Jun 26 2027 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bethesda/2027-kpmg-womens-pga-championship-saturday/3200030205363955
  - **Venue**: Congressional Country Club
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- **Event Name**: 2027 Azalea Festival
  - **Description**: 🌸Azalea Festival is a cherished Landon tradition🌸

Every spring, during the first weekend of May, our community comes together to raise funds for student tuition assistance. The three-day celebration features plant sales, carnival rides, boutique and cons
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 30 2027 at 10:00 am – Sun May 02 2027 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bethesda/2027-azalea-festival/200030949179718
  - **Venue**: 6101 Wilson Ln, Bethesda, MD, United States, Maryland 20817
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- **Event Name**: Sawa Sawa Kizomba Festival XV
  - **Description**: Welcome to Sawa Sawa Kizomba Festival 2027.

Your favorite Kizomba festival is back for the The 15th year featuring our signature Dance Workshops, Night Parties, Specialty Bootcamp and Day Social. 

TICKETS https:/universe.com/sawasawa15 or sawasawafestiv
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  - **Date**: Wed Jun 30 2027 at 09:30 pm – Mon Jul 05 2027 at 05:56 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bethesda/sawa-sawa-kizomba-festival-xv/200030596097032
  - **Venue**: Hyatt Regency Bethesda near Washington, DC
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  - **Categories**: festivals, workshops, entertainment, dance, parties

## Trending Events in Bethesda

- **Event Name**: War - Band
  - **Venue**: Bethesda Theatre
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- **Event Name**: 44th Annual Turkey Chase Charity Race
  - **Description**: 44th Annual Turkey Chase Race

YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase and the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary are proud to invite you to the 44th Annual Turkey Chase Charity Race! Join the thousands of participants from Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and worldwide who’ve raised m
  - **Venue**: YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase
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- **Event Name**: Join us for Community Day at Montgomery Mall!
  - **Description**: We’re officially opening our doors, but first, we want to share a meal with our new neighbors.About this EventWe’re officially opening our doors at 7101 Democracy Boulevard Suite 2360 Bethesda MD 20817, but first, we want
  - **Venue**: 7101 Democracy Blvd
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- **Event Name**: Improv on Impulse — 8-Week Improv Class in Bethesda
  - **Description**: Learn improv built on honest reactions, not clever lines. Taught by a 47-year improv veteran.About this EventIn eight Monday nights, you’ll learn to walk onstage with no script and no plan and trust that what happens next
  - **Venue**: Imagination Stage
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- **Event Name**: Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
  - **Description**: The holiday classic that will steal your heart. 


Get ready to grow your heart three sizes this holiday season as the world’s most famous “green menace” marches onto our stage! This spectacular musical adaptation brings Whoville to life with whimsical se
  - **Venue**: 4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD, United States, Maryland 20814
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- **Event Name**: ROMANTIC DATE NIGHT: WINE + SALSA CLASS  IN BETHESDA
  - **Description**: Treat Yourself To A Fun Date Night! Enjoy a glass of wine + salsa lesson, then grab dinner right after. We're located right at Bethesda Row.About this EventLooking to reignite the spark of love? 💖✨ This is your sign to jo
  - **Venue**: Salsa With Silvia Bethesda
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- **Event Name**: A FREE TRIAL CLASS: SALSA & BACHATA MIX IN BETHESDA (ONE-TIME only)
  - **Description**: Join our Free Trial Salsa & Bachata Mix class and experience the passion and beauty of Latin Dance!About this EventReady to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Salsa and Bachata?
  - **Venue**: Salsa With Silvia
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- **Event Name**: Jonathan Sloane Presents: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix
  - **Description**: Rockin' Rona Entertainment presents THE STAGE @ Bethesda Theater where the music is always rockin' and the first concert is a tribute to Jimi Hendrix featuring Jonathan Sloane and his band!

Celebrate the music and revolutionary spirit of Jimi Hendrix on
  - **Venue**: Bethesda Theater
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- **Event Name**: On St. Elmo Comedy Bunker 20: ROSS BENOIT
  - **Description**: The best stand-up in the DMV returns to Bethesda for another killer installment of this monthly showAbout this EventWe are very excited for this showYour headliner for this show isROSS BENOIT
  - **Venue**: ON St Elmo
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Bethesda?
  - **A:** „Lalka” (The Doll) – Polish Film Festival North America 2026 · Washington, DC (Tue Nov 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Avalon Theatre), 2027 KPMG Women's PGA Championship - Saturday (Sat Jun 26 2027 at 06:00 am at Congressional Country Club), 2027 Azalea Festival (Fri Apr 30 2027 at 10:00 am at 6101 Wilson Ln, Bethesda, MD, United States, Maryland 20817), Sawa Sawa Kizomba Festival XV (Wed Jun 30 2027 at 09:30 pm at Hyatt Regency Bethesda near Washington, DC).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Bethesda in November 2026?
  - **A:** „Lalka” (The Doll) – Polish Film Festival North America 2026 · Washington, DC (Tue Nov 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Avalon Theatre).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Bethesda?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Bethesda on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Bethesda?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Bethesda?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Bethesda include The Avalon Theatre, Congressional Country Club, 6101 Wilson Ln, Bethesda, MD, United States, Maryland 20817.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Bethesda?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Bethesda include Polish Film Festival North America, Seat Geek, Landon School.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Bethesda?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Bethesda.

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