

# Events & Things To Do in Glen Echo, MD in August 2026 | AllEvents.in

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in August 2026 in Glen Echo, Maryland. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in August 2026 in Glen Echo, Maryland.
- **Category**: August
- **Display Name**: Events in August
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## August Events in Glen Echo

- **Event Name**: Swing Dance with New Orleans' SUNNY SIDE
  - **Description**: SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 IN THE SPANISH BALLROOM AT GLEN ECHO PARK

• Beginner swing lesson 8-9pm
• Band plays 9-11:30pm
• Admission $30/door
• SAVE $10! Purchase in advance online and pay $20; ticket sales ends at 12noon the day of the dance. Advance ticket s
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 11:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glen-echo/swing-dance-with-new-orleans-sunny-side/200029487926140
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, jazz
- **Event Name**: Swing Dance with SETH KIBEL QUINTET featuring FLO ANITO
  - **Description**: SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 AT THE SPANISH BALLROOM AT GLEN ECHO PARK

• Beginner swing lesson 8-9pm
• Band plays 9-11:30pm
• Admission $30/door. SAVE $10! Purchase in advance online and pay $20; ticket sales ends at 12noon the day of the dance. Advance ticket sa
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 11:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glen-echo/swing-dance-with-seth-kibel-quintet-featuring-flo-anito/200029680966654
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Summer Concerts: Arty Hill & The Long  Gone Daddys
  - **Description**: Join the Partnership for FREE Thursday evening Summer Concerts in the Bumper Car Pavilion!About this EventArty Hill &amp; The Long Gone Daddys----
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 06 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Aug 06 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glen-echo/summer-concerts-arty-hill-and-the-long-gone-daddys/100001985163056140
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Park
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Concerts, performances
- **Event Name**: Summer Concerts: U.S. Marine Big Band
  - **Description**: Join the Partnership for FREE Thursday evening Summer Concerts in the Bumper Car Pavilion!About this EventU.S. Marine Big Band-----------------------For 17 years, summer at
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 13 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Aug 13 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glen-echo/summer-concerts-us-marine-big-band/100001985163741189
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Park
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Concerts, performances
- **Event Name**: Summer Concerts: Patrick Albán & His Buena  Vista Social
  - **Description**: Join the Partnership for FREE Thursday evening Summer Concerts in the Bumper Car Pavilion!About this EventPatrick Albán &amp; His Buena  Vista Social-----------------------F
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Aug 20 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glen-echo/summer-concerts-patrick-albán-and-his-buena-vista-social/100001985163809393
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Park
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Concerts, performances
- **Event Name**: Art Walk in the Park - August 7, 2026
  - **Description**: Every First Friday, from May through August from 6pm to 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations.About this EventART WALK IS BACK!Every First Friday, from May through August
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 07 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Aug 07 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glen-echo/art-walk-in-the-park-august-7-2026/100001982902152717
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Park
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, first-friday

## Trending Events in Glen Echo

- **Event Name**: Battle of the Titans Swing Dance with BIG JOE AND THE DYNAFLOWS vs. THE NIGHTHAWKS
  - **Description**: SATURDAY, JULY 18 AT THE SPANISH BALLROOM AT GLEN ECHO PARK

• Beginner swing lesson with Tom and Debra 8-9pm
• Band plays 9-11:30pm
• Admission $35/door
• SAVE $10! Purchase in advance online and pay $25; ticket sales ends at 12noon the day of the dance.
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: New Year's Eve Swing Dance with RUSS WILSON AND HIS FAMOUS ORCHESTRA
  - **Description**: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 AT THE SPANISH BALLROOM AT GLEN ECHO PARK

• Beginner swing lesson 8-9pm included in the price of admission
• Bands plays 9pm-12:30am
• Admission $40/door
• SAVE $10! Purchase in advance online and pay $30; ticket sales ends at 12noo
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Swing Dance with the World-Famous GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
  - **Description**: SATURDAY, MAY 30 AT THE SPANISH BALLROOM AT GLEN ECHO PARK

• Beginner swing lesson 8-9pm
• Band plays 9-11:30pm
• Admission $35/door
• SAVE $10! Purchase in advance online and pay $25; ticket sales ends at 12noon the day of the dance. Advance ticket sale
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: May 2 (11 a.m.) – Celebrate the Spring at Glen Echo Park
  - **Description**: Join Washington Revels as we chase away Winter and celebrate the seasonal reopening of the 105-year-old Dentzel Carousel at Glen Echo Park Partnership’s annual Carousel Day!
Washington Revels will kick off the celebration with a festive musical procession
  - **Venue**: 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD, United States, Maryland 20812
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- **Event Name**: Pride Family Day
  - **Description**: Glen Echo Park is proud to collaborate with the office of Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass to present the 6th annual Pride FamilyAbout this EventWe invite families to the Park t
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Park
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- **Event Name**: Carousel Day
  - **Description**: Join us for a festival event in celebration of Glen Echo Park's 105-year-old Dentzel carousel as it opens for the season!About this EventJoin us for a festival event in celebration of Glen Echo Park's 105-year-old Dentzel
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Park
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- **Event Name**: Swing Dance with the DAVID CHAPPELL BAND with special guest WILLIE BARRY
  - **Description**: SATURDAY, JUNE 20 AT THE SPANISH BALLROOM AT GLEN ECHO PARK

• Beginner swing lesson 8-9pm
• Band plays 9-11:30pm
• Admission $30/door
• SAVE $10! Purchase in advance online and pay $20; ticket sales ends at 12noon the day of the dance. Advance ticket sal
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Echo Arts Festival at Glen Echo Park
  - **Description**: A Celebration of Visual &amp; Performing Arts throughout the Park!  And final Carousel Rides of the 2026 Season!About this EventJoin us for a FREE festival celebrating visual &amp; performing arts at Glen Echo Park!
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Park
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- **Event Name**: Red Hot Blues & BBQ 2026
  - **Description**: Registration is live! https://app.tickettailor.com/events/capitalblues1/2075142

We're back, Memorial Day weekend, 2026! Red Hot Blues &amp; BBQ is a blues dance exchange weekend in and around Washington, D.C., featuring live music, amazing DJs, picnics w
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top August events in Glen Echo?
  - **A:** Swing Dance with New Orleans' SUNNY SIDE (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 pm at Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom), Swing Dance with SETH KIBEL QUINTET featuring FLO ANITO (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom), Summer Concerts: Arty Hill & The Long  Gone Daddys (Thu Aug 06 2026 at 07:30 pm at Glen Echo Park), Summer Concerts: U.S. Marine Big Band (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 07:30 pm at Glen Echo Park), Summer Concerts: Patrick Albán & His Buena  Vista Social (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 07:30 pm at Glen Echo Park).
- **Q**: What are the top free August events in Glen Echo?
  - **A:** Summer Concerts: Arty Hill & The Long  Gone Daddys (Thu Aug 06 2026 at 07:30 pm at Glen Echo Park), Summer Concerts: U.S. Marine Big Band (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 07:30 pm at Glen Echo Park), Summer Concerts: Patrick Albán & His Buena  Vista Social (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 07:30 pm at Glen Echo Park), Art Walk in the Park - August 7, 2026 (Fri Aug 07 2026 at 06:00 pm at Glen Echo Park).
- **Q**: How can I find August events in Glen Echo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming August events in Glen Echo on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for August events in Glen Echo?
  - **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 August events in Glen Echo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting August events in Glen Echo include Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for August events in Glen Echo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting August events in Glen Echo include Gottaswing, Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture.
- **Q**: Are there any online August events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many August 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 August events in Glen Echo?
  - **A:** Follow the August category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new August events are listed in Glen Echo.

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