# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Home Rule Music Festival at the Parks at Walter Reed - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a free, family friendly celebration featuring go-go and jazz music, food, drink and merch vendors, record fair and live art.About this EventCelebrate five years of music, culture, and community at the 2026 Home Rule Music Festival at The Parks at Walter Reed!Produced by the Home Rule Music and Film Preservation Foundation, the Home Rule Music Festival is a free, outdoor celebration dedicated to preserving, elevating, and activating Washington, DC’s rich musical legacy. From jazz and go-go to funk, hip-hop, soul, and experimental sounds, the festival brings together legendary artists, emerging talent, families, creatives, and music lovers from across the region for a full day of performance, connection, and cultural exchange.Now in its 5th year, the festival has grown into one of Uptown DC’s premier cultural gatherings, transforming The Parks at Walter Reed into a vibrant destination for live music, art, food, community engagement, and intergenerational celebration.🎶 2026 Lineup:• Sun Ra Arkestra• Chuck Brown Band• Trouble Funk• Melanie Charles• Okyerema Asante• Brand NubianWhat to Expect:🎶 Live performances from legendary and emerging artists🍴 Curated food vendors featuring some of DC’s favorite local flavors🛍️ Marketplace with local makers, artists, and small businesses🎧 Record Fair featuring vinyl collectors, independent dealers, and rare finds🎨 Live mural painting and interactive art installations👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids & Family Zone with free activities and youth programming🎤 Youth and student performances celebrating the next generation of DC talent✨ VIP Experience with premium viewing access, lounge seating, and exclusive hospitality experiencesWhether you’re a lifelong Washingtonian or discovering the city for the first time, the 2026 Home Rule Music Festival offers an unforgettable opportunity to experience the sounds, stories, and spirit of Washington, DC — past, present, and future.📍 The Parks at Walter Reed📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026🎟️ Free and open to the public. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ed2e9790-561d-11f1-8ff9-19a22203edf4-rimg-w1200-h630-dc171715-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ed6beeb0-561d-11f1-b6cb-41802c899069-rimg-w528-h740-dc010101-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/2026-home-rule-music-festival-at-the-parks-at-walter-reed/100001983414524234 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music-festivals, music, festivals, art, live-music, kids, it, dance, fine-arts, jazz - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 5 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 9 hours - Location: The Parks Historic Walter Reed - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 161.9, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: The Parks Historic Walter Reed - **lat**: 38.9748901 - **long**: -77.0296615 - **full address**: The Parks Historic Walter Reed, 1010 Butternut Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Home Rule Music Festival at the Parks at Walter Reed - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3233ac4ff5fec7d49fcc2e6c85d18dcc65e7c9ad96ba43ed260ab6932961b5f8-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1771416321 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Home Rule Music Festival at the Parks at Walter Reed being held? - **A:** 2026 Home Rule Music Festival at the Parks at Walter Reed takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Parks Historic Walter Reed, 1010 Butternut Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Home Rule Music Festival at the Parks at Walter Reed? - **A:** 2026 Home Rule Music Festival at the Parks at Walter Reed is organized by Home Rule Music and Film Preservation Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Home Rule Music Festival at the Parks at Walter Reed is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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