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Photos and news about the most intriguing music festivals, concerts, & events in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area.

3 Festivals Worth Leaving Your House For This Weekend (June 5-8, 2026)

June 3, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Trying to figure out what to do this weekend? I’ve got three very different reasons to leave the house. Let’s Go Music Fest brings Sublime, AJR, Fitz and the Tantrums, Natasha Bedingfield, Matt and Kim, Judah & the Lion, and more to Crownsville. The Maryland Wine Festival returns to Westminster with Maryland wineries, local food, […]

Jay-Z at Roots Picnic 2026: Video Clips from the Performance

May 31, 2026 By Anthony Washington

For hip-hop fans, Jay-Z’s headlining performance at Roots Picnic 2026 was one of the most anticipated festival moments of the year. Backed by The Roots, Jay-Z delivered a career-spanning set that included classics, fan favorites, and appearances from several special guests. The performance also served as part of the celebration surrounding the 30th anniversary of […]

Is Capital Jazz Fest 2026 Cancelled? Here’s What We Know Right Now

May 28, 2026 By Anthony Washington

For the last few days, Metro Montage has seen a noticeable increase in traffic from readers searching for information about Capital Jazz Fest 2026 and whether the festival has been canceled. At this time, there has been no official cancellation announcement that we could find from Capital Jazz, Merriweather Post Pavilion, or any official festival […]

Tom Morello’s Power To The People Festival 2026 featuring the Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen, & More!

May 28, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Updated: 05/29/2026 Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Location: Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Maryland Website: powertothepeoplefest.com A major new music festival is heading to Maryland this fall. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist and activist Tom Morello has officially announced the inaugural Power To The People Festival, taking place Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Merriweather […]

Here Are 5 DMV Festivals Worth Leaving The House For Next Weekend

May 24, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Next weekend around DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia is packed with everything from wine festivals and Italian food to Irish music and late-night beats at Project Glow. Whether you want craft beer, live music, dancing, or just an excuse to get out the house… there’s something happening. Don’t wait until everybody else posts about it […]

DC, Maryland, and VA: Memorial Day Weekend Festivals For You

May 17, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Still figuring out your weekend plans? Maryland is packed with festivals this weekend, whether you’re into live music, art, craft beer, bluegrass, Caribbean vibes, or full-on metal chaos. From thousands of people taking over the streets of Baltimore for Artscape to one of the biggest extreme metal festivals in the country at Maryland Deathfest, there’s […]

Artscape 2026 Lineup, Food Vendors, Film Screenings & Festival Preview

May 17, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Two men with beards and glasses pose against a bright orange/blue poster, with 'The Roots' in a purple banner bottom-left.

If you know me, Artscape has always been one of my favorite festivals. I’m really looking forward to seeing how the festival setup comes together this year compared to past years. What I’ve always loved about Artscape is the diversity of the arts—dance, street performers, experimental art, live music, visual arts, and the unexpected moments […]

Triofest 2026: Wine, Beer, & Food Festival

May 3, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Group of friends toasting with wine glasses around a table; central Caribbean TriQ Fest 2026 logo dominates the banner.

August in the DMV keeps things moving, and Caribbean Trio Fest 2026 brings a full day of island vibes to the Charles County Fairgrounds on August 1. This festival leans into Caribbean culture music, food, and a crowd that shows up ready to move. Expect a mix of soca, reggae, and dancehall throughout the day, […]

Your May Festival’s In DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia

May 3, 2026 By Anthony Washington

People with backpacks looking into a bright red aircraft on a raised platform at an outdoor festival with tents in the background.

May in Baltimore and the DMV doesn’t ease you into festival season, it kind of throws you right in. From Baltimore to DC and out into Western Maryland, this stretch of the calendar is packed with everything from hip-hop and R&B to bluegrass, metal, and EDM, all happening at the same time. You’ve got weekends […]

FloydFest 2026

May 3, 2026 By Anthony Washington

FloydFest 2026

Late July in the Virginia mountains hits different, and FloydFest 2026 leans all the way into that. Running July 22–26 at FestivalPark in Check, VA, this one is less about rushing between stages and more about settling into the experience—mountain views, long days, and a lineup that blends rock, jam, Americana, and everything in between. […]

AFRAM a.k.a. African American Festival 2026

May 2, 2026 By Anthony Washington

AFRAM 2026

Juneteenth weekend in Baltimore always brings a different kind of energy, and AFRAM (African American Festival) 2026 returns June 19–22 to Druid Hill Park with an amazing. This isn’t just a music festival. It’s a full celebration of Black culture, community, and history, with live performances, local vendors, food, and programming spread throughout the park. […]

All Good Now Festival

May 2, 2026 By Anthony Washington

All Good Now Festival

Mid-June in Maryland leans into the jam scene, and All Good Now Festival brings it back to the iconic Merriweather Post Pavilion on June 13–14. This one is built for fans who want to settle in and really experience the music—long sets, live improvisation, and a crowd that’s there for the full ride. Headlining both […]

Let’s Go Music Festival 2026

May 2, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Let's Go Music Festival

Kicking off June just outside the city, Let’s Go Music Fest 2026 heads back to the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville, MD on June 5–6 with a lineup that leans more alt, pop, and indie than your typical festival weekend. It’s a quick trip from DC and Baltimore, but the vibe feels a little […]

Project Glow 2026 Lineup & Details

May 2, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Project Glow

Closing out May in DC, Project GLOW 2026 takes over the RFK Festival Grounds May 30–31 with one of the biggest electronic lineups to hit the area this year. Built for the EDM crowd, this is a full-scale festival setup—multiple stages, nonstop sets, and a mix of house, techno, bass, and everything in between. The […]

SoWeBoFest 2026: The Details

May 2, 2026 By Anthony Washington

Femi the Drifish

Rounding out Memorial Day weekend in Baltimore, SoWeBoFest takes things back to the neighborhood level on May 24, 2026. Stretching across the 100 and 1000 blocks of Hollins Street, this is a traditional festival and full-on community takeover—live music, local vendors, food, and a crowd that’s there for the neighborhood as much as the lineup. […]

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