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Georgetown Announces 30+ Musical Acts for 2026 Fête de la Musique – Make Music Day on June 20
The global celebration of music is back in Georgetown for the third year with performances throughout the commercial district and at the French Embassy.
Georgetown to Host 2026 Fête de la Musique – Make Music Day on June 20, Opens Call for Musicians
Georgetown Heritage Arts, Georgetown BID, and the Embassy of France – Villa Albertine are bringing the global celebration of music back to Georgetown for the third year.
23rd Annual Georgetown French Market Returns April 24 – 26
The springtime open-air market will feature sidewalk sales from 45+ small businesses, food, strolling performers, and music.
2nd Annual Georgetown Jingle Holiday Event to Feature Musical Acts in 10+ Outdoor Locations on Dec. 6
Additional Merriment in Georgetown holiday programming to include a Swedish holiday market and St. Lucia candlelit choir, Georgetown Cookie Tour, self-guided cocktail crawl, holiday gift guides and more.
Georgetown to Host 2025 Fête de la Musique – World Music Day on June 21, Featuring 40+ Musical Acts at 20+ Locations
The Georgetown BID, Georgetown Heritage and Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, are partnering to bring the global celebration of music back to Georgetown for the second year.
22nd Annual Georgetown French Market Returns April 25 – 27
The springtime open-air market will feature sidewalk sales from 40+ small businesses, food, strolling performers, and music.
Georgetown in the News
What everyone else is saying about DC’s oldest neighborhood.
Axios DC: Take the First Look Inside Georgetown’s Spicewalla
The colorful marketplace is stocked with freshly roasted and ground spices, dish-ready blends and new kits.
ABC 7: Two Dining Experiences, One Roof: Oak Room and Bernadette’s Debut in Georgetown
The Oak Room offers Chef Tim Hollingsworth’s personal take on American cooking; with a menu inspired by the foods and flavors he grew up with.
Infatuation: Alfie’s Review
The tiny restaurant in a Georgetown alley channels Southeast Asia.
Eater DC: Inside Georgetown’s Newest Stylish Seafood Party
Cafe Tulum comes from Mexican restaurateur Juan Dracoulis.
Axios: Bombas Opens First D.C. Store in Georgetown with Free Socks
A cult favorite sock company is opening its first D.C. store this week.
Eater DC: A Fabulous Dinner Party Awaits in Georgetown
The posh new Oak Room does roasted chicken, prime rib, sauces, and sides well.
