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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.
CoStar: Palantir to Expand Office in High-End DC Neighborhood
Palantir renewed and grew its space at 1025 Thomas Jefferson St. NW in Georgetown.
Washingtonian: 13 Dreamy Summer Date Ideas in the DC Area
Grab your partner and learn how to salsa or bachata while overlooking Georgetown’s serene waterfront.
Washingtonian: A Nostalgia-Invoking American Grill Brings Prime Rib and Seafood Plateaus to Georgetown
The Oak Room is joined by Bernadette’s, a “supper club” with live music.
Eater DC: Behold Georgetown’s Luxe New American Grill With a Jazzy Counterpart
The two-story venture, sliding into the old home of El Centro at the Georgetown nucleus of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue NW, is the brainchild of Ten Five Hospitality.
Washington Business Journal: Uniqlo to Open Store at Georgetown Park
The Japanese apparel retailer has signed a lease for a prime M Street location.
Washington Post: The 40 Best Things to Do in DC This Weekend and Next Week
The Georgetown BID, Georgetown Heritage Arts and Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, are partnering up for the third edition of Georgetown’s own Fête de la Musique.