Press Releases
Georgetown to Host Fête De La Musique – World Music Day on June 21, Featuring 40+ Musical Acts at 25+ Locations
The Georgetown BID and the Embassy of France-Villa Albertine are partnering to bring the global celebration of music to the Georgetown commercial district and La Maison Française.
21st Annual Georgetown French Market Returns April 26 – 28
The springtime open-air market will feature sidewalk sales from 40+ small businesses, food, strolling performers, and music.
9th Edition of Georgetown GLOW Artists & Events Announced
Five works will be on display during the Georgetown BID’s free outdoor public light art experience; also to feature walking tours, a special shopping night, cocktail crawl and holiday night market, and more ‘Merriment in Georgetown’ programming.
GLOW Returns to Georgetown December 1 – January 7
The free, five-week seasonal celebration is back for its 9th edition, featuring public light art installations throughout the commercial district.
20th Annual Georgetown French Market Returns April 28 – 30
The springtime open-air market will feature sidewalk sales from 35+ small businesses, food, strolling performers, and music.
8th Edition of Georgetown GLOW Artists & Events Announced
Five commissioned works will be on display during the Georgetown BID’s annual free outdoor public light art experience, returning during the holiday season for the first time since 2019; also to feature walking tours, a silent disco, and more ‘Merriment in Georgetown’ programming.
GLOW Returns to Georgetown November 26 – January 22
The two-month seasonal celebration expands for its eighth edition, with public light art installations throughout the commercial district.
Georgetown Sunset Cinema Returns August 2 with Free Outdoor Movie Series
Presented by the Georgetown BID, this year’s weekly “Fan Favorites” series is back after a two-year hiatus.
C&O Canal Boat Tours in Georgetown Begin April 29
Georgetown Heritage is welcoming a new Canal boat to Georgetown for the first time in a decade, with a ribbon cutting, boat christening and celebratory event on April 28 before public programming commences.