2026 Home Rule Music Festival @ Alethia Tanner Park

Home Rule Music Festival at Alethia Tanner Park On Saturday, October 3, 2026 , the Home Rule Music Festival returns for Part Two of this year’s celebration—transforming Alethia Tanner Park into a vibrant stage for D.C.’s rich and diverse musical heritage. From 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. , audiences will enjoy an electrifying day of live performances, DJs, food, and community. Free and open to the public, the Home Rule Music Festival is more than just a concert—it’s a community gathering that uplifts local artists, celebrates cultural diversity, and honors the city’s musical legacy. In addition to music, festival-goers can enjoy food trucks, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and plenty of space to relax and connect. This October event builds on the momentum of the record-breaking June 2026 festival at The Parks at Walter Reed, continuing the mission of the Home Rule Music & Film Preservation Foundation. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 12:00 p.m. – Gates Open – DJs set the vibe with beats and rhythms that keep the energy high Performance Schedule: UCB Angel Bat Dawid Crush Funk Foots X Coles Joantz with Special Berriez Youth Showcase featuring Next Generation Crank + Soul of SEED DJ RBI And there’s much more happening throughout the day — local food + merch vendors, the Home Rule Record Fair, live art, youth activities, community organizations, sponsor activations, and more. For more information visit homerulemusicfestival.com or email [email protected]. The Home Rule Music Festival is produced by the Home Rule Music and Film Preservation Foundation, a non-profit organization with a mission to promote, support and preserve DC music and film through performance, education and advocacy, and co-produced by CapitalBop, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, presenting and preserving jazz and Black music in DC.