Jazz @ Met - Spring 2026

Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

Metropolitan Park | Arlington

National Landing Business Improvement District
Publisher/HostNational Landing Business Improvement District
Jazz  @ Met - Spring 2026
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Enjoy live jazz at Metropolitan Park with a free, weekly concert series brought to you by the DC Jazz Festival and National Landing BID.
About this Event

Enjoy the return of jazz at Metropolitan Park with a free concert series co-presented by the DC Jazz Festival and National Landing BID. Listen to live stylings from Go-Go to bossa nova across the four-part series, from 5-7PM on select Thursdays: May 7, May 21, June 4, and June 18.

Refresh with onsite vendors including Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream and Taqueria Xochi, plus free samples from Mocktail Club—non-alcoholic beverages inspired by travel destinations. Take part in artist-led Studio Sessions curated by Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington while enjoying the music. Visit businesses around Met Park to pack a picnic or sit down for a meal after the show.

Music kicks off at 5PM and concludes at 7PM, with a set break in the middle.

Featured Performers

Jazz @ Met features an array of artists performing various styles of jazz for attendees to enjoy. Music kicks off at 5PM with a set break from 5:15 – 5:35 pm. The music concludes at 7PM. Jazz @ Met takes place every other Thursday evening from May 7 – June 18.

May 7: The JoGo Project / Jazz Meets Go-Go

May 21: Joe Brotherton / New Orleans

June 4: Eric Byrd Trio / Acoustic Jazz Piano/Vocals

June 18: José Luiz Martins / Brazilian Jazz


Art Activities

Join Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington for fun and free arts activities each week, including collage making, painting, screen printing, and more.


Food & Beverage

Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream – Choose from several flavors featured at the on-site ice cream cart, or stop by Toby's Met Park location for their full menu.

Mocktail Club - Grab a fun, premium non-alcoholic canned cocktail from Arlington-based Mocktail Club.


Please refer to the National Landing Website for transportation and full event details: nationallanding.org/jazz

Jazz @ Met is presented by DC Jazz Festival and National Landing BID, sponsored by Amazon. Additional support for performances is provided by The Galena-Yorktown Foundation and The Leonard and Elaine Silverstein Family Foundation

Note: Performance schedule is subject to change.

Photographers and videographers may be present to photograph/film the event for future promotional use. By attending, you grant your permission to be captured in event photography or videography.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Metropolitan Park, 1330 South Fair Street, Arlington, United States

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