WHAT IS THE ADDRESS OF THE WHARF?
The address is 1001 7th Street SW, Washington DC, 20024

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WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO GET TO THE WHARF?

Plan for lots of vehicular traffic and limited parking at The Wharf. Instead of driving, ride the Metro to Waterfront Station and walk one block to The Wharf, or ride Metro to L’Enfant Plaza and connect to The Wharf on the free Southwest Shuttle.

Or consider taking Bikeshare.

If you can’t avoid driving, plan to park in one of our three underground parking garages that are open around the clock. Or, utilize one of the nearby off-site parking garages (view PDF map), including Ace Parking at L’Enfant Plaza (420 10th St SW), L'Enfant East Parking Garage (840 D St SW), or the 1100 4th St SW Garage.

WHAT TIME DOES DC JAZZFEST START ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY?
Music at DC JazzFest at The Wharf starts at 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1. The Wharf is open early and you are encouraged to arrive earlier and experience the shops, restaurants, and entertainment at The District Wharf, DC’s premier waterfront destination.

DO I NEED TICKETS FOR DC JAZZFEST?
You do not need a ticket to watch performances from the Wharf Street promenade. To access the performances on District Pier or Transit Pier, a ticket is required.

WHERE CAN I GET TICKETS FOR THE 2024 DC JAZZFEST?
The only official place to purchase and register for tickets to this year’s festival is through the DCJF website located at www.dcjazzfest.org/dcjazzfest.  

 

Beware of ticket scammers and third-party sites. DC Jazz Festival sells tickets from our website only or for DC JazzFest at the Anthem through Ticketmaster.com exclusively or in person at the Anthem Box Office.  We do not use third-party reseller or secondary market sites that often appear as the first results found on online search sites. Tickets purchased through these other sites may or may not be legitimate, and the DC Jazz Festival cannot resolve any issues involving them, such as lost or invalid tickets.

ADA accessible tickets are available each day in the seated section.

CAN I BUY A MULTI-DAY PASS FOR THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL?
Yes! Two day tickets are available this year and gives you access to performances at the Wharf, Union Stage and Arena Stage. Performances at the Anthem and DC JazzPrix at Union Stage will be sold separately.  

WHERE CAN I FIND THE DC JAZZFEST SCHEDULE?
The DC JazzFest at The Wharf schedule will be made available the week of the festival at https://dcjazzfest.org/dcjazzfest. Note that our schedule is subject to change without notice.

WILL TICKETED GUESTS BE ALLOWED TO EXIT AND RE-ENTER THE PERFORMANCE PIERS?
Yes, re-entry to District Pier and Transit Pier is permitted for all ticketed attendees with a fully intact wristband. 

WHEN WILL OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES END EACH NIGHT?
All outdoor performances will end by 10PM on Saturday and Sunday. 

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE FOOD AT THE WHARF?
There are over 50 bars and restaurants at The Wharf where you can purchase food.

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE BEVERAGES AT THE WHARF?
DC JazzFest encourages you to purchase beverages on District Pier and Transit Pier at our beverage stations. All beverage sales support our DC JazzFest programs. We will sell assorted soft drinks, water, beer, and wine. Drink and be merry and do so responsibly. 

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
A few sprinkles can’t keep us down. Unless the weather poses a hazard, the event will happen rain or shine.

MAY I BRING MY CHILDREN?
Absolutely! DC JazzFest at The Wharf is a family-friendly event. 

IS THIS EVENT PET-FRIENDLY?
Pets are allowed in outdoor spaces throughout The Wharf. However, we do expect very large crowds during the event, so please plan ahead for your pet's comfort and safety. The recommended pet relief area is Benjamin Banneker Park near 9th and Maine Ave SW.

IN THERE PARKING AVAILABLE?
There are three parking garages at The Wharf offering access to all points of the festival footprint and Arena Stage. Please note that parking at The Wharf can be challenging, so you are encouraged to use other ways to get to the festival, including Metro, taxi, rideshare (Uber and Lyft), and water taxi. Learn more about ways to get to The Wharf here: https://www.wharfdc.com/getting-here/

IS THE DC JAZZFEST AT THE WHARF METRO ACCESSIBLE?
Yes! The nearest Metro stops are L’Enfant Plaza and Waterfront Stations. Both L’Enfant Plaza (Blue, Orange, Silver, Green, Yellow lines) and Waterfront Station (Green line) are less than a 10-minute walk from the festival entrance. 
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The Wharf operates a free blue neighborhood shuttle that runs between the L’Enfant Plaza – 7th St. and Maryland Ave Exit and The Wharf (at 800 Maine near CVS) every 10 minutes. The SW Shuttle information, including real-time stop updates, can be found here: https://www.wharfdc.com/gettinghere/southwest-shuttle
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Buses that stop near the festival entrance include: DC Circulator (Eastern Market-L’Enfant Plaza), 52, 74

WHERE ARE THE PUBLIC RESTROOMS?

Public restrooms are located throughout The Wharf at the Fish Market, Transit Pier, 800 Water Street, in the Oculus, and at The Terrace.

 
WHAT IS PROHIBITED AT THE WHARF?

• Weapons

• You may not bring your own alcohol to The Wharf and alcohol purchased at The Wharf may only be consumed where it was purchased. Alcohol may not be consumed on the Wharf Street promenade.

• Smoking – including hookah and vaping products

• Pedicabs, golf carts, ATVs 

• Personal coolers, patio umbrellas, lawn furniture, chairs, or tents

• Personal amplified music

• Open flames or grills

• Fireworks, including sparklers

• Solicitation of any kind, including engaging in commercial activity or requesting donations

 

CAN I BRING CHAIRS AND COOLERS?

Chairs and coolers are not permitted at The Wharf at any time. Learn more about The Wharf’s Code of Conduct.

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CAN I DRINK ALCOHOL OUTDOORS?

In the District of Columbia, it is against the law to consume alcohol in public, including in the streets, parks, and piers at The Wharf. At DC JazzFest at The Wharf, you may only consume alcohol inside the DC JazzFest footprints at Transit and District Piers,  inside restaurants, within restaurants' licensed patio areas, and at Union Stage, The Anthem, and Arena Stage. No outside alcohol is permitted.

WHERE ARE THE NEAREST CAPITAL BIKESHARE STATIONS?
There are Bikeshare Stations at the following locations. Please note that bikes are subject to availability. 

• 7th St and Maine Ave SW 

• 9th St and Maine Ave SW 

• Water St and Maine Ave SW

WHERE CAN I FIND LOST ITEMS?
DC JazzFest Lost & Found will be located at the DCJF Command Center on District Pier.

VENDOR INQUIRIES
There will be a Vendor Village in the front lobby of Arena Stage.

It is currently sold out, contact Kelly Silver at kelly@dcjazzfest.com

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