This week the Marine Band’s popular music ensemble, Free Country, will perform at 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, on the west terrace of the U.S. Capitol and 8 p.m., Thursday, June 23, at the Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument. The ensemble will also perform at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, June 25, on the plaza stage at National Harbor, as part of National Harbor’s Military Summer Concert Series. Please note, the National Harbor performance time has changed from what was previously advertised. All performances are free and no tickets are
required. Patrons are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets to sit on as there is no permanent seating available at any of the venues.

The eleven-piece band, led by Master Gunnery Sgt. Peter Wilson, features modern and classic commercial hits including songs from the 1960s to the present from the genres of pop, rock, R&B, and country by such recording artists as Prince, Tim McGraw, Bryan Adams, Van Halen, Meghan Trainor, Lady Antebellum, the Beatles, Bruno Mars, and Stevie Wonder. Free
Country delivers shows that include humor and reflection while always paying tribute to the men and women in uniform through songs about the American experience.

“Music tells a story – the American story – through song, and the styles of these songs are as diverse as the people
of our great nation,” Wilson said.

For concerts at the Capitol, patrons may take the red line to Union Station or the blue, orange, or silver lines to the Capitol South station. For concerts at the Sylvan Theater, take the blue, orange, or silver lines to the Smithsonian station. The concerts are free but weather permitting, and programming is subject to change. Inclement weather announcements will be made by 6 p.m. for evening concerts and by 10:30 a.m. for the Saturday concert on the band’s Concert Information Line at (202) 433-4011 and on the Marine Band’s website and social media pages.

National Harbor Directions

Complete Program