The beloved National Gallery of Art’s (NGA) “Jazz in the Garden” summer concert series kicks off Friday, May 31.
Every Friday from May 31 through August 9, apart from Friday, July 5th, the NGA will host attendees in its Sculpture Garden for “Jazz in the Garden,” featuring “a variety of musical performances including jazz, Latin fusion, bluegrass, and more.”
The inaugural concert features Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas, famous for their up-beat dance music and the inclusion of the accordion, it will be a can’t-miss event.
Washingtonians love to flock to the Sculpture Garden to take in the sounds, enjoy the weather, and partake in cocktails and light fare.
Due to high demand in recent years, this year’s concert series is utilizing a lottery system to give out tickets for each concert. The lottery will open on Monday at 10 a.m. each week before the concert and close on Friday at 12 p.m. Attendees who are chosen will receive an email on Monday morning, the week of the concert.
Each concert runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
See the full lineup and when each lottery opens and closes below, or visit the NGA website for more information.
“Jazz in the Garden” 2024 Lineup
May 31st: Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas
- Lottery begins: Monday, May 20, 10 a.m.
- Lottery ends: Friday, May 24, 12 p.m.
- Tickets distributed: Monday, May 27
June 7th: Anderson Quartet
- Lottery begins: Monday, May 27, 10 a.m.
- Lottery ends: Friday, May 31, 12 p.m.
- Tickets distributed: Monday, June 3
June 14: 8 Ohms Band
- Lottery begins: Monday, June 3, 10 a.m.
- Lottery ends: Friday, June 7, 12 p.m.
- Tickets distributed: Monday, June 10
June 21: Muneer Nasser Quintet: A Juneteenth Celebration
- Lottery begins: Monday, June 10 at 10 a.m.
- Lottery ends: Friday, June 14 at 12 p.m.
- Tickets distributed: Monday, June 17
June 28: Josanne Francis
- Lottery begins: Monday, June 17 at 10 a.m.
- Lottery ends: Friday, June 21 at 12 p.m.
- Tickets distributed: Monday, June 24
July 12, U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note
- Lottery begins: Monday, July 1 at 10 a.m.
- Lottery ends: Friday, Jul 5 at 12 p.m.
- Tickets distributed: Monday, July 8
July 19, Jake Blount
- Lottery begins: Monday, July 8 at 10 a.m.
- Lottery ends: Friday, July 12 at 12 p.m.
- Tickets distributed: Monday, July 15
July 26, Brent Birckhead
- Lottery begins: Monday, July 15 at 10 a.m.
- Lottery ends: Friday, July 19 at 12 p.m.
- Tickets distributed: Monday, July 22
August 2, Plena Libre
- Lottery begins: Monday, July 22 at 10 a.m.
- Lottery ends: Friday, July 26 at 12 p.m.
- Tickets distributed: Monday, July 29
August 9, Leigh Pilzer’s Seven Pointed Star
- Lottery begins: Monday, July 29 at 10 a.m.
- Lottery ends: Friday, August 2 at 12 p.m.
- Tickets distributed: Monday, August 5