Park Ranger looks upwards at the Netherlands Carillon.

Netherlands Carillon Concert

George Washington Memorial Parkway

  • Every 2 weeks at 3:00 PM from May 25, 2025 to October 12, 2025
  • Free

Enjoy sweeping views of Washington, D.C. while guest carillonneurs play free concerts of jazz, pop, and patriotic music on the carillon's 53 bells.Join Park Rangers to learn more about the Netherlands Carillon's history, and it's symbolism of friendship. Participate in activities to earn your junior ranger badge!

We recommend bringing lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the performance from the lawns surrounding the Carillon. As an outdoor event held during summer evenings, guests are encouraged to plan accordingly. 

Free parking at the memorial is extremely limited. Several paid parking options are available within walking distance of the Carillon on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended that guests use a form of public transportation. The D.C. Metro system, National Mall Circulator Loop bus, and various micromobility services (bicycles, scooters) offer convenient ways to reach the Carillon.

Every day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. visitors in Arlington Ridge Park hear the chimes from the carillon every 15 minutes. Additionally, every day at 12:00 p.m. a musical medley of the United States armed forces anthems is played and at 6:00 p.m., the Dutch national anthem (Wilhelmus) and the American national anthem (Star-Spangled Banner) are played.

 

More information

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Concerts take place at the Netherlands Carillon; parking is available about a 5-minute walk away at the US Marine Corps War Memorial.

Latitude and Longitude 38.888189, -77.069510

Schedule

Days:

Every 2 weeks

Dates:

May 25, 2025 to October 12, 2025

Time:

3:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Event Type

  • Exhibition/Show
  • Performance
Tags: netherlands carillon, concert, junior ranger