Home Rule Music Festival @ Alethia Tanner Park

Home Rule Music Festival at Alethia Tanner Park

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Home Rule Music Festival returns for Part Two of this year’s celebration—transforming Alethia Tanner Park into a vibrant stage for D.C.’s rich and diverse musical heritage. From 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., audiences will enjoy an electrifying day of live performances, DJs, food, and community.

Free and open to the public, the Home Rule Music Festival is more than just a concert—it’s a community gathering that uplifts local artists, celebrates cultural diversity, and honors the city’s musical legacy. In addition to music, festival-goers can enjoy food trucks, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and plenty of space to relax and connect.

This October event builds on the momentum of the record-breaking June 2025 festival at The Parks at Walter Reed, continuing the mission of the Home Rule Music & Film Preservation Foundation.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Full Performance Schedule:

• 1:00 p.m. – Gates Open – DJs set the vibe with beats and rhythms that keep the energy high.
• 2:00 p.m. – Joantz Workshop with Special Berriez – Hip-hop producers and DJs bring innovative beats and live collaborations.
• 3:00 p.m. – TBA - High School Band – High school youth band TBA
• 4:00 p.m. – Bongo District - Unique blend of reggae, funk, and ska with a Latin flavor.
• 5:20 p.m. – Brandon Woody – Jazz trumpet virtuoso weaving modern and classic influences.
• 6:40 p.m. – Junkyard Band – Legendary D.C. go-go pioneers with infectious grooves.
• 8:00 p.m. – Dogo du Togo & the Alagaa Beat Band – High-energy African rhythms that close the night on a global note.

For more information visit homerulemusicfestival.com or email [email protected].

The Home Rule Music Festival is produced by the Home Rule Music and Film Preservation Foundation, a non-profit organization with a mission to promote, support and preserve DC music and film through performance, education and advocacy, and co-produced by CapitalBop, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, presenting and preserving jazz and Black music in DC.

Host or Publisher Home Rule Music and Film Preservation Foundation