Summer at Strathmore

Lucy Kalantari Live From The Lawn Strathmore

Join us all summer long!

Settle on the lawn each week for FREE Live from the Lawn concerts on Wednesdays (and one Saturday), and Cool Concerts for Kids on select Thursdays. Enjoy food from our BBQ tent or bring your own.

All Live from the Lawn shows are family friendly, but Cool Concerts for Kids promise to offer soul-stirring tunes for people of all ages while creating fun ways for younger audiences to interact with the music. Mark your calendars and RSVP today!

2026 Live From the Lawn Lineup

Live from the Lawn is made possible in part through the generous support of
Kaiser Permanente, Old Line Audio, and Wegmans.

Please note: the Mansion parking lot, located off Rockville Pike, will not be available for parking. All guests, including those with accessible tags, will be directed to the Metro garage.

Starting July 6, 2026, Metro will close select Red Line stations for nine weeks of track and signal improvements. Free shuttle buses will replace train service at affected stations during this period. Learn more.

Tips for a Great Visit

Metro access will be limited this summer due to scheduled construction on the Red Line (more info).
Live from the Lawn performances are on the Gudelsky Gazebo stage.
Parking is in the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro garage off Tuckerman Lane (map it here). There is a $5.20 flat rate for garage parking.
From the garage, walk across the skybridge or crosswalk and follow the path. The Gazebo stage is across from the Mansion driveway.
Our courtesy golf cart is available on the fourth floor of the parking garage, beginning 90 minutes before showtime and continuing for 30 minutes post-show.
Valet parking is not available.
Please note the Mansion parking lot, located off Rockville Pike, will not be available for parking. All guests, including those with accessible tags, will be directed to the Metro garage.

Stop by the Gazebo Grill for a variety of tasty food and drinks for purchase. Think burgers, tacos, big salads, and sides along with wine, beer, and soft drinks. View the menu.
Ben & Jerry’s will have ice cream options available for purchase to satisfy your sweet tooth, weather permitting.
You're welcome to BYO food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Per Strathmore’s Montgomery County liquor license agreement, outside alcohol is not permitted on property.

Low-rise chairs and blankets are welcome.
We discourage the use of tall chairs, but if you choose to bring one, please be considerate and sit toward the back of the lawn. Our team may ask those in higher chairs to move back if needed.
Pets and comfort/emotional support animals are not permitted at Live from the Lawn events.
Trained Service Animals are permitted.

We encourage you to RSVP to receive updates. In case of inclement weather, concerts are moved indoors. Check Strathmore’s Facebook page or visit strathmore.org for up-to-date information.

Capacity for this event will be limited if the show moves indoors. Seating will be first-come, first-served.

Keeping the Live from the Lawn outdoor concert series free allows every member of our community access to quality arts experiences. Your support of just $5 or more can make that happen! Give back here, or we invite you to contribute through “pay what you can” pricing when you RSVP.

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras

MCYO Students Performing At Strathmore Music Center

June & July
MCYO Summer Strings

Summer programs enhance students’ musicianship and technical ability. All content will differ from prior camp sessions. Musicians from past summer camps are welcome back!

Have a Strummer of a Summer

Sat–Wed, August 8–12, 2026
18th Annual UkeFest

Registration includes 8 hours of skill-based classes, 9 hours of choose-your-own classes, jam sessions, admission to the student and instructor showcase, and a grand finale Live from the Lawn performance. Confident beginners welcome! For those looking for intensive skill development, Strathmore’s UkeFest is the only program of its kind that offers an advanced track.

Off Campus at Good Hope

Sat, August 8, 2026
Big Bloom Festival

Strathmore and the Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center are excited to host the third annual Big Bloom Festival, featuring live music, activities for kids, and much more. This event is free to attend.