The Concert

CONCERT INFORMATION

The following are answers to the most frequently asked questions received by the producers of A Capitol Fourth.

How can I attend the concert?

The concert, which is held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., is open to the public, and it is free. No tickets are necessary. Taking the Metro to the concert site is strongly advised due to traffic volume and street closings put in place for the event. The nearest stations are Capitol South, Federal Center SW (Orange/Blue line) and Union Station (Red line). Please note that on Monday, July 4, the Smithsonian Metro stop (Blue/Orange line) will be closed.

Please allow extra time for travel if you are planning to attend the Concert, as heightened security measures will be in place. General Admission gates will open at 5:00PM. The public will not be admitted to the West Lawn of the Capitol before that time. Checkpoints will be set up for search of bags and parcels. Guests will be required to enter through a metal detector. Access is at the Southwest corner of the Capitol grounds. More details can be found on the U.S. Capitol Police's website in the Pressroom.

Please allow extra time for travel if you are planning to attend A Capitol Fourth, as space will be limited and heightened security measures will be in place. Checkpoints will be set up for search of bags and parcels. Guests will be required to enter through a metal detector. More details about transportation options and security on the Mall can be found on washingtonpost.com.

The PBS program is broadcast live so that television viewers across the nation can enjoy the event at the same time (8:00 pm ET) as hundreds of thousands of people on site.

Is it possible to get a copy of the program or a CD of the music?

Unfortunately, copyright restrictions do not permit us to issue video or audio copies of the program; however, we do hope you are able to watch the broadcast, and we encourage you to tell others about it.

I missed the show but I want to watch it. Will it be on PBS again?

You're in luck! The vast majority of PBS stations replay A Capitol Fourth directly after the show concludes. In most areas this would be from 9:30P - 11:00P EST, but check local listings. PBS stations can replay the show within a few days, so check with your local station.