THE CONCERT

Concert Information

The following are answers to the most frequently asked questions received by the producers:

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 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’swebsite.

The PBS program is broadcast live at 8:00PM Eastern Time (check local listings) so that television viewers across the nation can enjoy the event as well as the crowd that gathers each year on the West Lawn of the Capitol.

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 the National Memorial Day Concert 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.

Each year, more than 300,000 people gather at the Nation's Capitol to honor the sacrifices of America's veterans.

REFLECTIONS

“I have watched most of the TV shows about Memorial Day for the last 50 years. I am almost 70 years old. I was a Marine when I was 18 years old with the 7th Marine regiment. Enough about me, but I thought you would like to know that I could feel every minute of your presentation. I am not the type to get emotional very easy but your show did get to me. Your musical selection was exactly balanced with pride and beauty and presented with class befitting this great country of ours. Thanks again and God bless you.”

John Neri
NY