Coming July 2026
More than just a festival, DMV Made is a movement that celebrates a culture of wellness.
This annual, all-ages experience celebrates the DMV’s rich, diverse and ever-evolving cultural heritage blending music, dance, poetry, visual art, wellness, and community empowerment into one unforgettable day. It’s where tradition meets innovation and where celebration fuels lasting change.
Festival Highlights
Explore pavilions, stages and experiences designed to reflect the full spirit of the DMV
Live Music
Top DMV artists in go-go, rap, R&B, jazz , soul, funk + more
Wellness
Full day of wellness activities + classes
Arts & Culture
Activities celebrating DMV heritage
Dance
Performances + classes in styles from hip-hop to salsa
Poetry
Spoken word, poetry readings + live storytelling.
Creative Arts
Hands-on arts and crafts for all ages
DJs
Live sets from the region’s top DJs
Live Art Installations
DMV’s best artists creating large-scale murals
Family Fun Zone
Lawn games and activities for all generations
Performances
Emerging DMV talent bringing fresh sounds
Financial Wellness
Financial planning resources for stronger communities
Battle of the Bands
Regional bands facing off
Why DMV Made Matters
The DMV faces urgent wellness challenges—culturally, financially, emotionally, and physically. DMV Made is our answer: a space where creativity becomes therapy, collaboration fuels resilience, and the local creative economy can thrive.
This is more than entertainment—it’s a community-powered strategy for connection, empowerment, and growth. Every pavilion, performance, and activity is designed to inspire action, foster wellness, and strengthen the bonds that hold our region together.
Explore DMV Made Festival Through the Years
View our professional photography, videos and festival recaps from past years.
2024
2025
Help Fund DMV Made 2026
DMV Made is more than a festival—it’s a movement powered by the culture, creativity, and resilience of the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region. It’s a platform that highlights DMV artists, educators, entrepreneurs and visionaries of all ages. It’s a space for the community to connect and experience wellness, joy and healing.
This festivals happens because people believe in them — people like you. With support from generous donors, we will be able to continue to provide these celebrations of creativity and culture for free for our collective community.
Partners + Sponsors
Want to be a part of the 2026 DMV Made Festival 2026 as a partner or sponsor? Support local culture and wellness while growing your brand. We are looking for organizations and businesses to be a part of our 2026 DMV Made Festival either as a partner, vendor or a sponsor. You can view our partner & sponsor deck here.
Address: 14th St SW & Jefferson Dr SW, Washington DC 20004
Location: The DMV Made grounds are located diagonally across 14th St NW from The National Museum of African American History and Culture, and one-block South of the National Museum of American History.
We recommend arriving via a ride share service or the metro.
METRO: The Smithsonian Blue / Orange / Silver line metro stop is a 1-block walk from the DMV Made Festival grounds. Exit the station on 12th St and Jefferson Dr. The festival grounds are West at the corner of the block off of Jefferson Dr SW and 14th St SW.
Parking: Limited amounts of paid street parking is available in the area. Be sure to read signs carefully to avoid ticketing.
