Darius Rucker to Perform at MGM National Harbor

Three-time Grammy winner brings his Songs of Summer Tour to the DMV area.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Tickets go on sale this week for a concert by three-time GRAMMY Award winner Darius Rucker at MGM National Harbor on July 16, 2026. Rucker, best known as the lead vocalist for Hootie & The Blowfish and as a solo country artist, will be touring with special guests for his 20-city Songs of Summer Tour.

Why it matters

Rucker's concert at MGM National Harbor is part of his larger Songs of Summer Tour, which will bring his signature sound and fan-favorite hits to amphitheaters and iconic venues across the country. As a lifelong philanthropist, Rucker has used his platform to support numerous charitable causes, including raising over $5.1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The details

The MGM National Harbor performance is set for Thursday, July 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. local time. The tour will feature special guests Lauren Alaina, George Birge, Evan Honer, Old Crow Medicine Show, Robert Randolph and Austin Williams joining select dates. Rucker's tour will also offer a variety of VIP packages and experiences for fans.

  • Tickets go on sale this Friday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. local time.
  • The MGM National Harbor performance is set for Thursday, July 16 at 8 p.m.

The players

Darius Rucker

A three-time GRAMMY Award winner, best known as the lead vocalist for Hootie & The Blowfish and as a solo country artist.

MGM National Harbor

A resort and casino located in Oxon Hill, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C.

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What they’re saying

“For me, it's not summer if we're not playing music outdoors. When I think of the concerts I love attending, it's the people, the hits and the hot summer air... there's nothing that compares, so Songs of Summer in a lot of ways is my nod to being in that moment together.”

— Darius Rucker (News release)

What’s next

Tickets for Darius Rucker's performance at MGM National Harbor go on sale this Friday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. local time.

The takeaway

Darius Rucker's upcoming concert at MGM National Harbor is part of his larger Songs of Summer Tour, which will bring his signature sound and fan-favorite hits to venues across the country. As a philanthropist, Rucker has used his platform to support numerous charitable causes, making this a must-see event for music fans in the DMV area.