Wolf Trap Announces Expanded Summer 2026 Lineup

From 'The Sound of Music' sing-along to John Fogerty and Josh Groban, the summer schedule is packed with must-see performances.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:53am

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Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has announced an expanded lineup of concerts, films, and family-friendly events for its Summer 2026 season. The schedule includes a 'Sound of Music' sing-along, performances by artists like John Fogerty and Josh Groban, and an extended residency by the National Symphony Orchestra.

Why it matters

Wolf Trap is a beloved summer destination in the D.C. area, offering a diverse array of live entertainment in an idyllic outdoor setting. The expanded 2026 lineup demonstrates Wolf Trap's commitment to providing a wide range of high-quality programming that appeals to music lovers of all ages and tastes.

The details

The new additions to the Wolf Trap 2026 summer schedule include a 'Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long' on June 13, a night of classic rock with John Fogerty and Steve Winwood on September 15, and performances by contemporary Christian star Lauren Daigle, experimental alt-country band Wilco, and the UK duo Squeeze and Adam Ant. Wolf Trap is also hosting an extended residency by the National Symphony Orchestra, including collaborative shows like the Washington, D.C. premiere of Wynton Marsalis' Symphony No. 5 'Liberty'.

  • The new performances will go on sale on Friday, March 20, 2026.
  • The 'Sound of Music' sing-along is scheduled for June 13, 2026.
  • John Fogerty and Steve Winwood will perform on September 15, 2026.
  • The National Symphony Orchestra residency and related performances will take place throughout the summer of 2026.

The players

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

A nonprofit organization that operates the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia, providing a wide range of live entertainment and arts education programs.

National Symphony Orchestra

The resident orchestra at Wolf Trap, with a 55-year partnership that continues in the 2026 summer season.

Wynton Marsalis

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer whose Symphony No. 5 'Liberty' will receive its Washington, D.C. premiere as part of Wolf Trap's America250 programming.

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What’s next

Tickets for the newly announced Wolf Trap Summer 2026 performances will go on sale to the public on Friday, March 20, 2026.

The takeaway

Wolf Trap's expanded 2026 summer lineup offers something for everyone, from classic musicals and rock legends to cutting-edge contemporary artists and family-friendly entertainment. The continued partnership with the National Symphony Orchestra underscores Wolf Trap's commitment to providing high-quality, diverse programming that appeals to a wide range of audiences.