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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Brookside Gardens – Special Events

Summer Twilight Concert Series

Join us each Tuesday evening in June from 6:30 – 8:00 pm for a series of musical performances set in the beauty of the Gardens!

Bring your friends and family, and don’t forget your chairs, blankets, and picnics (allowed in the Gardens on concert evenings only). Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Food trucks will also be available for your dining pleasure.

Sponsored by the Friends of Brookside Gardens.

June 3 – Zydeco Hot Peppers / Genre: Louisiana Blues, Zydeco

June 10 – David Bach Consort / Genre: World Contemporary, Jazz

June 17 – Moose Jaw / Genre: Bluegrass

June 24 – René Ibañez & Cubano Groove / Genre: Latin, Cuban

Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of the Performance
This event is free. Registration is not required.

Performance Location

Where to Park
Parking is limited and available at the Main Entrance 1800 Glenallan Avenue

  • Conservatory Entrance 1500 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD.
  • NO parking allowed along Glenallan Avenue.

Arriving on foot or bike

  • Pedestrians can use either the entrance at:
    • 1800 Glenallan Avenue
    • 1500 Glenallan Avenue
    • 2000 Shorefield Road near the Wheaton Regional Park playground

Public Transportation

Event Seating

  • Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and picnic blankets for seating.
  • Hammocks, tables, beach umbrellas, portable pavilion tents, or pop-up tents are not allowed.

Restrooms
Restrooms will be available inside the Brookside Gardens Visitor Center from 5:30pm-8:30pm

Food Options

  • Food trucks will be selling food (see above under each performance for details).
  • Picnics are permitted at Brookside Gardens at performance evenings only.

No Alcohol or Smoking Permitted

  • Alcohol is prohibited.
  • Smoking is prohibited.

Brookside Gardens Accessibility

  • This event is Generally Accessible according to the 2010 ADA Standards and Guidelines.
  • Accessible parking spaces are in the 1800 Glenallan Avenue and 1500 Glenallan Avenue parking lots.
  • 1800 Glennallen Avenue parking lot is Fully Accessible, and has 11 accessible parking spaces,
  • The performance will take place in the Visitor Center lawn.
  • There is a short distance between the 1800 Glenallan Avenue parking lot, and the Visitor Center lawn.
  • The Visitor Center lawn is a large grassy area that is relatively flat and accessible from a paved walkway.
  • If you or a member of your party needs additional accommodations, contact our Program Access team:

If you have additional questions