Music
Music at the Atlas is the perfect way to celebrate Washington D.C.’s rich musical history. D.C. is the birthplace of Duke Ellington and for more than a century iconic jazz talents from Billie Holiday to Herbie Hancock have played in the District. The Atlas showcases an eclectic mix of local, national, and international musicians. Atlas is a home for musicians from many genres. This season will feature everything from Flamenco to Classical.
Atlas Presents Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra: A Bohemian Christmas 2024
December 9 8:00 pm
Celebrate the holidays with performances of cool classics by Shorty Rogers, Thad Jones, Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn, Stan Kenton, and a handful of arrangements by BCJO Ghosts of Christmas Past. Directed by Brad Linde and Joe Herrera, the 17-piece big band is enjoying its 12th year of adventurous and exciting programming.
Atlas Presents Reverb 2024
December 14 7:00 pm
Come experience the sounds of the season with DC's very own Reverb, an African American a cappella vocal group that features gospel, soul and pop music and for December -- songs that celebrate joy, love, peace, harmony, togetherness, hope, and community. A musical treat not to be missed.
The Capital City Symphony’s annual holiday concert fills the air with joyous music once again! Bring your family & friends and sing along, as the orchestra takes you on a whirlwind tour of seasonal favorites.
Matchstick Percussion
February 16, 2025 5:00 pm
Our Strike Anywhere Initiative aims to bring percussion music to a wider audience through reduced instrumentation. Household objects now become the source of the music.
CCS
February 22, 2025 7:00 pm
Join CCS's musical exploration of our shared human experience - from joy to sorrow, celebration to reflection - across global cultures and styles.
Masha J. Davey
February 23, 2025 5:30 pm
Experience "Give Me Funk or Give Me Death!” - celebrate New Orleans’ musical history, from Congo Square drumming to Mardi Gras blues and hip-hop grooves.
JChris
February 23, 2025 6:00 pm
Celebrating the music of Latin divas and Latines in the LGBT+ Community. This event is also a RELEASE concert for urban Latin artist, JChris', new single!
This Is Everything Concerts
February 28, 2025 7:30 pm
A pianist and 4 vocalists from diverse backgrounds and diverse musical disciplines give a series of iconic show-stopping performances.
Max Rosado & Friends
February 28, 2025 8:00 pm
Max Rosado will be performing in a special night, some of the most popular 90s salsa classics.
Liberated Muse
March 2, 2025 5:00 pm
"Echoes of U Street" is a vibrant musical theatrical presentation showcasing the cultural significance of U Street in D.C., known as Black Broadway.
Seth Kibel & The Kleztet
March 2, 2025 6:00 pm
Klezmer, jazz, swing, and more with woodwind wizard Seth Kibel
Barry Moton
March 7, 2025 7:00 pm
"Jazz Realities: Echoes of Strayhorn" explores Billy Strayhorn's legacy, blending his music with modern narratives to illustrate the intersection of art and real-world experiences.
Family Fun Day 2025
March 8, 2025 10:00 am
Family Fun Day with Mr. Rob! Mr. Rob is a performer and music educator, who specializes in early childhood music education. Mr. Rob uses his performance experience to create highly engaging and interactive music education experiences.
NTEBO
March 9, 2025 5:00 pm
Join Ntebo for a 70 minute tribute to Black women musicians who fought apartheid, blending powerful covers and original work, accompanied by a 5-piece band.
ACCORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
March 16, 2025 6:00 pm
This is a multi-disciplinary performance featuring musicians of the Accord Symphony Orchestra, actors, dancers and visual artists sharing how freedom is under attack in 2024.
INTERSECTIONS Festival Pass
February 15-March 16
Enjoy a Festival Pass for the Atlas Performing Arts Center's annual INTERSECTIONS Festival - and save!
Capital City Symphony: Reflect & Revive
March 23, 2025 5:00 pm
Capital City Symphony continues its tradition of presenting outstanding young classical solo artists. We are thrilled to present Sophia Lin, 2024 winner of the Ylda Novik Memorial Concerto Competition on piano, performing Mozart, Concerto No. 20 in d minor.
Jazz at the Atlas is a highlight of our music series each season. We are dedicated to the preservation and progress of the jazz genre in DC. In addition to presenting local jazz artists, we partner with the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation to present unique jazz programming each year.
The Jazz Touring Network is a presenter-based membership program that provides support for professional development opportunities and performance fee subsidies for its participants. The Jazz Touring Network prioritizes participation by presenters that work in and with communities under served by the arts. The Jazz Touring Network is a program of the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation.
Mid Atlantic Tours is a curated roster program of performing artists and ensembles chosen to tour throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Atlas proudly participates in the Mid Atlantic Tours program, a program of the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation.
Southern Exposure: Performing Arts of Latin America is a grant program in the United States designed to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the richness and diversity of Latin American cultures through the work of its contemporary and traditional performing artists. Southern Exposure is a program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation made possible through the generous support of the National Endowment for the Arts.
In June, Atlas will present work as a part of the DC JazzFest Jazz in the ‘Hoods Program. Jazz in the ‘Hoods, presented by Events DC, is a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels, galleries, places of worship, and performing arts spaces in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Jazz in the ‘Hoods (JHoods) highlights DC as a vibrant cultural center in dozens of venues in 25+ neighborhoods citywide. JHoods events attract an increasingly large number of residents as well as tourists—adding revenue streams to clubs, restaurants and hotels, and boosting the local business economy—and, overall, encourage patronage of establishments that present jazz. Previous JHoods have attracted over 82,000 across DC neighborhoods, with adverting and promotional efforts reaching over 24 million people across 16 prominent, diversified and respected publications.
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Enjoy traditional classics from your favorite era as well as new, contemporary creations and interpretations in classical music, new music and opera, from the areas best soloists, small chamber ensembles, and full orchestras. Atlas is proud to partner with Capital City Symphony, our residents arts partner, which helps to anchor our classical music offerings each season.
Capital City Symphony: Reflect & Revive
March 23, 2025 5:00 pm
Capital City Symphony continues its tradition of presenting outstanding young classical solo artists. We are thrilled to present Sophia Lin, 2024 winner of the Ylda Novik Memorial Concerto Competition on piano, performing Mozart, Concerto No. 20 in d minor.
The Capital City Symphony’s annual holiday concert fills the air with joyous music once again! Bring your family & friends and sing along, as the orchestra takes you on a whirlwind tour of seasonal favorites.