The 18th Annual Downtown Holiday Market, Washington D.C.'s outdoor shopping village, kicks off the holiday season Friday, November 18. The beloved outdoor market continues to support small businesses and entrepreneurs across the region, welcoming shoppers for a safe, secure and enhanced shopping experience in the heart of the District this year.

Operated by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) and Diverse Markets Management, this year's market will again take over two entire blocks of F Street NW, from 7th to 9th Streets NW. With its main grand entrance located on the sidewalk in front of the National Portrait Gallery, the outdoor shopping village's expansive footprint allows for wide aisles for shopping, browsing and enjoying the foods and live entertainment.

This year's retail lineup will feature more than 70 exhibitors including Black-owned and minority-owned businesses from the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development's (DSLBD) Made in DC program. Six food vendors will provide tasty treats and hot beverages, spread across the market. Additional exciting and entertaining new features include a live stage of exceptional regional performers.

Schedule of Events

The Market Stage presents a musical feast of more than 75 shows by some of the area's best blues, rock, jazz, soul, country, world, and contemporary artists. And of course, it wouldn't be a “holiday” market without some of your favorite seasonal standards.

November 18, 2022

12-2PM: OPENING KICK OFF
Featuring Mayor Bowser and other special guests and a short segment of the Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

2:30-4:30PM: Sugar Bear & EU
{GOGO} DC Public Library's Go-Go Archive features a live holiday performance of Experience Unlimited (EU)

5-7PM: Ian Walters & Friends
{UPDATED CLASSICS} Ian and his talented crew deliver crowd-pleasing, soulful blues, rock, swing, and country tunes

November 19, 2022

12-2PM: Alpha Dog Blues Ensemble
{ACOUSTIC, BLUES} Roger Hart tears it up on harmonica and vocals, accompanied by his talented band

2:30-4:30PM: Kentucky Avenue
{MODERN AMERICANA} Kentucky Avenue brings rich and timeless harmony vocals to songs reflecting their classic country and rock roots

5-7PM: Kiss & Ride
{BLUES, JAZZ, SOUL} Vocalist Carly Harvy leads the ensemble on blues standards, originals, and bluesy arrangements of top 100 songs

November 20, 2022

12-2PM: DC Mudd
{OLD SCHOOL BLUES} Veteran musicians with rich vocal harmonies, award-winning DC Mudd doesn't stray far from real deal blues

2:30-4:30PM: Lilt
{IRISH, STEP DANCERS} Lilt plays captivating Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes, with spirited step-dancers adding to the excitement

5-7PM: The Gayle Harrod Band
{BLUES, SOUL, MOTOWN} Blues, Soul, and R&B with strong instrumental performances and rich vocal harmonices

November 21, 2022

12-2PM: The Porch Delights
{AMERICANA} Jim brings authenticity, originality and joy to his own swinging mix of hot jazz, country blues and hokum "Lemonade meets moonshine” Down-home guitar, mandolin, harmonica and exquisite harmonies!

5-7PM: Crown Vic's Weird World
{GLOBAL GROOVES} Crown Vic spins the world and then some, with plenty of global grooves, b-side funk, and world soul cooked up in a genre called ‘Eclectico.'

November 22, 2022

12-2PM: Flo Anito
{JAZZY POP} Classically-trained musician Flo Anito brings wry humor to her thought-provoking jazzy pop songs

5-7PM: Zeducus
{ROOTS REGGA} Zedicus is a reggae and world music artist based in the Washington DC area

November 23, 2022

12-2PM: Tritone Jazz Trio
{JAZZ} Tom Kitchen is a classically-trained jazz guitarist who plays a variety of musical styles

5-7PM: King Street Bluegrass
{SOUL, JAZZ} KSB delivers a kickin' acoustic mix of bluegrass, country, and folk music, with some spicy originals thrown in

November 25, 2022

12-2PM: Jim Stephanson
{JAZZ SONGBOOK, HOLIDAY} Jim brings authenticity, originality and joy to his own swinging mix of hot jazz, country blues and hokum

2:30-4:30PM: Crown Vic's Weird World
{GLOBAL GROOVES} Crown Vic spins the world and then some, with plenty of global grooves, b-side funk, and world soul cooked up in a genre called ‘Eclectico.'

5-7PM: Stacy Brooks Band
{BLUES, JAZZ} Blues diva Stacy Brooks dazzles with her powerhouse, honey-toned vocals and engaging personality

November 26, 2022

12-2PM: The Honey Larks
{ROOTS} Fabulous vocal harmonies and uncensored girl chat between tunes

2:30-4:30PM: All In Band
{R&B, GO-GO} All electronic R&B and Go-go!

5-7PM: Inner-Vision Band
{R&B, FUNK, GO-GO} R&B, Funk, Go-Go

November 27, 2022

12-2PM: Carly Harvey & The Experience
{JAZZ, BLUES} Soulful vocalist Carly Harvey performs classic jazz standards and stripped down blues

2:30-4:30PM: Sir Alan and the Calypso Ponzi Schemers
{SWING, CALYPSO/CARIBBEAN} A classic calypso music trio who play calypsos from the two great hubs of calypso music—the Caribbean and New York City

5-7PM: Feedel Band
{ETHIO JAZZ} Feedel is a Washington DC based Ethio-Jazz Band and has been performing as a self contained unit, as well as supporting Ethiopian artists

November 28, 2022

12-2PM: Dave Chappell Duo
{GUITAR ROOTS} Dave Chappell, one of the area's most respected musicians, plays blazing roots guitar

5-7PM: Runa Kuna
{ANDEAN TRADITIONS} Playing panpipes and other traditional instruments, Runakuna's music transports audiences to the Andes

November 29, 2022

12-2PM: Painted Trillium
{CELTIC} From fast reels to airs and ballads, Painted Trillium performs traditional Celtic and folk music.

5-7PM: Ángel Bethea Quartet
{JAZZ} Ángel Bethea: Drummer & Percussionist Welcome & Enjoy!

Novembre 30, 2022

12-2PM: Bill Baker Band
{ORIGINAL ROOTS AMERICANA} Bill Baker reflects influences from across America's musical heritage in classic and original songs

5-7PM: Nina Casey Trio
{AMERICAN STANDARDS, BLUES} Nina Casey brings passion to American standards and sweet and visceral blues

December 1, 2022

12-2PM: Craig Cummings & Gantt Kushner
{AMERICANA, ROOTS} Using his love of language, his strong voice, and rhythmic guitar style to craft songs that depict stories about love and loss

5-7PM: Jim Stephanson Trio
{JAZZ SONGBOOK, HOLIDAY} Jim brings authenticity, originality and joy to their own swinging mix of hot jazz, country blues and hokum

December 2, 2022

12-2PM: The Sweater Set
{FOLK POP} This duo navigates the ironies of life, accompanying their gorgeous vocal harmonies on an array of instruments

2:30-4:30PM: Jill Fulton Band
{CLASSIC ROCK, BLUES} Powerful and stunning vocals, Jill Fulton is a sweet and sassy songwriter

5-7PM: Swangbang
{SWING, RAGTIME GUITAR} Swing + Twang + Bang = SWANGBANG

December 3, 2022

12-2PM: Supreme Chord
{A CAPPELLA HOLIDAY} Supreme Chord is a talented, dynamic, fun-filled a cappella group in the DC area

2:30-4:30PM: Lilt
{IRISH, STEP DANCERS} Lilt plays captivating Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes, with spirited step-dancers adding to the excitement

5-7PM: Afro Nuevo
{LATIN JAZZ} Afro Nuevo performs Latin jazz, cha cha, guajira, son ,and salsa with an Afro-Cuban influenced beat

December 4, 2022

12-2PM: Karen Collins & Backroads Band
{HONKY TONK, COUNTRY} Backroads Band plays classic country boot scootin' two steps and buckle-polishing slow songs

2:30-4:30PM: The Capital Hearings
{ACAPPEALLA} This vocal ensemble performs a variety of styles including classical, holiday, jazz, and contemporary pop

5-7PM: Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines
{ROCKABILLY, SWING, AMERICANA} Western swing, old country and some jump blues : Their influences include music from the 1940s thru the early 60s

December 6, 2022

12-2PM: The 19th Street Band
{FOLK ROCK, AMERICANA} This high energy band brings old school instruments and a modern twist to folk, rock, and country tunes

5-7PM: Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes
{BLUE-EYED SOUL} The Slowpokes' playlist is inspired by Chicago blues, West Coast Swing, Motown, and old rock 'n' roll

December 7, 2022

12-2PM: Billy Coulter Duo
{ACOUSTIC ROCK, AMERICANA} Billy Coulter blurs the line between roots rock and power pop on his award-winning original songs

5-7PM: The Lovejoy Group
{JAZZ, HOLIDAY} Vocalist Karen Lovejoy fronts this versatile ensemble serving up jazz, blues, and Latin rhythms

December 8, 2022

12-2PM: Flo Anito & Seth Kibel
{JAZZY HOLIDAY CLASSICS} Flo Anito and woodwind instrumentalist Seth Kibel team up to present jazzy holiday music

5-7PM: Ian Walters & Friends
{UPDATED CLASSICS} Ian and his talented crew deliver crowd-pleasing, soulful blues, rock, swing, and country tunes

December 9, 2022

12-2PM: Maureen Andary
{JAZZ, POP} Maureen Andary delights audienes with the humor, grace, and cabaret vocal stylings of yesteryear

2:30-4:30PM: Josie Baltimore w/ Matt & Ian
{ORIGINAL DOOWOP} Singer/songwriter Josie Baltimore with Matt Kelley on guitar and Ian Walters on the keys bring their instrumental prowess and spirited vocals to classic songs

5-7PM: Afro Nuevo
{LATIN JAZZ} Afro Nuevo performs Latin jazz, cha cha, guajira, son ,and salsa with an Afro-Cuban influenced beat

December 10, 2022

12-2PM: Alpha Dog Blues Band
{ACOUSTIC, BLUES} Roger Hart tears it up on harmonica and vocals, accompanied by his talented band

2:30-4:30PM: The Grandsons
{ROCKIN' AMERICANA} Winner of 15 WAMMIEs from the Washington Area Music Association, including Best Artist and Best Roots Rock Recording

5-7PM: Stacy Brooks Band
{BLUES, JAZZ} Blues diva Stacy Brooks dazzles with her powerhouse, honey-toned vocals and engaging personality

December 11, 2022

12-2PM: Blue Panamuse
{BLUES, SWING} The band's sassy vocals and tasty licks bring a fresh approach to classic songs from the 1920s to today

2:30-4:30PM: Ruthie & The Wranglers
{ROCKIN' AMERICANA} Ruthie & the Wranglers play rocking American roots music from country to clever original songs to surf instrumentals

5-7PM: Common Ground
{JAZZ} A tasteful blend of Jazz, R&B, and Soul for the most discriminating music lover

December 12, 2022

12-2PM: Janine Wilson
{ACOUTIC ROCK} Award-winning duo performing original roots rock/Americana music and well-loved covers and holiday favorites

5-7PM: Seth Kibel & Sean Lane
{JAZZY HOLIDAY} Both master musicians, Seth on woodwinds and Sean on piano infuse jazz into classic holiday tunes and more

December 13, 2022

12-2PM: Elsa Riveros
{SPANISH ROCK} Formerly in a popular Colombian rock band, Elsa Riveros bring her heartfelt vocals to her solo career

5-7PM: The Continental Jazz Congress
{JAZZ} Latin-influenced Washington DC jazz quintet

December 14, 2022

12-2PM: Blazz Band
{BLUES, JAZZ} Howard Blu serves up a mix of jazzy Blues and bluesy Jazz along with holiday favorites

5-7PM: Jill Fulton Band
{CLASSIC ROCK, BLUES} Powerful and stunning vocals, Jill Fulton is a sweet and sassy songwriter

December 15, 2022

12-2PM: Smokin' Lounge
{CPOP, ROCK, JAZZ} With a repertoire that spans six decades, Janna Audey and Rob Santos present classic rock, songs from the rat-pack days, and more

5-7PM: Seth Kibel & The Kleztet
{KLEZMER, JAZZ, WORLD} Exciting and innovative, The Seth Kibel Kleztet combines traditional Eastern European/Jewish music with diverse influences of jazz, classical, world beat, rock and other musical genres to create a unique and entertaining sound

December 16, 2022

12-2PM: Ruthie's Acoustic Trio
{ROCKIN' AMERICANA} Ruthie's Acoustic Trio plays rocking American roots music from country to clever original songs to surf instrumentals

2:30-4:30PM: Swangbang
{SWING, RAGTIME GUITAR} Swing + Twang + Bang = SWANGBANG

5-7PM: Carly Harvey & The Experience
{JAZZ, BLUES} Soulful vocalist Carly Harvey performs classic jazz standards and stripped down blues

December 17, 2022

12-2PM: The InFluence
{R&B, GO-GO} Live Cover Musical Performances / R&B / Funk / POP

2:30-4:30PM: Djangolaya
{GYPSY JAZZ} Celebrating the music of Django Reinhadt and gypsy jazz, Djangolaya plays swing, bossa nova, tango, and more

5-7PM: Qilatsé
{ETHIO JAZZ} A platform featuring a blend of traditional Ethiopian melodies with jazz, funk, soul, and Latin rhythm

December 18, 2022

12-2PM: Dave Chappell Duo
{GUITAR ROOTS} Dave Chappell, one of the area's most respected musicians, plays blazing roots guitar

2:30-4:30PM: The Yuletide Troubadours
{HOLIDAY SWING} Hawaiian swing, country Latin, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, Western swing and honky tonk country

5-7PM: Fast Eddie & the Slowpokes
{BLUE-EYED SOUL} The Slowpokes' playlist is inspired by Chicago blues,West Coast Swing, Motown, and old rock 'n' roll

December 19, 2022

12-2PM: Carol Munday
{JAZZ} An 'undiscovered' genius! “Munday takes these ******* songs and she gives them depth, color and beauty that the composers didn't even know they had.”

2:30-4:30PM: All New Genetically Altered Jug Band
{JUG BAND} Featuring novelty songs of the 20th Century, the jug band performs obscure oldies and lively original tunes

5-7PM: Nina Casey Trio
{AMERICAN STANDARDS, BLUES} Nina Casey brings passion to American standards and sweet and visceral blues

December 20, 2022

12-2PM: The 19th Street Band
{FOLK ROCK, AMERICANA} This high energy band brings old school instruments and a modern twist to folk, rock, and country tunes

2:30-4:30PM: Snakehead Run
{ACOUSTIC BLUES} String and jug band music from the 20's and 30's up to modern day

5-7PM: Surf Jaguars
{VINTAGE TUNES} The Surf Jaguars play a variety “beach party” mix of Yacht Rock, Surf and Rockabilly, classic tunes that never die

December 21, 2022

12-2PM: Driveway Jam Band
{JAZZ} A new group of highly skilled professional jazz musicians brought together outside as a result of COVID and lack of gigs

2:30-4:30PM: Hula Monsters
{HAWAIIAN SWING} American music from the western shore of the Aloha state of Maryland

5-7PM: Ian Walters & Friends
{UPDATED CLASSICS} Ian and his talented crew deliver crowd-pleasing, soulful blues, rock, swing, and country tunes

December 22, 2022

12-2PM: Musalliance
{TRADITIONAL FOLK, WORLD} Musalliance is an exciting new string duo offering virtuoso interpretations of classical, international, and folk favorites

2:30-4:30PM: Ravita Jazz
{JAZZ} From jazz to classic rock, from blues to show tunes Ravita Jazz plays it all

5-7PM: The Lovejoy Group
{JAZZ, HOLIDAY} Vocalist Karen Lovejoy fronts this versatile ensemble serving up jazz, blues, and Latin rhythms

December 23, 2022

12-2PM: Music Pilgrim Trio
{KLEZMER, JAZZ, WORLD} A wealth of experience and virtuosity with a fearless improvisational spirit

2:30-4:30PM: David's Bump n Grind Wax
{WORLD} Based in Silver Spring, Maryland, Bump ‘n Grind has become a recognizable institution for coffee, music, and community

5-7PM: Kiss & Ride
{BLUES, JAZZ, SOUL} Vocalist Carly Harvy leads the ensemble on blues standards, originals, and bluesy arrangements of top 100 songs

Date: November 18 - December 23, 2022

Time: 12:00PM to 8:00PM

Location: F Street NW between 7th and 9th Streets NW Entrance is outside the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum; see site map with entrance provided.

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