Pennsylvania Avenue gets its dance floor back on October 3 as Diplo headlines one of DC’s biggest outdoor electronic music events.
Diplo Headlines the Second Glow Block Party
The Glow Block Party returns to 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with Grammy-winning DJ and producer Diplo leading seven hours of electronic music from 3 to 10 pm.
Westend, Anabel Englund, Monty Kiddo and DC’s own Ratalina join the main lineup, while Avishek, Fátima, Deuxchat and GUILLERMO take over the Homegrown Stage.
Club Glow launched the Pennsylvania Avenue concept this spring with Chris Lake and about 10,000 fans dancing within view of the US Capitol. Now the second edition expands the idea into a destination DC music event with a large outdoor stage, local food vendors, art installations and one of Washington’s most recognizable streets as its setting.
Pennsylvania Avenue gets loud again!
Glow Block Party Tickets Go on Sale August 14
Presale registration begins Thursday, August 13 at 10 am ET, followed by the general public ticket sale Friday, August 14 at noon ET. General admission tickets start at $65, while VIP tickets begin at $125. Fans can register for presale and purchase Glow Block Party tickets through Club Glow.
The rain-or-shine event is strictly 18 and older, and guests may enter anytime after 3 pm. Re-entry is not permitted. Club Glow says ticket quantities are limited at each pricing level and recommends buying directly through the official ticketing system to avoid fraudulent tickets.
Set times will be released closer to the event, making this an easy fall date to put on the DC calendar now.
VIP Tickets Add More Space and Comfort
VIP admission includes early entry 30 minutes before general doors, elevated bathrooms, a private covered lounge with seating, a private bar and upgraded food options. Across the grounds, guests can also expect local food and retail vendors, multiple bars for attendees 21 and older and art installations throughout the Pennsylvania Avenue event site.
Clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches are permitted, along with qualifying small non-clear clutch bags and approved hydration packs. Empty reusable water bottles are also allowed. An onsite box office opens at 2:30 pm at 7th Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW for ticket purchases, VIP upgrades and ticketing assistance. The event is ADA accessible. Come prepared, then dance!
Club Glow Keeps Building Bigger DC Music Experiences
Club Glow has spent decades shaping Washington’s electronic music scene through concerts, festivals and venues including Echostage and the annual Project Glow festival, which draws more than 40,000 fans. Echostage was voted DJ Mag’s No. 1 venue in the world in 2021, and Club Glow has partnered with Insomniac Events since 2020.
The Glow Block Party brings that experience into the center of DC, steps from the National Gallery of Art, National Archives and US Capitol. The Washington Lobbyist supports readers by spotlighting the DC events worth planning around. If dancing to Diplo on Pennsylvania Avenue sounds like your kind of Saturday, invite your friends, make the date and check Club Glow for tickets and updates.
