Washington’s most iconic street is about to become its biggest dance floor.
A Block Party Unlike Anything DC Has Seen Before
On April 18, Project Glow and Black Book Records take over 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW for a one-day outdoor dance music takeover headlined by Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Chris Lake. Running from 4 to 10 PM in the shadow of the National Gallery of Art and National Archives, this is the first-ever electronic music event on Pennsylvania Avenue — and organizers expect up to 10,000 fans to show up for it. With support from JOY (Anonymous), Clüb De Combat, Nadia, and a full Homegrown Stage lineup featuring Darling Cool, Chaseonaux, House of JANE, and B&E, the bill is stacked from open to close. The event is rain-or-shine and 18+.
Chris Lake and the History Behind This Moment
Lake is a longtime collaborator with Glow, having played every major venue in the company’s history from Fur Nightclub and Soundcheck to Echostage and Project Glow itself. The producer behind the floor-shaking tracks “Turn off the Lights” and “Somebody” and the acclaimed album “Chemistry” is now the first artist Glow has ever booked on Penn Ave. For Glow founder Pete Kalamoutsos — who quietly transformed DC into one of America’s premier dance music cities by booking Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and David Guetta before opening Echostage in 2012 — this block party is a full-circle moment!
Tickets, VIP, and What to Expect
General admission tickets are $65 and VIP is $125, with VIP perks including early entry, a private covered lounge, elevated bathrooms, and a dedicated bar and food options. Beyond the music, expect world-class stage production, local food vendors, and art installations built to complement the avenue’s monumental surroundings. This event also serves as the official preview to Project Glow’s fifth-anniversary festival on May 30-31, which features Mau P, Eric Prydz, Sara Landry, and 30+ artists — with two-day passes starting at $139 all-in at ProjectGlowFest.com!
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Venue: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 4–10 PM Tickets: GA $65 | VIP $125 | clubglow.com/blockparty.
