Netherlands Carillon Concerts & Events

People enjoying an afternoon at the Netherlands Carillon.

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Concerts with Live Musicians

Enjoy sweeping views of Washington, D.C. while guest carillonneurs play concerts of jazz, pop, and patriotic music on the carillon's 53 bells on select Saturday evenings. Concerts are free and go from 6:00-7:00 P.M.

2026 Dates

• May 30
• June 6, 20
• No concerts in July
• August 8, 22
• September 5, 19
• October 3, 17

Automated Concerts

Automated concerts and bell chimes occur daily at the Netherlands Carillon.

Every day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. visitors in Arlington Ridge Park hear the chimes from the carillon every 15 minutes. Additionally, every day at 12:00 p.m. a musical medley of the United States armed forces anthems is played and at 6:00 p.m., the Dutch national anthem (Wilhelmus) and the American national anthem (Star-Spangled Banner) are played.

 

Netherlands Carillon

Netherlands Carillon

The Netherlands Carillon is a symbol of freedom and friendship between the Netherlands and the U.S.

An Enduring Friendship

History of the Netherlands Carillon

Learn about the history of this symbol of friendship between the United States and the Netherlands.