Washington, D.C. – September 3, 2026 – The Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC), steward of the iconic Washington Union Station, is bringing new energy to the historic landmark this fall with a lineup of live music, art, entertainment and hospitality experiences. From the return of the station’s Jazz Tribute Series at The Stage, to pop-up art galleries, and expanded programming at the newly opened Continental Club, Washington Union Station will offer visitors a place to connect, celebrate and experience the energy of Washington D.C. this September.

The Stage at Union Station 

Headlining the fall season is The Stage at Union Station, a free weekly live music series presented by USRC in partnership with Sing for Hope. As part of the fall lineup, Sing for Hope will continue its free lunchtime concerts at 12 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday in the Main Hall and its evening performances in the Mezzanine on Tuesdays, featuring local musicians performing throughout the season. On Friday, September 11, Randolph Strings will perform a special tribute performance at the station.

The station will also welcome the return of its Jazz Tribute Series, with additional performances taking place on the Mezzanine on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m., celebrating Washington, D.C.’s rich musical heritage.

Art and Creativity at Washington Union Station

This September, Washington Union Station will showcase the work of artists and creators from across the region through Art Fest: The Art of Style and the debut of “America: The Game.”

Taking place September 11 and 12 as part of the city-wide Art All Night initiative, The Art of Style will transform Union Station into a celebration of art, design, creativity and culture. The two-night activation will feature more than 100 artists, musicians and designers from across the D.M.V. region, showcasing new work and special curatorial efforts from renowned creators including Kelly Towles, E$, Brandon Hill, Lea Craigie, Trap Bob and more.

Art Fest: The Art of Style will take place on Friday, September 11, from 7 p.m. to midnight on the Mezzanine Level and Saturday, September 12, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. throughout the Main Hall and East Hall.

Beginning September 10 through October 10, Washington Union Station will present “America: The Game,” a new pop-up gallery bringing together more than 30 artists from the greater Washington, D.C., area, New York, Los Angeles and beyond. The exhibition explores the ways competition, play and rivalry have shaped American culture and identity, from legendary sports matchups and championship dynasties to politics, fashion and the language of the game.

“America: The Game” is organized and curated by Brandon Hill of ALL DAY PROJECTS and Jason Bowers of JAB Arts, in collaboration with Washington Union Station. The exhibition is developed with curatorial partners including Domo Wells, Founder and Designer of Dead Dirt; The Bishop Gallery; and artist and curator Daniel “Halopigg” Weintraub.

“This fall, we are excited to bring even more energy to the station,” said Doug Carr, CEO of USRC. “With the return of our Jazz Tribute Series, the debut of America: The Game and expanded programming at the Continental Club, we look forward to welcoming Washingtonians and visitors to experience all that Union Station has to offer this season.” 

Continental Club Expands Programming

After the evening performances at The Stage or stopping by the galleries, guests are encouraged to join for a drink in the newly opened Continental Club. Following its opening on August 19, the cocktail parlor and lounge inside Washington Union Station is expanding its hours of operation and introducing a happy hour menu this fall. Starting on September 8, guests can enjoy a $14 martini, a $12 rotating daily specialty cocktail, $8 beers, and $10 house wines from 3 PM- 5PM. A late night happy hour is set to debut at the end of the month. 

Created by SHKR Hospitality, the pop-up experience celebrates the elegance and romance of the golden age of rail travel, pairing thoughtfully crafted cocktails featuring iconic American distilleries with elevated bites inspired by regional flavors. The space combines vintage sophistication with contemporary hospitality, creating a new gathering place within the historic station.

Together, these experiences highlight the USRC’s ongoing efforts to activate the historic landmark with engaging programming while it advances plans to restore and modernize Washington Union Station.

For more information about Union Station programming and upcoming events, please visit unionstationdc.com.

About Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC)

The Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC) is a non-profit organization established in 1983 to modernize Washington Union Station while preserving its history. Representing ownership of the station on behalf of the Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration, USRC maintains oversight of the operations and management of this historic station and its commercial assets. It is also responsible for managing and implementing a once-in-a-generation transformation of the 117-year-old historic Union Station into a modern, world-class transportation hub. For more, visit: www.usrcdc.com. 

About Washington Union Station
Washington Union Station is a historic, mixed-use, intermodal transportation hub with a rich history featuring one-of-a-kind architectural details, while also offering an array of dining and shopping options, located just blocks from the U.S. Capitol Building. Built in 1907, and completed in 1908, Washington Union Station is one of the most iconic destinations in Washington, D.C. for travelers and area residents alike. The station is currently host to four modes of transportation – METRO, Amtrak, MARC, and VRE commuter railroads, and is the main bus terminal of Washington D.C. – millions of visitors each month, a multitude of dining and shopping options and some of the region’s grandest public and private events. For additional information about Washington Union Station, visit unionstationdc.com.

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