WASHINGTON — If you’ve ever wanted to hear the National Symphony Orchestra perform here is your chance — and it’s free.
The NSO will give a free Labor Day concert tonight at the Capitol’s West Lawn. The concert, produced by the Kennedy Center, starts at 8 p.m.; gates open at 3 p.m. The public can sit in on a dress rehearsal from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
The NSO is expected to perform patriotic songs such as “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and “America the Beautiful,” as well as songs from artists like Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie.
All closed containers as well as bags and backpacks will be searched. Alcohol is not allowed. Attendees are encouraged to bring water or an empty bottle that can be filled at the water stations. Visitor also are allowed to bring food.
Parking is limited around the Capitol, so concertgoers are encouraged to take Metro. Union Station and Capitol South hare the nearest stations.
The public access points to get into the concert are Third street and Pennsylvania avenue, Northwest and Third street and Maryland avenue, Southwest.