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About RFK Stadium Festival Grounds
RFK Stadium Festival Grounds is an outdoor, multi-use event space on the RFK Campus in Washington, DC. With a flexible layout that accommodates large-scale events, it’s a reliable choice for festivals, concerts, and community happenings. The site is part of the RFK Campus redevelopment, preserving a hub for events while the stadium itself undergoes demolition and the area transforms into a new recreation destination. Below you'll find practical details to help you plan your visit, from seating and parking to transit options and nearby lodging and dining.
Want to secure your seats or plan a weekend with friends? We’ve got you. Whether you’re attending a large festival or a community event at RFK Festival Grounds, you’ll find clear information on parking, accessibility, and local amenities. For hotel stays and dining, we highlight trusted partners and routes to help you maximize your visit to Washington, DC’s RFK Campus area.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 2400 East Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 (Festival Grounds on RFK Campus).
- Venue type: Outdoor festival grounds / multi‑use event space on the RFK Campus as part of Events DC’s redevelopment plan.
- Capacity: RFK Stadium has an event seating capacity listed as 45,423; actual festival grounds capacity varies by event. (Source: OCTFME 2018) ([entertainment.dc.gov](https://entertainment.dc.gov/release/lotm-may-2018))
- Parking: On‑site paid parking available; lots 1, 3 and 6 (ADA Lot 7); parking managed by Events DC and U Street Parking; typical multi‑day parking around $65 per vehicle for festivals.
- Transit: Stadium‑Armory Metro (Blue/Orange lines) nearby; WMATA bus routes 96, 97, B2, D6 service the area.
- Nearby hotels: Area hotels with event rates offered via stay.washington.org.
- Notable events hosted: National Cannabis Festival (2025) at RFK Festival Grounds (Lot 8); ShamrockFest has historically been held at RFK Festival Grounds; other events include DC101 Chili Cook‑Off and festival activities listed by Events DC.
- Status/renaming: RFK Stadium is undergoing demolition as part of the RFK Campus redevelopment; The Fields at RFK Campus and RFK Festival Grounds continue as part of the new recreation destination.