Frequently Asked Questions

The Washington Jewish Music Festival takes place primarily in the Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater at the Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington. In addition, there are a few events at other venues in the area, including Tropicalia, Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center, the Library of Congress and Stead Park. For venue addresses and information about transportation, please visit the About page.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers regular service on both Metro and Metrobus within walking distance of the Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington. Visit www.wmata.com to plan your public transit route.

By Metro:
Take the Metro Red Line to Dupont Circle. Exit at Q Street (North entrance). Walk 4 blocks east on Q Street, crossing over Connecticut Avenue. The Center is located  at the Southeast Corner of 16th Street and Q Street.

By Metrobus:
The Center is accessible within 1-2 blocks via the G2, 52, 53, 54, S1, S2, or S4 Metrobus routes.

By Bike:
The city’s public bicycle routes are a great way to travel to The Center. Bike racks are available for securing your bike. A Capital BikeShare station is located two blocks away on 17th NW & Corcoran St. NW and also at P St. NW & 15th NW. To plan your bicycle route, visit www.ridethecity.com.

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Doors open approximately 30 minutes prior to each event and seating is first-come, first-serve (there are no assigned seats for music events). You are welcome to come at any point before the show begins, but we recommend coming 20-35 minutes prior to get the best seats.

Please note that ticket and pass-holders must be seated 15 min prior to show start time to guarantee admittance.

As many of our events sell out, we always recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Online ticket sales close at midnight the evening before a show.

There will always be a Rush Line at the box office. When tickets are available, those waiting in the rush line will be first to enter. Admittance is not guaranteed.

 

The passes guarantee seating to all Festival events if you reserve your tickets online 5 days in advance. If you do not reserve your tickets in advance, you are welcome to come with the pass free-of-charge, but your seat is no longer guaranteed (if the event sells out, you will not be able to take a seat).

Passes are a great deal, and can save you up to 75% off of individual ticket prices. Passes are non-transferable

Absolutely! We offer discount rates for groups of 10 people or more. To inquire about group rates, please email alexisr@washingtondcjcc.org.

All ticket sales are final. We do not offer refunds unless a show is cancelled and an alternative date is not available. If you cannot attend, you are welcome to donate your ticket. For questions, please email boxoffice@washingtondcjcc.org.

There are a few ways to locate your tickets before attending your event. If you have Print at Home tickets and cannot locate them in your inbox, please check your spam folder. If you cannot find them in your email, you can login to your online account and retrieve them.

• Go to: www.wjmf.org/my-account/
• After you login, click on the red button “My Print At Home Tickets”.
• Your print at home tickets will be available for download.

If you left your tickets for will call, they will be waiting for you at the onsite Box Office 45 minutes before the start of the show.

There is a concession stand with snacks and drinks available for purchase at the Edlavitch Jewish Community Center. Food purchased within the building may be brought into the theater.

All WJMF venues are in compliance with ADA regulations and provide access for patrons using wheelchairs, walkers, canes or crutches. Ample doorways and ramps provide easy wheelchair accessibility.

Removable seats provide patrons with the opportunity to be seated with their companions while sitting in their wheelchair.

Please inform the sales office of your needs at the time of ticket purchase and indicate if companion seats are required as well.

Please email info@wjmf.org or call 202-777-3241.