A Capitol Fourth

Arts and Music Series

America's favorite Independence Day celebration, A Capitol Fourth, features well-known musical artists and puts viewers front and center for the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. A Capitol Fourth is broadcast to millions at home and to our troops watching around the world.

2020 A Capitol Fourth Preview

30s

Join us July 4 at 8/7c on PBS for a special 40th anniversary presentation of A Capitol Fourth, featuring Patti LaBelle, John Fogerty, Renée Fleming, Trace Adkins, Andy Grammer, Yolanda Adams, Brantley Gilbert, Lauren Alaina, The Temptations, Chrissy Metz, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kelli O'Hara, Mandy Gonzalez, Maestro Jack Everly conducting the NSO and co-hosted by John Stamos and Vanessa Williams!

The Muppets from Sesame Street at the 2019 A Capitol Fourth

8m 10s

The Muppets from Sesame Street performed a musical medley of patriotic favorites and iconic songs at the 2019 A Capitol Fourth on PBS to help ring in America's 243rd birthday!

Carole King, Vanessa Carlton Perform "I Feel the Earth Move"

1m 48s

Singer-songwriter legend Carole King, Vanessa Carlton and the cast of Beautiful on Broadway performed "I Feel the Earth Move" at the 2019 A Capitol Fourth on PBS to help celebrate America's 243rd birthday!

2019 A Capitol Fourth Preview

30s

Join us July 4 at 8/7c on PBS for A Capitol Fourth featuring Carole King, the Broadway cast of Beautiful feat. Vanessa Carlton, the Muppets of Sesame Street, Vanessa Williams, Lee Brice, Keala Settle, Gone West feat. Colbie Caillat, The O'Jays, Yolanda Adams, Laine Hardy, Lindsey Stirling, Maelyn Jarmon, Laura Osnes, Angelica Hale, Maestro Jack Everly conducting the NSO and hosted by John Stamos!

Renée Fleming Performs "You'll Never Walk Alone"

4m 18s

Renée Fleming, star of the hit Broadway production Carousel, performs "You'll Never Walk Alone" at the 2018 A Capitol Fourth on PBS in honor of our men and women in uniform and military families.

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