Our Story
The DC Area’s One & Only
Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar opened at National Harbor in 2008 and has been the DC area’s one and only dueling piano show ever since — the top live entertainment venue near Washington, DC for locals, convention-goers and visitors alike.
Located steps from Gaylord National Resort and the Capital Wheel, our high-energy shows feature world-class musicians playing your favorite songs Monday through Saturday — from rock and pop to country, hip-hop, and everything in between.
The Show
Where Music Comes to Life
Leave your inhibitions and worries at the door and get ready to party, sing, dance and laugh the night away. Bobby McKey’s combines live music, comedy, and audience interaction into a non-stop, high-energy show unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.
Each night, two to four piano players take your requests and provide entertainment like no other venue near Washington D.C., Virginia, or Maryland. Our talented entertainers can play it all — from Beyoncé to Garth Brooks and Meatloaf to Queen — and when the full team of four gets on stage, you’ll see everything from drums to fiddles to guitars.
Recognized by industry professionals at Unique Venues as a Planner’s Choice Award winner and a Top Pick Venue for Music Events, standing alongside legendary venues like Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. See why we have over 1,000 five-star reviews on Google, are ranked #1 for National Harbor venues on TripAdvisor, and why KAYAK Travel Guides sends people our way.
Two Stories of Fun
The Room
Exposed brick walls, lofty ceilings, piano-key tables and a mezzanine looking straight down on the stage. The main floor is wheelchair accessible, and the whole place holds up to 500 guests.
Main Floor
Table & Bar Rail Seats
Shared tables right in front of the pianos with wait service, plus bar stools at the main bar facing the stage.
Upstairs
Mezzanine Rail
Second-floor stools along the rail with the best bird’s-eye view of the show, served by the upstairs bartender.
Bar Areas
Standing Room
No seat? No problem. Standing room is usually available in our bar areas, bar service only. Our box office is cashless.
Groups
Party Sections
Bobby’s Hangout, Confetti Corner, Bobby’s Office and the Brick House hold groups of 12 to 35 with wristbands, shout-outs and your name in lights.