Capital Audiofest 2026
An annual hotel-based hi-fi show near Washington, D.C., running since 2010.
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Quick facts
- Dates
- –
- Hours
- Friday and Saturday10:00 to 18:00
- Sunday10:00 to 16:00
- Venue
- Hilton Rockville1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
- Tickets
- Single day$20.00
- Full weekend$45.00
- Official site
- www.capitalaudiofest.com
Getting there
- Metro
Twinbrook station (Red Line) is just steps from the Hilton — the hotel lists it as 0 miles away.
The station is accessible, with elevators from the mezzanine to the platform and in the garage.
- Parking
Capital Audiofest lists Hilton parking at $6 a day, and warns there is less parking than in past years.
The Twinbrook Metro lot is free on Saturday and Sunday; the Friday of the show is paid.
- Second building
EVEN Hotel Rockville is at 1775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852.
It is across the street from the Hilton.
Two show rooms are there: the Flex Room and the Sage/Bamboo Room.
- Hotels
The Hilton and EVEN Hotel room blocks are sold out.
The Best Western Rockville block is still open (group code 6P7UY1C3). Book the Best Western block
- Airports
Reagan National (DCA) is about 23 miles away.
Dulles (IAD) is about 25 miles away.
BWI is about 36 miles away.
Plan a transit route with WMATA's airport and rail guide. WMATA airport and rail guide
- Food
Olive's, a modern American bistro, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Pike Café has Starbucks coffee, sandwiches and pastries.
- Tickets
Single day $20, full weekend $45. Online sales close November 12; tickets are also sold at the door. Buy tickets
Buying online before the deadline enters you in a raffle for a Music Hall MMF Mark-1 turntable or a WireWorld Stratus 10 power cord, drawn Sunday — you must be present to win.
- Getting around
The show is on the 3rd, 6th, 7th and 8th floors of the Hilton, so plan for elevators.
Checked October 8, 2026. Details can change; check with the hotel or the show.
Room & exhibitor guide
Atrium
| Room | Exhibitor | Brands & products |
|---|---|---|
| Booth 1 | DH Labs | DH Labs |
| Booth 2 | STAX Headphones | STAX |
| Booth 3 | MA Recordings | — |
| Booth 4 | iSonic | iSonic |
| Booths 5-6 | HeadAmp | HeadAmp |
| Booths 7-8 | JM Audio Editions | AuneDenafripsSummer AudioViolectric |
| Booth 9 | Kirmuss Audio | Kirmuss Audio |
| Booth 10 | All Elite Audio | AccuphaseEversoloLuxmanMagnetarMatrix AudioParasoundRELSilent Angel |
| Booth 11 | Wally Tools | AV RoomServiceKorf AudioWally Tools |
| Booth 12 | American Audio & Video | — |
| Booths 13-15 | CD Cellar | — |
| Booths 16-17 | Listening Space Design | — |
Plan your visit
Marketplace
The Atrium Marketplace sells vinyl records, CDs and accessories.
Evenings
Live music in the hotel bar.
Schedule
Sunday, November 15
- TBARaffle drawing
The show posts its seminars and live music in the weeks before. We add them here as they are announced.
Send me the show report
We’ll email you our coverage from Capital Audiofest 2026 — what we heard, room by room.
Into The HiFi is an independent publication and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Capital Audiofest. Show details can change, so confirm with the official site before you travel. Spotted an error? Write to [email protected].