Capital Audiofest 2026

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.

One stop toward DC is North Bethesda, the station once called White Flint.

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 (1251 W Montgomery Ave) is still open (group code 6P7UY1C3). Book the Best Western block

It is a short drive, not a walk, about 10 minutes to the nearest Metro station.

Airports

Reagan National (DCA) is about 23 miles away.

Dulles (IAD) is about 25 miles away.

BWI is about 36 miles away.

From DCA, take the Blue Line to Metro Center or the Yellow Line to Gallery Place, then the Red Line toward Shady Grove to Twinbrook.

From IAD, take the Silver Line to Metro Center, then the Red Line toward Shady Grove to Twinbrook.

Plan a transit route with WMATA's airport and rail guide. WMATA airport and rail guide

Getting around

The show spreads over the Atrium and the 3rd, 6th, 7th and 8th floors of the Hilton, plus two rooms at the EVEN Hotel across Rockville Pike.

Elevators get packed, especially Saturday from 11 to 3. Stairs connect the show floors; some visitors ride up to the 8th floor and walk down.

Busy rooms clear out late in the day, and Sunday is usually the quietest.

Plan on more than one day if you can, and wear comfortable shoes.

Take a break

There is lobby seating by the fireplace.

Olive's bar and lounge is open from 5 PM.

Free Wi-Fi in the lobby. Show-floor Wi-Fi has been patchy in past years, so open this guide before you go so it's ready on your phone.

Food and coffee

In the hotel

Pike Café has Starbucks coffee, sandwiches and pastries, weekends 7 AM to noon.

Olive's serves weekend breakfast 7 to 11 AM and weekday lunch 11 AM to 1 PM. There is no weekend lunch.

Wine and beer tastings ran near registration on Friday and Saturday in 2025. TBC

A short walk away

Smashburger: 1800 Rockville Pike, next door.

Akira Ramen and Urban Hot Pot, also at 1800 Rockville Pike.

Matchbox, pizza and burgers: 1699 Rockville Pike.

Mosaic Cuisine, a French café: 186 Halpine Rd.

Wegmans at Twinbrook Quarter, 1590 Rockville Pike, has hot and cold food bars.

Mykonos Grill, Greek, at Congressional Plaza. A reviewer says it may close in December. TBC

One Metro stop away

Pike & Rose, next to North Bethesda station, has many restaurants.

Accessibility

The Hilton lists a step-free entrance, elevators with 48-inch doors, accessible restrooms, on-site wheelchairs, accessible parking (14 spaces plus van) and assistive listening devices. TBC

The EVEN Hotel has ramp access, ADA elevators to all levels and accessible meeting rooms.

Twinbrook Metro has elevators.

Elevator lines are the main barrier. If you need the elevator, avoid Saturday midday where you can.

Questions about access? Contact the show at [email protected].

Good to know

Bring earplugs. Some rooms play loud.

There is an ATM in the Hilton. Bring some cash for records in the Atrium Marketplace.

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.

Checked October 11, 2026. Details can change; check with the hotel or the show.