Is A Capitol Fourth coming back?
A Capitol Fourth (1980–present) — music on PBS
The answer: Yes — returns July 4, 2026.
Next episode · S2026E01 · "A Capitol Fourth 2026" · on PBS
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About A Capitol Fourth
Yes — A Capitol Fourth returns on July 4, 2026, on PBS. The annual Independence Day celebration is scheduled to broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, continuing its tradition of showcasing patriotic music and fireworks. The event typically features performances by various artists and is watched by audiences across the nation and around the world, including troops overseas.
A Capitol Fourth episode schedule
1 upcoming · 46 aired . Next episode: July 4, 2026.
Upcoming · 1
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 4, 2026 | S2026·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2026 |
Aired · 46
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 4, 2025 | S2025·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2025 |
| July 4, 2024 | S2024·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2024 |
| July 4, 2023 | S2023·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2023 |
| July 4, 2022 | S2022·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2022 |
| July 4, 2021 | S2021·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2021 |
| July 4, 2020 | S2020·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2020 |
| July 4, 2019 | S2019·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2019 |
| July 4, 2018 | S2018·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2018 |
| July 4, 2017 | S2017·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2017 |
| July 4, 2016 | S2016·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2016 |
| July 4, 2015 | S2015·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2015 |
| July 4, 2014 | S2014·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2014 |
| July 4, 2013 | S2013·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2013 |
| July 4, 2012 | S2012·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2012 |
| July 4, 2011 | S2011·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2011 |
| July 4, 2010 | S2010·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2010 |
| July 4, 2009 | S2009·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2009 |
| July 4, 2008 | S2008·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2008 |
| July 4, 2007 | S2007·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2007 |
| July 4, 2006 | S2006·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2006 |
| July 4, 2005 | S2005·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2005 |
| July 4, 2004 | S2004·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2004 |
| July 4, 2003 | S2003·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2003 |
| July 4, 2002 | S2002·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2002 |
| July 4, 2001 | S2001·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2001 |
| July 4, 2000 | S2000·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 2000 |
| July 4, 1999 | S1999·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1999 |
| July 4, 1998 | S1998·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1998 |
| July 4, 1997 | S1997·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1997 |
| July 4, 1996 | S1996·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1996 |
Show 16 earlier episodes
| July 4, 1995 | S1995·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1995 |
| July 4, 1994 | S1994·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1994 |
| July 4, 1993 | S1993·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1993 |
| July 4, 1992 | S1992·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1992 |
| July 4, 1991 | S1991·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1991 |
| July 4, 1990 | S1990·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1990 |
| July 4, 1989 | S1989·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1989 |
| July 4, 1988 | S1988·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1988 |
| July 4, 1987 | S1987·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1987 |
| July 4, 1986 | S1986·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1986 |
| July 4, 1985 | S1985·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1985 |
| July 4, 1984 | S1984·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1984 |
| July 4, 1983 | S1983·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1983 |
| July 4, 1982 | S1982·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1982 |
| July 4, 1981 | S1981·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1981 |
| July 4, 1980 | S1980·E1 | A Capitol Fourth 1980 |
