Power To The People
October 3, 2026 • Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD
Power To The People is a celebration of peace, love, justice, music and community action. Curated by Tom Morello, this non-partisan, one-day event at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD is about the power everyday human beings have when they come together — through music, art, community and action — to shape our country and our planet on, and beyond, Election Day.
Expect an extraordinary lineup of artists and activists delivering intimate, collaborative performances across two stages, plus the Freedom Village — an immersive space where nonprofits and community partners highlight ways to get involved through civic engagement, grassroots organizing and mutual aid. A portion of every ticket benefits VoteRiders, a pro-democracy organization removing ID-related barriers to the ballot box — for one unforgettable day of joyful music and living democracy.
Prohibited Items What You Can Bring Lawn Chairs & Blankets Security Screening Re-Entry Parking is FREE for Merriweather Post Pavilion concertgoers. Merriweather operates over a dozen parking lots around downtown Columbia during events, so there is no need to reserve or purchase parking in advance. Guests driving to Merriweather should proceed to the venue, follow signage for the nearest available parking lot, and follow the instructions of the parking attendants in each lot. Parking lots open one hour prior to gates. ADA parking is available in Lots 2 and 4 for vehicles with a valid DMV disability placard or license plate. We recommend arriving early to avoid traffic delays. For more information, visit merriweathermusic.com/parking. Merriweather Post Pavilion has two Will Call locations. The West Box Office is located near the intersection of Merriweather Drive and Divided Sky Lane. The South Box Office is located next to the venue's South Entrance, across the footbridge from Merriweather Drive. On show days, the West Box Office opens at 10:00 AM and the South Box Office opens at 2:00 PM (or two hours before gates). Please bring a valid photo ID to pick up your tickets. Additional box office info: merriweathermusic.com/box-office. All bags are subject to a thorough search upon entry. Guests have the right to refuse a bag search, and the venue has the right to refuse entry. If you have any items that are not allowed into the venue, please return them to your vehicle. No backpacks or backpack-style purses of any size are permitted, except those of the clear plastic variety. All permissible bags / clear backpacks cannot be larger than 13" x 15". Merriweather Post Pavilion is a smoke-free venue. No tobacco products, vapes, or electronic cigarettes are permitted. Howard County law prohibits smoking in public places. You may be ejected without refund if caught smoking inside the venue. What items are prohibited?
• No bottles, glass, cans, coolers, or baskets
• No outside beverages, except one empty or factory-sealed water bottle per customer (refer to show for exceptions)
• No signs / banners larger than 8.5" x 11"
• No laptop computers, tablets, or any other similar electronic devices
• No professional cameras (with a removable lens) or recording devices
• No alcohol, grills, or glass containers in the parking areas
• No laser pointers, weapons, or selfie sticks
• No tobacco products, vapes, or electronic cigarettes
• No pets (service animals are welcome)
• One empty or factory-sealed water bottle per person (refer to show for exceptions)
• Personal food items in a clear, disposable, non-glass container (1 per guest)
• Personal tote-sized umbrellas (no golf umbrellas or larger)
• Small blankets, permitted for most shows — please be courteous of your neighbor
• Lawn chairs, permitted for most shows — see Lawn Chairs & Blankets below
• Clear plastic bags or clear backpacks no larger than 13" x 15"
Lawn chairs are permitted for most shows; however, there are times when only lawn chairs with no legs (stadium seats) are allowed. No lawn chairs of any kind are permitted on the SkyLawn. Small blankets are allowed for most shows to occupy your personal space; please be courteous of your neighbor. Please refer to the website closer to the show or check the pre-show email (usually sent the day before the show) for up-to-date lawn chair information for your show.
All bags are subject to a thorough search upon entry. Guests have the right to refuse a bag search, and the venue has the right to refuse entry. If you have any items that are not allowed into the venue, please return them to your vehicle. Permitted and prohibited items are subject to change without notice.
There is no re-entry. The only exception is for extreme weather — should you leave the venue to take shelter in your car, hold on to your ticket for re-entry to that night's event. Where can I park? How much is parking?
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For additional venue-specific information, visit https://merriweathermusic.com/faq/
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