July 6, 2026

Kool & The Gang Brings Down the House at A Capitol Fourth 2026

Over 1 million YouTube views in under 48 hours — and a crowd that never sat down.

This Independence Day, Kool & The Gang took the stage at A Capitol Fourth, America’s biggest birthday party, broadcast live from Washington, D.C. — and the response was nothing short of electric.

A Performance America Loved

From the first note, the crowd was on its feet — dancing, singing along, and celebrating from start to finish. The show’s production team called the band’s performance “awesome,” noting that the audience loved every minute and stayed up dancing and singing the entire set.

Record-Breaking Reach

This year’s broadcast was one of the show’s biggest yet:

• Millions of viewers tuned in on television nationwide
• Carried by nearly 99% of all public television affiliates
• Streaming numbers surpassed last year’s broadcast
• 1 million+ YouTube views in less than 48 hours

The Ultimate Team Players

Behind the scenes, the A Capitol Fourth production team praised Kool & The Gang as collaborative, flexible, and a true pleasure to work with — the kind of professionalism that helped make this year’s broadcast a success despite a challenging production season.

That’s what nearly 60 years in the business looks like: showing up, delivering an unforgettable performance, and making everyone around you better.