Every year in the United States, we celebrate Memorial Day. Occurring on the last Monday of May, the federal holiday recognizes those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military. As such, the special day often follows a weekend full of gatherings with friends, family and loved ones.
Along with participating in special Memorial Day activities and watching Memorial Day movies, many will wrap up the weekend with the annual National Memorial Day Concert on PBS, held on the U.S. Capitol's West Lawn and co-hosted by Criminal Minds star Joe Mantegna and actor Gary Sinise.
Filled with heartfelt tributes to fallen members of the U.S. military and emotional performances throughout the broadcast, you might want to know how to watch and stream the National Memorial Day Concert at home. Luckily, there are a number of ways to catch the special this year.
What time is the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS?
The National Memorial Day Concert will air on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS. If you happen to have access to broadcast television, you can check out your local listings or the PBS website in order to find your local PBS station.
But if you'd rather watch the program online or on a smart TV, we found a number of options you can look into. The National Memorial Day Concert will also stream in real-time on both PBS' website and on YouTube. Additionally, there are live-streaming websites (like Philo, Sling, FuboTV and Hulu + Live TV) that will allow you to view the event as it airs live on television.
National Memorial Day Concert 2025 lineup and performers:
Among the celebrities that'll perform throughout the special are Jack Everly, Angel Blue, Scott Hasting, Britain's Got Talent star Loren Allred and Grammy Award winner Yolanda Adams. Additionally, The West Wing star Mary McCormack, Golden Globe-nominated actor Blair Underwood, Boardwalk Empire actress Gretchen Mol and action movie star Robert Patrick will make appearances during the broadcast.
As the entertainment and news associate editor for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.
