America’s national night of remembrance, PBS’ National Memorial
Day concert, returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol
for a special 35th anniversary broadcast.
A tradition unlike anything else on television, the 90-minute
broadcast the National Memorial Day concert takes us back
to the real meaning of the holiday through a unique blend of
dramatic storytelling, documentary footage and uplifting music.
Hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy
Award-winner Gary Sinise, both steadfast champions of
Veterans’ causes and active service members, the National
Memorial Day concert will air on PBS and stream nationwide
on the PBS website at www.pbs.org/national-memorial-
day-concert and YouTube on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at
8:00 p.m. E.T.
