Forty isn’t over the hill — it’s the headliner. At Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar in National Harbor, your 40th birthday is a live show, a reunion, and the best party you’ve thrown in a decade, all rolled into one night.

Why Your 40th Belongs at Bobby McKey’s

By 40, you know what makes a good night: great music, great people, and zero planning stress. That’s exactly what we deliver:

• Live dueling pianists playing the hits you grew up on — 80s, 90s, and early 2000s
• A birthday shoutout from the stage with the whole room cheering
• An atmosphere that’s high-energy but not exhausting
• Full bar with cocktails, beer, wine, and Birthday Cake Shots
• A night where your friends actually talk to each other instead of staring at their phones

Our performers read the room and build the setlist around your group. They’ll play your era, dedicate songs, and get everyone — even the ones who “don’t dance” — on their feet.

Bring Everyone Together

Forty is when all the different friend groups, coworkers, and family collide in one room. Bobby McKey’s is the rare venue that works for all of them — your college friends, your work crew, your partner’s friends, even your parents.

Popular setups for 40th birthdays:

• Reserved group sections for 15–50+ guests
• VIP seating with stage-front views
• Party packages with food, drinks, and dedicated space
• Song dedications and surprise stage moments
• Easy coordination — one venue, one reservation, everyone’s happy

The Songs That Defined Your Decades

Request anything. For 40th birthdays, the setlist usually spans Bon Jovi to Backstreet Boys, Prince to Outkast, Journey to Jay-Z. Our pianists play it all live — and when 200 people sing “Livin’ on a Prayer” for your birthday, you’ll feel every year was worth it.

A Venue That Gets It Right

Bobby McKey’s is at National Harbor, Maryland — minutes from DC, Northern Virginia, and the Maryland suburbs. There’s waterfront dining nearby for pre-show cocktails, hotels within walking distance, and enough energy in the room to remind you that 40 is just the warm-up act.

No dress code. No velvet ropes. Just live music, a packed room, and the kind of night you actually remember.

Plan Your 40th

Ready to make 40 the loudest birthday yet? Check show dates, grab your tickets, or contact our events team for a custom setup.

📞 301-602-2209
📧 info@bobbymckeys.com