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Browse 3189 upcoming events in Washington DC, DC, headlined by August 21, 2026 at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse. From Aug 21 through September 19, explore concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals across the 2026–2027 season in DC, with listings updated as of August 21, 2026.
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- Aug2120267:00 PMFriCOMEDYBlair SocciArlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Arlington, VA22204, 2903 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA, USFrom $76Avg. price ~ $88View Tickets - Aug2120267:00 PMFriFrom $81Avg. price ~ $124View Tickets
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriCIRCUSBest ValueCircus VazquezUnder The Big Top - Lerner Town Square at Tysons IITysons Corner, VA22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA, USFrom $19Avg. price ~ $107View Tickets
- Aug2120267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYThe Notebook - The MusicalNational Theatre - DC • 1705 seatsNational Theatre - DCWashington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $129Avg. price ~ $336View Tickets
- Aug2120267:30 PMFriProfessional (WNBA)High DemandWashington Mystics vs. Minnesota LynxCareFirst Arena • 4200 seatsCareFirst ArenaWashington, DC20032, 1100 Oak Drive Washington, DC, USFrom $104Avg. price ~ $465View Tickets
- Aug2120267:30 PMFriPOP / ROCKRobert Earl KeenBirchmere Music HallAlexandria, VA22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, USFrom $92Avg. price ~ $130View Tickets
- Aug2120268:00 PMFriR&B / SOULElla MaiThe Anthem - D.C. • 6000 seatsThe Anthem - D.C.Washington, DC20024, 690 Water Street. Washington, DC, USFrom $109Avg. price ~ $128View Tickets
- Aug2120268:00 PMFriALTERNATIVEBest ValueDonavon FrankenreiterThe HamiltonWashington, DC20005, 600 14th St NW Washington, DC, USFrom $18Avg. price ~ $50View Tickets
- Aug2120268:00 PMFriR&B / SOULLedisiMusic Center At Strathmore • 1976 seatsMusic Center At StrathmoreNorth Bethesda, MD20852, 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD, USFrom $132Avg. price ~ $152View Tickets
- Aug2120268:00 PMFriRAP / HIP HOPRod Wave - AcousticRod Wave - AcousticWarner Theatre - DC • 1847 seatsWarner Theatre - DCWashington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $127Avg. price ~ $279View Tickets
- Aug2120268:00 PMFriJAZZ / BLUESJon Batiste & The National Symphony OrchestraWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts • 7028 seatsWolf Trap National Park for the Performing ArtsVienna, VA22182, 1635 Trap Road Vienna, VA, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $247View Tickets
- Aug2120268:00 PMFriFrom $44Avg. price ~ $72View Tickets
- Aug2120269:00 PMFriFrom $81Avg. price ~ $94View Tickets
- Aug2120269:30 PMFriCOMEDYBlair SocciArlington Cinema and DrafthouseArlington, VA22204, 2903 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA, USFrom $76Avg. price ~ $88View Tickets
- Aug21202610:00 PMFriTECHNO / ELECTRONICVirtual Riot & BlankeEchostage • 6000 seatsEchostageWashington, DC20018, 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE Washington, DC, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $97View Tickets
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Washington, DC
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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Arlington, VA
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Audi Field
Washington, DC
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Washington, DC
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Washington, DC currently has 3189 events on the calendar, starting with August 21, 2026 at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse in Arlington, VA. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals throughout 2026–2027.
How often is the DC Events Calendar updated?
The Washington, DC Events Calendar is updated regularly — last refreshed as of August 21, 2026.
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What are the most popular event venues in Washington, DC?
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