Washington Events in August 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Washington, DC.

Updated: July 12, 2026
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Find 480 events in Washington, DC this August 2026, headlined by August 1, 2026 at Fitzgerald Tennis Center in Washington, DC. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from Aug 1 through August 31, with listings updated as of July 12, 2026.

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Mubadala Citi DC Open Tennis Tournament: Main Draw - Session 11
Aug 1 · 12:00 PM · Washington, DC
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Upcoming Events: 479
  • Aug
    01
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    Professional
    Weekend Event
    Mubadala Citi DC Open Tennis Tournament: Main Draw - Session 11
    Mubadala Citi DC Open Tennis Tournament: Main Draw - Session 11
    Fitzgerald Tennis Center • 7500 seats
    Fitzgerald Tennis Center
    location20011, 16th & Kennedy St N.w.,  Washington, DClocation20011, 16th & Kennedy St N.w., Washington, DC, US
    From $100Avg. price ~ $249Tickets Available: 387
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical
    Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
    Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
    location20024, 101 6th Street Southwest  Washington, DClocation20024, 101 6th Street Southwest Washington, DC, US
    From $108Avg. price ~ $163Tickets Available: 38
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    FESTIVAL / TOUR
    Weekend Event
    Unshaken Festival: Jeremy Camp & Colton Dixon
    Columbia Church
    Columbia Church
    location  Falls Church, VAlocation Falls Church, VA, US
    From $132Avg. price ~ $1522 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    THEATRE
    Weekend Event
    Drunk Pirates
    Sage Theatre - DC
    Sage Theatre - DC
    location20005, 1100 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $98Avg. price ~ $16822 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    THEATRE
    Weekend Event
    Drunk Pirates
    Sage Theatre - DC
    Sage Theatre - DC
    location20005, 1100 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $98Avg. price ~ $16822 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Tacarra Williams
    The Comedy Loft of DC
    The Comedy Loft of DC
    location20037, 1523 22nd St NW  Washington, DClocation20037, 1523 22nd St NW Washington, DC, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $8412 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    REGGAE / REGGAETON
    Weekend Event
    Soja
    Plaza Stage At Nationals Park - DC
    Plaza Stage At Nationals Park - DC
    location20003, 1500 S Capital St SE  Washington, DClocation20003, 1500 S Capital St SE Washington, DC, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $8020 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Ralph Barbosa
    DC Improv
    DC Improv
    location20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W.  Washington, DClocation20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 44
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Daphnique Springs
    Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
    Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
    location22204, 2903 Columbia Pike  Arlington, VAlocation22204, 2903 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA, US
    From $74Avg. price ~ $8922 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    Professional
    Weekend Event
    Mubadala Citi DC Open Tennis Tournament: Main Draw - Session 12
    Mubadala Citi DC Open Tennis Tournament: Main Draw - Session 12
    Fitzgerald Tennis Center • 7500 seats
    Fitzgerald Tennis Center
    location20011, 16th & Kennedy St N.w.,  Washington, DClocation20011, 16th & Kennedy St N.w., Washington, DC, US
    From $136Avg. price ~ $338Tickets Available: 265
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Andy Haynes
    Lounge Showroom At DC Improv • 60 seats
    Lounge Showroom At DC Improv
    location20036, 1140 Connecticut Ave.  Washington, DClocation20036, 1140 Connecticut Ave. Washington, DC, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $9324 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Weekend Event
    Brian Simpson
    Blues Alley
    Blues Alley
    location20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $10618 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Clay and Reecie
    Howard Theatre - DC • 600 seats
    Howard Theatre - DC
    location20001, 620 T Street  Washington, DClocation20001, 620 T Street Washington, DC, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $7520 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Metric, Broken Social Scene & Stars
    The Anthem - D.C. • 6000 seats
    The Anthem - D.C.
    location20024, 690 Water Street.  Washington, DClocation20024, 690 Water Street. Washington, DC, US
    From $85Avg. price ~ $13325 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    THEATRE
    Weekend Event
    Drunk Pirates
    Sage Theatre - DC
    Sage Theatre - DC
    location20005, 1100 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $99Avg. price ~ $16822 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Professional (MLS)
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    D.C. United vs. Nashville SC
    Audi Field • 20000 seats
    Audi Field
    location20024, 32-60 R St SW  Washington, DClocation20024, 32-60 R St SW Washington, DC, US
    From $11Avg. price ~ $86Tickets Available: 1723
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Wild Child - Band
    The Atlantis
    The Atlantis
    location20001, 2047 9th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20001, 2047 9th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $8312 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    R&B / SOUL
    Weekend Event
    Kevin Ross
    Birchmere Music Hall
    Birchmere Music Hall
    location22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave,  Alexandria, VAlocation22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, US
    From $84Avg. price ~ $9916 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Weekend Event
    Zoh Amba
    Pearl Street Warehouse
    Pearl Street Warehouse
    location20024, 33 Pearl Street SW  Washington, DClocation20024, 33 Pearl Street SW Washington, DC, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $5020 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Zach Nugent's Dead Set
    The Hamilton
    The Hamilton
    location20005, 600 14th St NW  Washington, DClocation20005, 600 14th St NW Washington, DC, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $62Tickets Available: 36
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    RAP / HIP HOP
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Chance The Rapper
    Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts • 7028 seats
    Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
    location22182, 1635 Trap Road  Vienna, VAlocation22182, 1635 Trap Road Vienna, VA, US
    From $82Avg. price ~ $185Tickets Available: 761
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical
    Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
    Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
    location20024, 101 6th Street Southwest  Washington, DClocation20024, 101 6th Street Southwest Washington, DC, US
    From $104Avg. price ~ $153Tickets Available: 32
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    Concert
    Weekend Event
    Papercut - A Tribute To Linkin Park
    Jammin Java
    Jammin Java
    location22180, 227 Maple Avenue East  Vienna, VAlocation22180, 227 Maple Avenue East Vienna, VA, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $5516 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    DWLLRS
    Union Stage - DC • 450 seats
    Union Stage - DC
    location20024, 740 Water Street SW  Washington, DClocation20024, 740 Water Street SW Washington, DC, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Available: 32
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August 2026 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Washington and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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About Events in Washington During August 2026

August 2026 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Washington and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

Venues With Events in August

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9:30 Club
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 99
Next Event: Jul 12, 2026
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A.I.
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Sep 12, 2026
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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Arlington, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 109
Next Event: Jul 17, 2026
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Audi Field
Washington, DC
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 23
Next Event: Jul 25, 2026
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Ballston Quarter
Arlington, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Sep 13, 2026
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Bananas at Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 23, 2026
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Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Oct 23, 2026
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Bethesda Theatre
Bethesda, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: Jul 17, 2026
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Bette at Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 07, 2026
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Birchmere Music Hall
Alexandria, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 87
Next Event: Jul 12, 2026
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Black Cat - DC
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 22
Next Event: Jul 18, 2026
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Blues Alley
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 177
Next Event: Jul 13, 2026
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Capital One Arena
Washington, DC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 37
Next Event: Sep 22, 2026
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Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 34
Next Event: Jul 17, 2026
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Capital Plaza Mall
Hyattsville, MD
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 19
Next Event: Sep 04, 2026
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Capital Turnaround
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
Next Event: Jul 24, 2026
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Columbia Church
Falls Church, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 01, 2026
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Comet Ping Pong
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Oct 18, 2026
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Congressional Country Club
Bethesda, MD
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Jun 24, 2027
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Cooper Field
Washington, DC
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Aug 29, 2026
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Event Categories in August

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CONCERTS
313 Upcoming Events
THEATRE
92 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
86 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
37 Upcoming Events

Washington Events FAQ

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What events are happening in Washington during August 2026?

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How can I find events by date?

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What event categories are available?

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Which venues host events in Washington?

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Are family-friendly events available?

Many events and attractions are suitable for families, including performances, festivals, sporting events, and community activities.

How often is the event schedule updated?

Schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new events are announced and added.

Explore Washington Events by Month

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January
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117 Upcoming Events
February
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77 Upcoming Events
March
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54 Upcoming Events
April
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62 Upcoming Events
May
Events in May 2027
63 Upcoming Events
June
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76 Upcoming Events
July
This Month
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349 Upcoming Events
August
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480 Upcoming Events
September
Events in September 2026
480 Upcoming Events
October
Events in October 2026
469 Upcoming Events
November
Events in November 2026
316 Upcoming Events
December
Events in December 2026
196 Upcoming Events