The best events in Washington DC include 2754 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $21. Browse updated schedules, discover top venues, and compare ticket options throughout Washington DC and nearby areas.
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Washington DC hosts 2754 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $21 and averaging $72, across venues throughout Washington DC, DC. Next up: August 17, 2026 at Blues Alley. Schedules updated as of August 17, 2026.
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- Aug1720267:00 PMMonJAZZ / BLUESMarcus MitchellBlues Alley
20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $7222 tickets remaining!View Tickets - Aug1720268:00 PMMonRAP / HIP HOPIsaiah RashadThe Fillmore Silver Spring • 2000 seatsThe Fillmore Silver Spring20910, 8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD20910, 8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $114Tickets Available: 38View Tickets
- Aug1720269:30 PMMonJAZZ / BLUESMarcus MitchellBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $7220 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1820263:00 PMTueCHILDREN / FAMILYThe WigglesCapital One Hall22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd. Tysons Corner, VA22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd. Tysons Corner, VA, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $235Tickets Available: 312View Tickets
- Aug1820266:00 PMTueCHILDREN / FAMILYThe WigglesCapital One Hall22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd. Tysons Corner, VA22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd. Tysons Corner, VA, USFrom $21Avg. price ~ $241Tickets Available: 138View Tickets
- Aug1820267:00 PMTueJAZZ / BLUESLil MaceoBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $7822 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1820267:00 PMTueTHEATREDrunk PiratesSage Theatre - DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $81Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 50View Tickets
- Aug1820267:30 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYThe Notebook - The MusicalNational Theatre - DC • 1705 seatsNational Theatre - DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $68Avg. price ~ $227Tickets Available: 156View Tickets
- Aug1820269:30 PMTueJAZZ / BLUESLil MaceoBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $7822 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1920267:00 PMWedTHEATREDrunk PiratesSage Theatre - DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $81Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 50View Tickets
- Aug1920267:00 PMWedR&B / SOULArt Sherrod Jr.Blues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $7818 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1920267:00 PMWedCIRCUSCircus VazquezUnder The Big Top - Lerner Town Square at Tysons II22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA, USFrom $21Avg. price ~ $139Tickets Available: 328View Tickets
- Aug1920267:30 PMWedProfessional (MLS)Best ValueD.C. United vs. New England RevolutionAudi Field • 20000 seatsAudi Field20024, 32-60 R St SW Washington, DC20024, 32-60 R St SW Washington, DC, USFrom $14Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 1718View TicketsVIP Packages
- Aug1920267:30 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYThe Notebook - The MusicalNational Theatre - DC • 1705 seatsNational Theatre - DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $66Avg. price ~ $269Tickets Available: 192View Tickets
- Aug1920268:00 PMWedCOUNTRY / FOLKBlue Water HighwayJammin Java22180, 227 Maple Avenue East Vienna, VA22180, 227 Maple Avenue East Vienna, VA, USFrom $42Avg. price ~ $5516 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1920268:00 PMWedR&B / SOULMusiq SoulchildWarner Theatre - DC • 1847 seatsWarner Theatre - DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $79Avg. price ~ $153Tickets Available: 336View Tickets
- Aug1920268:00 PMWedProfessional (WNBA)High DemandWashington Mystics vs. Toronto TempoCareFirst Arena • 4200 seatsCareFirst Arena20032, 1100 Oak Drive Washington, DC20032, 1100 Oak Drive Washington, DC, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $311Tickets Available: 255View TicketsVIP Packages
- Aug1920268:00 PMWedR&B / SOULDiana RossWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts • 7028 seatsWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts22182, 1635 Trap Road Vienna, VA22182, 1635 Trap Road Vienna, VA, USFrom $76Avg. price ~ $180Tickets Available: 60View Tickets
- Aug1920269:30 PMWedR&B / SOULArt Sherrod Jr.Blues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $7820 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2020266:15 PMThuCOUNTRY / FOLKLuke Bryan & Jason AldeanNationals Park • 41339 seatsNationals Park20003, 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC20003, 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $207Tickets Available: 2027View Tickets
- Aug2020267:00 PMThuCOUNTRY / FOLKJesse James DeContoJammin Java22180, 227 Maple Avenue East Vienna, VA22180, 227 Maple Avenue East Vienna, VA, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $4916 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2020267:00 PMThuCIRCUSCircus VazquezUnder The Big Top - Lerner Town Square at Tysons II22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA, USFrom $21Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Available: 382View Tickets
- Aug2020267:00 PMThuJAZZ / BLUESMycah ChevalierBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $9324 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2020267:00 PMThuTHEATREDrunk PiratesSage Theatre - DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $81Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 50View Tickets
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Black Cat - DC
Washington, DC
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Upcoming Events: 19
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Blues Alley
Washington, DC
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Upcoming Events: 116
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Upcoming Events: 118
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Capital One Hall
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What are the best events in Washington DC?
"Washington DC currently has 2754 events on the calendar, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals."
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Featured events highlight popular performances, major sporting events, festivals, and highly anticipated live entertainment.
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Are family-friendly events included?
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Yes. Many cities host free festivals, outdoor concerts, community events, and seasonal celebrations.
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Featured events and schedules are updated regularly throughout the year.
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