Best Events in Washington DC

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Updated: July 31, 2026
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Washington DC hosts 2588 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $40 and averaging $117, across venues throughout Washington DC, DC. Next up: July 31, 2026 at Fitzgerald Tennis Center. Schedules updated as of July 31, 2026.

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Mubadala Citi DC Open Tennis Tournament: Main Draw - Session 9
Jul 31 · 12:00 PM · Washington, DC
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Fri
    Professional
    Mubadala Citi DC Open Tennis Tournament: Main Draw - Session 9
    Mubadala Citi DC Open Tennis Tournament: Main Draw - Session 9
    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 $52Avg. price ~ $117Tickets Available: 405
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Fri
    Professional
    Mubadala Citi DC Open Tennis Tournament: Main Draw - Session 10
    Mubadala Citi DC Open Tennis Tournament: Main Draw - Session 10
    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 $124Avg. price ~ $279Tickets Available: 200
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Daphnique Springs
    Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
    Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
    location22204, 2903 Columbia Pike  Arlington, VAlocation22204, 2903 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $9528 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    JAZZ / BLUES
    David Benoit
    Blues Alley
    Blues Alley
    location20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $39422 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    THEATRE
    Drunk Pirates
    Sage Theatre - DC
    Sage Theatre - DC
    location20005, 1100 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $83Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 32
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    Professional (WNBA)
    High Demand
    Washington Mystics vs. Dallas Wings
    Entertainment & Sports Arena • 4200 seats
    Entertainment & Sports Arena
    location20032, 1100 Oak Drive  Washington, DClocation20032, 1100 Oak Drive Washington, DC, US
    From $221Avg. price ~ $1131Tickets Available: 176
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    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 $55Avg. price ~ $9424 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Best Value
    Neighbor - Band
    Pearl Street Warehouse
    Pearl Street Warehouse
    location20024, 33 Pearl Street SW  Washington, DClocation20024, 33 Pearl Street SW Washington, DC, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $5922 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Best Value
    Colton Davies
    Jammin Java
    Jammin Java
    location22180, 227 Maple Avenue East  Vienna, VAlocation22180, 227 Maple Avenue East Vienna, VA, US
    From $40Avg. price ~ $5216 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    LATIN
    Mon Laferte
    Warner Theatre - DC • 1847 seats
    Warner Theatre - DC
    location20004, 513 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $172Avg. price ~ $374Tickets Available: 95
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Best Value
    Souls of Mischief
    Union Stage - DC • 450 seats
    Union Stage - DC
    location20024, 740 Water Street SW  Washington, DClocation20024, 740 Water Street SW Washington, DC, US
    From $40Avg. price ~ $6216 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    8:30 PM
    Fri
    R&B / SOUL
    After 7
    Bethesda Theatre
    Bethesda Theatre
    location20814, 7719 Wisconsin Ave  Bethesda, MDlocation20814, 7719 Wisconsin Ave Bethesda, MD, US
    From $132Avg. price ~ $15312 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Fri
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Qveen Herby
    The Fillmore Silver Spring • 2000 seats
    The Fillmore Silver Spring
    location20910, 8656 Colesville Road  Silver Spring, MDlocation20910, 8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $6017 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Fri
    THEATRE
    Drunk Pirates
    Sage Theatre - DC
    Sage Theatre - DC
    location20005, 1100 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $83Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 30
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    9:30 PM
    Fri
    JAZZ / BLUES
    David Benoit
    Blues Alley
    Blues Alley
    location20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $39320 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    9:30 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Daphnique Springs
    Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
    Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
    location22204, 2903 Columbia Pike  Arlington, VAlocation22204, 2903 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $9528 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    9:45 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    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 $53Avg. price ~ $9224 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    9:45 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Max Meisel
    The Cellar At The Comedy Loft of DC
    The Cellar At The Comedy Loft of DC
    location20037, 1523 22nd Street NW  Washington, DClocation20037, 1523 22nd Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $9820 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    10:00 PM
    Fri
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Slander - DJ
    Echostage • 6000 seats
    Echostage
    location20018, 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE  Washington, DClocation20018, 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE Washington, DC, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $31127 tickets remaining!
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  • 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 $72Avg. price ~ $163Tickets Available: 567
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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 $183Avg. price ~ $23412 tickets remaining!
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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 $122Avg. price ~ $1412 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 $83Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 32
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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 $83Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 32
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7 Locks Brewing
North Bethesda, MD
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Oct 09, 2026
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9:30 Club
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 59
Next Event: Aug 01, 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: 108
Next Event: Jul 31, 2026
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Audi Field
Washington, DC
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 27
Next Event: Aug 01, 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: 3
Next Event: Jul 31, 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: 71
Next Event: Aug 01, 2026
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Black Cat - DC
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 17
Next Event: Aug 07, 2026
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Blues Alley
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 139
Next Event: Jul 31, 2026
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Capital One Arena
Washington, DC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 70
Next Event: Sep 22, 2026
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Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 33
Next Event: Aug 18, 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: 3
Next Event: Oct 03, 2026
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Charles E. Smith Center
Washington, DC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026
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Ciel Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 02, 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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CONCERTS
1,603 Upcoming Events
THEATRE
1,004 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
476 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
248 Upcoming Events

About Best Events

The best events in Washington DC include 2588 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $40. Browse updated schedules, discover top venues, and compare ticket options throughout Washington DC and nearby areas.

Best Events FAQ

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What are the best events in Washington DC?

"Washington DC currently has 2588 events on the calendar, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals."

How are featured events selected?

Featured events highlight popular performances, major sporting events, festivals, and highly anticipated live entertainment.

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Are family-friendly events included?

Yes. The guide includes family attractions, festivals, exhibitions, holiday events, and activities for all ages.

Can I browse events by category?

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Do event schedules change?

Yes. Dates, venues, and ticket availability may change as events are announced or updated.

Can I find free events?

Yes. Many cities host free festivals, outdoor concerts, community events, and seasonal celebrations.

How often is the guide updated?

Featured events and schedules are updated regularly throughout the year.

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