The best events in Washington DC include 2,896 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $9. Browse updated schedules, discover top venues, and compare ticket options throughout Washington DC and nearby areas.
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Washington DC hosts 2,896 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $9 and averaging $70, across venues throughout Washington DC, DC. Next up: September 9, 2026 at The Fillmore Silver Spring. Schedules updated as of September 9, 2026.
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- Sep0920264:45 PMWedHARD ROCK / METALHatebreedThe Fillmore Silver Spring • 2,000 seatsThe Fillmore Silver Spring20910, 8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD20910, 8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD, USFrom $37Avg. price ~ $70Tickets Available: 37View Tickets
- Sep0920266:30 PMWedPOP / ROCKDevotchkaThe Atlantis20001, 2047 9th Street NW Washington, DC20001, 2047 9th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $61Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets
- Sep0920267:00 PMWedTHEATREDrunk PiratesSage Theatre - DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Available: 32View Tickets
- Sep0920267:00 PMWedCIRCUSCircus VazquezUnder The Big Top - Lerner Town Square at Tysons II22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $122Tickets Available: 144View Tickets
- Sep0920267:30 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYMerrily We Roll AlongThe Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA, USFrom $97Avg. price ~ $135Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets
- Sep0920267:30 PMWedProfessional (MLS)Best ValueD.C. United vs. Columbus CrewAudi Field • 20,000 seatsAudi Field20024, 32-60 R St SW Washington, DC20024, 32-60 R St SW Washington, DC, USFrom $9Avg. price ~ $104Tickets Available: 2481View Tickets
- Sep0920267:30 PMWedCOUNTRY / FOLKMargo PriceBirchmere Music Hall22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $252Tickets Remaining: 17View Tickets
- Sep0920268:00 PMWedPOP / ROCKRobynThe Anthem - D.C. • 6,000 seatsThe Anthem - D.C.20024, 690 Water Street. Washington, DC20024, 690 Water Street. Washington, DC, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $62Tickets Remaining: 18View Tickets
- Sep0920268:00 PMWedPOP / ROCK3QuencyHoward Theatre - DC • 600 seatsHoward Theatre - DC20001, 620 T Street Washington, DC20001, 620 T Street Washington, DC, USFrom $44Avg. price ~ $265Tickets Remaining: 22View Tickets
- Sep1020267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYCome From AwayFord's Theatre • 661 seatsFord's Theatre20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, USFrom $465Avg. price ~ $644Tickets Available: 35View Tickets
- Sep1020267:00 PMThuCIRCUSCircus VazquezUnder The Big Top - Lerner Town Square at Tysons II22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 148View Tickets
- Sep1020267:00 PMThuJAZZ / BLUESTrio Da PazBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $93Avg. price ~ $111Tickets Remaining: 22View Tickets
- Sep1020267:00 PMThuTHEATREDrunk PiratesSage Theatre - DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 32View Tickets
- Sep1020267:30 PMThuCOMEDYJay PharoahDC Improv20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC, USFrom $54Avg. price ~ $81Tickets Available: 32View Tickets
- Sep1020267:30 PMThuCOMEDYDarren BrandThe Comedy Loft of DC20037, 1523 22nd St NW Washington, DC20037, 1523 22nd St NW Washington, DC, USFrom $66Avg. price ~ $110Tickets Available: 34View Tickets
- Sep1020267:30 PMThuRAP / HIP HOPJay ParkThe Anthem - D.C. • 6,000 seatsThe Anthem - D.C.20024, 690 Water Street. Washington, DC20024, 690 Water Street. Washington, DC, USFrom $106Avg. price ~ $133Tickets Remaining: 20View Tickets
- Sep1020268:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYGarbo: The Man Who Saved the WorldGALA Hispanic Theatre20010, 3333 14th St NW Washington, DC20010, 3333 14th St NW Washington, DC, USFrom $36Avg. price ~ $66Tickets Available: 75View Tickets
- Sep1020268:00 PMThuTECHNO / ELECTRONICPoison Girl FriendHoward Theatre - DC • 600 seatsHoward Theatre - DC20001, 620 T Street Washington, DC20001, 620 T Street Washington, DC, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $64Tickets Remaining: 18View Tickets
- Sep1020268:00 PMThuBALLETHigh DemandPhiladelphia Ballet: Stars and Stripes ForeverWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts • 7,028 seatsWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts22182, 1635 Trap Road Vienna, VA22182, 1635 Trap Road Vienna, VA, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $111Tickets Available: 46View Tickets
- Sep1020268:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYMerrily We Roll AlongThe Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA, USFrom $126Avg. price ~ $180Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets
- Sep1020269:30 PMThuJAZZ / BLUESTrio Da PazBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $93Avg. price ~ $111Tickets Remaining: 22View Tickets
- Sep1120266:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKMelanie C9:30 Club • 1,200 seats9:30 Club20001, 815 V St. N.w. Washington, DC20001, 815 V St. N.w. Washington, DC, USFrom $34Avg. price ~ $162Tickets Remaining: 22View Tickets
- Sep1120266:45 PMFriProfessional (MLB)Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles AngelsNationals Park • 41,339 seatsNationals Park20003, 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC20003, 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC, USFrom $30Avg. price ~ $75Tickets Available: 131View Tickets
- Sep1120267:00 PMFriJAZZ / BLUESDiego FigueiredoBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $93Avg. price ~ $115Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets
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Washington, DC
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Bender Arena - American University
Washington, DC
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Upcoming Events: 6
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Berhta
Washington, DC
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Upcoming Events: 6
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Bethesda Theatre
Bethesda, MD
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Bette at Berhta
Washington, DC
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Upcoming Events: 5
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Birchmere Music Hall
Alexandria, VA
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Upcoming Events: 68
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Black Cat - DC
Washington, DC
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Upcoming Events: 18
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Blues Alley
Washington, DC
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Upcoming Events: 145
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Capital One Arena
Washington, DC
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Upcoming Events: 120
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"Washington DC currently has 2,896 events on the calendar, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals."
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