The best events in Washington DC include 2803 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $19. Browse updated schedules, discover top venues, and compare ticket options throughout Washington DC and nearby areas.
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Washington DC hosts 2803 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $19 and averaging $283, across venues throughout Washington DC, DC. Next up: August 20, 2026 at Nationals Park. Schedules updated as of August 20, 2026.
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- Aug2020266:15 PMThuCOUNTRY / FOLKLuke Bryan & Jason AldeanNationals Park • 41339 seatsNationals Park
20003, 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC20003, 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $283Tickets Available: 969View Tickets - Aug2020267:00 PMThuCIRCUSBest ValueCircus VazquezUnder The Big Top - Lerner Town Square at Tysons II22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA, USFrom $19Avg. price ~ $136Tickets Available: 274View Tickets
- Aug2020267:00 PMThuJAZZ / BLUESMycah ChevalierBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $101Avg. 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 ~ $123Tickets Available: 38View Tickets
- Aug2020267:30 PMThuCOUNTRY / FOLKKoe Wetzel & Shane Smith and The SaintsThe Anthem - D.C. • 6000 seatsThe Anthem - D.C.20024, 690 Water Street. Washington, DC20024, 690 Water Street. Washington, DC, USFrom $61Avg. price ~ $578Tickets Available: 47View Tickets
- Aug2020267:30 PMThuCOMEDYCouples TherapyDC Improv20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC, USFrom $34Avg. price ~ $54Tickets Available: 30View Tickets
- Aug2020267:30 PMThuPOP / ROCKNrbqBirchmere Music Hall22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $25021 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2020267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandThe Notebook - The MusicalNational Theatre - DC • 1705 seatsNational Theatre - DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $73Avg. price ~ $367Tickets Available: 198View Tickets
- Aug2020269:30 PMThuJAZZ / BLUESMycah ChevalierBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $9324 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120266:00 PMFriCOMEDYGreg WarrenDC Improv20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $247Tickets Available: 44View Tickets
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKJack LeonPearl Street Warehouse20024, 33 Pearl Street SW Washington, DC20024, 33 Pearl Street SW Washington, DC, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $444 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriCOMEDYBlair SocciArlington Cinema and Drafthouse22204, 2903 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA22204, 2903 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $6822 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriJAZZ / BLUESJazmin GhentBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $8622 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriTHEATREDrunk PiratesSage Theatre - DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $81Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 38View Tickets
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKSpecialistsJammin Java22180, 227 Maple Avenue East Vienna, VA22180, 227 Maple Avenue East Vienna, VA, USFrom $36Avg. price ~ $4816 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriCIRCUSBest ValueCircus VazquezUnder The Big Top - Lerner Town Square at Tysons II22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA, USFrom $19Avg. price ~ $139Tickets Available: 306View Tickets
- Aug2120267:30 PMFriProfessional (WNBA)Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota LynxCareFirst Arena • 4200 seatsCareFirst Arena20032, 1100 Oak Drive Washington, DC20032, 1100 Oak Drive Washington, DC, USFrom $182Avg. price ~ $557Tickets Available: 88View TicketsVIP Packages
- Aug2120267:30 PMFriCOMEDYKing BachThe Comedy Loft of DC20037, 1523 22nd St NW Washington, DC20037, 1523 22nd St NW Washington, DC, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $10726 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYThe Notebook - The MusicalNational Theatre - DC • 1705 seatsNational Theatre - DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $110Avg. price ~ $277Tickets Available: 201View Tickets
- Aug2120267:30 PMFriPOP / ROCKRobert Earl KeenBirchmere Music Hall22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $38028 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120267:30 PMFriCOMEDYJoey BraggThe Cellar At The Comedy Loft of DC20037, 1523 22nd Street NW Washington, DC20037, 1523 22nd Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $7028 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120268:00 PMFriR&B / SOULElla MaiThe Anthem - D.C. • 6000 seatsThe Anthem - D.C.20024, 690 Water Street. Washington, DC20024, 690 Water Street. Washington, DC, USFrom $109Avg. price ~ $24817 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120268:00 PMFriRAP / HIP HOPRod Wave - AcousticRod Wave - AcousticWarner Theatre - DC • 1847 seatsWarner Theatre - DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $144Avg. price ~ $323Tickets Available: 228View Tickets
- Aug2120268:00 PMFriR&B / SOULLedisiMusic Center At Strathmore • 1976 seatsMusic Center At Strathmore20852, 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD20852, 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $133Tickets Available: 286View Tickets
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A.I.
Washington, DC
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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Arlington, VA
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Upcoming Events: 97
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Audi Field
Washington, DC
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Upcoming Events: 21
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Ballston Quarter
Arlington, VA
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Upcoming Events: 2
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Bananas at Berhta
Washington, DC
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Upcoming Events: 2
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Berhta
Washington, DC
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Upcoming Events: 6
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Bethesda Theatre
Bethesda, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
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Bette at Berhta
Washington, DC
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Upcoming Events: 6
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Birchmere Music Hall
Alexandria, VA
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Upcoming Events: 71
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Black Cat - DC
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 19
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Blues Alley
Washington, DC
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Upcoming Events: 172
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Capital One Arena
Washington, DC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 119
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Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
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What are the best events in Washington DC?
"Washington DC currently has 2803 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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