Best Events in Washington DC

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Updated: September 29, 2026
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Washington DC hosts 2,878 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $65 and averaging $60, across venues throughout Washington DC, DC. Next up: September 29, 2026 at The Atlantis. Schedules updated as of September 29, 2026.

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Sep 29 · 6:30 PM · Washington, DC
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Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
Sep 29, 20267:30 PM
locationNational Theatre - DC
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Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics
Sep 27, 2026TBD
locationCareFirst Arena
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Premium ExperienceOlivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo
Oct 03, 20267:00 PM
locationCapital One Arena
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Premium ExperienceWashington Capitals
Washington Capitals
Oct 07, 20267:30 PM
locationCapital One Arena
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Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
Oct 10, 20267:00 PM
locationCapital One Arena
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Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders
Oct 11, 2026TBD
locationNorthwest Stadium Parking Lots
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Upcoming Events: 2,878
  • Sep
    29
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Tue
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Brenn!
    The Atlantis
    The Atlantis
    location20001, 2047 9th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20001, 2047 9th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Available: 30
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  • Sep
    29
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Aga Zaryan
    Blues Alley
    Blues Alley
    location20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $83Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Remaining: 10
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  • Sep
    29
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    THEATRE
    John Cameron Mitchell
    Howard Theatre - DC • 600 seats
    Howard Theatre - DC
    location20001, 620 T Street  Washington, DClocation20001, 620 T Street Washington, DC, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $113Tickets Remaining: 24
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  • Sep
    29
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    When Chai Met Toast
    Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe
    Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe
    location20009, 2477 18th St NW  Washington, DClocation20009, 2477 18th St NW Washington, DC, US
    From $169Avg. price ~ $195Tickets Remaining: 2
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  • Sep
    29
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Score - Play With Brian Cox
    The Score - Play With Brian Cox
    Sidney Harman Hall
    Sidney Harman Hall
    location20004, 610 F St. Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $114Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Remaining: 6
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  • Sep
    29
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Dirty Dancing
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $121Avg. price ~ $230Tickets Available: 34
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  • Sep
    29
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Phoebe Bridgers
    Capital One Arena • 20,356 seats
    Capital One Arena
    location20004, 601 F Streets NW  Washington, DClocation20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC, US
    From $100Avg. price ~ $329Tickets Available: 240
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  • Sep
    29
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Lucinda Williams and Her Band
    Lucinda Williams and Her Band
    Lincoln Theatre - DC • 1,250 seats
    Lincoln Theatre - DC
    location20009, 1215 U St Nw  Washington, DClocation20009, 1215 U St Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $495Tickets Remaining: 27
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  • Sep
    29
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    LATIN
    Kany Garcia
    The Theater at MGM National Harbor • 3,000 seats
    The Theater at MGM National Harbor
    location20745, 101 MGM National Ave  Oxon Hill, MDlocation20745, 101 MGM National Ave Oxon Hill, MD, US
    From $88Avg. price ~ $244Tickets Available: 100
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  • Sep
    29
    2026
    9:30 PM
    Tue
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Aga Zaryan
    Blues Alley
    Blues Alley
    location20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $86Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Wed
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Stanley Simmons
    The Atlantis
    The Atlantis
    location20001, 2047 9th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20001, 2047 9th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $58Tickets Remaining: 12
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Oscar Rossignoli
    Blues Alley
    Blues Alley
    location20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $73Avg. price ~ $115Tickets Remaining: 24
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Lucinda Williams and Her Band
    Lucinda Williams and Her Band
    9:30 Club • 1,200 seats
    9:30 Club
    location20001, 815 V St. N.w.  Washington, DClocation20001, 815 V St. N.w. Washington, DC, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $360Tickets Remaining: 26
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Drunk Dracula
    Sage Theatre - DC
    Sage Theatre - DC
    location20005, 1100 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $121Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Remaining: 8
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  • Sep
    27
    2026
    Time TBA
    Professional (WNBA)
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    WNBA First Round: Washington Mystics vs. Atlanta Dream - Home Game 1, Series Game 2
    WNBA First Round: Washington Mystics vs. Atlanta Dream - Home Game 1, Series Game 2
    CareFirst Arena • 4,200 seats
    CareFirst Arena
    location20032, 1100 Oak Drive  Washington, DClocation20032, 1100 Oak Drive Washington, DC, US
    From $185Avg. price ~ $516Tickets Available: 218
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    SOCCER
    Best Value
    Club Friendly: D.C. United vs. SC Paderborn 07
    Audi Field • 20,000 seats
    Audi Field
    location20024, 32-60 R St SW  Washington, DClocation20024, 32-60 R St SW Washington, DC, US
    From $14Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Available: 2023
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Dirty Dancing
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $109Avg. price ~ $244Tickets Available: 75
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Score - Play With Brian Cox
    The Score - Play With Brian Cox
    Sidney Harman Hall
    Sidney Harman Hall
    location20004, 610 F St. Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $95Avg. price ~ $161Tickets Remaining: 19
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Merrily We Roll Along
    The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    location22206, 4200 Campbell Ave.  Arlington, VAlocation22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA, US
    From $130Avg. price ~ $178Tickets Available: 33
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Shinyribs
    Birchmere Music Hall
    Birchmere Music Hall
    location22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave,  Alexandria, VAlocation22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, US
    From $55Avg. price ~ $514Tickets Remaining: 26
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    COMEDY
    Soyboyz
    DC Improv
    DC Improv
    location20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W.  Washington, DClocation20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Remaining: 22
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Jonas Brothers
    Capital One Arena • 20,356 seats
    Capital One Arena
    location20004, 601 F Streets NW  Washington, DClocation20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $173Tickets Available: 2486
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    LATIN
    Santiago Cruz
    The Miracle Theatre - DC
    The Miracle Theatre - DC
    location20003, 535 8th St SE  Washington, DClocation20003, 535 8th St SE Washington, DC, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Remaining: 26
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Chinese Football
    Pearl Street Warehouse
    Pearl Street Warehouse
    location20024, 33 Pearl Street SW  Washington, DClocation20024, 33 Pearl Street SW Washington, DC, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Remaining: 5
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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: 43
Next Event: Sep 30, 2026
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A.I.
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026
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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Arlington, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 74
Next Event: Oct 01, 2026
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Audi Field
Washington, DC
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 13
Next Event: Sep 30, 2026
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Ballston Quarter
Arlington, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Nov 13, 2026
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Bender Arena - American University
Washington, DC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Oct 25, 2026
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Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: Oct 23, 2026
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Bethesda Theatre
Bethesda, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Oct 17, 2026
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Bette at Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Nov 08, 2026
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Birchmere Music Hall
Alexandria, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 63
Next Event: Sep 30, 2026
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Black Cat - DC
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 13
Next Event: Oct 02, 2026
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Blues Alley
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 139
Next Event: Sep 29, 2026
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Capital One Arena
Washington, DC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 130
Next Event: Sep 29, 2026
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Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 51
Next Event: Oct 02, 2026
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CONCERTS
1,483 Upcoming Events
THEATRE
1,359 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
487 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
324 Upcoming Events

About Best Events

The best events in Washington DC include 2,878 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $65. 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 2,878 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.

Where can I buy tickets?

Tickets are available through official partners, venues, organizers, and trusted ticket marketplaces.

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?

Yes. Explore concerts, sports, theater, comedy, festivals, attractions, and more.

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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