Washington DC Events in December 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Washington DC, DC.

Updated: September 29, 2026
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What's happening in Washington DC this December? 542 events are confirmed for 2026, from Dec 1 through December 31, topped by December 1, 2026 at Xfinity Center - College Park in College Park, MD. Don't miss New Year's Eve parties, concerts, and celebrations across Washington DC.

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Maryland Lady Terrapins Basketball vs. Ball State Cardinals
Dec 1 · 3:30 AM · College Park, MD
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Upcoming Events: 540
  • Dec
    01
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Best Value
    Maryland Lady Terrapins Basketball vs. Ball State Cardinals
    Xfinity Center - College Park • 17,950 seats
    Xfinity Center - College Park
    location20742, 2001 Paint Branch Drive  College Park, MDlocation20742, 2001 Paint Branch Drive College Park, MD, US
    From $5Avg. price ~ $13Tickets Remaining: 26
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band
    The Atlantis
    The Atlantis
    location20001, 2047 9th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20001, 2047 9th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $59Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
    Warner Theatre - DC
    location20004, 513 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $215Tickets Available: 1242
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Herm Hopkins
    Blues Alley
    Blues Alley
    location20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $78Tickets Remaining: 22
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    A Christmas Carol
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $120Avg. price ~ $361Tickets Available: 36
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    A Drunk Christmas Carol
    Sage Theatre - DC
    Sage Theatre - DC
    location20005, 1100 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $136Avg. price ~ $356Tickets Available: 32
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    Professional (NHL)
    Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks
    Capital One Arena • 20,356 seats
    Capital One Arena
    location20004, 601 F Streets NW  Washington, DClocation20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC, US
    From $27Avg. price ~ $210Tickets Available: 3089
    VIP Packages
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    All the World's a Stage
    The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    location22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run  Arlington, VAlocation22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run Arlington, VA, US
    From $67Avg. price ~ $115Tickets Remaining: 25
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $106Avg. price ~ $215Tickets Available: 1364
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    COMEDY
    Rocky Dale Davis
    DC Improv
    DC Improv
    location20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W.  Washington, DClocation20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Remaining: 20
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    Celtic
    High Demand
    Cherish The Ladies
    Music Center At Strathmore • 1,976 seats
    Music Center At Strathmore
    location20852, 5301 Tuckerman Lane  North Bethesda, MDlocation20852, 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $99Tickets Available: 383
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    9:30 PM
    Tue
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Herm Hopkins
    Blues Alley
    Blues Alley
    location20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $78Tickets Remaining: 22
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Maryland Terrapins vs. American University Eagles
    Xfinity Center - College Park • 17,950 seats
    Xfinity Center - College Park
    location20742, 2001 Paint Branch Drive  College Park, MDlocation20742, 2001 Paint Branch Drive College Park, MD, US
    From $6Avg. price ~ $40Tickets Available: 353
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Georgetown Hoyas vs. UMass Lowell River Hawks
    Capital One Arena • 20,356 seats
    Capital One Arena
    location20004, 601 F Streets NW  Washington, DClocation20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC, US
    From $22Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Available: 263
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Eric Felten Performs Ellington's Nutcracker
    Eric Felten Performs Ellington's Nutcracker
    Blues Alley
    Blues Alley
    location20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $135Tickets Remaining: 20
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    A Drunk Christmas Carol
    Sage Theatre - DC
    Sage Theatre - DC
    location20005, 1100 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $136Avg. price ~ $356Tickets Available: 32
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    A Christmas Carol
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $108Avg. price ~ $730Tickets Remaining: 12
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
    Warner Theatre - DC
    location20004, 513 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $67Avg. price ~ $222Tickets Available: 990
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    All the World's a Stage
    The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    location22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run  Arlington, VAlocation22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run Arlington, VA, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 37
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Tyla
    The Anthem - D.C. • 6,000 seats
    The Anthem - D.C.
    location20024, 690 Water Street.  Washington, DClocation20024, 690 Water Street. Washington, DC, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $314Tickets Available: 48
    VIP Packages
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    COMEDY
    Rocky Dale Davis
    DC Improv
    DC Improv
    location20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W.  Washington, DClocation20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC, US
    From $79Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Remaining: 20
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $97Avg. price ~ $212Tickets Available: 1367
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Hunxho
    The Fillmore Silver Spring • 2,000 seats
    The Fillmore Silver Spring
    location20910, 8656 Colesville Road  Silver Spring, MDlocation20910, 8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $204Tickets Available: 119
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Eelke Kleijn
    Union Stage - DC • 450 seats
    Union Stage - DC
    location20024, 740 Water Street SW  Washington, DClocation20024, 740 Water Street SW Washington, DC, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $62Tickets Remaining: 24
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9:30 Club
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 11
Next Event: Dec 03, 2026
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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Arlington, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 13
Next Event: Dec 04, 2026
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Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 05, 2026
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Bette at Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 04, 2026
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Birchmere Music Hall
Alexandria, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 19
Next Event: Dec 03, 2026
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Black Cat - DC
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: Dec 08, 2026
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Blues Alley
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 46
Next Event: Dec 01, 2026
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Capital One Arena
Washington, DC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 20
Next Event: Dec 01, 2026
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Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: Dec 03, 2026
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Capital Turnaround
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 09, 2026
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DAR Constitution Hall
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 11, 2026
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DC Improv
Washington, DC
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 25
Next Event: Dec 01, 2026
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DC9 Nightclub
Washington, DC
Nightclub
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 14, 2026
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Echostage
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Dec 03, 2026
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Ford's Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 43
Next Event: Dec 01, 2026
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About Events in New York During December

December features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Washington DC and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

Event Categories in December

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THEATRE
259 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
237 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
90 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
42 Upcoming Events

Explore Washington DC Events by Month

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January
Events in January 2027
253 Upcoming Events
February
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256 Upcoming Events
March
Events in March 2027
142 Upcoming Events
April
Events in April 2027
137 Upcoming Events
May
Events in May 2027
144 Upcoming Events
June
Events in June 2027
147 Upcoming Events
July
Events in July 2027
89 Upcoming Events
August
Events in August 2027
27 Upcoming Events
September
This Month
Events in September 2026
34 Upcoming Events
October
Events in October 2026
828 Upcoming Events
November
Events in November 2026
638 Upcoming Events
December
Events in December 2026
542 Upcoming Events
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