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.
Washington DC Events in December 2026
Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Washington DC, DC.
What's happening in Washington DC this December? 270 events are confirmed for 2026, from Dec 1 through December 31, topped by December 1, 2026 at The Atlantis in Washington, DC. Don't miss New Year's Eve parties, concerts, and celebrations across Washington DC.
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Washington DC Events by Date
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Browse upcoming events, venues, and dates this month.Upcoming Events: 268
- Dec0120266:30 PMTuePOP / ROCKHank Azaria and the EZ Street BandThe Atlantis
20001, 2047 9th Street NW Washington, DC20001, 2047 9th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $6216 tickets remaining!View Tickets - Dec0120267:00 PMTueProfessional (NHL)Best ValueHigh DemandWashington Capitals vs. Vancouver CanucksCapital One Arena • 20356 seatsCapital One Arena20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $181Tickets Available: 507View TicketsVIP Packages
- Dec0120267:00 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYA Christmas CarolFord's Theatre • 661 seatsFord's Theatre20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, USFrom $103Avg. price ~ $495Tickets Available: 39View Tickets
- Dec0120267:00 PMTueThe Washington Ballet: The NutcrackerWarner Theatre - DC • 1847 seatsWarner Theatre - DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $73Avg. price ~ $345Tickets Available: 122View Tickets
- Dec0120267:30 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYHell's Kitchen - The MusicalNational Theatre - DC • 1705 seatsNational Theatre - DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $112Avg. price ~ $229Tickets Available: 1136View Tickets
- Dec0120268:00 PMTueCelticCherish the LadiesCherish the LadiesMusic Center At Strathmore • 1976 seatsMusic Center At Strathmore20852, 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD20852, 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 430View Tickets
- Dec022026Time TBACollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALLGeorgetown Hoyas vs. UMass Lowell River HawksCapital One Arena • 20356 seatsCapital One Arena20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC, USFrom $54Avg. price ~ $7216 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec0220267:00 PMWedThe Washington Ballet: The NutcrackerWarner Theatre - DC • 1847 seatsWarner Theatre - DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $73Avg. price ~ $357Tickets Available: 105View Tickets
- Dec0220267:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYA Christmas CarolFord's Theatre • 661 seatsFord's Theatre20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, USFrom $103Avg. price ~ $521Tickets Available: 45View Tickets
- Dec0220267:30 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYHell's Kitchen - The MusicalNational Theatre - DC • 1705 seatsNational Theatre - DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $113Avg. price ~ $230Tickets Available: 1267View Tickets
- Dec0220267:30 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYAll the World's a StageThe Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run Arlington, VA22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run Arlington, VA, USFrom $64Avg. price ~ $8411 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec0220267:30 PMWedPOP / ROCKTylaThe Anthem - D.C. • 6000 seatsThe Anthem - D.C.20024, 690 Water Street. Washington, DC20024, 690 Water Street. Washington, DC, USFrom $70Avg. price ~ $16620 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec03202612:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYA Christmas CarolFord's Theatre • 661 seatsFord's Theatre20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, USFrom $103Avg. price ~ $491Tickets Available: 36View Tickets
- Dec0320267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYA Christmas CarolFord's Theatre • 661 seatsFord's Theatre20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, USFrom $465Avg. price ~ $600Tickets Available: 31View Tickets
- Dec0320267:00 PMThuTECHNO / ELECTRONICBest ValueNimino9:30 Club • 1200 seats9:30 Club20001, 815 V St. N.w. Washington, DC20001, 815 V St. N.w. Washington, DC, USFrom $37Avg. price ~ $27621 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec0320267:00 PMThuThe Jinkx & DeLa Holiday ShowCapital One Hall22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd. Tysons Corner, VA22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd. Tysons Corner, VA, USFrom $75Avg. price ~ $170Tickets Available: 815View Tickets
- Dec0320267:00 PMThuThe Washington Ballet: The NutcrackerWarner Theatre - DC • 1847 seatsWarner Theatre - DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $69Avg. price ~ $343Tickets Available: 111View Tickets
- Dec0320267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYHell's Kitchen - The MusicalNational Theatre - DC • 1705 seatsNational Theatre - DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $81Avg. price ~ $202Tickets Available: 492View Tickets
- Dec0320267:30 PMThuCOMEDYRyan LongThe Comedy Loft of DC20037, 1523 22nd St NW Washington, DC20037, 1523 22nd St NW Washington, DC, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 32View Tickets
- Dec0320267:30 PMThuCOMEDYLil Mo MozzarellaThe Cellar At The Comedy Loft of DC20037, 1523 22nd Street NW Washington, DC20037, 1523 22nd Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $65Avg. price ~ $12016 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec0320268:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYAll the World's a StageThe Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run Arlington, VA22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run Arlington, VA, USFrom $63Avg. price ~ $8411 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec0320268:00 PMThuConcertVoctave: It Feels Like ChristmasVoctave: It Feels Like ChristmasMusic Center At Strathmore • 1976 seatsMusic Center At Strathmore20852, 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD20852, 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 348View Tickets
- Dec0320268:00 PMThuTECHNO / ELECTRONICBonoboThe Fillmore Silver Spring • 2000 seatsThe Fillmore Silver Spring20910, 8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD20910, 8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD, USFrom $56Avg. price ~ $6725 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec0420267:00 PMFriCOMEDYShannon FiedlerArlington Cinema and Drafthouse22204, 2903 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA22204, 2903 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA, USFrom $54Avg. price ~ $260Tickets Available: 32View Tickets
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Venues With Events in December
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7 Locks Brewing
North Bethesda, MD
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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9:30 Club
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 97
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A.I.
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Arlington, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 112
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Audi Field
Washington, DC
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 27
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Ballston Quarter
Arlington, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Bananas at Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
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Bethesda Theatre
Bethesda, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
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Bette at Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Birchmere Music Hall
Alexandria, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 90
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Black Cat - DC
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 35
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Blues Alley
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 151
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Capital One Arena
Washington, DC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 75
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Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 42
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Capital Plaza Mall
Hyattsville, MD
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 19
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Capital Turnaround
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
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Charles E. Smith Center
Washington, DC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 2
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Ciel Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Columbia Church
Falls Church, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Washington DC Events FAQ
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What events are happening in Washington DC during December 2026?
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Schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new events are announced and added.
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