Washington DC Events in January 2027

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

Updated: September 29, 2026
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From Jan 1 to January 31, Washington DC hosts 253 events across concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals — kicking off with January 1, 2027 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.

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Jan 1
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A Drunk Christmas Carol
Jan 1 · 5:00 PM · Washington, DC
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January 2027 Events Schedule

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Upcoming Events: 252
  • Jan
    01
    2027
    5:00 PM
    Fri
    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 $205Avg. price ~ $385Tickets Available: 32
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    5:00 PM
    Fri
    Professional (NBA)
    High Demand
    Washington Wizards vs. San Antonio Spurs
    Capital One Arena • 20,356 seats
    Capital One Arena
    location20004, 601 F Streets NW  Washington, DClocation20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $485Tickets Available: 4607
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    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 $205Avg. price ~ $385Tickets Available: 32
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Best Value
    Ryan Davis
    DC Improv
    DC Improv
    location20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W.  Washington, DClocation20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Remaining: 20
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hamilton
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $339Tickets Available: 807
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Malik Elassal
    The Comedy Loft of DC
    The Comedy Loft of DC
    location20037, 1523 22nd St NW  Washington, DClocation20037, 1523 22nd St NW Washington, DC, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 40
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    9:00 PM
    Fri
    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 $205Avg. price ~ $385Tickets Available: 32
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    9:30 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Best Value
    Ryan Davis
    DC Improv
    DC Improv
    location20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W.  Washington, DClocation20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Remaining: 20
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Weekend Event
    Maryland Terrapins vs. UCLA Bruins
    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 $75Avg. price ~ $229Tickets Available: 124
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hamilton
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $108Avg. price ~ $358Tickets Available: 533
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    A Midsummer Night's Dream
    Sidney Harman Hall
    Sidney Harman Hall
    location20004, 610 F St. Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $164Tickets Available: 314
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Secret Garden
    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 $64Avg. price ~ $184Tickets Available: 162
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    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 $160Avg. price ~ $366Tickets Available: 32
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    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 $160Avg. price ~ $366Tickets Available: 32
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    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 $160Avg. price ~ $366Tickets Available: 32
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hamilton
    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 ~ $314Tickets Available: 729
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Malik Elassal
    The Comedy Loft of DC
    The Comedy Loft of DC
    location20037, 1523 22nd St NW  Washington, DClocation20037, 1523 22nd St NW Washington, DC, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 40
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Ryan Davis
    DC Improv
    DC Improv
    location20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W.  Washington, DClocation20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Remaining: 20
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    Professional (NHL)
    Weekend Event
    Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators
    Capital One Arena • 20,356 seats
    Capital One Arena
    location20004, 601 F Streets NW  Washington, DClocation20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC, US
    From $74Avg. price ~ $288Tickets Available: 1504
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    ALTERNATIVE
    Weekend Event
    Last Train Home
    Birchmere Music Hall
    Birchmere Music Hall
    location22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave,  Alexandria, VAlocation22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    A Midsummer Night's Dream
    Sidney Harman Hall
    Sidney Harman Hall
    location20004, 610 F St. Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $169Tickets Available: 397
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Peter Oundjian - Beethoven's Ninth: New Year's Celebration
    Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Peter Oundjian - Beethoven's Ninth: New Year's Celebration
    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 $72Avg. price ~ $173Tickets Available: 167
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Secret Garden
    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 $64Avg. price ~ $160Tickets Available: 88
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    9:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    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 $273Avg. price ~ $459Tickets Remaining: 20
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January 2027 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.

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Venues With Events in January

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9:30 Club
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Jan 09, 2027
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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Arlington, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
Next Event: Jan 22, 2027
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Birchmere Music Hall
Alexandria, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: Jan 02, 2027
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Capital One Arena
Washington, DC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 23
Next Event: Jan 01, 2027
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DAR Constitution Hall
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Jan 22, 2027
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DC Improv
Washington, DC
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 21
Next Event: Jan 01, 2027
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Echostage
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Jan 02, 2027
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F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Rockville, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Jan 29, 2027
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Howard Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Jan 10, 2027
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Lincoln Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Jan 29, 2027
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Lounge Showroom At DC Improv
Washington, DC
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: Jan 07, 2027
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Michael R. Klein Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: Jan 23, 2027
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Music Center At Strathmore
North Bethesda, MD
Arena
Upcoming Events: 8
Next Event: Jan 02, 2027
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National Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 38
Next Event: Jan 01, 2027
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Northwest Stadium
Landover, MD
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Jan 09, 2027
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Event Categories in January

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THEATRE
104 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
96 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
56 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
39 Upcoming Events

Washington DC Events FAQ

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Explore Washington DC Events by Month

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January
Events in January 2027
253 Upcoming Events
February
Events in February 2027
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