Washington DC Events in May 2027

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

  • Updated: November 9, 2026
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Browse upcoming events in Washington DC during May 2027, including concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and live entertainment. Find dates, venues, and ticket information for events throughout the month.

  • 180 Upcoming Events
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  • May 1 · 2:00 PM · National Theatre - DC
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May 2027 Events Schedule

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Upcoming Events: 180
  • May 01, 2027, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Jersey Boys at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $93, Avg. price ~ $346, Tickets Available: 200. View Tickets
  • May 01, 2027, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Romeo and Juliet at Michael R. Klein Theatre, 450 7th Street Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $58, Avg. price ~ $67, Tickets Remaining: 1. View Tickets
  • May 01, 2027, 3:00 PM Sat — Professional (MLS), Best Value, Weekend Event: D.C. United vs. Atlanta United FC at Audi Field • 20,000 seats, 32-60 R St SW, Washington, DC 20024. From $32, Avg. price ~ $90, Tickets Remaining: 26. View Tickets
  • May 01, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Romeo and Juliet at Michael R. Klein Theatre, 450 7th Street Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $102, Avg. price ~ $198, Tickets Remaining: 3. View Tickets
  • May 01, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — DANCE, Weekend Event: Caleb Teicher & Nic Gareiss: Ear To The Ground at Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850. From $47, Avg. price ~ $56, Tickets Available: 34. View Tickets
  • May 01, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Jersey Boys at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $102, Avg. price ~ $360, Tickets Available: 169. View Tickets
  • May 01, 2027, 8:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value, Weekend Event: Fences at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851. From $33, Avg. price ~ $38, Tickets Available: 71. View Tickets
  • May 01, 2027, 8:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba at GALA Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010. From $43, Avg. price ~ $73, Tickets Available: 79. View Tickets
  • May 01, 2027, 8:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Take Me Out at Silver Spring Stage, 10145 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901. From $41, Avg. price ~ $47, Tickets Available: 48. View Tickets
  • May 01, 2027, 8:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Latin History for Morons at The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington, 3806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 22206. From $76, Avg. price ~ $104, Tickets Remaining: 4. View Tickets
  • May 01, 2027, 10:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: The Wombats at 9:30 Club • 1,200 seats, 815 V St. N.w., Washington, DC 20001. From $58, Avg. price ~ $68, Tickets Remaining: 16. View Tickets
  • May 02, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Jersey Boys at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $102, Avg. price ~ $353, Tickets Available: 175. View Tickets
  • May 02, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Take Me Out at Silver Spring Stage, 10145 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901. From $41, Avg. price ~ $47, Tickets Available: 44. View Tickets
  • May 02, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba at GALA Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010. From $36, Avg. price ~ $66, Tickets Available: 87. View Tickets
  • May 02, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Latin History for Morons at The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington, 3806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 22206. From $92, Avg. price ~ $107, Tickets Remaining: 2. View Tickets
  • May 02, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value, Weekend Event: Fences at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851. From $32, Avg. price ~ $37, Tickets Available: 73. View Tickets
  • May 02, 2027, 3:00 PM Sun — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Marta Gardolinska - Beethoven Symphony No. 5 at Music Center At Strathmore • 1,976 seats, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852. From $47, Avg. price ~ $117, Tickets Available: 667. View Tickets
  • May 02, 2027, 7:30 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Jersey Boys at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $102, Avg. price ~ $442, Tickets Available: 161. View Tickets
  • May 02, 2027, 7:30 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Romeo and Juliet at Michael R. Klein Theatre, 450 7th Street Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $133, Avg. price ~ $211, Tickets Remaining: 21. View Tickets
  • May 02, 2027, 7:30 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Latin History for Morons at The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington, 3806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 22206. From $92, Avg. price ~ $115, Tickets Remaining: 2. View Tickets
  • May 02, 2027, 8:00 PM Sun — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Angine De Poitrine at The Anthem - D.C. • 6,000 seats, 690 Water Street., Washington, DC 20024. From $66, Avg. price ~ $143, Tickets Available: 53. View Tickets
  • May 02, 2027, 8:00 PM Sun — LATIN, Weekend Event: Enjambre at Howard Theatre - DC • 600 seats, 620 T Street, Washington, DC 20001. From $64, Avg. price ~ $253, Tickets Remaining: 28. View Tickets
  • May 04, 2027, 6:30 PM Tue — POP / ROCK, Best Value: Yendry at The Atlantis, 2047 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. From $34, Avg. price ~ $40, Tickets Remaining: 16. View Tickets
  • May 04, 2027, 7:30 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Pay Later Available: Jersey Boys at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $102, Avg. price ~ $511, Tickets Available: 136. View Tickets
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May 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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Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
MUSICAL / PLAY
450 7th Street Nw, Washington, DC 20004
Upcoming Events 16
Next Event: May 01, 2027 2:00 PM
Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
MUSICAL / PLAY
1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004
Upcoming Events 28
Next Event: May 01, 2027 2:00 PM
D.C. United
D.C. United
Professional (MLS)
32-60 R St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: May 01, 2027 3:00 PM
Caleb Teicher
Caleb Teicher
DANCE
51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: May 01, 2027 7:30 PM
Latin History For Morons
Latin History For Morons
MUSICAL / PLAY
3806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 22206
Upcoming Events 32
Next Event: May 01, 2027 8:00 PM
Take Me Out
Take Me Out
MUSICAL / PLAY
10145 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Upcoming Events 5
Next Event: May 01, 2027 8:00 PM
El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba
El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba
MUSICAL / PLAY
3333 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010
Upcoming Events 14
Next Event: May 01, 2027 8:00 PM
Fences
Fences
MUSICAL / PLAY
603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851
Upcoming Events 5
Next Event: May 01, 2027 8:00 PM
The Wombats
The Wombats
POP / ROCK
815 V St. N.w., Washington, DC 20001
Upcoming Events 9
Next Event: May 01, 2027 10:00 PM
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
CLASSICAL
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Upcoming Events 14
Next Event: May 02, 2027 3:00 PM
Angine De Poitrine
Angine De Poitrine
POP / ROCK
690 Water Street., Washington, DC 20024
Upcoming Events 10
Next Event: May 02, 2027 8:00 PM
Enjambre
Enjambre
LATIN
620 T Street, Washington, DC 20001
Upcoming Events 18
Next Event: May 02, 2027 8:00 PM
Yendry
Yendry
POP / ROCK
2047 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Upcoming Events 8
Next Event: May 04, 2027 6:30 PM
Kevin Nealon
Kevin Nealon
COMEDY
1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037
Upcoming Events 5
Next Event: May 06, 2027 7:30 PM
Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson
R&B / SOUL
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Upcoming Events 3
Next Event: May 06, 2027 8:00 PM
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