Washington DC Events in May 2027

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

Updated: September 9, 2026
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Find 140 events in Washington DC, DC this May 2027, headlined by May 1, 2027 at National Theatre - DC in Washington, DC. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from May 1 through May 30, with listings updated as of September 9, 2026.

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May 1 · 2:00 PM · Washington, DC
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Upcoming Events: 140
  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $264Tickets Available: 226
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Romeo and Juliet
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    location20004, 450 7th Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 450 7th Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Available: 101
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Romeo and Juliet
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    location20004, 450 7th Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 450 7th Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $155Tickets Available: 39
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Jersey Boys
    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 ~ $274Tickets Available: 200
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    DANCE
    Weekend Event
    Caleb Teicher & Nic Gareiss: Ear To The Ground
    Caleb Teicher & Nic Gareiss: Ear To The Ground
    Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center
    Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center
    location20850, 51 Mannakee Street  Rockville, MDlocation20850, 51 Mannakee Street Rockville, MD, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $63Tickets Available: 70
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba
    GALA Hispanic Theatre
    GALA Hispanic Theatre
    location20010, 3333 14th St NW  Washington, DClocation20010, 3333 14th St NW Washington, DC, US
    From $43Avg. price ~ $73Tickets Available: 116
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Fences
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    location20851, 603 Edmonston Dr  Rockville, MDlocation20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Available: 70
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Take Me Out
    Silver Spring Stage
    Silver Spring Stage
    location20901, 10145 Colesville Rd  Silver Spring, MDlocation20901, 10145 Colesville Rd Silver Spring, MD, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $47Tickets Available: 45
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Latin History for Morons
    Latin History for Morons
    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 $90Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Remaining: 2
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Jersey Boys
    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 ~ $267Tickets Available: 211
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba
    GALA Hispanic Theatre
    GALA Hispanic Theatre
    location20010, 3333 14th St NW  Washington, DClocation20010, 3333 14th St NW Washington, DC, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $66Tickets Available: 116
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Take Me Out
    Silver Spring Stage
    Silver Spring Stage
    location20901, 10145 Colesville Rd  Silver Spring, MDlocation20901, 10145 Colesville Rd Silver Spring, MD, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $47Tickets Available: 53
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Fences
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    location20851, 603 Edmonston Dr  Rockville, MDlocation20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $37Tickets Available: 72
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  • May
    02
    2027
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Marta Gardolinska - Beethoven Symphony No. 5
    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 $47Avg. price ~ $114Tickets Available: 388
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  • May
    02
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $84Avg. price ~ $253Tickets Available: 180
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  • May
    02
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Latin History for Morons
    Latin History for Morons
    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 $76Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Remaining: 7
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  • May
    02
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Romeo and Juliet
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    location20004, 450 7th Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 450 7th Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $169Tickets Available: 204
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  • May
    04
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Jersey Boys
    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 ~ $283Tickets Available: 149
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  • May
    04
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Latin History for Morons
    Latin History for Morons
    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 $87Avg. price ~ $112Tickets Remaining: 7
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  • May
    04
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Romeo and Juliet
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    location20004, 450 7th Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 450 7th Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $182Tickets Available: 369
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  • May
    05
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Jersey Boys
    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 ~ $289Tickets Available: 145
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  • May
    05
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Romeo and Juliet
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    location20004, 450 7th Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 450 7th Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $187Tickets Available: 398
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  • May
    06
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Romeo and Juliet
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    location20004, 450 7th Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 450 7th Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $167Tickets Available: 159
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  • May
    06
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Jersey Boys
    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 ~ $280Tickets Available: 153
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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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Venues With Events in May

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9:30 Club
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 20, 2027
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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Arlington, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: May 13, 2027
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Birchmere Music Hall
Alexandria, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: May 13, 2027
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Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: May 21, 2027
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F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Rockville, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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GALA Hispanic Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 14
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Michael R. Klein Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 16
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Music Center At Strathmore
North Bethesda, MD
Arena
Upcoming Events: 8
Next Event: May 02, 2027
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National Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 20
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Nationals Park
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 12
Next Event: May 11, 2027
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Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center
Rockville, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Sidney Harman Hall
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 13
Next Event: May 18, 2027
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Silver Spring Stage
Silver Spring, MD
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Arlington, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 31
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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The Fillmore Silver Spring
Silver Spring, MD
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 15, 2027
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Event Categories in May

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THEATRE
108 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
20 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
12 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
8 Upcoming Events

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Explore Washington DC Events by Month

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January
Events in January 2027
199 Upcoming Events
February
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207 Upcoming Events
March
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112 Upcoming Events
April
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122 Upcoming Events
May
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140 Upcoming Events
June
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145 Upcoming Events
July
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88 Upcoming Events
August
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27 Upcoming Events
September
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October
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727 Upcoming Events
November
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December
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421 Upcoming Events