Washington DC Shows in December 2026

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  • Updated: November 10, 2026
  • 12 Show Venues

Browse 257 shows happening across Washington DC during December 2026. The next scheduled performance takes place at Sage Theatre - DC on December 1, 2026. Browse the full show schedule, discover venues, and find more live performances throughout the month.

  • 257 Upcoming Shows
  • Dec 1 Next Show
  • $34 Lowest Price
  • $279 Average Price
  • Next Show Starts In:
  • A Drunk Christmas Carol
  • Dec 1 · 7:00 PM · Sage Theatre - DC
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Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 257
  • Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Sage Theatre - DC, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. From $82, Avg. price ~ $249, Tickets Available: 48. View Tickets
  • Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre • 661 seats, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC 20004. From $132, Avg. price ~ $376, Tickets Available: 63. View Tickets
  • Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — BALLET, High Demand: The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker at Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004. From $68, Avg. price ~ $235, Tickets Available: 954. View Tickets
  • Dec 01, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY: All the World's a Stage at The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington, 3806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 22206. From $68, Avg. price ~ $140, Tickets Remaining: 7. View Tickets
  • Dec 01, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Pay Later Available: Hell's Kitchen - The Musical at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $103, Avg. price ~ $203, Tickets Available: 743. View Tickets
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Sage Theatre - DC, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. From $82, Avg. price ~ $250, Tickets Available: 48. View Tickets
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre • 661 seats, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC 20004. From $111, Avg. price ~ $398, Tickets Available: 45. View Tickets
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — BALLET, High Demand: The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker at Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004. From $69, Avg. price ~ $227, Tickets Available: 1197. View Tickets
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Pay Later Available: Hell's Kitchen - The Musical at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $103, Avg. price ~ $218, Tickets Available: 780. View Tickets
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: All the World's a Stage at The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington, 3806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 22206. From $68, Avg. price ~ $125, Tickets Remaining: 15. View Tickets
  • Dec 03, 2026, 12:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre • 661 seats, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC 20004. From $288, Avg. price ~ $707, Tickets Remaining: 18. View Tickets
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre • 661 seats, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC 20004. From $74, Avg. price ~ $316, Tickets Available: 83. View Tickets
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Sage Theatre - DC, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. From $82, Avg. price ~ $276, Tickets Available: 36. View Tickets
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — BALLET, High Demand: The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker at Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004. From $71, Avg. price ~ $264, Tickets Available: 1088. View Tickets
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Pay Later Available: Hell's Kitchen - The Musical at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $98, Avg. price ~ $213, Tickets Available: 566. View Tickets
  • Dec 03, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: All the World's a Stage at The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington, 3806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 22206. From $66, Avg. price ~ $127, Tickets Remaining: 17. View Tickets
  • Dec 03, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value: Upon This Rock at Union Stage - DC • 450 seats, 740 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024. From $34, Avg. price ~ $44, Tickets Remaining: 26. View Tickets
  • Dec 04, 2026, 5:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Sage Theatre - DC, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. From $82, Avg. price ~ $254, Tickets Available: 48. View Tickets
  • Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — BALLET, High Demand: The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker at Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004. From $76, Avg. price ~ $290, Tickets Available: 797. View Tickets
  • Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Sage Theatre - DC, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. From $82, Avg. price ~ $263, Tickets Available: 48. View Tickets
  • Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: A Midsummer Night's Dream at Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $158, Avg. price ~ $200, Tickets Remaining: 23. View Tickets
  • Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre • 661 seats, 511 10th Street, Washington, DC 20004. From $231, Avg. price ~ $561, Tickets Remaining: 29. View Tickets
  • Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Pay Later Available: Hell's Kitchen - The Musical at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $103, Avg. price ~ $231, Tickets Available: 902. View Tickets
  • Dec 04, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: All the World's a Stage at The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington, 3806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 22206. From $73, Avg. price ~ $139, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets
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A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
MUSICAL / PLAY
511 10th Street
Upcoming Shows: 1,467
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
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A Drunk Christmas Carol
A Drunk Christmas Carol
MUSICAL / PLAY
1100 13th Street NW
Upcoming Shows: 292
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
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The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
BALLET
513 13th Street NW
Upcoming Shows: 1,893
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
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Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
MUSICAL / PLAY
1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw
Upcoming Shows: 28
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026 7:30 PM
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All the World's a Stage
All the World's a Stage
MUSICAL / PLAY
3806 South Four Mile Run
Upcoming Shows: 24
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026 7:30 PM
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Upon This Rock
Upon This Rock
MUSICAL / PLAY
740 Water Street SW
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 03, 2026 8:00 PM
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
MUSICAL / PLAY
610 F St. Nw
Upcoming Shows: 54
Next Show: Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
BALLET
5301 Tuckerman Lane
Upcoming Shows: 79
Next Show: Dec 06, 2026 2:00 PM
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The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
MUSICAL / PLAY
4200 Campbell Ave.
Upcoming Shows: 32
Next Show: Dec 08, 2026 7:30 PM
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Waitress
Waitress
MUSICAL / PLAY
1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw
Upcoming Shows: 20
Next Show: Dec 08, 2026 7:30 PM
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Nueva Era: New Play Festival
Nueva Era: New Play Festival
OTHER
3333 14th St NW
Upcoming Shows: 3
Next Show: Dec 11, 2026 7:00 PM
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Hamilton
Hamilton
MUSICAL / PLAY
1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw
Upcoming Shows: 68
Next Show: Dec 16, 2026 7:30 PM
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Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 4
Next Show: Dec 06, 2026
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Ford's Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 43
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026
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GALA Hispanic Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 3
Next Show: Dec 11, 2026
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Music Center At Strathmore
North Bethesda, MD
Arena
Upcoming Shows: 2
Next Show: Dec 06, 2026
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National Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 35
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026
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Sage Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 63
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026
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Sidney Harman Hall
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 28
Next Show: Dec 04, 2026
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Silver Spring Stage
Silver Spring, MD
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 19, 2026
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The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Arlington, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 24
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026
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The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Arlington, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 25
Next Show: Dec 08, 2026
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Union Stage - DC
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 03, 2026
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Warner Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 31
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026
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About Washington DC Shows in December

Shows take place across Washington DC during December 2026, with 257 upcoming performances scheduled at theaters and entertainment venues. The next show takes place at Sage Theatre - DC on December 1, 2026. Browse theatre productions, comedy shows, Broadway tours, family entertainment, and live stage performances.

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