Washington DC Shows in December 2026

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Updated: September 10, 2026
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Browse 193 shows happening across Washington DC during December 2026. The next scheduled performance takes place at Ford's Theatre on December 1, 2026. Browse the full show schedule, discover venues, and find more live performances throughout the month.

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Dec 1
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$213
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The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
Dec 1 · 7:00 PM · Washington, DC
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Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 193
  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    A Christmas Carol
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $120Avg. price ~ $484Tickets Available: 47
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    High Demand
    The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
    Warner Theatre - DC
    location20004, 513 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $213Tickets Available: 759
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $88Avg. price ~ $227Tickets Available: 1041
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    All the World's a Stage
    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 $68Avg. price ~ $111Tickets Remaining: 29
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    High Demand
    The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
    Warner Theatre - DC
    location20004, 513 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $230Tickets Available: 505
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    A Christmas Carol
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $131Avg. price ~ $553Tickets Available: 46
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    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 ~ $217Tickets Available: 1211
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    All the World's a Stage
    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 $65Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 37
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    A Christmas Carol
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $112Avg. price ~ $544Tickets Available: 44
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    A Christmas Carol
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $264Tickets Available: 101
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    High Demand
    The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
    Warner Theatre - DC
    location20004, 513 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $253Tickets Available: 462
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $199Tickets Available: 502
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    All the World's a Stage
    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 $68Avg. price ~ $113Tickets Available: 35
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Upon This Rock
    Union Stage - DC • 450 seats
    Union Stage - DC
    location20024, 740 Water Street SW  Washington, DClocation20024, 740 Water Street SW Washington, DC, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $45Tickets Remaining: 24
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
    Warner Theatre - DC
    location20004, 513 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $72Avg. price ~ $251Tickets Available: 898
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    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 ~ $185Tickets Available: 184
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    A Christmas Carol
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $104Avg. price ~ $432Tickets Available: 62
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $100Avg. price ~ $243Tickets Available: 976
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    All the World's a Stage
    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 $64Avg. price ~ $144Tickets Available: 37
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    A Christmas Carol
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $465Avg. price ~ $644Tickets Available: 35
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    All the World's a Stage
    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 $64Avg. price ~ $133Tickets Available: 48
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
    Warner Theatre - DC
    location20004, 513 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $274Tickets Available: 338
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    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 ~ $235Tickets Available: 448
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
    Warner Theatre - DC
    location20004, 513 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $75Avg. price ~ $258Tickets Available: 461
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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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Sidney Harman Hall
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 28
Next Show: Dec 04, 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 193 upcoming performances scheduled at theaters and entertainment venues. The next show takes place at Ford's Theatre on December 1, 2026. Browse theatre productions, comedy shows, Broadway tours, family entertainment, and live stage performances.

December Shows FAQ

Common questions about shows during December 2026.

What shows are happening in Washington DC during December 2026?

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How often is the show schedule updated?

Schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new performances and productions are announced.

Where can I buy tickets for shows?

Tickets may be available through venues, promoters, official ticketing providers, and authorized ticket marketplaces.

Which venues host the most shows?

Major theatres, performing arts centers, casinos, comedy clubs, and entertainment venues typically host the most performances.

Are family-friendly shows available?

Yes. Many venues present family entertainment, children's productions, magic shows, and seasonal attractions.

Can I find last-minute show tickets?

Availability varies by event, but many performances continue to offer ticket options as show dates approach.

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