Washington DC Shows in October 2026

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Updated: August 18, 2026
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Browse 139 shows happening across Washington DC during October 2026. The next scheduled performance takes place at Ford's Theatre on October 1, 2026. Explore fall productions, Broadway tours, comedy performances, and more live entertainment throughout the month.

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Oct 1
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$600
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Come From Away
Oct 1 · 2:00 PM · Washington, DC
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Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 139
  • Oct
    01
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Come From Away
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $465Avg. price ~ $600Tickets Available: 31
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Come From Away
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $260Tickets Available: 93
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
    Round House Theatre
    Round House Theatre
    location20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue  Bethesda, MDlocation20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD, US
    From $86Avg. price ~ $1428 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Score - Play With Brian Cox
    The Score - Play With Brian Cox
    Sidney Harman Hall
    Sidney Harman Hall
    location20004, 610 F St. Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $118Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Available: 57
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Dirty Dancing
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $96Avg. price ~ $261Tickets Available: 319
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Merrily We Roll Along
    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 ~ $19716 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Shear Madness
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    location20566, 2700 F Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20566, 2700 F Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    Avg. price ~ $10278 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Score - Play With Brian Cox
    The Score - Play With Brian Cox
    Sidney Harman Hall
    Sidney Harman Hall
    location20004, 610 F St. Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $103Avg. price ~ $176Tickets Available: 63
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Come From Away
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $184Tickets Available: 104
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Dirty Dancing
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $87Avg. price ~ $246Tickets Available: 380
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
    Round House Theatre
    Round House Theatre
    location20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue  Bethesda, MDlocation20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD, US
    From $86Avg. price ~ $1298 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    The Game's Afoot
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    location20851, 603 Edmonston Dr  Rockville, MDlocation20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $41Tickets Available: 122
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Shear Madness
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    location20566, 2700 F Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20566, 2700 F Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    Avg. price ~ $10278 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Merrily We Roll Along
    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 $112Avg. price ~ $169Tickets Available: 109
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
    Round House Theatre
    Round House Theatre
    location20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue  Bethesda, MDlocation20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD, US
    From $86Avg. price ~ $1428 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Merrily We Roll Along
    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 $113Avg. price ~ $206Tickets Available: 58
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Score - Play With Brian Cox
    The Score - Play With Brian Cox
    Sidney Harman Hall
    Sidney Harman Hall
    location20004, 610 F St. Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $126Avg. price ~ $189Tickets Available: 79
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Dirty Dancing
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $112Avg. price ~ $285Tickets Available: 119
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Come From Away
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $223Tickets Available: 95
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Shear Madness
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    location20566, 2700 F Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20566, 2700 F Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    Avg. price ~ $10278 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Score - Play With Brian Cox
    The Score - Play With Brian Cox
    Sidney Harman Hall
    Sidney Harman Hall
    location20004, 610 F St. Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $103Avg. price ~ $170Tickets Available: 81
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Dirty Dancing
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $82Avg. price ~ $229Tickets Available: 437
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Come From Away
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $236Tickets Available: 97
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
    Round House Theatre
    Round House Theatre
    location20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue  Bethesda, MDlocation20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD, US
    From $86Avg. price ~ $14210 tickets remaining!
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9:30 Club
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 08, 2026
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F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Rockville, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 4
Next Show: Oct 02, 2026
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Ford's Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 23
Next Show: Oct 01, 2026
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GALA Hispanic Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 3
Next Show: Oct 17, 2026
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Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 6
Next Show: Oct 01, 2026
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Lisner Auditorium
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 28, 2026
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Michael R. Klein Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 6
Next Show: Oct 09, 2026
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Music Center At Strathmore
North Bethesda, MD
Arena
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 15, 2026
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National Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 20
Next Show: Oct 01, 2026
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Round House Theatre
Bethesda, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 11
Next Show: Oct 01, 2026
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Sidney Harman Hall
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 21
Next Show: Oct 01, 2026
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The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Arlington, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 4
Next Show: Oct 20, 2026
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The Cellar At The Comedy Loft of DC
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 16, 2026
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The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Arlington, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 36
Next Show: Oct 01, 2026
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Warner Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 2
Next Show: Oct 13, 2026
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About Washington DC Shows in October

Explore 139 shows taking place across Washington DC during October 2026. The next scheduled performance takes place at Ford's Theatre on October 1, 2026. Discover Broadway tours, theatre productions, comedy performances, family shows, and live entertainment throughout the city.

October Shows FAQ

Common questions about shows during October 2026.

What shows are happening in Washington DC during October 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?

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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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