Explore 80 shows taking place across Washington DC during October 2026. The next scheduled performance takes place at Sage Theatre - DC on October 21, 2026. Discover Broadway tours, theatre productions, comedy performances, family shows, and live entertainment throughout the city.
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Browse 80 shows happening across Washington DC during October 2026. The next scheduled performance takes place at Sage Theatre - DC on October 21, 2026. Explore fall productions, Broadway tours, comedy performances, and more live entertainment throughout the month.
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Schedules are updated regularly as new events and productions are announced.Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 80
- Oct2120267:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYDrunk DraculaSage Theatre - DC
1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 200051100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005From $121Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets - Oct2120267:30 PMWedDANCEStep Afrika's The Fruits of Our LaborStep Afrika's The Fruits of Our LaborFichandler Stage At the Mead Center for American Theater101 6th Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024101 6th Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024From $100Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets
- Oct2120267:30 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYMerrily We Roll AlongThe Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 222064200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206From $122Avg. price ~ $170Tickets Remaining: 20View Tickets
- Oct2120267:30 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYAll the World's a StageThe Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington3806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 222063806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 22206From $95Avg. price ~ $118Tickets Remaining: 12View Tickets
- Oct2220267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYDrunk DraculaSage Theatre - DC1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 200051100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005From $112Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Remaining: 20View Tickets
- Oct2220267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYLove's The ThangTheater Arts Arena51 Mannakee Street, North Bethesda, MD 2085251 Mannakee Street, North Bethesda, MD 20852Avg. price ~ $27Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets
- Oct2220268:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYMerrily We Roll AlongThe Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 222064200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206From $157Avg. price ~ $181Tickets Remaining: 6View Tickets
- Oct2320265:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYDrunk DraculaSage Theatre - DC1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 200051100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005From $112Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Remaining: 20View Tickets
- Oct2320267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYDrunk DraculaSage Theatre - DC1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 200051100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005From $121Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets
- Oct2320267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYBest ValueLove's The ThangTheater Arts Arena51 Mannakee Street, North Bethesda, MD 2085251 Mannakee Street, North Bethesda, MD 20852From $23Avg. price ~ $27Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets
- Oct2320268:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYMerrily We Roll AlongThe Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 222064200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206From $138Avg. price ~ $193Tickets Available: 37View Tickets
- Oct2320268:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYAll the World's a StageThe Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington3806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 222063806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 22206From $107Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Remaining: 3View Tickets
- Oct2320268:00 PMFriDANCEStep Afrika's The Fruits of Our LaborStep Afrika's The Fruits of Our LaborFichandler Stage At the Mead Center for American Theater101 6th Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024101 6th Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024From $111Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Available: 37View Tickets
- Oct2320269:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYDrunk DraculaSage Theatre - DC1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 200051100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005From $121Avg. price ~ $192Tickets Remaining: 14View Tickets
- Oct2420262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventMerrily We Roll AlongThe Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 222064200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206From $181Avg. price ~ $208Tickets Remaining: 9View Tickets
- Oct2420262:00 PMSatDANCEWeekend EventStep Afrika's The Fruits of Our LaborStep Afrika's The Fruits of Our LaborFichandler Stage At the Mead Center for American Theater101 6th Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024101 6th Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024From $111Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Available: 31View Tickets
- Oct2420263:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventPancho Villa Y Los Ninos De La BolaGALA Hispanic Theatre3333 14th St NW, Washington, DC 200103333 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010From $37Avg. price ~ $46Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets
- Oct2420263:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventDrunk DraculaSage Theatre - DC1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 200051100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005From $112Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Remaining: 20View Tickets
- Oct2420265:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventDrunk DraculaSage Theatre - DC1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 200051100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005From $121Avg. price ~ $180Tickets Remaining: 20View Tickets
- Oct2420267:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventDrunk DraculaSage Theatre - DC1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 200051100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005From $121Avg. price ~ $153Tickets Remaining: 14View Tickets
- Oct2420267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYBest ValueWeekend EventLove's The ThangTheater Arts Arena51 Mannakee Street, North Bethesda, MD 2085251 Mannakee Street, North Bethesda, MD 20852From $23Avg. price ~ $27Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets
- Oct2420268:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventAll the World's a StageThe Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington3806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 222063806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 22206From $76Avg. price ~ $102Tickets Remaining: 6View Tickets
- Oct2420268:00 PMSatDANCEHigh DemandWeekend EventStep Afrika's The Fruits of Our LaborStep Afrika's The Fruits of Our LaborFichandler Stage At the Mead Center for American Theater101 6th Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024101 6th Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024From $111Avg. price ~ $151Tickets Available: 82View Tickets
- Oct2420268:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventMerrily We Roll AlongThe Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 222064200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206From $138Avg. price ~ $189Tickets Remaining: 11View Tickets
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Musicals & Plays
62 Upcoming Shows
DANCE
12 Upcoming Shows
Circus Shows
4 Upcoming Shows
ADULT
1 Upcoming Shows
BALLET
1 Upcoming Shows
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Drunk Dracula
MUSICAL / PLAY1100 13th Street NW
Upcoming Shows: 109
Next Show: Oct 21, 2026 7:00 PM
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Merrily We Roll Along
MUSICAL / PLAY4200 Campbell Ave.
Upcoming Shows: 12
Next Show: Oct 21, 2026 7:30 PM
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Step Afrika
DANCE101 6th Street Southwest
Upcoming Shows: 12
Next Show: Oct 21, 2026 7:30 PM
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All the World's a Stage
MUSICAL / PLAY3806 South Four Mile Run
Upcoming Shows: 7
Next Show: Oct 21, 2026 7:30 PM
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Love's The Thang
MUSICAL / PLAY51 Mannakee Street
Upcoming Shows: 4
Next Show: Oct 22, 2026 7:30 PM
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Pancho Villa Y Los Ninos De La Bola
MUSICAL / PLAY3333 14th St NW
Upcoming Shows: 2
Next Show: Oct 24, 2026 3:00 PM
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Cluelesque - A Musical Murder Mystery Burlesque
ADULT1523 22nd St NW
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 25, 2026 7:00 PM
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Frida: A Self Portrait
MUSICAL / PLAY450 7th Street Nw
Upcoming Shows: 5
Next Show: Oct 27, 2026 7:30 PM
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Mamma Mia!
MUSICAL / PLAY1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw
Upcoming Shows: 12
Next Show: Oct 27, 2026 7:30 PM
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Sukhishvili
BALLET730 21st Street, NW
Upcoming Shows: 3
Next Show: Oct 28, 2026 8:00 PM
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus
CIRCUS204 Waterfront St.
Upcoming Shows: 22
Next Show: Oct 30, 2026 7:30 PM
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A Dose of Dupas: The Poetry Takeover
OTHER7719 Wisconsin Ave
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 30, 2026 8:30 PM
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Caroline, Or Change
MUSICAL / PLAY603 Edmonston Dr
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 31, 2026 7:30 PM
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Washington DC Show Venues
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Bethesda Theatre
Bethesda, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
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F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Rockville, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
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Fichandler Stage At the Mead Center for American Theater
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 12
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GALA Hispanic Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 2
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Lisner Auditorium
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
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Michael R. Klein Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 5
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National Harbor Parking Lot
Oxon Hill, MD
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 4
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National Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 6
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Sage Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 25
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The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Arlington, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 7
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The Comedy Loft of DC
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 1
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The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Arlington, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 12
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Theater Arts Arena
North Bethesda, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 4
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About Washington DC Shows in October
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?
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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