Explore 200 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.
Washington DC Shows in October 2026
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Browse 200 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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Schedules are updated regularly as new events and productions are announced.Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 200
- Oct0120262:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYCome From AwayFord's Theatre • 661 seatsFord's Theatre
20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, USFrom $78Avg. price ~ $408Tickets Available: 49View Tickets - Oct0120267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYCome From AwayFord's Theatre • 661 seatsFord's Theatre20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, USFrom $105Avg. price ~ $383Tickets Available: 52View Tickets
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandDirty DancingNational Theatre - DC • 1,705 seatsNational Theatre - DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $109Avg. price ~ $261Tickets Available: 224View Tickets
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYMa Rainey's Black BottomRound House Theatre20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD, USFrom $86Avg. price ~ $129Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYThe Score - Play With Brian CoxThe Score - Play With Brian CoxSidney Harman Hall20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $91Avg. price ~ $187Tickets Available: 38View Tickets
- Oct0120268:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYMerrily We Roll AlongThe Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA, USFrom $97Avg. price ~ $177Tickets Available: 49View Tickets
- Oct0120268:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYShear MadnessKennedy Center Theatre Lab20566, 2700 F Street Nw Washington, DC20566, 2700 F Street Nw Washington, DC, USAvg. price ~ $1027Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets
- Oct0120268:00 PMThuDANCEStep Afrika's The Fruits of Our LaborStep Afrika's The Fruits of Our LaborFichandler Stage At the Mead Center for American Theater20024, 101 6th Street Southwest Washington, DC20024, 101 6th Street Southwest Washington, DC, USFrom $102Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Remaining: 29View Tickets
- Oct0220267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYCome From AwayFord's Theatre • 661 seatsFord's Theatre20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, USFrom $75Avg. price ~ $357Tickets Available: 64View Tickets
- Oct0220267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYMa Rainey's Black BottomRound House Theatre20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD, USFrom $86Avg. price ~ $129Tickets Remaining: 10View Tickets
- Oct0220267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandDirty DancingNational Theatre - DC • 1,705 seatsNational Theatre - DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $109Avg. price ~ $263Tickets Available: 295View Tickets
- Oct0220267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYThe Score - Play With Brian CoxThe Score - Play With Brian CoxSidney Harman Hall20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $91Avg. price ~ $189Tickets Available: 75View Tickets
- Oct0220268:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYBest ValueThe Game's AfootF. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, USFrom $33Avg. price ~ $40Tickets Available: 76View Tickets
- Oct0220268:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYShear MadnessKennedy Center Theatre Lab20566, 2700 F Street Nw Washington, DC20566, 2700 F Street Nw Washington, DC, USAvg. price ~ $1027Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets
- Oct0220268:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYMerrily We Roll AlongThe Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA, USFrom $112Avg. price ~ $164Tickets Available: 98View Tickets
- Oct0220268:00 PMFriDANCEStep Afrika's The Fruits of Our LaborStep Afrika's The Fruits of Our LaborFichandler Stage At the Mead Center for American Theater20024, 101 6th Street Southwest Washington, DC20024, 101 6th Street Southwest Washington, DC, USFrom $123Avg. price ~ $159Tickets Remaining: 29View Tickets
- Oct0320262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventThe Score - Play With Brian CoxThe Score - Play With Brian CoxSidney Harman Hall20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $91Avg. price ~ $200Tickets Available: 75View Tickets
- Oct0320262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventMerrily We Roll AlongThe Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA, USFrom $119Avg. price ~ $198Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets
- Oct0320262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWeekend EventDirty DancingNational Theatre - DC • 1,705 seatsNational Theatre - DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $109Avg. price ~ $333Tickets Available: 78View Tickets
- Oct0320262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventCome From AwayFord's Theatre • 661 seatsFord's Theatre20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, USFrom $104Avg. price ~ $514Tickets Available: 41View Tickets
- Oct0320262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventMa Rainey's Black BottomRound House Theatre20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD, USFrom $86Avg. price ~ $133Tickets Remaining: 4View Tickets
- Oct0320262:00 PMSatDANCEWeekend EventStep Afrika's The Fruits of Our LaborStep Afrika's The Fruits of Our LaborFichandler Stage At the Mead Center for American Theater20024, 101 6th Street Southwest Washington, DC20024, 101 6th Street Southwest Washington, DC, USFrom $123Avg. price ~ $169Tickets Available: 33View Tickets
- Oct0320265:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventShear MadnessKennedy Center Theatre Lab20566, 2700 F Street Nw Washington, DC20566, 2700 F Street Nw Washington, DC, USAvg. price ~ $1027Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets
- Oct0320267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWeekend EventDirty DancingNational Theatre - DC • 1,705 seatsNational Theatre - DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $82Avg. price ~ $249Tickets Available: 195View Tickets
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Shows by Category
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Musicals & Plays
160 Upcoming Shows
DANCE
34 Upcoming Shows
ADULT
2 Upcoming Shows
BALLET
2 Upcoming Shows
Circus Shows
1 Upcoming Shows
Family Shows
1 Upcoming Shows
MAGIC SHOWS
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Browse upcoming shows in Washington DC this month, including magic performances, family entertainment, ballet, opera, dance productions, circus events, festivals, and touring live shows.
Washington DC Show Venues
Explore theaters, casinos, performing arts centers, arenas, and entertainment venues hosting live shows in Washington DC and nearby areas.
9:30 Club
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 1
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Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 1
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CU Cultural Arts Center - Mainstage
Silver Spring, MD
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Shows: 1
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F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Rockville, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 4
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Fichandler Stage At the Mead Center for American Theater
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 33
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Ford's Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 23
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GALA Hispanic Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 3
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Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 6
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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: 22
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Music Center At Strathmore
North Bethesda, MD
Arena
Upcoming Shows: 1
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National Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 20
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Round House Theatre
Bethesda, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 11
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Sidney Harman Hall
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 21
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The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Arlington, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 9
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Explore theaters, comedy clubs, casinos, arenas, stadiums, performing arts centers, and entertainment venues hosting live shows throughout Washington DC and nearby areas. Venue schedules and upcoming performances are updated regularly.
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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?
Browse theatre performances, comedy shows, Broadway productions, family entertainment, dance performances, and live stage events.
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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