Theaters in Washington DC

Browse Broadway theaters, performing arts centers, and opera houses in Washington DC.

Updated: September 29, 2026

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Washington DC has 1,365 upcoming shows across Broadway theaters, opera houses, and performing arts centers. Next up: September 29, 2026 at Howard Theatre - DC. Tickets start at $56, averaging $313. Updated September 29, 2026.

The most complete guide to live theaters in Washington DC for 2026–2027.

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Featured Theaters

Browse theaters, performing arts centers, and opera houses hosting Broadway, musicals, plays, and live performances across Washington DC.

#	Theatre	Upcoming Events	Next Event
1	The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington Arlington	235	Merrily We Roll Along Sep30,20267:30 PM	View Tickets
2	National Theatre - DC Capacity: 1,705 \| Washington	227	Dirty Dancing Sep29,20267:30 PM	View Tickets
3	The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington Arlington	170	All the World's a Stage Oct20,20267:30 PM	View Tickets
4	Sage Theatre - DC Washington	165	Drunk Dracula Sep30,20267:00 PM	View Tickets
5	Sidney Harman Hall Washington	114	The Score - Play With Brian Cox Sep29,20267:30 PM	View Tickets
6	Michael R. Klein Theatre Washington	105	Frida: A Self Portrait Oct08,20267:30 PM	View Tickets
7	Ford's Theatre Capacity: 661 \| Washington	79	Come From Away Oct01,20262:00 PM	View Tickets
8	Warner Theatre - DC Capacity: 1,847 \| Washington	41	Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got The Moves Oct13,20266:00 PM	View Tickets
9	Fichandler Stage At the Mead Center for American Theater Capacity: 680 \| Washington	34	Step Afrika's The Fruits of Our Labor Oct01,20268:00 PM	View Tickets
10	Capital One Hall Tysons Corner	33	Virginia Ballet Company: Poetry In Motion Oct11,20262:00 PM	View Tickets

All Theaters in Washington DC

Find theaters by location, venue type, capacity, neighborhood, or upcoming performances. Explore venue details, seating information, and live performance schedules.

9:30 Club

Washington, DC

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 1

Next Event: Oct 08, 2026

Next Event: Oct 30, 2026

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Capital One Hall

Tysons Corner, VA

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 33

Next Event: Oct 11, 2026

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CU Cultural Arts Center - Mainstage

Silver Spring, MD

Cultural Venue

Upcoming Events: 1

Next Event: Apr 18, 2027

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DAR Constitution Hall

Washington, DC

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 9

Next Event: Nov 07, 2026

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F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre

Rockville, MD

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 35

Next Event: Oct 02, 2026

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Fichandler Stage At the Mead Center for American Theater

Washington, DC

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 34

Next Event: Oct 01, 2026

Next Event: Oct 01, 2026

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GALA Hispanic Theatre

Washington, DC

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 69

Next Event: Oct 17, 2026

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Glenview Mansion

Rockville, MD

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 2

Next Event: Nov 07, 2026

Next Event: Sep 29, 2026

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Kennedy Center Theatre Lab

Washington, DC

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 7

Next Event: Sep 30, 2026

Next Event: Oct 28, 2026

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Michael R. Klein Theatre

Washington, DC

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 105

Next Event: Oct 08, 2026

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Music Center At Strathmore

North Bethesda, MD

Arena

Upcoming Events: 6

Next Event: Oct 15, 2026

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Theaters by Type

🎭 Broadway Theaters

Venues hosting Broadway productions, musicals, and touring shows.

🏛️ Performing Arts Centers

Multi-purpose venues for theater, dance, music, and live entertainment.

🎼 Concert Halls

Classical music, orchestra performances, and special events.

🩰 Ballet Venues

Ballet productions, dance performances, and cultural events.

🎶 Opera Houses

Opera productions, classical performances, and special programs.

🎬 Historic Theaters

Landmark venues hosting live performances and special events.

🎟️ Regional Theaters

Professional productions, touring shows, and local performances.

🎨 Cultural Centers

Theater, music, dance, and community arts programming.

Theater Venue Types

Where Live Performances Take Place

Venue Type	Events
Broadway Theaters	Broadway shows and touring productions
Performing Arts Centers	Theater, dance, music, and cultural events
Concert Halls	Classical music and orchestra performances
Opera Houses	Opera and vocal performances
Ballet Venues	Dance and ballet productions
Regional Theaters	Plays, musicals, and local productions
Historic Theaters	Live entertainment and special events
Cultural Centers	Arts programming and community events

About Theaters

Performing Arts Venues in Washington DC

Theaters in Washington DC include Broadway venues, performing arts centers, opera houses, concert halls, ballet venues, and cultural institutions. Explore locations throughout the region hosting musicals, plays, dance performances, opera, orchestral concerts, and other live entertainment.

Upcoming Shows at Washington DC Venues

See what's on at the venues listed below — Broadway shows, ballet, and live events happening soon across Washington DC.

Sep
29
2026
7:00 PM
Tue
THEATRE
Best Value
John Cameron Mitchell
John Cameron Mitchell
Howard Theatre - DC • 600 seats
Howard Theatre - DC
20001, 620 T Street Washington, DC20001, 620 T Street Washington, DC, US
From $71Avg. price ~ $313Tickets Remaining: 24
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Sep
29
2026
7:30 PM
Tue
MUSICAL / PLAY
High Demand
Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
National Theatre - DC
20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
From $115Avg. price ~ $302Tickets Remaining: 21
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Sep
29
2026
7:30 PM
Tue
MUSICAL / PLAY
High Demand
The Score - Play With Brian Cox
The Score - Play With Brian Cox
Sidney Harman Hall
Sidney Harman Hall
20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC, US
From $95Avg. price ~ $167Tickets Available: 47
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Sep
30
2026
7:00 PM
Wed
MUSICAL / PLAY
Drunk Dracula
Drunk Dracula
Sage Theatre - DC
Sage Theatre - DC
20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $121Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Remaining: 8
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Sep
30
2026
7:30 PM
Wed
MUSICAL / PLAY
Merrily We Roll Along
Merrily We Roll Along
The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA, US
From $122Avg. price ~ $176Tickets Available: 37
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Washington DC Theaters FAQ

Common Questions About Theaters

What types of theaters are included?

The directory includes Broadway theaters, performing arts centers, opera houses, concert halls, ballet venues, regional theaters, and cultural centers.

Can I see upcoming performances at each venue?

Yes. Theater pages include upcoming shows, performance schedules, dates, and ticket information when available.

Are theaters located only in Washington DC?

No. Listings may include nearby suburbs, cultural districts, and regional performing arts destinations.

What events take place at performing arts centers?

Performing arts centers may host Broadway shows, plays, ballet, opera, concerts, comedy shows, and special events.

Do theater pages include seating information?

Many venue pages include seating details, accessibility information, venue capacity, and ticket options.

Are opera houses and ballet venues included?

Yes. Opera houses, ballet theaters, and dance venues are included when available.

Can I find historic theaters?

Yes. Historic and landmark theaters hosting live performances may be featured.

How often are theater listings updated?

Venue information and performance schedules are updated regularly as new events are announced.