Theaters in Washington DC

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

Updated: July 19, 2026

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Washington DC has 976 upcoming shows across Broadway theaters, opera houses, and performing arts centers. Next up: July 19, 2026 at National Theatre - DC. Tickets start at $54, averaging $555. Updated July 19, 2026.

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

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

#	Venue	Theatre	Current Event
1	The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington Arlington	278	Pippin Jul21,20267:30 PM	Upcoming Events
2	National Theatre - DC Capacity: 1705 \| Washington	246	Beetlejuice - The Musical Jul19,20262:00 PM	Upcoming Events
3	The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington Arlington	113	What Became Of Us Jul24,20268:00 PM	Upcoming Events
4	Sage Theatre - DC Washington	84	Drunk Pirates Jul19,20265:00 PM	Upcoming Events
5	Ford's Theatre Capacity: 661 \| Washington	42	Come From Away Sep10,20267:00 PM	Upcoming Events
6	Warner Theatre - DC Capacity: 1847 \| Washington	36	Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got The Moves Oct13,20266:00 PM	Upcoming Events
7	F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre Rockville	27	The Game's Afoot Sep25,20268:00 PM	Upcoming Events
8	Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater Washington	27	CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical Jul19,20262:00 PM	Upcoming Events
9	Capital One Hall Tysons Corner	17	The Wiggles Aug18,20263:00 PM	Upcoming Events
10	Kennedy Center Theatre Lab Washington	43	Shear Madness Sep29,20268:00 PM	Upcoming Events

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

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Capital One Hall

Tysons Corner, VA

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 15

Next Event: Aug 18, 2026

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F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre

Rockville, MD

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 27

Next Event: Sep 25, 2026

Next Event: Sep 10, 2026

Next Event: Aug 22, 2026

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Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

Washington, DC

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 6

Next Event: Jul 24, 2026

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Kennedy Center Theatre Lab

Washington, DC

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 8

Next Event: Sep 29, 2026

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Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater

Washington, DC

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 25

Next Event: Jul 19, 2026

Next Event: Oct 28, 2026

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Music Center At Strathmore

North Bethesda, MD

Arena

Upcoming Events: 4

Next Event: Oct 15, 2026

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National Theatre - DC

Washington, DC

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 245

Next Event: Jul 19, 2026

Next Event: Jul 19, 2026

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The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington

Arlington, VA

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 128

Next Event: Jul 24, 2026

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The Cellar At The Comedy Loft of DC

Washington, DC

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 2

Next Event: Oct 16, 2026

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The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington

Arlington, VA

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 279

Next Event: Jul 21, 2026

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The Theater at MGM National Harbor

Oxon Hill, MD

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 1

Next Event: Aug 01, 2026

Next Event: Oct 13, 2026

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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

Vienna, VA

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 2

Next Event: Aug 07, 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.

Jul
19
2026
2:00 PM
Sun
MUSICAL / PLAY
High Demand
Weekend Event
Beetlejuice - The Musical
Beetlejuice - The Musical
National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
National Theatre - DC
20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
From $112Avg. price ~ $555Tickets Available: 522
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Jul
19
2026
2:00 PM
Sun
MUSICAL / PLAY
Weekend Event
CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical
CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical
Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
20024, 101 6th Street Southwest Washington, DC20024, 101 6th Street Southwest Washington, DC, US
From $141Avg. price ~ $17418 tickets remaining!
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Jul
19
2026
5:00 PM
Sun
THEATRE
Weekend Event
Drunk Pirates
Drunk Pirates
Sage Theatre - DC
Sage Theatre - DC
20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $102Avg. price ~ $1178 tickets remaining!
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Jul
19
2026
7:30 PM
Sun
MUSICAL / PLAY
Best Value
Weekend Event
Beetlejuice - The Musical
Beetlejuice - The Musical
National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
National Theatre - DC
20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
From $54Avg. price ~ $480Tickets Available: 627
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Jul
21
2026
4:00 PM
Tue
CIRCUS
Circus Vazquez
Circus Vazquez
Under The Big Top - Lerner Town Square at Tysons II
Under The Big Top - Lerner Town Square at Tysons II
22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA, US
From $64Avg. price ~ $746 tickets remaining!
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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.