Washington DC Events 2026
Browse DC events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 12, 2026
Events take place across Washington throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 1.9K+ Upcoming Events
- 72 Events This Weekend
- 46 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 1.9K+
- sports 256
- concerts 537
- broadway 645
- Live Shows 806
- comedy 364
- family 50
- This Weekend 72
- festivals 3
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Washington events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Washington Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in DC
Browse DC events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 1.9K+
- Nov 12, 2026, 6:30 PM Thu — COUNTRY / FOLK: Austin Snell at The Atlantis,
2047 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $59, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats - Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — ALTERNATIVE, Pay Later Available: Sammy Rae and The Friends & Melt at 9:30 Club • 1200 seats, 815 V St. N.w., Washington, DC 20001, US. From $149, Avg. price ~ $172, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — Professional (NBA), High Demand: Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons at Capital One Arena • 20356 seats, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $16, Avg. price ~ $197, Tickets Available: 3177. Select Seats
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Sage Theatre - DC, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, US. From $88, Avg. price ~ $101, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — CLASSICAL: National Symphony Orchestra: Serenades & Simple Songs at Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052, US. From $40, Avg. price ~ $140, Tickets Available: 580. Select Seats
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — COUNTRY / FOLK: Willi Carlisle at Union Stage - DC • 450 seats, 740 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024, US. From $33, Avg. price ~ $40, 17 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: Odesza (DJ Set) at Echostage • 6000 seats, 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE, Washington, DC 20018, US. From $83, Avg. price ~ $98, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — ALTERNATIVE: Sammy Rae and The Friends & Melt at 9:30 Club • 1200 seats, 815 V St. N.w., Washington, DC 20001, US. From $23, Avg. price ~ $288, 25 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Sweeping Promises at Union Stage - DC • 450 seats, 740 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $246, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — OPERA: Washington National Opera: Madama Butterfly at DAR Constitution Hall • 7300 seats, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, US. From $66, Avg. price ~ $248, Tickets Available: 437. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Sage Theatre - DC, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, US. From $93, Avg. price ~ $443, Tickets Available: 34. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — JAZZ / BLUES: Orrin Evans Trio at Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20007, US. From $88, Avg. price ~ $103, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: George Washington Colonials vs. Harvard Crimson at Charles E. Smith Center • 5000 seats, 600 22nd St. N.w., Washington, DC 20052, US. From $7, Avg. price ~ $41, Tickets Available: 1311. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Protomartyr at Black Cat - DC • 700 seats, 1831 14th Street, Washington, DC 20009, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $60, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — Concert: Red Leather at The Atlantis, 2047 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $41, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Mamma Mia! at National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $89, Avg. price ~ $201, Tickets Available: 588. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Sarah Hester Ross at The Miracle Theatre - DC, 535 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $69, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Joe Russo's Almost Dead at Warner Theatre - DC • 1847 seats, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $49, Avg. price ~ $242, Tickets Available: 109. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — COUNTRY / FOLK: AJ Lee and Blue Summit at Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl Street SW, Washington, DC 20024, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $227, 28 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — ALTERNATIVE: The Last Waltz at The Hamilton, 600 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $80, Tickets Available: 36. Select Seats
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Washington Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Washington events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Austin Snell
2047 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 12, 2026 6:30 PM
Washington Wizards
601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004
Upcoming Events: 67
Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Sammy Rae and The Friends
815 V St. N.w., Washington, DC 20001
Upcoming Events: 20
Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM
A Drunk Christmas Carol
1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
Upcoming Events: 484
Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM
National Symphony Orchestra
730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052
Upcoming Events: 27
Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Willi Carlisle
740 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Upcoming Events: 30
Nov 12, 2026 8:00 PM
Odesza (DJ Set)
2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE, Washington, DC 20018
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 12, 2026 8:00 PM
Orrin Evans Trio
1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20007
Upcoming Events: 12
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Sweeping Promises
740 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Madama Butterfly
1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Protomartyr
1831 14th Street, Washington, DC 20009
Upcoming Events: 8
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
George Washington Colonials Basketball
600 22nd St. N.w., Washington, DC 20052
Upcoming Events: 27
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Red Leather
2047 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Mamma Mia!
1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004
Upcoming Events: 235
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
AJ Lee and Blue Summit
33 Pearl Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Upcoming Events: 16
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Washington. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Washington right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Washington rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Washington?
Yeah — Washington doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Washington?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Washington, DC. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
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Events Near Washington
Here's what's happening nearby.
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12
2026
Alexandria, VA
Birchmere Music HallThu7:30 PM
Events: 77
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12
2026
Arlington, VA
The Ark at Signature Theatre - ArlingtonThu8:00 PM
Events: 421
Nov
12
2026
Oxon Hill, MD
The Theater at MGM National HarborThu8:00 PM
Events: 18
Nov
12
2026
Tysons Corner, VA
Capital One HallThu8:00 PM
Events: 73
Nov
13
2026
Rockville, MD
F. Scott Fitzgerald TheatreFri7:30 PM
Events: 32
Nov
13
2026
College Park, MD
Xfinity Center - College ParkFri8:00 PM
Events: 36
Nov
13
2026
Silver Spring, MD
The Fillmore Silver SpringFri8:00 PM
Events: 62
Nov
13
2026
Bethesda, MD
Bethesda TheatreFri8:30 PM
Events: 10
Nov
14
2026
Vienna, VA
Jammin JavaSat8:00 PM
Events: 62
Nov
15
2026
North Bethesda, MD
Music Center At StrathmoreSun3:00 PM
Events: 71
Nov
22
2026
Mclean, VA
Alden TheatreSun2:00 PM
Events: 21
Nov
23
2026
Landover, MD
Northwest StadiumMon8:15 PM
Events: 4
Nov
28
2026
Hyattsville, MD
CocoCabanaSat9:00 PM
Events: 1
Dec
08
2026
Springfield, VA
The St. JamesTue5:30 PM
Events: 7
Feb
20
2027
Falls Church, VA
State Theatre - VASat8:30 PM
Events: 1
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