October 2026 features concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Washington and nearby DC areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.
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- Oct012026Time TBACollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALLMaryland Lady Terrapins vs. Iowa HawkeyesStephen M. Schanwald Pavilion at XFINITY Center
20740, 8500 Paint Branch Dr. College Park, MD, US20740, 8500 Paint Branch Dr. College Park, MD, USFrom $46Avg Ticket Price: ~ $534 tickets remaining!Select Seats - Oct012026Time TBAProfessional (WNBA)High DemandWNBA First Round: Washington Mystics vs. TBD - Home Game 2 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)WNBA First Round: Washington Mystics vs. TBD - Home Game 2 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)CareFirst Arena • 4200 seatsCareFirst Arena20032, 1100 Oak Drive Washington, DC, US20032, 1100 Oak Drive Washington, DC, USFrom $257Avg Ticket Price: ~ $769Tickets Available: 54Select Seats
- Oct0120262:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYCome From AwayFord's Theatre • 661 seatsFord's Theatre20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, USFrom $101Avg Ticket Price: ~ $466Tickets Available: 38Select Seats
- Oct0120266:30 PMThuConcertBest ValueTowa BirdThe Atlantis20001, 2047 9th Street NW Washington, DC, US20001, 2047 9th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $40Avg Ticket Price: ~ $6416 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuALTERNATIVESnail Mail & Soccer MommyThe Fillmore Silver Spring • 2000 seatsThe Fillmore Silver Spring20910, 8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD, US20910, 8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD, USFrom $45Avg Ticket Price: ~ $69Tickets Available: 51Select Seats
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuJAZZ / BLUESBenito GonzalezBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $82Avg Ticket Price: ~ $11020 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuALTERNATIVEPublic Image Ltd9:30 Club • 1200 seats9:30 Club20001, 815 V St. N.w. Washington, DC, US20001, 815 V St. N.w. Washington, DC, USFrom $65Avg Ticket Price: ~ $503Tickets Available: 33Select Seats
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYCome From AwayFord's Theatre • 661 seatsFord's Theatre20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, USFrom $56Avg Ticket Price: ~ $410Tickets Available: 52Select Seats
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuALTERNATIVESquirrel FlowerUnion Stage - DC • 450 seatsUnion Stage - DC20024, 740 Water Street SW Washington, DC, US20024, 740 Water Street SW Washington, DC, USFrom $45Avg Ticket Price: ~ $5824 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYMa Rainey's Black BottomRound House Theatre20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD, US20814, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD, USFrom $86Avg Ticket Price: ~ $1298 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuCOMEDYBest ValueRed RichardsonLounge Showroom At DC Improv • 60 seatsLounge Showroom At DC Improv20036, 1140 Connecticut Ave. Washington, DC, US20036, 1140 Connecticut Ave. Washington, DC, USFrom $36Avg Ticket Price: ~ $51Tickets Available: 32Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYThe Score - Play With Brian CoxThe Score - Play With Brian CoxSidney Harman Hall20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC, US20004, 610 F St. Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $89Avg Ticket Price: ~ $155Tickets Available: 36Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuCOMEDYHeather ShawArlington Cinema and Drafthouse22204, 2903 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA, US22204, 2903 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA, USFrom $47Avg Ticket Price: ~ $9322 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuCOMEDYKatie BoyleThe Comedy Loft of DC20037, 1523 22nd St NW Washington, DC, US20037, 1523 22nd St NW Washington, DC, USFrom $56Avg Ticket Price: ~ $101Tickets Available: 38Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuConcertYachtley CrewBirchmere Music Hall22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, US22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, USFrom $75Avg Ticket Price: ~ $8816 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYDirty DancingNational Theatre - DC • 1705 seatsNational Theatre - DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $109Avg Ticket Price: ~ $242Tickets Available: 174Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuCOMEDYBest ValueFahim AnwarDC Improv20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC, US20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC, USFrom $40Avg Ticket Price: ~ $131Tickets Available: 39Select Seats
- Oct0120268:00 PMThuOTHERButttootkingHoward Theatre - DC • 600 seatsHoward Theatre - DC20001, 620 T Street Washington, DC, US20001, 620 T Street Washington, DC, USFrom $61Avg Ticket Price: ~ $8426 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- 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, DC, US20024, 101 6th Street Southwest Washington, DC, USFrom $102Avg Ticket Price: ~ $13129 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct0120268:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYMerrily We Roll AlongThe Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA, US22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA, USFrom $98Avg Ticket Price: ~ $173Tickets Available: 104Select Seats
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About Events in Washington During October 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Washington events, venues, schedules, and live entertainment.
What events are happening in Washington during October 2026?
Washington hosts concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment throughout October 2026.
Where can I find Washington events by date?
Use the monthly event calendar and date filters to browse concerts, sports events, comedy shows, and live performances happening across Washington.
Are concerts happening in Washington during October 2026?
Yes. Concert schedules include touring artists, arena shows, local performances, music festivals, and live entertainment events throughout Washington and nearby DC areas.
What are the top event venues in Washington?
Popular venues include arenas, theaters, comedy clubs, stadiums, music halls, and entertainment venues located across Washington and nearby areas.
Do event prices change during October 2026?
Yes. Event prices can change based on demand, seating location, performer popularity, venue size, and event date.
Are there weekend events in Washington?
Yes. Weekends are usually the busiest time for concerts, sports games, comedy shows, festivals, and major live entertainment events across Washington.
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