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
Browse live shows in Washington, DC this year, including stage productions, musicals, plays, circuses, magic shows, ballet, opera, and family performances. Explore shows by date and venue, with schedules updated regularly as new events are announced.
- 806 Upcoming Shows
- 17 Live Shows This Weekend
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- Nov 13 · 7:00 PM · Washington, DC
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Best Shows This Week & This Month
Featured theater shows, ballet, opera, circus, musicals, plays, and family shows across Washington and surrounding areas.
Washington Shows By 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 Live Shows: 806
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — OPERA, High Demand: 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, 7:30 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, 9:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Sage Theatre - DC, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, US. From $80, Avg. price ~ $430, Tickets Available: 34. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — SOCCER, Weekend Event: Secretaries Cup: USCGA vs. USMMA at Audi Field • 20000 seats, 32-60 R St SW, Washington, DC 20024, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $171, Tickets Available: 1873. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Mamma Mia! at National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $94, Avg. price ~ $249, Tickets Available: 420. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 3:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Sage Theatre - DC, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, US. From $80, Avg. price ~ $430, Tickets Available: 34. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 5:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Sage Theatre - DC, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, US. From $80, Avg. price ~ $430, Tickets Available: 34. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — OPERA, Weekend Event: Washington National Opera: Nixon In China at DAR Constitution Hall • 7300 seats, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, US. From $70, Avg. price ~ $258, Tickets Available: 520. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Sage Theatre - DC, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, US. From $127, Avg. price ~ $536, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Capital City Go-Go vs. Raptors 905 at CareFirst Arena • 4200 seats, 1100 Oak Drive, Washington, DC 20032, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $35, Tickets Available: 323. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Mamma Mia! at National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $102, Avg. price ~ $205, Tickets Available: 612. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 9:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Sage Theatre - DC, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, US. From $80, Avg. price ~ $430, Tickets Available: 34. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Mamma Mia! at National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $79, Avg. price ~ $202, Tickets Available: 436. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — OPERA, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Washington National Opera: Madama Butterfly at DAR Constitution Hall • 7300 seats, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, US. From $136, Avg. price ~ $268, Tickets Available: 447. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 7:30 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Mamma Mia! at National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $89, Avg. price ~ $204, Tickets Available: 765. Select Seats
- Nov 16, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — BASKETBALL, Best Value: Capital City Go-Go vs. Raptors 905 at CareFirst Arena • 4200 seats, 1100 Oak Drive, Washington, DC 20032, US. From $11, Avg. price ~ $25, Tickets Available: 246. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Drunk Christmas Carol at Sage Theatre - DC, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, US. From $80, Avg. price ~ $308, Tickets Available: 58. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — Concert: Disney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide at Capital One Arena • 20356 seats, 601 F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004, US. From $45, Avg. price ~ $204, Tickets Available: 4419, VIP Packages. Select Seats
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Washington Shows By Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming live shows by season, weekend, and date.
All Shows in Washington
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Madama Butterfly
1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Upcoming Shows 4
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
A Drunk Christmas Carol
1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
Upcoming Shows 481
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Mamma Mia!
1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004
Upcoming Shows 238
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Nixon In China
1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Upcoming Shows 3
Nov 14, 2026 7:00 PM
Andrea Gibson
690 Water Street., Washington, DC 20024
Upcoming Shows 12
Nov 17, 2026 7:30 PM
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004
Upcoming Shows 31
Nov 17, 2026 7:30 PM
A Christmas Carol
511 10th Street, Washington, DC 20004
Upcoming Shows 1843
Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM
Danzas Solemnes
3333 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010
Upcoming Shows 4
Nov 20, 2026 8:00 PM
We the People
1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Upcoming Shows 1
Nov 22, 2026 4:00 PM
Grits & Eggs Podcast
620 T Street, Washington, DC 20001
Upcoming Shows 13
Nov 22, 2026 7:30 PM
Jim Henson's Labyrinth - In Concert
1215 U St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Upcoming Shows 11
Nov 22, 2026 8:00 PM
Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004
Upcoming Shows 271
Nov 24, 2026 7:30 PM
The Nutcracker
513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Upcoming Shows 2174
Nov 28, 2026 7:00 PM
Upon This Rock
740 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Upcoming Shows 1
Dec 03, 2026 8:00 PM
A Midsummer Night's Dream
610 F St. Nw, Washington, DC 20004
Upcoming Shows 131
Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM
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Live Entertainment Venues
Explore theatres, performing arts centers, and venues hosting live shows in Washington and nearby cities.
9:30 Club
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 4
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Alden Theatre
Mclean, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 9
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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Arlington, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 2
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Audi Field
Washington, DC
Stadium
Upcoming Shows 1
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Bethesda Theatre
Bethesda, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 4
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Birchmere Music Hall
Alexandria, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 13
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Black Cat - DC
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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Capital One Arena
Washington, DC
Arena
Upcoming Shows 3
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Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 44
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Capital Turnaround
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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CareFirst Arena
Washington, DC
Arena
Upcoming Shows 22
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CU Cultural Arts Center - Mainstage
Silver Spring, MD
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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DAR Constitution Hall
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 11
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DC Improv
Washington, DC
Comedy Club
Upcoming Shows 1
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Echostage
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 2
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F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Rockville, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 27
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Ford's Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 57
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GALA Hispanic Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 59
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Howard Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 5
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Jammin Java
Vienna, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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Live Shows FAQ
Quick answers about live stage shows, theatre productions, and entertainment performances in Washington.
What types of live shows are happening in Washington?
Live shows may include theatre productions, musicals, ballet performances, opera, magic shows, family entertainment, and touring stage productions.
Are live show schedules updated regularly?
Yeah. Performance dates and venue schedules are updated often as new productions and touring events are announced.
Do live shows happen on weekdays?
Absolutely. Many venues host performances throughout the week, while weekends are usually the busiest show dates.
Where are live shows usually performed in Washington?
Live shows are commonly hosted at theatres, performing arts centers, auditoriums, and entertainment venues across Washington and nearby cities.
Are family-friendly live shows available?
Some productions are designed for all ages, including family theatre, magic performances, and seasonal stage shows.
Do touring productions visit Washington?
Yes. Many national and regional touring productions stop in Washington throughout the year.
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