The best events in Washington DC include 2,926 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $9. Browse updated schedules, discover top venues, and compare ticket options throughout Washington DC and nearby areas.
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Washington DC hosts 2,926 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $9 and averaging $138, across venues throughout Washington DC, DC. Next up: August 30, 2026 at Nationals Park. Schedules updated as of August 29, 2026.
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- Aug30202612:15 PMSunProfessional (MLB)Best ValueWeekend EventWashington Nationals vs. Miami MarlinsNationals Park • 41,339 seatsNationals Park
20003, 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC20003, 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC, USFrom $9Avg. price ~ $138Tickets Available: 461View Tickets - Aug30202612:30 PMSunNational Womens Soccer League (NWSL)Weekend EventWashington Spirit vs. Bay FCAudi Field • 20,000 seatsAudi Field20024, 32-60 R St SW Washington, DC20024, 32-60 R St SW Washington, DC, USFrom $27Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 1220View Tickets
- Aug3020262:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventThe Notebook - The MusicalNational Theatre - DC • 1,705 seatsNational Theatre - DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $66Avg. price ~ $257Tickets Available: 704View Tickets
- Aug3020262:00 PMSunCIRCUSWeekend EventCircus VazquezUnder The Big Top - Lerner Town Square at Tysons II22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA, USFrom $16Avg. price ~ $109Tickets Available: 222View Tickets
- Aug3020265:00 PMSunTHEATREWeekend EventDrunk PiratesSage Theatre - DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $79Avg. price ~ $111Tickets Available: 32View Tickets
- Aug3020265:00 PMSunCIRCUSWeekend EventCircus VazquezUnder The Big Top - Lerner Town Square at Tysons II22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA22102, 8025 Galleria Dr Tysons Corner, VA, USFrom $16Avg. price ~ $113Tickets Available: 215View Tickets
- Aug3020267:30 PMSunCOMEDYWeekend EventLawerence OwensThe Cellar At The Comedy Loft of DC20037, 1523 22nd Street NW Washington, DC20037, 1523 22nd Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $64Avg. price ~ $9118 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug3020267:30 PMSunPOP / ROCKWeekend EventJames TaylorWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts • 7,028 seatsWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts22182, 1635 Trap Road Vienna, VA22182, 1635 Trap Road Vienna, VA, USFrom $75Avg. price ~ $297Tickets Available: 52View Tickets
- Aug3020267:30 PMSunHARD ROCK / METALWeekend EventDownThe Fillmore Silver Spring • 2,000 seatsThe Fillmore Silver Spring20910, 8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD20910, 8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD, USFrom $67Avg. price ~ $84Tickets Available: 38View Tickets
- Aug3020267:30 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventThe Notebook - The MusicalNational Theatre - DC • 1,705 seatsNational Theatre - DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $66Avg. price ~ $224Tickets Available: 742View Tickets
- Aug3120266:45 PMMonProfessional (MLB)Best ValueWashington Nationals vs. Miami MarlinsNationals Park • 41,339 seatsNationals Park20003, 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC20003, 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC, USFrom $10Avg. price ~ $174Tickets Available: 380View Tickets
- Aug3120267:00 PMMonJAZZ / BLUESMarcus MitchellBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $94Avg. price ~ $10920 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug3120267:30 PMMonPOP / ROCKHenry MoodieUnion Stage - DC • 450 seatsUnion Stage - DC20024, 740 Water Street SW Washington, DC20024, 740 Water Street SW Washington, DC, USFrom $56Avg. price ~ $10614 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug3120268:00 PMMonTECHNO / ELECTRONICSlayrThe Fillmore Silver Spring • 2,000 seatsThe Fillmore Silver Spring20910, 8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD20910, 8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD, USFrom $73Avg. price ~ $9819 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug3120269:30 PMMonJAZZ / BLUESMarcus MitchellBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $9024 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0120266:45 PMTueProfessional (MLB)Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta BravesNationals Park • 41,339 seatsNationals Park20003, 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC20003, 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC, USFrom $21Avg. price ~ $130Tickets Available: 448View Tickets
- Sep0120267:00 PMTueJAZZ / BLUESJohn Lamkin II's Birthday CelebrationJohn Lamkin II's Birthday CelebrationBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $89Avg. price ~ $172Tickets Available: 64View Tickets
- Sep0120267:00 PMTueTHEATREDrunk PiratesSage Theatre - DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $81Avg. price ~ $144Tickets Available: 44View Tickets
- Sep0120267:00 PMTueRAP / HIP HOPMike D - Artist9:30 Club • 1,200 seats9:30 Club20001, 815 V St. N.w. Washington, DC20001, 815 V St. N.w. Washington, DC, USFrom $145Avg. price ~ $38523 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0120267:30 PMTuePOP / ROCKHigh DemandJames TaylorWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts • 7,028 seatsWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts22182, 1635 Trap Road Vienna, VA22182, 1635 Trap Road Vienna, VA, USFrom $56Avg. price ~ $350Tickets Available: 101View Tickets
- Sep0120268:00 PMTueCOMEDYSam TaggartUnion Stage - DC • 450 seatsUnion Stage - DC20024, 740 Water Street SW Washington, DC20024, 740 Water Street SW Washington, DC, USFrom $42Avg. price ~ $494 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0120269:30 PMTueJAZZ / BLUESJohn Lamkin II's Birthday CelebrationJohn Lamkin II's Birthday CelebrationBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $89Avg. price ~ $172Tickets Available: 66View Tickets
- Sep0220261:05 PMWedProfessional (MLB)Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta BravesNationals Park • 41,339 seatsNationals Park20003, 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC20003, 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC, USFrom $24Avg. price ~ $191Tickets Available: 504View Tickets
- Sep0220267:00 PMWedJAZZ / BLUESRyan Hanseler & Gabrielle CavassaRyan Hanseler & Gabrielle CavassaBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $68Avg. price ~ $166Tickets Available: 80View Tickets
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Arlington, VA
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Audi Field
Washington, DC
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Ballston Quarter
Arlington, VA
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Upcoming Events: 2
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Bananas at Berhta
Washington, DC
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Upcoming Events: 1
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Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
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Bethesda Theatre
Bethesda, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
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Bette at Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 5
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Birchmere Music Hall
Alexandria, VA
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Upcoming Events: 69
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Black Cat - DC
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 20
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Blues Alley
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 155
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Capital One Arena
Washington, DC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 119
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Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
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"Washington DC currently has 2,926 events on the calendar, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals."
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