December features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Washington DC and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.
Washington DC Events in December 2026
Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Washington DC, DC.
What's happening in Washington DC this December? 409 events are confirmed for 2026, from Dec 1 through December 31, topped by December 1, 2026 at The Atlantis in Washington, DC. Don't miss New Year's Eve parties, concerts, and celebrations across Washington DC.
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Washington DC Events by Date
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Browse upcoming events, venues, and dates this month.Upcoming Events: 407
- Dec0120266:30 PMTuePOP / ROCKHank Azaria and the EZ Street BandThe Atlantis
20001, 2047 9th Street NW Washington, DC20001, 2047 9th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $7412 tickets remaining!View Tickets - Dec0120267:00 PMTueJAZZ / BLUESHerm HopkinsBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $7920 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec0120267:00 PMTueBALLETHigh DemandThe Washington Ballet: The NutcrackerWarner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seatsWarner Theatre - DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $69Avg. price ~ $197Tickets Available: 815View Tickets
- Dec0120267:00 PMTueProfessional (NHL)Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver CanucksCapital One Arena • 20,356 seatsCapital One Arena20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $196Tickets Available: 1776View TicketsVIP Packages
- Dec0120267:00 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYA Christmas CarolFord's Theatre • 661 seatsFord's Theatre20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, USFrom $120Avg. price ~ $406Tickets Available: 58View Tickets
- Dec0120267:30 PMTueCOMEDYRocky Dale DavisDC Improv20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC, USFrom $47Avg. price ~ $104Tickets Available: 34View Tickets
- Dec0120267:30 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYAll the World's a StageThe Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run Arlington, VA22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run Arlington, VA, USFrom $66Avg. price ~ $1521 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec0120267:30 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYHell's Kitchen - The MusicalNational Theatre - DC • 1,705 seatsNational Theatre - DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $101Avg. price ~ $241Tickets Available: 908View Tickets
- Dec0120268:00 PMTueCelticCherish the LadiesCherish the LadiesMusic Center At Strathmore • 1,976 seatsMusic Center At Strathmore20852, 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD20852, 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Available: 422View Tickets
- Dec0120269:30 PMTueJAZZ / BLUESHerm HopkinsBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $7920 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec022026Time TBACollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALLGeorgetown Hoyas vs. UMass Lowell River HawksCapital One Arena • 20,356 seatsCapital One Arena20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC, USFrom $27Avg. price ~ $75Tickets Available: 198View Tickets
- Dec022026Time TBACollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALLBest ValueMaryland Terrapins vs. American University EaglesXfinity Center - College Park • 17,950 seatsXfinity Center - College Park20742, 2001 Paint Branch Drive College Park, MD20742, 2001 Paint Branch Drive College Park, MD, USFrom $5Avg. price ~ $41Tickets Available: 79View Tickets
- Dec0220267:00 PMWedBALLETHigh DemandThe Washington Ballet: The NutcrackerWarner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seatsWarner Theatre - DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $70Avg. price ~ $218Tickets Available: 409View Tickets
- Dec0220267:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYA Christmas CarolFord's Theatre • 661 seatsFord's Theatre20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, USFrom $120Avg. price ~ $434Tickets Available: 59View Tickets
- Dec0220267:00 PMWedJAZZ / BLUESEric Felten Performs Ellington's NutcrackerEric Felten Performs Ellington's NutcrackerBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $8110 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec0220267:30 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYAll the World's a StageThe Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run Arlington, VA22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run Arlington, VA, USFrom $63Avg. price ~ $8411 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec0220267:30 PMWedPOP / ROCKTylaThe Anthem - D.C. • 6,000 seatsThe Anthem - D.C.20024, 690 Water Street. Washington, DC20024, 690 Water Street. Washington, DC, USFrom $47Avg. price ~ $327Tickets Available: 48View TicketsVIP Packages
- Dec0220267:30 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYHell's Kitchen - The MusicalNational Theatre - DC • 1,705 seatsNational Theatre - DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $110Avg. price ~ $236Tickets Available: 1027View Tickets
- Dec0220267:30 PMWedCOMEDYRocky Dale DavisDC Improv20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 34View Tickets
- Dec0220269:30 PMWedJAZZ / BLUESEric Felten Performs Ellington's NutcrackerEric Felten Performs Ellington's NutcrackerBlues Alley20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $8114 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec03202612:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYA Christmas CarolFord's Theatre • 661 seatsFord's Theatre20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, USFrom $113Avg. price ~ $441Tickets Available: 55View Tickets
- Dec0320267:00 PMThuBALLETHigh DemandThe Washington Ballet: The NutcrackerWarner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seatsWarner Theatre - DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, USFrom $73Avg. price ~ $225Tickets Available: 415View Tickets
- Dec0320267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYA Christmas CarolFord's Theatre • 661 seatsFord's Theatre20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, USFrom $112Avg. price ~ $568Tickets Available: 45View Tickets
- Dec0320267:00 PMThuCOMEDYMaz JobraniDC Improv20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC, USFrom $68Avg. price ~ $100Tickets Available: 68View Tickets
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Venues With Events in December
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9:30 Club
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Arlington, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 13
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Bette at Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Birchmere Music Hall
Alexandria, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 14
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Black Cat - DC
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 5
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Blues Alley
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 38
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Capital One Arena
Washington, DC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 14
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Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
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Capital Turnaround
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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DAR Constitution Hall
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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DC Improv
Washington, DC
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 21
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DC9 Nightclub
Washington, DC
Nightclub
Upcoming Events: 1
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Echostage
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Ford's Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 43
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GALA Hispanic Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
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Washington DC Events FAQ
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