Washington DC Events in October 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Washington DC, DC.

Updated: July 17, 2026
49 Venues

Find 484 events in Washington DC, DC this October 2026, headlined by October 1, 2026 at Stephen M. Schanwald Pavilion at XFINITY Center in College Park, MD. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from Oct 1 through October 31, with listings updated as of July 17, 2026.

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Oct 1
Next Event
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$53
Average Price
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Maryland Lady Terrapins vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
Oct 1 · 3:30 AM · College Park, MD
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Upcoming Events: 483
  • Oct
    01
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
    Best Value
    Maryland Lady Terrapins vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
    Stephen M. Schanwald Pavilion at XFINITY Center
    Stephen M. Schanwald Pavilion at XFINITY Center
    location20740, 8500 Paint Branch Dr.  College Park, MDlocation20740, 8500 Paint Branch Dr. College Park, MD, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $534 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Come From Away
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $465Avg. price ~ $600Tickets Available: 31
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Thu
    Concert
    Towa Bird
    The Atlantis
    The Atlantis
    location20001, 2047 9th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20001, 2047 9th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $85Avg. price ~ $15725 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    ALTERNATIVE
    Best Value
    Squirrel Flower
    Union Stage - DC • 450 seats
    Union Stage - DC
    location20024, 740 Water Street SW  Washington, DClocation20024, 740 Water Street SW Washington, DC, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $5824 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Come From Away
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $75Avg. price ~ $266Tickets Available: 92
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Benito Gonzalez
    Blues Alley
    Blues Alley
    location20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $12114 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    ALTERNATIVE
    Public Image Ltd
    9:30 Club • 1200 seats
    9:30 Club
    location20001, 815 V St. N.w.  Washington, DClocation20001, 815 V St. N.w. Washington, DC, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $7118 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    ALTERNATIVE
    Best Value
    Snail Mail & Soccer Mommy
    The Fillmore Silver Spring • 2000 seats
    The Fillmore Silver Spring
    location20910, 8656 Colesville Road  Silver Spring, MDlocation20910, 8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Available: 38
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Best Value
    Fahim Anwar
    DC Improv
    DC Improv
    location20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W.  Washington, DClocation20036, 1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Available: 58
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    Concert
    Yachtley Crew
    Birchmere Music Hall
    Birchmere Music Hall
    location22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave,  Alexandria, VAlocation22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $8216 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Katie Boyle
    The Comedy Loft of DC
    The Comedy Loft of DC
    location20037, 1523 22nd St NW  Washington, DClocation20037, 1523 22nd St NW Washington, DC, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $87Tickets Available: 30
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Best Value
    Heather Shaw
    Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
    Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
    location22204, 2903 Columbia Pike  Arlington, VAlocation22204, 2903 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $7128 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Dirty Dancing
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Available: 342
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Shear Madness
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    location20566, 2700 F Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20566, 2700 F Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $99Avg. price ~ $11616 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Best Value
    Hannah Cole
    Pearl Street Warehouse
    Pearl Street Warehouse
    location20024, 33 Pearl Street SW  Washington, DClocation20024, 33 Pearl Street SW Washington, DC, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $1086 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Merrily We Roll Along
    The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    location22206, 4200 Campbell Ave.  Arlington, VAlocation22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $17612 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    OTHER
    ButtTootKing
    ButtTootKing
    Howard Theatre - DC • 600 seats
    Howard Theatre - DC
    location20001, 620 T Street  Washington, DClocation20001, 620 T Street Washington, DC, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $9222 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    9:30 PM
    Thu
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Benito Gonzalez
    Blues Alley
    Blues Alley
    location20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $12114 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Fri
    ALTERNATIVE
    Buffalo Traffic Jam
    9:30 Club • 1200 seats
    9:30 Club
    location20001, 815 V St. N.w.  Washington, DClocation20001, 815 V St. N.w. Washington, DC, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $8716 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Best Value
    Bear Ghost
    Black Cat - DC • 700 seats
    Black Cat - DC
    location20009, 1831 14th Street  Washington, DClocation20009, 1831 14th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $5016 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Best Value
    Kanan Gill
    Capital One Hall
    Capital One Hall
    location22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd.  Tysons Corner, VAlocation22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd. Tysons Corner, VA, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $86Tickets Available: 1065
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Benito Gonzalez
    Blues Alley
    Blues Alley
    location20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $12114 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    ALTERNATIVE
    High Demand
    Weezer, The Shins & Silversun Pickups
    Capital One Arena • 20356 seats
    Capital One Arena
    location20004, 601 F Streets NW  Washington, DClocation20004, 601 F Streets NW Washington, DC, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $259Tickets Available: 1200
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Josh Johnson
    DAR Constitution Hall • 7300 seats
    DAR Constitution Hall
    location20006, 1776 D Street NW  Washington, DClocation20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $109Avg. price ~ $203Tickets Available: 132
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About Events in Washington DC During October 2026

October 2026 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.

Venues With Events in October

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9:30 Club
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 101
Next Event: Jul 17, 2026
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A.I.
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Sep 12, 2026
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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Arlington, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 110
Next Event: Jul 24, 2026
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Audi Field
Washington, DC
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 27
Next Event: Jul 25, 2026
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Ballston Quarter
Arlington, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Sep 13, 2026
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Bananas at Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 23, 2026
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Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Oct 23, 2026
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Bethesda Theatre
Bethesda, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: Jul 17, 2026
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Bette at Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 07, 2026
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Birchmere Music Hall
Alexandria, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 86
Next Event: Jul 17, 2026
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Black Cat - DC
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 29
Next Event: Jul 18, 2026
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Blues Alley
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 174
Next Event: Jul 18, 2026
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Capital One Arena
Washington, DC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 38
Next Event: Sep 22, 2026
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Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 38
Next Event: Jul 17, 2026
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Capital Plaza Mall
Hyattsville, MD
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 19
Next Event: Sep 04, 2026
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Capital Turnaround
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
Next Event: Jul 24, 2026
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Columbia Church
Falls Church, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 01, 2026
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Comet Ping Pong
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Oct 18, 2026
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Congressional Country Club
Bethesda, MD
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Jun 24, 2027
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Cooper Field
Washington, DC
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Aug 29, 2026
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Event Categories in October

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CONCERTS
354 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
107 Upcoming Events
THEATRE
96 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
19 Upcoming Events

Washington DC Events FAQ

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What events are happening in Washington DC during October 2026?

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Which venues host events in Washington DC?

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Explore Washington DC Events by Month

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January
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February
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March
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April
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63 Upcoming Events
May
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64 Upcoming Events
June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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204 Upcoming Events