Entertainment events in Washington

Check out happening entertainment events all around Washington, DC

Swedish Holiday Market

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am House of Sweden USD 12 to 17

Gatsby's DC Fireworks New Year's Eve Yacht Party 2026

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:30 pm Spirit of Washington DC by Hornblower USD 254 to 398

2025 Christmas Party by The Epoch Times/NTD

 Tue, 09 Dec at 07:00 pm 101 Constitution Ave. NW Free

Samay Raina "Still Alive" - Washington DC - 6th Feb, 2026

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm Cramton Auditorium USD 55 to 103

The United States Navy Band Holiday Concert at DAR Constitution Hall

 Sat, 20 Dec at 03:00 pm 1776 D St. NW Washington, D.C. 20006

DC Under the Fireworks Yacht Party New Year's Eve 2026

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Inner Harbor Spirit Yacht - Washington DC USD 216 to 334

Holiday Boat Parade & Party at The Wharf

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm The Wharf

ROYALTY HERITAGE - KINGS & QUEENS

 Sat, 17 Jan at 06:00 pm UDC Theater of the Arts Auditorium, Building 46 West USD 0 to 82

THE NYE GALA

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm The Westin Washington, DC Downtown USD 45 to 429

THE DMV FIRST RESPONDERS ANNUAL HOLIDAY BASH

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm The Westin DC Downtown USD 47 to 568

The United States Navy Band Holiday Concert at DAR Constitution Hall

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm 1776 D St. NW Washington, D.C. 20006

BLACK TIE ROMAN HOLIDAY GALA AT THE EMBASSY OF ITALY

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm Embassy of Italy USD 74 to 158

Tickets Now Available: The Viennese Christmas Ball at OAS

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm Organization of American States

g. BURNA BOY CONCERT - AN AFTER PARTY!

 Fri, 05 Dec at 05:00 pm Gazuza Lounge Free

ScholarCHIPS' 2nd Annual Fashion Show

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:00 pm Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center USD 0 to 71

2026 Black Tie New Year's Eve Gala at the Luxurious Willard

 Wed, 31 Dec at 07:30 pm The Willard InterContinental Washington D.C. USD 168 to 2,004

EIGHTIES MAYHEM - 80’s Holiday Extravaganza Dance Party (16th Annual)

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 pm Black Cat DC

Gatsby Showcase Foundation Awards Gala

Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Organization of American States

Tantra Speed Date® - DC! (Washington) Meet Singles Speed Dating

 Sat, 13 Dec at 05:30 pm Bhakti Yoga DC USD 54 to 175

Rejjie Snow in Washington

 Tue, 09 Dec at 07:00 pm Union Stage

Saturday Morning Live! Presents: Selections from The Nutcracker

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am The National Theatre Free

The United States Navy Band Holiday Concert at DAR Constitution Hall

 Sun, 21 Dec at 03:00 pm 1776 D St. NW Washington, D.C. 20006

Wizard Fest Washington, DC

Sun, 22 Feb at 07:00 pm Pearl Street Warehouse

National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe

 Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm Anthem Row Free

Christmas Extravaganza - ArtRave

 Sat, 20 Dec at 11:00 am 1913 Massachusetts Ave NW Free

Midnight at the Moulin Rouge New Year's Eve at SAX DC

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm SAX Restaurant and Lounge USD 48 to 4,425

Schism: A Drag and Burlesque Show

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 pm Eighteenth Street Lounge USD 8 to 115

Washington D.C.Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

 Sat, 06 Dec at 01:00 pm Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC USD 0 to 31

Moon Hooch, Octave Cat in Washington

 Sun, 14 Dec at 06:30 pm The Atlantis

Thievery Corporation in Washington

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm 9:30 CLUB

Men in Motion Ladies Night Washington DC" LIVE SHOW 21+

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 pm Bier Baron Hotel & Comedy Loft USD 23 to 44

Christmas Extravaganza - ArtRave

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am 1913 Massachusetts Ave NW Free

Avery Anna in Washington

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm 9:30 CLUB

New Year's Eve International Gala at the Omni Shoreham Hotel

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:30 pm Omni Shoreham Hotel USD 105 to 341

WSB Adventskonzert

 Sun, 14 Dec at 04:00 pm The United Church Free

D.C. BollyWood NYE 2026 @Darna Lounge

 Wed, 31 Dec at 10:00 pm Space DC Restaurant & Lounge USD 23 to 194

Home for the Holidays at Haven

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm 1378 H St NE Free

The Confluence ft. Mob of One w/ Don Kuzan + Tyler on Demand

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:30 pm 1508 North Capitol Street NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20002

Gregory Porter

 Fri, 26 Dec at 07:00 pm Kennedy Center Concert Hall

The Jury Experience: Murder Case

 Sat, 10 Jan at 06:00 pm Miracle Theatre USD 45 to 68

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmas

 Sun, 21 Dec at 05:30 pm St. John's Episcopal Church Free

MGZAVREBI - folk Georgian band is coming to Washington, DC

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm Karma DC Live Music Venue

Mad For Plaid Party

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm Wunder Garten Free

DEM DEY (Burna Boy No Signs Of Weakness Concert After Party)

 Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 pm Rosebar Lounge USD 0 to 36

**MEN SOLD OUT*⚡ SpeedDC | Ages 25–39 | Washington DC's Modern Speed Dating

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm Public Bar Live USD 38 to 43

DMV IDOL - Live Competition Performances - ROUND 6 - FINALS

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm The Consortium USD 23 to 34

GW Garmi - Ignite the Night Showcase

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:00 pm University Student Center (1st floor across Panera Bread Columbian Plaza) Free

Official Lamont Roach vs Pitbull Cruz Fight Watch Party

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 pm Air Restaurant & Lounge Free

Breakfast with Santa

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am Hard Rock Cafe Washington D.C. (999 E St NW, Washington D.C.)

The Golden Pour: A New Year's Eve Celebration

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Vue Rooftop USD 386

Christmas in Harmony Concert: A Dominican Lyric Night

 Sun, 07 Dec at 03:30 pm St. John's Episcopal Church, Georgetown Free

Crescent Moon Nights Open Mic - WE BACKKKKK

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:30 pm Sankofa Video Books & Café USD 12

LIVE STAND UP SPECIAL TAPING

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Sylvan Theater Free

OVRDZE 8

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm Edgewood Arts Center USD 18 to 29

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm National Theatre - DC

The Fanthropologist Presents: Velvet Goldmine (1998)

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm Dandelion Collective DC Free

District Alley’s 4th Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 pm 1351 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA Free

Hotel AKA Washington Circle Holiday Market Pop Up

 Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 pm Hotel AKA Washington Circle

Christmas with the Camerata - Capitol Hill, DC

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm Saint Peter's Church on Capitol Hill Free

metrobar presents Cozy and Chaos: The Ugly Sweater x Holiday Pajama Jam

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm metrobar DC Free

Jam Joint featuring DJs Yo Will! and Drew Kees at metrobar

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm metrobar DC Free

Principles First Second Annual Holiday Party

 Fri, 12 Dec at 05:30 pm Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar Free

Illuminate Upshur - Petworth's Annual Holiday Glow Party

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm Lulabelle's Sweet Shop Free

Love Sunday (The Park At 14th Sunday Day Party)

 Sun, 07 Dec at 05:00 pm The Park at 14th Free

White Hills w/ Pink Mountaintops, Motherfuckers JMB & Co.

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:30 pm 1339 H st NE, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20002

Washington DC Santa Bar Crawl

 Sat, 06 Dec at 01:00 pm Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC USD 0 to 32

Nils Hoffmann in Washington

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:30 pm Culture

DC Braulesque: Snowed In Winter Mix 25

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm DC Brau USD 29 to 45

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event at Capital One Arena

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm Capital One Arena

Scene Lab: Coached Improv Playtime

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:30 pm Art of Noize USD 0 to 7

Season of Hope - U.S. Force Band Holiday Performances

 Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 pm DAR Constitution Hall

Soulbook Sessions Live - DC (late show)

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 pm Femme Fatale DC USD 23

Moon Hooch in Washington

 Sun, 14 Dec at 12:00 pm The Atlantis

Men In Motion

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm The Cellar At The Comedy Loft of DC

The 19th Street Band at The Hamilton Live

 Sat, 27 Dec at 08:00 pm The Hamilton Live

Holiday Collective: Ugly Sweater Party

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm The Stacks Free

Nils Hoffmann in Washington

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 pm Culture

Washington DC SantaCon 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 01:00 pm Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC USD 0 to 32

⚡ SpeedDC | Saturday | Ages 32–44 | Washington DC's Modern Speed Dating

 Sun, 07 Dec at 06:00 pm The Pub & The People USD 38 to 43

The GAY Best Man

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm The Chateau

GW University Orchestra - Fall 2025 Concert

 Sun, 07 Dec at 05:00 pm Lisner Auditorium Free

Sketch Night (December 6)

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm The DC Improv Comedy Club

FMW Holiday Jazz Concert

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Friends Meeting of Washington USD 23

Cicero Society Christmas Party

 Fri, 12 Dec at 08:30 pm Butterworth’s USD 60 to 93

Couples Christmas Party

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm Grace Covenant Church Brookland USD 40 to 45

City Singers Christmas Sang Along

 Sat, 06 Dec at 04:00 pm Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library Free

Explore! Winter Wonderland at Art Place Fort Totten

 Sat, 06 Dec at 01:00 pm 395 Ingraham St NE Free

Peña, Prince, & Keys Jazz Trio of Friends

 Sun, 07 Dec at 07:00 pm Barrel House Cafe & Bar USD 13

⚡ SpeedDC | Ages 24–38 | Washington DC's Modern Speed Dating

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm Public Bar Live USD 38 to 43

A Burlesque and Variety Brunch (Dec. 7)

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern USD 23

Pearse Abbey w/ Kevin Luna + Muddlehead + Work In Progress

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm 1508 North Capitol Street NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20002

Goombay Ugly Sweater Glow Party

 Sat, 27 Dec at 05:00 pm Consortium201

The Budos Band, Secret Chiefs 3 in Washington

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm 9:30 CLUB

DC'S HAAYE SARDI BOLLYWOOD PARTY@SACHI NIGHTCLUB

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 pm Sachi Nightclub USD 20 to 180

Satoshi Tomiie

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 pm Flash

5th Annual Jingle and Mingle Holiday Soiree and Toy Drive 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 04:00 pm Pure Lounge Free

Monster Jam

 Fri, 23 Jan Capital One Arena

dream feeder at Palisades Hub

 Sun, 07 Dec at 07:30 pm Palisades Hub USD 21

MINI-MUSICALS ON THE MOVE CABARET SERIES

 Sun, 14 Dec at 05:00 pm The Palisades Hub Free

Dacha Holiday Market

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am Dacha Beer Garden (Navy Yard) Free