Festivals in Washington

Check out happening festivals events all around Washington, DC

2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® Presented by Events DC

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC (between 7th and 17th Streets)

64th Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:30 am 300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States

Jazz & Blossoms 2026

 Sun, 12 Apr at 12:00 pm Franklin Park Free

New Kitchens On The Block 12 - NKOTB 12

 Sat, 25 Apr at 12:00 pm Mess Hall USD 114 to 182

2026 Fiesta Asia Street Fair

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am 400 Pennsylvania Ave NW Free

Vans Warped Tour Tickets Washington DC RFK Stadium Festival Grounds

 Sat, 13 Jun at 12:00 pm RFK festival grounds

Project GLOW DC - 2 Day Pass

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm RFK Stadium Festival Grounds

34th Annual Giant BBQ Battle: The Ultimate DC Summer Food and Music Event!

 Sat, 27 Jun at 11:00 am 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW USD 11 to 80

2026 DC Beer Fest at Nationals Park

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 pm Nationals Park

The Official Summer Opener - #CapHouseFest Salutes Sam The Man Burns 2026

 Sat, 23 May at 12:00 pm Alethia Tanner Park USD 0 to 29

The 9th DC Chocolate Festival (2026)

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm La Maison Française at the Embassy of France USD 0 to 30

French Embassy: Midnight in Paris Celebration of French Music, Food & Wine

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm Embassy of France in the United States USD 101 to 904

2026 Around the World Embassy Tour

 Sat, 02 May at 09:30 am Participating Embassies Free

Rare Essence with special guest EU featuring Sugar Bear

 Fri, 03 Jul at 08:00 pm 9:30 Club

21st Annual DC Emancipation Day Festival, Parade and Concert

 Sun, 19 Apr at 01:00 pm Franklin Park Free

Uncorked: DC

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm Nationals Park USD 89 to 128

Glow Block Party: Chris Lake

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Pennsylvania Avenue

The 4th Annual DC Arab Culture Festival 2026

 Sat, 11 Apr at 01:00 pm The Festival Center USD 13 to 18

Make It Mt. Pleasant Spring Art Market

 Sun, 26 Apr at 11:00 am Lamont Plaza Free

FOCUS: Adiel [open-to-close]

 Fri, 17 Apr at 10:00 pm Flash

Vans Warped Tour - 2 Day Pass

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm RFK Stadium Festival Grounds

2026 Home Rule Music Festival at the Parks at Walter Reed

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm The Parks Historic Walter Reed USD 0 to 162

FOCUS: Daria Kolosova

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 pm Flash

TEQUILA FEST: Cinco De Mayo Weekend, Washington DC

 Thu, 30 Apr at 10:00 pm District of Columbia USD 47 to 104

SPRUNG: it's murph, SG Lewis, NEIL FRANCES & more

 Sat, 18 Apr at 04:00 pm 1237 W Street Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia 20018, United States

Kasaun Wilson (April 17-19)

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm The DC Improv Comedy Club

Sundress DC

 Fri, 12 Jun at 05:00 pm HQO Events USD 109 to 162

Vans Warped Tour DC

 Sat, 13 Jun at 12:00 pm RFK Campus

Orlando Storm at DC Defenders at Audi Field

 Sun, 31 May at 12:00 pm Audi Field

Vans Warped Tour Washington D.C. - (2 Day Pass)

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:30 am RFK Festival Grounds

Aparna Nancherla: Prodigal Children Comedy Show (Evening)

 Sat, 11 Apr at 08:00 pm Pikio Taco USD 34 to 55

2026 Project Glow - Saturday at Festival Grounds at RFK Campus

 Sat, 30 May at 01:00 pm Festival Grounds at RFK Campus

Garden Fair & Plant Sale

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am U.S. National Arboretum — New York Ave Parking Lot Free

DC Wine Fest! Spring Edition

 Sat, 25 Apr at 12:00 pm Dock 5 at Union Market USD 44 to 68

2026 Vans Warped Tour - 2 Day Pass at Festival Grounds at RFK Campus

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:59 am Festival Grounds at RFK Campus

DC’s Annual Truck Touch

 Sat, 02 May 2400 E Capitol St SE Free

Dupont Circle Cherry Blossom Pop-Up Weekend!!

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 pm Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets Free

Orlando Pride at Washington Spirit

 Sun, 23 Aug Audi Field

Sunday Love [15 Years of Visionquest]: Galcher Lustwerk & Ryan Crosson - Aaron Sparks

 Sun, 12 Apr at 02:45 pm Flash

Jaboukie Young-White (May 13-14)

 Wed, 13 May at 07:30 pm The DC Improv Comedy Club

2026 Project Glow - Sunday at Festival Grounds at RFK Campus

 Sun, 31 May at 01:00 pm Festival Grounds at RFK Campus

Vans Warped Tour Washington D.C. - Sunday

 Sun, 14 Jun at 07:30 am RFK Festival Grounds

May 2 – Spring Revels at the National Cathedral

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm Washington National Cathedral

Afrocentrik: DC Independence Day Indoor/Outdoor Fest

 Sat, 04 Jul at 03:00 pm Hook Hall USD 13 to 26

Amapiano On The Roof with Vigro Deep (South Africa)

 Sat, 18 Apr at 04:00 pm ONYX Rooftop Lounge USD 25 to 47

The White House - The All White Day Party

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm Zebbie's Garden USD 0 to 23

Running of the Chihuahuas at The Wharf - Dog Registration

 Sat, 02 May at 02:00 pm District Pier at The Wharf USD 34

Cherry Blossom DC Weekend | + VIP Parade

 Fri, 10 Apr at 10:00 am The National Cherry Blossom Festival Admin Offices Free

Project Glow with ALLEYCVT

 Sat, 30 May at 05:00 pm RFK Festival Grounds

Washington D.C. Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

 Tue, 05 May at 05:00 pm Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC USD 7 to 31

Project Glow

 Sat, 30 May RFK Festival Grounds

My Body My Festival: Yaya Bey & Nourished By Time

 Wed, 27 May at 07:00 pm 9:30 Club

Kepler

 Fri, 10 Apr at 10:00 pm Flash

Aparna Nancherla: Prodigal Children Comedy Show (Matinee)

 Sat, 11 Apr at 02:00 pm Pikio Taco USD 34 to 55

Blues Alley Django Jazz Fest April 8

 Wed, 08 Apr at 07:00 pm Blues Alley

District Sounds 2026

 Sat, 18 Apr at 03:00 pm District Pier at The Wharf USD 6 to 12

Hookie Weekend Package (2026)

 Thu, 18 Jun at 09:00 pm Multiple Venues USD 269 to 347

Cinco de Mayo "4th Annual Margarita Fest"

 Tue, 05 May at 05:00 pm Air Restaurant Free

Vans Warped Tour DC

 Sun, 14 Jun at 12:00 pm RFK Campus

#CareFreeBlackGirlCookOut DC

 Sat, 08 Aug at 02:00 pm Sycamore & Oak USD 0 to 45

Blossom Block Sounds Sessions: “Blossoms, Blues & Brews”

 Wed, 08 Apr at 05:00 pm Atlas Brew Works Bridge District Brewery & Tap Room Free

The DC Comedy Club Takeover – District E | Stand Up Comedy Show

 Fri, 17 Apr at 08:30 pm District E Powered by Ticketmaster Free

DC African Restaurant Week Festival 2025

 Sat, 26 Sep at 12:00 pm Washington Free

My Body My Festival with Nourished By Time, Yaya Bey

 Thu, 28 May at 10:30 pm 9:30 Club

Anthony Devito at City State! (Washington, DC)

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm City-State Public House USD 25

DC ARAB AMERICAN CULTURE FESTIVAL 2026

 Sat, 09 May at 02:00 pm The Dew Drop Inn USD 0 to 35

SUNSET IN THE GARDEN WINE FESTIVAL

 Sun, 14 Jun at 03:00 pm metrobar USD 36 to 285

Daniel Van Kirk at City State (Washington, DC)

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm City-State Public House USD 25

5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Drew Anderson

 Tue, 29 Sep at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

Omelette Bar at Woke Mob Comedy Festival

 Sat, 11 Apr at 05:30 pm as you are. DC USD 25 to 35

Springfest Market at Dacha Navy Yard

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 pm Dacha Beer Garden (Navy Yard) Free

Indie Go Inspire Music Festival & Health Expo

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm 1825 Michigan Ave NE USD 55 to 71

The Belair Lip Bombs + dust | Laveda at Songbyrd DC

 Sun, 12 Apr at 07:00 pm 540 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

DC African Restaurant Week 2025

 Sun, 13 Sep at 12:00 pm Washington Free

VYBZ FESTIVAL ( AFROBEATS - DANCEHALL - SOCA )

 Fri, 17 Apr at 10:00 pm Karma DC Live Music Venue USD 13 to 18

Girlboss Sketch Show at Woke Mob Comedy Festival

 Fri, 10 Apr at 10:00 pm The DC Arts Center (DCAC) USD 23 to 34

She/They Came to Slay at Woke Mob Comedy Festival

 Fri, 10 Apr at 08:00 pm City-State Public House USD 23 to 34

Independence Day Road Race Washington D.C.

 Sat, 04 Jul at 07:30 am Ohio Drive Southwest

Brad Wenzel at City State! (Washington DC)

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm City-State Public House USD 25

Police Week Tent City 2026 Takeover

 Mon, 11 May at 02:00 pm HQO Events

The Steel Wheels

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm 600 14th Street NW Washington DC 20005

DC Arte Agave Tequila and Mezcal Festival

 Fri, 11 Sep at 06:00 pm The Schuyler USD 107 to 139

Forester at Flash

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 am Flash

Friendship Heights Alliance | Spring Makers Market & Street Festival

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am Wisconsin Avenue 5200 Block Free

Festival Afro Bahia Food Taste 2026 : O que é que a Bahiana tem

 Fri, 12 Jun at 06:30 pm All Souls Church Unitarian USD 23 to 39

Karen Ballard| Where the Light Stays Exhibition Opening

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm Leica Store Washington DC Free

Taste of Iceland Presents: Iceland Airwaves ft. Inspector Spacetime, Róshildur at Songbyrd DC

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm 540 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

2026 My Body My Festival - Thursday at 9:30 Club

 Thu, 28 May 9:30 Club

Traversées - Constantinople and Ablaye Cissoko

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:30 pm Meyer Auditorium USD 6

Jazz In the Park - Celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month

 Fri, 03 Apr at 05:00 pm Eastern Market Metro Plaza Park Free

Pub Choir

 Thu, 14 May at 12:00 am Lincoln Theatre - DC

Yes Queen at Woke Mob Comedy Festival!

 Thu, 09 Apr at 08:30 pm Pikio Taco USD 23 to 45

Black Ultimate Frisbee Showcase Game

 Sat, 11 Apr at 05:00 pm Greene Stadium Free

Blossom Block Sounds Sessions: “Battle of the Bands”

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm Atlas Brew Works Bridge District Brewery & Tap Room Free

Oysterfest Aslin DC

 Sun, 12 Apr at 12:00 pm Aslin Beer Company Free

DMV SPRING FEST CONCERT YK NIECE BIG BOOGIE LIVE

 Sat, 11 Apr at 09:00 pm THRōW Social DC USD 30 to 47

Comedy as a Second Language at Woke Mob Comedy Festival

 Sun, 12 Apr at 02:00 pm Pikio Taco USD 29 to 39

"Best of DC" at the Woke Mob Comedy Festival

 Sun, 12 Apr at 05:30 pm Pikio Taco USD 29 to 50

Graduation Showcase - You Belong on Stage Stand Up Comedy Incubator

 Sun, 12 Apr at 08:00 pm Pikio Taco USD 23 to 34

Uncaged Film Festival

 Sat, 09 May at 06:00 pm 2009 14th St NW USD 13