Live Music in Washington

Check out happening live music events all around Washington, DC

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

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

Holiday Boat Parade & Party at The Wharf

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm The Wharf

Andrea Bocelli In Concert

 Sun, 14 Dec at 08:00 pm Capital One Arena

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

THE DMV FIRST RESPONDERS ANNUAL HOLIDAY BASH

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

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

❄️DEFROSTED: Live Immersive Drag Musical!

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:00 pm Shaw's Tavern USD 0 to 34

Gatsby Showcase Foundation Awards Gala

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

ISMO - Washington DC

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm The Lincoln Theatre

Rejjie Snow in Washington

 Tue, 09 Dec at 07:00 pm Union Stage

Burna Boy: No Sign Of Weakness Tour

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:30 pm Capital One Arena

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

National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe

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

All Them Witches, King Buffalo in Washington

 Sun, 14 Dec at 07:00 pm 9:30 CLUB

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

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

Home for the Holidays at Haven

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

MGZAVREBI - folk Georgian band is coming to Washington, DC

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

The Golden Pour: A New Year's Eve Celebration

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

Holiday Collective: Carols + Cocktails

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm The Stacks Free

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

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

ELENA ROSE in Washington

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm Howard Theatre

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

Hotel AKA Washington Circle Holiday Market Pop Up

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

Nils Hoffmann in Washington

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:30 pm Culture

Moon Hooch in Washington

 Sun, 14 Dec at 12:00 pm The Atlantis

Burna Boy at Capital One Arena

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:30 pm Capital One Arena

Portugal. The Man, La Luz in Washington

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm The Anthem

Nils Hoffmann in Washington

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 pm Culture

Thievery Corporation in Washington

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm 9:30 CLUB

Peña, Prince, & Keys Jazz Trio of Friends

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

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

The Budos Band, Secret Chiefs 3 in Washington

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

First Sunday Fusion: Dec 2025

 Sun, 07 Dec at 07:00 pm DanceSport DuPont Circle

Dacha Holiday Market

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

Neo-Soul & Mistletoe

 Sun, 14 Dec at 07:00 pm Prima DC USD 0 to 13

Billie Marten, Núria Graham in Washington

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:30 pm The Atlantis

In the Round Evening

 Sat, 10 Jan at 07:30 pm Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater USD 50 to 98

NEW IMPRESSIONZ PERFORMING LIVE AT AIR DC

 Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 pm Air Restaurant & Lounge USD 0 to 59

Eric Felten

 Tue, 09 Dec at 07:00 pm Blues Alley Free

Thievery Corporation at 9:30 Club

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm 9:30 Club

A Little Cello, A Little Mistletoe with Carlos Cello

 Sun, 14 Dec at 07:00 pm Barrel House Cafe & Bar USD 13

Santa’s Speakeasy: A Holiday Mixer for DMV Creatives at Hush Harbor

 Sun, 14 Dec at 06:30 pm Hush Harbor Free

The Kennedy String Quartet Presents: A Holiday Celebration

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm 30 Ridge Square NW, Washington, DC, USA Free

GW University BAND - Fall Concert 2025

 Sun, 07 Dec at 01:00 pm Lisner Auditorium Free

A Holiday Concert and Fun(d)raiser with Dan Navarro & Marc Douglas Berardo

Sun, 07 Dec at 05:00 pm 2020 O St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Sankofa "Beyond Beyond" Benefit 2025

 Sun, 14 Dec at 02:00 pm The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Free

Jackson Art Center Fall Open Studios

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm 3050 R St NW Free

Handels Messiah at Kennedy Center Opera House

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm Kennedy Center Opera House

District Social's Upscale Winter Gala w/ DC Fashion Week

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:30 pm National Housing Center, 15th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA USD 23 to 77

Be. Connected: A Day of Wellness for a Cause

 Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 pm 20 Ridge Square NW USD 0 to 37

Sounds & Spirits Christmas Edition 2025 - Live Band Open Mic

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm Public Bar Live Free

Duo Minerva | Christmas Concert

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm Embassy of Austria Free

Saturday Morning Live! Presents: The R.E.M.I.X.

 Sat, 10 Jan at 10:00 am The National Theatre Free

Pause and Play: A Musical Friday Night

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm Sixth & I Free

Secular Holiday Parody Sing-Along (and Fundraiser)

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm as you are. DC USD 0 to 23

Makèz

 Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 pm Flash

Portugal the Man at The Anthem

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm The Anthem

Nu Sass Rent Party!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm 1100 H St NW, Washington, DC 20005-5476, United States

Yseult - MENTAL TOUR in Washington

 Fri, 16 Jan at 08:00 pm Union Stage

Ofenbach in Washington

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:30 pm The Atlantis

Psycho Killers - A Talking Heads Tribute

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm 600 14th Street NW Washington DC 20005

BAUGRUPPE90

 Fri, 26 Dec at 10:00 pm Flash

Andrea Bocelli

 Sat, 13 Dec Capital One Arena

Cathedral Commons Holiday Tree Lighting & Celebration

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm 3710 Newark St NW Free

Jessy J in Washington

 Sun, 04 Jan at 07:00 pm Blues Alley

Soul Karaoke Experience with The Experience Band & Show

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm Crimson Whiskey Bar Free

Heritage Signature Chorale 2025 Christmas Holiday Concert

 Sun, 14 Dec at 07:30 pm First Congregational UCC USD 45

Nicole Henry at Blues Alley

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm Blues Alley

A Star of Christmas

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm Howard University Free

Sabo

 Fri, 12 Dec at 10:00 pm Flash

Igor Levit, piano

 Sun, 11 Jan at 07:30 pm Sixth & I

Billie Marten at The Atlantis

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:30 pm The Atlantis

Marissa Nadler | Maria BC at Songbyrd DC

Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 pm 540 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

PORTUGAL. THE MAN - The Denali Tour

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm The Anthem

Hanukah Freedom Concert and Coffee House

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm Washington Ethical Society USD 0 to 500

Thievery Corporation

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm 9:30 Club

EU & Sugar Bear Performing Live – Chocolate City Day Party at AIR DC

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm Air Restaurant & Lounge Free

Cheeky Martini: Holiday Burlesque Show with Blue Dot Jazz

 Tue, 09 Dec at 07:00 pm Eighteenth Street Lounge USD 34 to 269

DC-Area Performing Arts Camp Fair

 Sun, 11 Jan at 11:00 am Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater Free

FREE New Year's Eve Party at Pinstripes - Pinstripes, Georgetown, DC

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Pinstripes Free

Rebirth Brass Band

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm 600 14th Street NW Washington DC 20005

Matthew Dear b2b Juan Maclean [DJ Set]

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 pm Flash

A Celtic Christmas

Sun, 07 Dec at 04:00 pm Dumbarton Concerts

In the Round Matinee

 Sat, 10 Jan at 02:00 pm Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater USD 39 to 71

Sapodilla’s DC New Years Eve Party

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Sapodilla’s Caribbean Restaurant and Catering DC USD 113

District Beer Fest: Winter

 Sat, 07 Mar at 12:00 pm Dock 5 at Union Market USD 44 to 62

Super Diamond - The Neil Diamond Tribute @ 9:30 Club in DC

 Sat, 31 Jan at 08:00 pm 9:30 Club

Cursive | AJJ (Duo) at Songbyrd DC

 Mon, 08 Dec at 07:00 pm 540 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

Thievery Corporation

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

Cyrus Chestnut Trio

Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm Dumbarton Concerts USD 60

Pretty Girls Love RnB @ 12 Stories

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:30 pm 12 Stories USD 0 to 66

Friday Music Series: Dessa

 Fri, 30 Jan at 12:30 pm McNeir Hall, New North Building | Georgetown University Free

Ornament Making Party

 Mon, 15 Dec at 06:00 pm 401 Butternut St NW USD 32

The Beths at 9:30 Club

 Tue, 09 Dec at 07:00 pm 9:30 Club

The Howard Gospel Choir Holiday Show

 Sun, 07 Dec at 06:00 pm 600 14th Street NW Washington DC 20005

Step Afrikas Magical Musical Holiday Step Show at Fichandler Stage at Arena Stage

 Fri, 05 Dec Fichandler Stage at Arena Stage