Performing-arts Events in Washington

Check out happening performing-arts events all around Washington, DC

Bruce Springsteen and E Street at Nationals Park

 Wed, 27 May at 07:30 pm Nationals Park

64th Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival

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

2026 Petalpalooza® at Capitol Riverfront Presented by Chase

 Sat, 04 Apr at 01:00 pm Navy Yard

Martin Garrix at The Anthem

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:30 pm The Anthem

Dave - Rapper

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm The Anthem - D.C.

Chris Lake in Washington

 Sat, 18 Apr at 04:00 pm

Disney's Beauty and the Beast - Washington

 Wed, 18 Mar at 11:00 pm The National Theatre

Maria João Pires with Marc-André Hamelin

 Sun, 03 May at 08:00 pm The Kennedy Center

Black Coffee in Washington

 Sun, 19 Apr at 03:30 pm

Khalid with Lauv

 Sun, 31 May at 11:30 pm The Anthem - DC

Röyksopp in Washington

 Fri, 10 Apr at 10:00 pm

Eddie Izzard: Hamlet

 Sat, 28 Mar at 09:30 pm Klein Theatre - Washington

West Side Story at Kennedy Center Opera House

 Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm Kennedy Center Opera House

Nick Offerman

 Tue, 14 Apr at 07:00 pm Warner Theatre - DC

The Book Of Mormon

 Mon, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm National Theatre - DC

National Symphony Orchestra - Il Trittico at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

 Wed, 29 Apr at 07:00 pm Kennedy Center Concert Hall

RÜFÜS DU SOL, Maribou State in Washington

 Thu, 18 Jun at 07:30 pm

Martha Graham Dance Company at Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater

 Thu, 02 Apr at 08:00 pm Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater

Iron and Wine at 9:30 Club

 Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm 9:30 Club

Richard Bona in Washington

 Thu, 26 Mar at 09:30 pm Blues Alley

2026 Around the World Embassy Tour

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

Ilana Glazer! April 29

 Wed, 29 Apr at 07:30 pm 1523 22nd St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20037

Chicago - The Musical

 Mon, 30 Mar at 07:00 pm Kennedy Center Opera House

National Symphony Orchestra - Death and Transfiguration at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

 Thu, 02 Apr at 07:00 pm Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Eddie Izzard - The Tragedy of Hamlet at Michael R. Klein Theatre

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm Michael R. Klein Theatre

Calum Scott

 Mon, 20 Apr at 07:00 pm The Anthem - D.C.

Curren$y in Washington

 Mon, 20 Apr at 08:00 pm Howard Theatre

Ben Rector in Washington

 Sat, 28 Mar at 08:00 pm The Kennedy Center

Artemas, Isabel LaRosa in Washington

 Tue, 17 Mar at 07:00 pm 9

National Symphony Orchestra - Mozarts Jupiter and Bachs Brandenburg No 1 at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:00 pm Kennedy Center Concert Hall

The Book of Mormon (Touring)

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:30 pm The National Theatre

Lily Allen

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm Warner Theatre - DC

The Maine at 9:30 Club

 Sun, 19 Apr at 05:30 pm 9:30 Club

The Book of Mormon (Touring)

 Wed, 29 Apr at 07:30 pm The National Theatre

The Book of Mormon (Touring)

 Fri, 01 May at 07:30 pm The National Theatre

Washington National Opera - The Crucible at Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater

The Book of Mormon (Touring)

 Sat, 02 May at 07:30 pm The National Theatre

Moulin Rouge at Kennedy Center Opera House

 Tue, 16 Jun at 07:30 pm Kennedy Center Opera House

Beauty And The Beast

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm National Theatre - DC

Portuguese Ambassador's Residence Classical Piano Concert & Dinner

 Fri, 27 Mar at 06:30 pm Portuguese Ambassador’s residence USD 184

Beauty and The Beast

 Tue, 17 Mar at 07:00 pm National Theatre - DC

Chicago The Musical at Kennedy Center Opera House

 Tue, 31 Mar at 07:30 pm Kennedy Center Opera House

The Washington Ballet: Cinderella

 Wed, 13 May at 07:00 pm Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater

On Background: A Journalism-Improv Mashup w/ Alexandra Petri SOLD OUT

 Thu, 19 Mar at 07:30 pm 926 N St NW Washington, DC 20001 Free

National Symphony Orchestra - Philharmonia Fantastique at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

 Sun, 29 Mar Kennedy Center Concert Hall

The Great Gatsby Musical at National Theatre

 Sat, 16 May National Theatre

The Promise of US: Our Nation at 250 | Renée Fleming’s Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene

 Fri, 29 May at 08:00 pm The Trump Kennedy Center

Sundress DC

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

Beetlejuice (Touring)

 Wed, 08 Jul The National Theatre

The Notebook - A New Musical

 Mon, 17 Aug at 07:00 pm National Theatre - DC

Washington | The Magnificent MAZOWSZE - Back in The USA

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm The Trump Kennedy Center

Kenny Garrett

 Wed, 27 May at 07:00 pm Blues Alley USD 120 to 300

New York City Ballet at Kennedy Center Opera House

 Tue, 02 Jun at 07:30 pm Kennedy Center Opera House

Bunny Butchers Broadway (April 9)

 Thu, 09 Apr at 07:30 pm The DC Improv Comedy Club

ALLEYCVT

 Thu, 19 Mar at 07:00 pm 9:30 Club

The Crucible at Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater

 Mon, 23 Mar at 07:00 pm Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater

Cinderella at Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater

 Thu, 14 May at 08:00 pm Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater

Del The Funky Homosapien, Casual, DJ Toure, Hieroglyphics, Pep Love, Souls Of Mischief in Washington

 Tue, 24 Mar at 08:00 pm Union Stage

Sasha Velour's TRAVESTY

 Tue, 24 Mar at 12:00 am 641 D Street NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20004

KPop Club Night at Howard Theatre - DC

 Fri, 15 May at 10:00 pm Howard Theatre - DC

Beetlejuice - The Musical

 Mon, 06 Jul at 07:00 pm National Theatre - DC

Back To The Future - Theatrical Production

 Mon, 06 Jul at 07:00 pm Kennedy Center Opera House 81 to 258

The Book of Mormon - Washington

 Tue, 28 Apr at 11:30 pm The National Theatre

Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live

 Thu, 25 Jun at 10:00 pm Kennedy Center - Terrace Theater

Annual 2026 Gala: Jubilation! Washington Performing Arts Celebrates 60 Years

 Sat, 21 Mar at 06:00 pm Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

The Wiz

 Mon, 06 Apr at 07:00 pm National Theatre - DC

1776 - The Musical

 Thu, 12 Mar at 07:00 pm Ford's Theatre

Chris D'Elia

 Thu, 16 Jul at 07:00 pm DC Improv

Ryan Bingham in Washington

 Sat, 13 Jun at 08:00 pm Lincoln Theatre

Michael McIntyre

 Tue, 21 Apr at 12:00 am DAR Constitution Hall

Parking The Washington Ballet - Cinderella

 Fri, 15 May Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater

MUZE MRKT

 Sun, 26 Apr at 12:00 pm Dock5 Free

Embassy Row Rooftop Night in Havana Under the Stars with Latin Band

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel USD 29 to 39

The Notebook - The Musical

 Fri, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm National Theatre - DC

Mrs. Doubtfire at Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater

 Tue, 14 Jul at 08:00 pm Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater

The Outsiders at Kennedy Center Opera House

 Sun, 02 Aug at 01:30 pm Kennedy Center Opera House

The Great Gatsby - The Musical - Washington

 Tue, 12 May at 11:30 pm The National Theatre

Liberian Entertainment Award Return of Greatness

 Sat, 25 Apr at 05:00 pm Lisner Auditorium

Jeremy Pelt at Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:30 pm Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

The Promise of US: Our Nation at 250 WORLD PREMIERE: Philip Glass’ “Lincoln” | Dalene plays Barber

 Fri, 12 Jun at 08:00 pm The Trump Kennedy Center

The Wiz (Touring)

 Sat, 11 Apr at 02:00 pm The National Theatre

National Symphony Orchestra - Cann plays Coleman at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

 Fri, 05 Jun at 08:00 pm Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Shanghai Quartet

 Thu, 09 Apr at 07:30 pm Meyer Auditorium USD 6

The Wiz (Touring)

 Thu, 09 Apr at 07:30 pm The National Theatre

Shear Madness

 Tue, 17 Mar at 07:00 pm Kennedy Center Theatre Lab

Washington National Opera - The Crucible at Kennedy Center Opera House

 Thu, 19 Mar at 07:30 pm Kennedy Center Opera House

The Great Gatsby at National Theatre

 Tue, 12 May at 07:30 pm National Theatre

Candlelight: The Best of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

Candlelight - Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

 Sun, 19 Apr at 06:45 pm Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

Japanfest: Sakura Matsuri Japanese Festival

 Sat, 04 Apr at 06:00 pm University Student Center USD 7 to 23

From Here(ish) Comedy Show

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm Hush Harbor USD 23 to 29

Princess Superstar, Mz Neon, Tony & The Kiki in Washington

 Sat, 09 May at 07:00 pm Union Stage

Sunn O ))) at Lincoln Theatre DC

 Fri, 10 Apr at 08:00 pm Lincoln Theatre DC

Terell Stafford

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm Blues Alley

Queer Night Out: Michelle Buteau Comedy Show

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:30 pm Warner Theatre Free

West Side Story w/ Washington National Opera

 Tue, 19 May at 07:30 pm Trump Kennedy Center - Opera House

Ritmo y Sabor: Tras Los Años

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:30 pm Gaston Hall - Georgetown University Free

Suffs at National Theatre

 Tue, 16 Jun at 07:30 pm National Theatre

Nicole Henry in Washington

 Sat, 09 May at 09:30 pm Blues Alley

Nicole Henry in Washington

 Sun, 10 May at 02:00 pm Blues Alley