Performing-arts Events in Washington

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

Shen Yun Performing Arts

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:00 pm Kennedy Center Opera House

Shen Yun at Kennedy Center Opera House

 Wed, 07 Jan at 07:30 pm Kennedy Center Opera House

Jessie J

 Thu, 22 Jan at 07:00 pm Howard Theatre - DC

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater at Warner Theatre - Washington DC

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:30 pm Warner Theatre - Washington DC

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

 Tue, 03 Feb at 07:30 pm Warner Theatre

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

 Sun, 01 Feb at 02:00 pm Warner Theatre

Igor Levit, piano

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

Nora en Pure [360° Set]

 Fri, 09 Jan at 10:00 pm Echostage

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

 Sat, 27 Dec at 02:00 pm Warner Theatre

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm Warner Theatre

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

 Sun, 28 Dec at 01:00 pm Warner Theatre

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

 Sat, 07 Feb at 02:00 pm Warner Theatre

Omni Shoreham CIRQUE du DC

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:45 pm 2500 Calvert St NW USD 165 to 385

SHEN YUN – The Beauty of Divine Beings Dancing

 Wed, 07 Jan at 07:30 pm Kennedy Center Opera House

Washington Ballet - The Nutcracker at Warner Theatre - Washington DC

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm Warner Theatre - Washington DC

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

 Tue, 23 Dec at 07:00 pm Warner Theatre - DC

Monty Pythons Spamalot at Kennedy Center Opera House

 Tue, 16 Dec Kennedy Center Opera House

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:00 pm Warner Theatre - DC

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

 Sat, 31 Jan at 02:00 pm Warner Theatre

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:30 pm Warner Theatre

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:30 pm Warner Theatre

How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical at National Theatre

 Tue, 30 Dec at 07:00 pm National Theatre

Rebirth Brass Band at The Hamilton Live

 Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm The Hamilton Live

A Christmas Carol

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm Ford's Theatre

Adam Carolla

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

National Symphony Orchestra - Brahms Double Concerto at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

 Thu, 29 Jan at 07:00 pm Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Katherine Blanford! Feb 13-14

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:30 pm 1523 22nd St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20037

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

 Mon, 29 Dec at 07:00 pm National Theatre - DC

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

 Thu, 01 Jan at 06:30 pm Broadway at The National

Friday Music Series: Dessa

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

Ofenbach

 Sun, 25 Jan The Atlantis

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

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

Gary Owen – Washington

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm Gary Owen – Washington, DC – January 17, 2026

Adam Carolla at Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

 Sat, 31 Jan Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

Michael Longfellow (February 20-22)

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm The DC Improv Comedy Club

National Symphony Orchestra - Songs of Destiny and Fate at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

 Thu, 22 Jan at 07:00 pm Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Banff Mountain Film Festival

 Thu, 22 Jan at 07:00 pm National Theatre - DC

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

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

America’s 250th: A Festival Celebration

 Sat, 14 Feb at 11:30 am National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution Free

Yseult - MENTAL TOUR in Washington

 Fri, 16 Jan at 08:00 pm Union Stage

Chuck Brown Band

 Sun, 15 Feb at 08:00 pm 600 14th Street NW Washington DC 20005

Martin Amini at Improv Comedy Club - DC

 Fri, 26 Dec Improv Comedy Club - DC

Natalie Cuomo! February 5-7

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:30 pm 1523 22nd St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20037

Del Water Gap, Hannah Jadagu in Washington

 Mon, 19 Jan at 07:00 pm 9

Drunk Shakespeare

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm Sage Theatre - DC USD 131 to 147

Talking Sopranos at Warner Theatre - Washington DC

 Sat, 10 Jan at 08:00 pm Warner Theatre - Washington DC

Killers of K*ll Tony: Ari Matti Hans Kim Martin Phillips & David Jolly

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm DAR Constitution Hall

Guys and Dolls at Sidney Harman Hall

 Fri, 26 Dec at 07:30 pm Sidney Harman Hall

The Jury Experience: Murder Case

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

Adam Hawley

 Fri, 02 Jan at 07:00 pm Blues Alley

Banff Mountain Film Festival at National Theatre

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:00 pm National Theatre

Mostafa Amar

 Wed, 07 Jan at 07:00 pm Howard Theatre - DC

Taskmaster Live

 Tue, 20 Jan Warner Theatre - DC

Clue Live On Stage at National Theatre

 Tue, 27 Jan at 07:30 pm National Theatre

Dreams and Dialogues

 Sun, 25 Jan at 02:00 pm St Mark's Capitol Hill USD 0 to 34

Friday Music Series: Mak Grgic

 Fri, 06 Feb at 12:30 pm McNeir Hall, New North Building | Georgetown University Free

American Promise at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

 Sat, 14 Feb at 08:00 pm Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Jessy J in Washington

 Sun, 04 Jan at 07:00 pm Blues Alley

Piaf! The Show

 Mon, 16 Feb at 07:00 pm Lisner Auditorium

ROYALTY HERITAGE - KINGS & QUEENS

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

Let's Sing Taylor

 Sun, 25 Jan at 01:00 am Warner Theatre - DC

DC-Area Performing Arts Camp Fair

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

Aurie Styla

 Mon, 09 Feb at 07:00 pm DC Improv

Yolks on You! Burlesque and Variety Brunch (Feb. 15)

 Sun, 15 Feb at 01:00 pm DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern USD 23

Couples Therapy

 Wed, 11 Feb at 07:00 pm DC Improv

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

 Sat, 07 Feb at 04:00 pm Shakespeare Theatre Company: Klein Theatre USD 47 to 69

Live! from Busboys and Poets hosted by MalPractice

 Fri, 26 Dec at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

Anuhea in Washington

 Sun, 04 Jan at 08:00 pm Pearl Street Warehouse

Pretty Boi Drag Presents A 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

 Sun, 18 Jan at 02:00 pm The Bier Baron Tavern and Comedy Loft

Yarn & Pressing Strings

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:00 pm 600 14th Street NW Washington DC 20005

Drag & Comedy Brunch (February 15)

 Sun, 15 Feb at 02:00 pm The DC Improv Comedy Club

Mambo Fridays at Bryant St Market: Featuring DJ Mambo Soul

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:30 pm Bryant St Market

Vocal Arts DC Recital: Benjamin Bernheim. Carrie-Ann Matheson.

 Sun, 08 Feb at 02:00 pm 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566-0001, United States

Rooftop Affair at the Moxy

 Fri, 26 Dec at 08:00 pm Moxy Washington, DC Downtown (Washington D.C.)

Bollywood Night

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm Pearl Street Warehouse

Jessy J

 Sat, 03 Jan at 07:00 pm Blues Alley USD 99 to 300

Monetochka in Washington

 Tue, 03 Feb at 07:00 pm Karma DC Live Music Venue

Heritage Signature Chorale Artistic Legacy Concert

 Sat, 21 Feb at 06:00 pm First Congregational UCC USD 53

Talks With Myself - Howard University Screening

 Sat, 24 Jan at 05:00 pm Howard University's Black Digital Auditorium USD 13

Boudoir Bohéme Masquerade Ball

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Secret Location USD 59 to 295

Chloe Radcliffe

 Wed, 14 Jan at 07:00 pm The Comedy Loft of DC

5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Glo Shines

 Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

Stereophonic

 Mon, 09 Feb at 07:00 pm National Theatre - DC

Teacher's Lounge Comedy

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm Howard Theatre - DC

Ecstatic Dance: New Years Portal with Ursidae

Thu, 01 Jan at 08:30 pm The Edgewood Arts Building

KanKouran West African Dance Company

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm 3225 8th St NE, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20017

SANGJARU

 Sat, 31 Jan at 02:00 pm Meyer Auditorium, National Museum of Asian Art (Enter on Independence Ave.) USD 6

Nikki and the Barn Boys | The Overlook, Lookout at Songbyrd DC

 Fri, 02 Jan at 07:00 pm 540 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

Chloe Radcliffe at DC Comedy Loft

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:30 pm DC Comedy Loft

yMusic

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 pm The REACH at the Kennedy Center

Friday Music Series: Dave Ragland

 Fri, 23 Jan at 12:30 pm McNeir Hall, New North Building | Georgetown University Free

Casting Director Caitlin D. Jones: Commercial Audition Workshop

 Sat, 17 Jan at 11:00 am 1527 M St NW USD 150

Little Artists, Big Stories

 Sun, 28 Dec at 10:30 am Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum Free

Ruckus and Davóne Tines, bass-baritone

 Wed, 28 Jan at 07:30 pm Sixth & I

Hip-Hop as Mindfulness: Meditation, Music, and Meaning with Born I

 Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm 925 13th St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20005

DC Arts & Culture Career Development Fiar

 Fri, 30 Jan at 11:00 am Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater Free

Improv workshop - Cleveland Park Library, DC

 Sun, 18 Jan at 03:00 pm Cleveland Park Library Free

The Fourth Stream at Bossa Bistro + Lounge, 12-28-25

 Sun, 28 Dec at 08:30 pm Bossa Bistro + Lounge

Phoebe Katis - Washington, DC - Pie Shop

 Wed, 18 Feb at 07:00 pm Pie Shop DC

Paranormal Activity - Play - Audio Described Performance

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm Sidney Harman Hall