Washington, District of Columbia Events — Theater & Performing Arts

Washington, District of Columbia hosts around 4,900 upcoming events, with about 2,400 occurring in the next 30 days. Approximately 15 percent of these listings are free. The most common categories include Theater & Performing Arts with about 1,500 events, followed by Concerts & Live Music at about 900 and Community & Social gatherings at about 650. Other popular types are Sports & Fitness, Nightlife & Clubbing, and Food & Drink. Key venues featuring the most listings are Capital One Arena, Signature Theatre, Warner Theatre, National Theatre DC, The Sage, and The Atlantis. Notable performers with upcoming dates include Drunk Shakespeare, The Secret Garden, Washington Wizards, Urinetown, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee National Tour. This diverse programme offers options for visitors of all interests within the city founded in 1790 and home to about 690,000 people.

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Weather: 63°F · Partly cloudy · High 80° / low 61°F · 60% precip
Population: 689,545 (2020)
Area: 177 km²
Elevation: 72 m
Founded: 1790

Source: Wikidata

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Frequently asked questions about events in Washington

How many events are listed for Washington, District of Columbia?: There are about 4,900 upcoming events in total. Around 2,400 of these take place in the next 30 days.
Are there free events available?: Yes, about 15 percent of all listed events are free to attend.
Which venues have the most upcoming listings?: The venues with the most listings are Capital One Arena, Signature Theatre, Warner Theatre, National Theatre DC, The Sage, and The Atlantis.
What is the most popular type of event?: Theater & Performing Arts is the most common type with about 1,500 events. Concerts & Live Music follows with about 900 listings.

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