Washington DC Arts & Culture

Tap into the city’s creative heartbeat.

Whether you're inspired by free museums or culturally diverse neighborhoods, this city has it all. Catch a musical before it hits Broadway. Go where DC creators hatch their best ideas. The District oozes with local flavor and one-of-a-kind experiences. Bottle it up on your trip when you tour colorful street murals, chat with artists at Eastern Market or accept a standing invite to the Meridian Hill drum circle.

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Where to Find the Most Colorful Street Murals in Washington, DC

Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.

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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

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A variety of performances grace stages throughout the District – her...

20+ Cool & Interesting Museums in Washington, DC That Aren’t On the National Mall

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Ways to Celebrate African American History & Culture in Washington, DC

Honor the Black experience at these museums, memorials and more thro...

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Why Washington, DC's performing arts scene is in a class of its own

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Keep on Groovin’: An Intro to Go-Go Music in Washington, DC

The official music of the city has a fascinating history, but its st...

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2 Days of LGBTQ+ Culture & Arts in Washington, DC

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Discover the National Gallery of Art East Building in Washington, DC

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George Washington's Mount Vernon

The iconic riverside estate of George Washington. Open daily, 365 days a year.

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Dine intimately in the presidential Dining Room, enjoy cocktails throughout the main museum rooms or relax and unwind in the tranquil period garden.

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Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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Georgetown

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden

Tudor Place offers unique and intimate settings perfect for special occasions.

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Downtown

National Museum of Women in the Arts

First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.

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National Museum of the Marine Corps

Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.

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National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration Opens June 26

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Charlie Ross Magic

Sophisticated Magic & Mentalism for Corporate Events

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Basilica of the National Shrine of the I...

The largest Roman Catholic church in the United States and North America, and is one of the ten largest churches in the world.

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Airbus IMAX Theater

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Rorschach Theatre

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Wunder Garten

Outdoor community German inspired beergarden

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Georgetown

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

Have DC's Favorite Comedy Show at Your Next Event

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Signature Theatre

The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre is DC's positively swanky (The New York Times) home for contemporary musicals and new plays.

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Hook Hall

DC's premier event venue, beer garden, cafe and tavern featuring a large indoor and outdoor space located in the heart of Washington, DC.

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Foggy Bottom

The Friday Noon Concert Series

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Hamnet

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Georgetown

The Magic Duel at The Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

Apr 11, 2026 - May 30, 2026

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Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

Now - Sep 30, 2026

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Magic Duel in Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Apr 11, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

"1776" at Ford's Theatre

Now - May 16, 2026

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H Street NE

Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest

Now - May 03, 2026

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Georgetown

River Club Brunch

Apr 11, 2026 - Apr 09, 2028

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Georgetown

The Magic Duel Comedy Show at Pinstripes Georgetown

Apr 11, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Travesty

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The Wiz

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Safety Not Guaranteed

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Southwest & The Wharf

A Good Day to Me Not to You

Now - May 03, 2026

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National Mall

BloomFest at the Tidal Basin

Now - Apr 11, 2026

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Prince Caspian Live onstage

Now - Apr 25, 2026

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Living Letters

Apr 11, 2026

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The Dinner Detective Washington DC

Apr 11, 2026 - May 30, 2026

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Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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Petworth

Monday Funday Concerts

Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 27, 2026

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Tap into the city’s creative heartbeat.

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The Howard Theatre

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Woodrow Wilson House

Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden

National Museum of Women in the Arts

National Museum of the Marine Corps

National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

Charlie Ross Magic

Basilica of the National Shrine of the I...

Airbus IMAX Theater

Rorschach Theatre

Wunder Garten

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

Signature Theatre

Hook Hall

Upcoming Cultural & Performing Art Events

31

Capitol Hill

10

Foggy Bottom

The Friday Noon Concert Series

11

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Hamnet

11

Georgetown

The Magic Duel at The Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

11

Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

11

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Magic Duel in Penn Quarter & Chinatown

11

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

"1776" at Ford's Theatre

11

H Street NE

Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest

11

Georgetown

River Club Brunch

11

Georgetown

The Magic Duel Comedy Show at Pinstripes Georgetown

11

Penn Quarter & Chinatown