Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jun
2026
Downtown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Oct 19, 2027
Refreshed Presidential Portrait Gallery Enhances Visitor Experience with Art and Accessibility
Virginia
Signature Theatre
Now - Jul 26, 2026
Stephen Schwartz’s (Godspell, Wicked) musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and glory sizzles for summer, thrillingly staged as only Matthew Gardiner can do.
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Shakespeare and the American Story
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Celebrate 250 Years of American Stories at the Kennedy Center
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
National Archives Museum
Now - Jun 04, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - Dec 31, 2026
America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
National Mall
DC by Foot
Now - Sep 02, 2027
Honor, History, and Heroes: Explore Arlington National Cemetery on Foot
