Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Ford's Theatre
Now - May 16, 2026
Celebrate America's Semiquincentennial and DC250 at America's Theatre!
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.
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - May 20, 2026
Spotlight Art Contest Finalists’ Art Exhibition & Sale
Now - May 15, 2028
Restoring a Baltimore Icon of Change
Upper Northwest
Zenith Gallery
Now - May 30, 2026
Exhibition, and Reception
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Shakespeare and the American Story
National Gallery of Art
Now - Jan 01, 2027
National Gallery of Art Celebrates 250 Years of America with Special Exhibitions
