Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Feb
2026
National Mall
Lockheed Martin IMAX® and Northrop Grumman Planetarium
Now - Feb 01, 2026
Mercy in IMAX
Logan Circle
Washington Improv Theater
Now - Feb 22, 2026
Buckle up! Joyride is a non-stop, high-energy improv performance series where the destination changes every weekend.
Downtown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Oct 19, 2027
Refreshed Presidential Portrait Gallery Enhances Visitor Experience with Art and Accessibility
National Gallery of Art
Now - Jan 01, 2027
National Gallery of Art Celebrates 250 Years of America with Special Exhibitions
Mount Vernon Square
National Building Museum
Reimagining Cities: From Past to Future
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
Foggy Bottom
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Celebrating American Talent: Free Performances from Every Corner of the Nation
Celebrating American Arts: Kennedy Center's 2026 Lineup Highlights Choreography, Opera, and Community Sounds
