Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Shakespeare and the American Story
Downtown
DC Design Tours
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Explore the White House neighborhood and discover how architecture, politics, and urban design transformed Murder Bay into America’s Main Street.
Mount Vernon Square
National Building Museum
Now - Jan 01, 2027
Reimagining Cities: From Past to Future
The National Theatre
Now - May 24, 2026
The Great Gatsby - Musical
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - Jun 08, 2026
“Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation” – Traveling Exhibition
Southwest & The Wharf
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
Now - Jun 14, 2026
A fiercely intelligent and emotionally charged exploration of humanity.
Adams Morgan
Now - Nov 22, 2026
Discover the bold, bizarre, and beautiful built history of two of DC’s most eclectic and contrasting neighborhoods.
Museum of the Bible
Explore the oldest Christian church known in the world in this groundbreaking exhibit.
