Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Apr
2026
Downtown
The National Theatre
Apr 28, 2026 - May 03, 2026
Don't miss "The Best Musical of this Century"
DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant
Apr 30, 2026
Trivia night meets murder mystery
May
May 01, 2026 - May 02, 2026
"America's Got Talent" star returns to DC's favorite comedy stage
Petworth
President Lincoln's Cottage
May 02, 2026 - May 03, 2026
Bourbon & Bluegrass, the Cottage’s biggest, most rollicking fundraising of the year, is back and better than ever!
National Mall
National Air and Space Museum
May 02, 2026 - May 01, 2027
Get to know the night sky in this free, live planetarium show
Virginia
May 03, 2026
Marine Band at NOVA
"Nateland" star brings the laughs to downtown DC
Southwest & The Wharf
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
May 06, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
A fiercely intelligent and emotionally charged exploration of humanity.
