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
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
Georgetown
CUT D.C. by Wolfgang Puck
Now - Dec 31, 2026
New caviar dishes and signature martinis take the center stage at CUT D.C.
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - May 06, 2028
Bonds Entertainment Center Opens in Fairfax City
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Shakespeare and the American Story
Foggy Bottom
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Celebrating American Talent: Free Performances from Every Corner of the Nation
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Get a peek at life in the Aquarium before it opens on this family-friendly tour!
Downtown
Ford's Theatre
Now - May 16, 2026
1776 - The Musical
Now - May 21, 2026
Morton Fine Arts Presents A Global Group Exhibition Of Fiber Art Exploring Healing, Reclamation, Finding And Being Found
