Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Downtown
Now - Jun 07, 2026
Drunk Shakespeare
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.
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
National Mall
Now - Dec 31, 2026
¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Get a peek at life in the Aquarium before it opens on this family-friendly tour!
The Kreeger Museum
Now - Jul 11, 2026
Imar Lyman, Echo/Location: Exploring the Extra-Sensory
Capitol Hill
Now - Jul 31, 2026
Spirit of '76 Special Exhibition
Folger Shakespeare Library
Shakespeare and the American Story