Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Georgetown
DC by Foot
Now - Oct 30, 2027
Stroll Through Time on the Historic Georgetown Walking Tour
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Dec 27, 2026
VR: Flight of the Mantas
The National Theatre
Now - May 24, 2026
The Great Gatsby - Musical
The Kreeger Museum
Now - Jul 11, 2026
Imar Lyman, Echo/Location: Exploring the Extra-Sensory
Virginia
Signature Theatre
Now - Jul 26, 2026
Stephen Schwartz’s (Godspell, Wicked) musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and glory sizzles for summer, thrillingly staged as only Matthew Gardiner can do.
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
CUT D.C. by Wolfgang Puck
Afternoon Tea at CUT D.C.
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