Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Dec 27, 2026
VR: Flight of the Mantas
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Ford's Theatre
Now - May 16, 2026
Celebrate America's Semiquincentennial and DC250 at America's Theatre!
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - May 20, 2026
Spotlight Art Contest Finalists’ Art Exhibition & Sale
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.
The Kreeger Museum
Now - Jul 11, 2026
Imar Lyman, Echo/Location: Exploring the Extra-Sensory
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.
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
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
