Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jul
2026
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
Downtown
DC Design Tours
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Explore the White House neighborhood and discover how architecture, politics, and urban design transformed Murder Bay into America’s Main Street.
National Archives Museum
Now - Jul 22, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Shakespeare and the American Story
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Growing American Craft: The Art, Spectacle, and Stories of State Fairs
Virginia
Signature Theatre
Now - Jul 26, 2026
Pippin
Foggy Bottom
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Celebrating American Talent: Free Performances from Every Corner of the Nation
Southwest & The Wharf
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
Now - Aug 09, 2026
Their Friendship. Their Story. Their Legacy.
