Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Downtown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Oct 19, 2027
Refreshed Presidential Portrait Gallery Enhances Visitor Experience with Art and Accessibility
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Get up close with our colony of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in a private setting during this tour.
Southwest & The Wharf
International Spy Museum
Now - May 14, 2028
United States of Espionage Tours at the Spy Museum
National Archives Museum
Now - May 16, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
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
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
