Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Aug
2026
Downtown
DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant
Aug 06, 2026 - Aug 08, 2026
Comedy from a sports superfan
Aug 06, 2026 - Aug 09, 2026
Stand-up from a hometown hero
National Mall
Aug 21, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026
250 Years of Freedom. One Legendary Race.
Sep
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Sep 01, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Milestone Exhibit at National Portrait Gallery Showcases 50 Years of Iconic Photography
Southwest & The Wharf
Sep 02, 2026 - Sep 06, 2026
The Future of Jazz: America’s Next 250 Years
Capitol Hill
RFK Memorial Stadium
Sep 03, 2026
AfroPlus Fest
Virginia
Wolf Trap
Sep 13, 2026
Earthy folk singer/songwriter
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Sep 24, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027
Smithsonian Celebrates 10th Anniversary Amid Upcoming 250th Anniversary of the U.S.
