Make the most of your winter in Washington, DC by enjoying festivals, taking in live performances and catching a couple of sports games.
Декабрь 2025
Неделя коктейлей в округе Колумбия – Citywide | Dec.1–7
Dozens of DC restaurants showcase inventive cocktails paired with bites during this RAMW-curated celebration of mixology.
Волшебное музыкальное праздничное шоу Step Afrika! – Arena Stage | Dec.5–23
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this beloved “step‑stravaganza” returns with DJ Nutcracker, high‑energy stepping, festive music and new additions including the debut dance piece “Candy Cane Lane.” Now extended through Dec. 23 due to overwhelming demand. The first professional company dedicated to stepping brings a family-friendly, percussive holiday spectacle to Arena Stage.
Джорджтаун Джингл – Georgetown | Dec.6
Live music, pop-ups and festive cheer fill the cobbled streets of DC’s oldest neighborhood during its first-ever holiday music event.
Районный праздничный парад лодок – The Wharf | Dec.6
A free waterfront event featuring dazzling boats, live entertainment, fireworks and festive activities.
Ирландская Кэрол – Keegan Theatre | Dec.11–28
A witty Irish take on Dickens’ classic tale, filled with humor, reflection and holiday spirit.
Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC Holiday Show – Lincoln Theatre | Dec.13, 14 & 20
Tap-dancing elves, snow and iconic holiday music highlight this joyful annual production.
National Symphony Orchestra: Handel’s Messiah – The Kennedy Center | Dec.18–21
A holiday classic performed by the NSO under Baroque specialist Masaaki Suzuki.
Рождественские иллюминации на горе Вернон – Mount Vernon | Dec. 20–21
Celebrate the holidays at George Washington’s estate with a winter market, mansion tours and fireworks on the Potomac.
Праздничный рынок в центре округа Колумбия – Penn Quarter | Nov.21–Dec.23
The city’s beloved open-air market returns with an expanded vendor lineup will feature over 115 local artisans offering unique, handcrafted goods, gifts and holiday décor.
Праздничный рынок округа Колумбия в Дюпон-Серкл – Dupont Circle | Nov. 14–Dec.23
Shop 30+ local vendors offering gifts, crafts and festive foods in one of DC’s most charming neighborhoods.
Зимний праздник чудес – Nationals Park | Nov.28–Dec.30
A family-friendly wonderland with tubing, curling, light installations and a hidden speakeasy.
Рождественская песня – Ford’s Theatre | Nov.20–Dec.31 Craig Wallace stars in the Kennedy Center’s classic production of Dickens’ timeless story.
Зоопарк – Smithsonian National Zoo | Nov.21–Jan.3
Eco-friendly light displays, live music and festive treats create a winter wonderland.
Озеленение сезона – U.S. Botanic Garden | Nov.27–Jan.4
A botanical holiday showcase with poinsettias, model trains and plant-based sculptures.
Фолджер Фрост Фэйр – Folger Shakespeare Library | Nov. 28–Jan.4
A month-long winter festival inspired by historic London frost fairs with crafts, tours and live music.
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Фотография и движение «Черное искусство», 1955–1985 гг. – National Gallery of Art | Through Jan.4
A monumental exhibition featuring works by 100+ Black artists exploring cultural identity and creativity.
Женщины-художницы от Антверпена до Амстердама, 1600–1750 – National Museum of Women in the Arts | Through Jan.11
A historic exhibition of 17th-century Dutch and Flemish women artists across various mediums.
Профессиональная женская хоккейная лига - Capital One Arena | Jan.18
Capital One Arena will host its first-ever PWHL Takeover Tour game when Montréal Victoire faces New York Sirens.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations – Citywide | Jan.20
DC honors Dr. King’s legacy through parades, performances and volunteer opportunities.
Unbound: повествовательное искусство равнин – National Museum of the American Indian | Through Jan.20
Historic and contemporary Plains art highlight Native storytelling traditions.
Вашингтон, автосалон округа Колумбия – Walter E. Washington Convention Center | Jan. 23–Feb. 1
Explore cutting-edge automotive innovation at one of the nation’s largest indoor car shows.
Февраль 2026
Классический волейбол на Капитолийском холме – Walter E. Washington Convention Center | Feb.14–16
One of the largest youth volleyball tournaments in the U.S. returns with over 1,000 teams.
Presidents’ Day & Washington’s Birthday – Citywide | Feb.17
Celebrate American leadership with museum exhibits, tours and festivities across the city. Visit the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, National Portrait Gallery and more.
Отпразднуйте Лунный Новый год – Citywide | Begins Feb. 17
Ring in the Year of the Snake with parades, performances and cultural programs at museums and venues throughout DC such as the Chinatown Friendship Arch, Национальный музей азиатского искусства, Китай Чилкано и многое другое.
Рик Фримен: Пробираясь сквозь воду – Phillips@THEARC | Through Feb.19
DC artist Rik Freeman explores the cultural connections of waterways in this reflective exhibition.
Март 2026
Марди Гра на пристани – The Wharf | March 1
Parades, floats, stilt walkers, live music and fireworks light up DC’s waterfront.
Потрясающий Con – Walter E. Washington Convention Center | March 13–15
DC’s signature pop-culture festival welcomes 70,000+ fans for celebrity panels, cosplay and art.
1776 – Ford’s Theatre | March 13–May 16
The Tony Award-winning musical about the signing of the Declaration of Independence returns to the historic stage.
Суровое испытание – The Kennedy Center | March 19–29
Robert Ward’s opera adaptation of Arthur Miller’s classic play explores hysteria and power in Salem.
Национальный фестиваль сакуры – Citywide | March 20–April 12
DC’s iconic spring celebration marks the 1912 gift of cherry trees from Tokyo; peak bloom expected March 28–31.
Sasha Velour’s Travesty – Woolly Mammoth Theatre | March 24–April 12
A multimedia performance on queer history and resistance by the RuPaul’s Drag Race winner.
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: East Regional – Capital One Arena | March 27–29
March Madness comes to DC with high-stakes collegiate matchups in the East Regional bracket.