Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

Downtown

DAR Constitution Hall

Newly-renovated 3,702-seat facility capable of hosting a wide variety of events, including concerts, television, meetings, commencements and award shows

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Downtown

Shelly's Back Room

Shelly’s Backroom

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Virginia

Punch Bowl Social - Arlington

Punch Bowl Social is where party people come for an awe-inspiring experience, whether it's their first visit or their 50th.

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NoMa

Wunder Garten

Outdoor community German inspired beergarden

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Hamilton Live

The Hamilton is fast-becoming Washington, DC's new favorite gathering place for music, art, entertainment and inventive dining.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Five Iron Golf

The nation's leading indoor golf and entertainment experience.

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Downtown

SPIN DC

SPIN DC is located in the heart of Downtown/Metro Center area of DC.

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National Mall

Discovery Theater

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Upcoming Events

Jul

21

2024

Capitol Hill

Comedy Shows Near Me On Capitol Hill

Now - Dec 15, 2024

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Jul

21

2024

Southwest & The Wharf

Elevate Drag Brunch

Now - Mar 15, 2026

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Jun

23

2024

NoMa

Sunday Party at Wunder Garten

Now - Oct 06, 2024

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Jun

25

2024

Brookland

BFD Tuesdays

Now - May 27, 2025

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Jun

19

2024

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

Now - Apr 25, 2025

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Jun

18

2024

Downtown

Juneteenth Celebration with Playback Theater

Now - Jun 18, 2024

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Jun

25

2024

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Acoustic Music

Now - Dec 24, 2024

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Jun

25

2024

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Acoustic Music

Now - Sep 17, 2024

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Jun

25

2024

Georgetown

Dancing on the Waterfront: Summer Series

Now - Jul 30, 2024

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Jun

19

2024

Virginia

Robert Pant & Alison Krauss

Now - Jun 19, 2024

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Jun

20

2024

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Jun 18, 2026

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Jun

19

2024

Foggy Bottom

Kingbird is now open for dinner daily!

Now - Jan 31, 2025

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Jun

19

2024

Southwest & The Wharf

The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence

Now - Jul 14, 2024

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Jun

19

2024

Shaw

Camera Obscura

Jun 19, 2024

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Jun

19

2024

DMV Comedian of the Year - PG County

Jun 19, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Dope and Classy Open Mic

Jun 19, 2024 - May 28, 2025

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Jun

19

2024

H Street NE

GMCW: Piano Bar Open Mic Night

Jun 19, 2024

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Jun

19

2024

Maryland

Strathmore Artist in Residence Class of 2024

Jun 19, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024

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Jun

19

2024

Shaw

Halfway to the Weekend Wednesday

Jun 19, 2024 - May 28, 2025

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Jun

20

2024

Downtown

Luenell

Jun 20, 2024 - Jun 22, 2024

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Entertainment & Nightlife

DAR Constitution Hall

Shelly's Back Room

Punch Bowl Social - Arlington

Wunder Garten

The Hamilton Live

Five Iron Golf

SPIN DC

Discovery Theater

Upcoming Events

21

Capitol Hill

Comedy Shows Near Me On Capitol Hill

21

Southwest & The Wharf

Elevate Drag Brunch

23

NoMa

Sunday Party at Wunder Garten

25

Brookland

BFD Tuesdays

19

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

18

Downtown

Juneteenth Celebration with Playback Theater

25

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Acoustic Music

25

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Acoustic Music

25

Georgetown

Dancing on the Waterfront: Summer Series

19

Virginia

Robert Pant & Alison Krauss

20

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

19

Foggy Bottom

Kingbird is now open for dinner daily!

19

Southwest & The Wharf

The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence

19

Shaw

Camera Obscura

19

DMV Comedian of the Year - PG County

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Dope and Classy Open Mic

19

H Street NE

GMCW: Piano Bar Open Mic Night

19

Maryland

Strathmore Artist in Residence Class of 2024