Upcoming live music in Washington DC: dates, times, venues and ticket prices for this weekend and the weeks ahead, updated daily.
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Free · National Museum of the American Indian, 4th St & Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560
Enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the Potomac Atrium. At the end of the 30-minute presentation, visitors are encouraged to ask
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 6:30 PM · $13.20 · Ciel Social Club, 601 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Join us for smooth jazz tunes and rooftop views on select Tuesdays at our Downtown location!
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Bonnie Garmus: Peck & Peck Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of Lincoln Theatre / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied fut
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Warner Theatre, 513 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Bruce Cockburn In Concert with special guest Livingston Taylor — live at Warner Theatre, Washington DC.
Details for Bruce Cockburn In Concert with special guest Livingston Taylor
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 8:00 PM · $12.51 · Artivism, 10 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Jazz, Blues, R&B, and more! All ages and skill levels welcome!
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:30 PM · $13.20 · Ciel Capitol Hill, 175 L Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Join us for an evening where live jazz, curated wine specials, and crave-worthy rooftop cuisine come together above the city!
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · 2440 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
CODE RED's got a live jazz trio bringing the heat every Wednesday from 7 PM - 9:30 PM!
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:30 PM · $6 · Meyer Auditorium, National Museum of Asian Art, Independence Avenue at 12th St, SW, Washington, DC 20004
Welcome back Musicians from Marlboro for the first of three performances this season that culminates with Mozart's beloved Clarinet Quintet.
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · STFU Navy Yard, 1299 1st Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
Step into the unknown with Secret Sounds at STFU, an exclusive, immersive music experience of R&B, Neo-Soul, & other soulful genres collide.
Details for Secret Sounds - Live Band Speakeasy - Wednesdays
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · 2440 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Guitar & Vocal duo bringing a mellow, inviting sound to dinner and cocktails
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 8:00 PM · $12.51 · Pure Lounge, 1326 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Greetings Earthlings! Pure Lounge Live presents Afrofuturistic SoulFusion Sessions! Enjoy art, poetry, hookah, libations, & live music
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 12:30 PM · Free · Devine Studio Theatre | Davis Performing Arts Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057
Join us for our Friday Music Series concert featuring American Patchwork Quartet!
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · Hi-Lawn, 1309 5th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Free Live music by Bansy, local venders, treats and more.
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM · The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Hudson Westbrook Super Excellent Seats are non-transferrable and day-of-show pick up only. No Alternate Pickup is available for Super Excellent Seats. Prior to doors, Super Excellent Seats can be pick
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $35.88 · Femme Fatale DC, 3409 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20008
Live R&B, jazz & neo-soul with Indyah Larae, paired with a relaxing yoga flow led by Jason Harris. Move, breathe, and vibe.
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · The Artemis - DC Sports Bar, Live Music, Happy Hour, 3605 14th Street Northwest, Suite A, Washington, DC 20010
Come enjoy local DMV music LIVE!!!
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC 20540
Grammy Award–winning Attacca Quartet presents a program featuring the Washington, D.C. premiere of John Adams’s most recent string quartet "Iron Jig," co-commissioned by the Library of Congress and de
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 4:00 PM · Free · Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre, 800 21st St NW, Washington, DC, 20052
A vocal showcase of the singers from the GW Program of Music - just in time to kick off Halloween. BOO!
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $23.18 · Takoma Station Tavern, 6914 4th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20012
A super summit, featuring Tedd on sax, Allyn on organ, Tommy on guitar and Dana on drums
Details for DAT Trio+1 (Tedd Baker, Allyn Johnson, Tommy Holladay & Dana Hawkins)
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 8:00 PM · The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Yebba Super Excellent Seats are non-transferrable and day-of-show pick up only. No Alternate Pickup is available for Super Excellent Seats. Prior to doors, Super Excellent Seats can be picked up at th
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 9:00 PM · $24.19–$46.68 · 555 8th St NW, 555 8th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004
Come for the cocktails, stay for the curse. House of Hex brings costumes, DJ beats, and Halloween mischief to DC.
Details for Baron Samedi Presents: House of Hex at Dirty Habit DC
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 9:00 PM · $44.52–$55.20 · Swingers Dupont Circle, 1330 19th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
For the 1st time every Backyard Band is performing at Swingers. Music by DJ 808 and Hosted by Kapri Monique
Details for The Haunted Golf Course featuring Backyard @ Swingers Dupont Circle
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 12:00 PM · Free · THRōW Social DC, 1401 Okie Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Get ready for ELECTROPICO WORLD, a vibrant Sunday celebration of world sounds, Latin electronic music, and global rhythms at Throw Social DC
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Free · Busboys and Poets TAKOMA, 235 Carroll Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20012
Meet local quilters, Sharon Robinson, Jorrin Ellison, and Andrew Wohl at Busboys and Poets Takoma. November 1, 5–7 PM.
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 8:00 PM · The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
This is a seated show.
Details for Undertale – The Determination Symphony World Tour
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $60.54–$71.21 · Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
Echoing Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, composer Janine Johnson gives the premier performance of her set of Preludes & Fugues written in 2020
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 7:30 PM · $45 · La Maison Française, Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007
“Without Words: Songs and Visions”
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC 20540
Colombian-born Edmar Castañeda has emerged as the preeminent virtuoso of the jazz harp. With a singular technique that seamlessly blends bass lines, harmony, and melody, Castañeda brings unbridled att
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 8:00 PM · $10 · El Secreto De Rosita, 1624 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Join us for North African beats and Gypsy Kings vibes at the hottest bar on U Street! Yalla amigos!!
Details for Live Music 11/5: Azul Band at El Secreto De Rosita!
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 8:00 PM · The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Geese have partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations driving positive change in their communities. www.plus1.org
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
The Longest Johns Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of Lincoln Theatre / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticke
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC 20540
The Library of Congress pays tribute to the all-time giant trumpet player, composer, bandleader, painter, and cultural icon, Miles Davis, with a performance led by Davis’s onetime collaborator John Be
Details for Unlimited Miles: John Beasley's Miles Davis at 100
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 10:00 PM · Free · Roofers Union, 2446 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Catch Sidewalk Soul on our Main Floor at Roofers Union, playing classic rock hits with sick guitar riffs.
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM · James Madison Building, 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540
The Library of Congress pays tribute to the all-time giant trumpet player, composer, bandleader, painter, and cultural icon, Miles Davis. This five-part study day, featuring collection displays, panel
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Free · Roofers Union, 2446 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Catch Gotcha Covered on our Main Floor at Roofers Union, playing classic-rock, pop, Motown, blues, and country hits from the ’70s and ’80s.
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $49.87–$76.54 · Busboys and Poets, 625 Monroe Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20017
An evening of smooth jazz, soul, and connection with Marcus Johnson at Busboys & Poets Brookland. Come FLO with us.
Details for FLO in Brookland: The Marcus Johnson Experience at Busboys & Poets
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM · $12.51–$44.52 · St. John's Church Georgetown Parish, 3240 O St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Come hear the best singers of DC perform Renaissance choral music by composers including Palestrina, Giaches de Wert, Gesualdo, and Lassus
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM · $17.45 · 5200 Cathedral Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
This will be an unforgettable afternoon of music and conversation with Daryl Davis
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 7:30 PM · $12.51–$44.52 · St Mark's Capitol Hill, 301 A Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
NSO concertmaster Nurit Bar-Josef shines in Fauré’s colorful sonata, with music by Caroline Shaw and Brahms’s Piano Quartet in G minor.
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC 20540
Grammy-winning countertenor and President and General Director of Opera Philadelphia, Anthony Roth Constanzo, comes to the Library for a special event that will include a short recital and intimate co
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · 1378 H St NE, 1378 H Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Every 2nd & 4th Monday join us for live music, poetry or stand up at our Open Mic with ATTINSHUN Band.
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Warner Theatre, 513 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
SHYNE: 2622 LGND Tour with Barrington Levy and Lil' Cease — live at Warner Theatre, Washington DC.
Details for SHYNE: 2622 LGND Tour with Barrington Levy and Lil' Cease
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
SPIT DAT is the longest-running open mic in the nation’s capital. Spit Dat combines world-class talent with an intimate artistic experience in Woolly Mammoth’s “living room” lobby. As much a “venue” a
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · 7:30 PM · DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories, will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches and acces
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Julia Jacklin – North America Tour 2026 Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of Lincoln Theatre / Ticketmaster, and buyers may
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · 11:00 PM · Free · SAX Restaurant and Lounge, 734 11th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Join Fetty P Franklin in person at Sax for The Pre-Veterans Day Party.
Details for The Pre-Veterans Day Party at Sax Hosted by Fetty P Franklin
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Warner Theatre, 513 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rocky in Concert — live at Warner Theatre, Washington DC.
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Alyssa Grace / Wanna Be Singer Tour Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of Lincoln Theatre / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be d
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
An Evening With Prateek Kuhad – Full Moon Chamber Tour (Acoustic) Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of Lincoln Theatre / Tic
Details for An Evening With Prateek Kuhad - Full Moon Chamber Tour (Acoustic)
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 12:30 PM · Free · Devine Studio Theatre | Davis Performing Arts Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057
Join us for our Friday Music Series concert featuring Sequoia “REDWOOD” Snyder!