Live music · Washington DC
Live music in Washington DC this weekend
What's playing in Washington DC this weekend — concerts, club nights and the small venues with the city's best sound.
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We couldn't find many live music matches in Washington DC — even after broadening the search. Here are the closest picks we trust.
Live music venues in Washington DC
U Street
NightlifeU Street
Historic jazz corridor — Lincoln Theatre, Ben's Chili Bowl and 9:30 Club nearby.
Live & on stage
9:30 Club Year-Round
9:30 Club · Year-round · Indie / Mixed
Broccoli City Festival
RFK Festival Grounds · May 9–10 · Hip-hop / R&B
Jazz in the Garden
National Gallery Sculpture Garden · May – Aug Fridays · Jazz / Free
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: The National Mall, National Gallery of Art, U Street. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Washington DC and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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