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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

    Nightlife

    U 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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