Music Events in DC

HAYLA - DARK TOUR

HAYLA brings the DARK TOUR to 9:30 Club, with Lizzy Jane opening. Lizzy Jane blends live instrumentation, melodic intensity, raw vocals, bass, synths, and electronic music.

2026 Summer Organ Recital Series: Andy Brown

Andy Brown, an organist from Philadelphia, PA, presents a recital in the Great Upper Church as the seventh installment of the summer series.

I Got Life: The Music of Nina Simone feat. Carol Riddick and Gerald Veasley

I Got Life: The Music of Nina Simone pairs Carol Riddick and Gerald Veasley to celebrate Nina Simone's music and empowering messages.

Presented by FEVERDestiny's Child: Iconic Reimagined Tribute – Washington DC

A reimagined tribute concert honoring the music of Destiny's Child, presented by Fever. Showtimes: Aug 16 at 4:30 PM & 6:45 PM.

Simple Plan: Bigger Than You Think Tour - The Sequel

Simple Plan celebrates 25 years with an all-hits, all-heart live show featuring fan favorites like 'I'm Just a Kid' and 'Welcome to My Life' plus deep cuts, with special guests Bowling For Soup and 3OH!3.

Songs of Carly Simon & James Taylor

Their romance was a whirlwind, their marriage dramatic, their split tumultuous, but their collaboration as the preeminent couple of the singer-songwriter era is the legacy that truly endures.

THE NO HEADLINERS TOUR

The No Headliners Tour prioritizes intimate venues, creating immersive experiences, with each night's lineup designed as a cohesive experience. This Washington, DC stop features Heno.

American Aquarium

American Aquarium are still finding new ways to surprise us on their new album New Ways to Lose, turning two decades of survival into a driving, deeply-felt rock & roll statement built on resilience, reinvention, and hard-earned clarity.

Yacht Rock Revue

Set sail on the smooth seas of '70s and '80s music with Yacht Rock Revue, the ultimate purveyors of the yacht rock sound.

Marcus Mitchell Presents Ashlei Peoples - Emerging Artist Mondays

Emerging Artist Mondays presents Ashlei Peoples, a classically trained pianist, keyboardist, and music director known for her soulful artistry across jazz, R&B, gospel, pop, and musical theatre.

ISAIAH RASHAD: Lil Sunny's Awful Road Trip

This is a General Admission - Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap Artists: Isaiah Rashad, Alemeda.

Lil' Maceo - Recording Release

Lil' Maceo performs a recording release show of his old-school funky, foot-stomping music.

The Wiggles – Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!

The Wiggles present their Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!, a high-energy, all-ages live show featuring beloved hits, new favorites, singing, dancing, and family fun.

NSO at Hollywood Bowl: Gershwin, Bernstein & more

The National Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director Gianandrea Noseda, makes its Hollywood Bowl debut with a program celebrating America's musical identities.

Iron Joy / Bccording / Dan

An evening of music featuring Iron Joy, the self-determined duo project of Indira Edwards and John Pablo Rojas, and Bccording Dan, a DMV-based artist and educator creating installations and live performances that combine sound and furniture.

RIVER SHOOK

River Shook brings their country-rock solo project to Songbyrd Music House, showcasing songs from their self-titled debut album (out June 26, 2026).

Art Sherrod Jr. - Smooth Jazz Summer Sax Series

Art Sherrod Jr. performs as part of the Smooth Jazz Summer Sax Series at Blues Alley.

EMM

This event has been rescheduled to a new date. EMM is an accomplished musician and classically trained pianist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer whose music showcases a woman's unapologetic power.

Musiq Soulchild

Diana Ross

Diana Ross returns to Wolf Trap to perform iconic songs including “I’m Coming Out,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and “Stop in the Name of Love.

An Evening with NRBQ & The Whole Wheat Horns

An Evening with NRBQ & The Whole Wheat Horns at The Birchmere.

Mycah Chevalier

Mycah Chevalier performs at Blues Alley in Washington, DC.

Early Show! JazzMob DC

We are excited to present Jazz at Bossa: a collaboration with JazzMob DC to showcase the diverse array of talented musicians in the District.

Summer Concerts

The free Summer Concerts series at Glen Echo Park runs Thursdays from June 11 to August 20, 2026, with the July 2 concert cancelled due to a heat advisory.

Fisher & Thames

Tricia Leigh Fisher and Byron Thames perform a joyful, dynamic show featuring the greatest songs of the Seventies, blending harmonies, humorous banter, and Hollywood stories.

Dan Tyminski Band

This event has been canceled. The venue notes that tickets suspected of being purchased for resale may be cancelled, and door times and opening acts are subject to change.

Soundscape with Muse Dodd and Cecily Bumbray

A live sound performance featuring artists Muse Dodd and Cecily Bumbray.

Merc / Orca / Drivel / Form & Void

A $15 evening of underground music at Rhizome DC featuring Merc (NC powerviolence), Orca (FL hardcore punk), Drivel (DC noisy rock), and Form & Void (DC synth punk death industrial).

THE EXCHANGE PROJECT

The Exchange Project is a Washington, DC based rock band with a high-energy, fuzz-drenched sound influenced by members from Venezuela, Chile, Texas, and Ohio.

Koe Wetzel: The Night Champion World Tour

Koe Wetzel brings The Night Champion World Tour to The Anthem on August 20 with special guests Shane Smith and the Saints, Bayker Blankenship, and Logan Jahnke.

Grooves in the Grove: Alisha Glover

Alisha Glover performs at Grooves in the Grove, a free summer concert series at The Wharf. The family-friendly concert begins at 7:00pm on Thursday, August 20, 2026, near bartaco in The Grove.

Jason Schmidt

Jason Schmidt performs at Union Stage. The page highlights his career as an actor and singer-songwriter, including Broadway's The Outsiders and recent singles like 'Can't Compare'.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

This show has been rescheduled from Thursday, July 30 to Thursday, August 20 at 8 PM.

VELVET DIVIDE

Velvet Divide is a rising Alt-Rock force out of Washington DC, blending raw emotion with razor-sharp hooks and high-energy performances.

Marcus Mitchell Presents Jazmin Ghent

Get ready for an epic night with saxophonist Jazmin Ghent, an award-winning international jazz saxophonist and educator.

Tea Eater

DC9 presents Tea Eater with Suppai Helwa and Girls on Toast. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show is all ages.

Deorro x BOLO

Deorro x BOLO is presented by GLOW with support from Juos and VLE Amau. Ages 18+.

Virtual Riot & Blanke – Far From Home Tour

Dubstep producers Virtual Riot and Blanke bring their Far From Home Tour to Echostage, presented by GLOW and STEEZ Promo. Ages 18+.

What the World Needs Now: An Evening of Burt Bacharach

As a singer, songwriter, and producer, Burt Bacharach's musical catalog is among the greatest of the 20th century.

Laura Ann Singh Fracas Quintet / Mowder Oyal

Renowned vocalist Laura Ann Singh leads an all-star ensemble across a repertoire fusing poetry, free jazz, and avant-garde energy in an evening of captivating soundscapes.

JOEY CASH

Joey Cash is a Los Angeles-based electronic artist redefining the genre through a fearless blend of influences spanning Daft Punk, Nirvana, Boards of Canada, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, and My Bloody Valentine, with more than 15 million streams.

Ella Mai – Do You Still Love Me? Tour

Ella Mai performs at The Anthem as part of her Do You Still Love Me? Tour, with support from Girlfriend and AMA. The event is sold out. Showtimes: Aug 21 at 6:30 PM & 8:00 PM.

Donavon Frankenreiter

A live concert performance by Donavon Frankenreiter with support from Iris And The Shade.

Invisible Touch - A Tribute to Phil Collins

Invisible Touch is a premier tribute to Phil Collins, featuring some of the most popular musicians in the DC area and delivering a true Phil Collins experience.

Rock the Dock at The Wharf featuring The Rock Creek Kings

Rock the Dock features Rock Creek Kings performing rock music on Friday, August 21, at Transit Pier at The Wharf. Concerts begin at 7:00pm and are family-friendly.

Mainstay Touring Presents: Rod Wave One Night Only Acoustic Concert

Singer and rapper Rod Wave performs an exclusive one-night-only acoustic concert.

Jon Batiste

Genre-defying, multi-Grammy Award-winning Jon Batiste performs with the National Symphony Orchestra, fusing jazz, classical, blues, R&B, and more in a powerful, one-of-a-kind performance.

White Ford Bronco: DC's All '90s Band

White Ford Bronco is a five-member Washington, D. C. band performing a nostalgia-fueled mix of the best music from the 1990s, spanning alternative, rock, pop, hip hop, R&B, and country.

GARBAGE FEST 2026

GARBAGE FEST 2026 is a Food Not Bombs benefit featuring Trash Boat and the Ambush, Eu1ogy, OVM2, Slot, and Undoll.

Red White & Crank Fish Fry with EU ft. Sugar Bear

A fish fry event featuring music by the band EU with special guest Sugar Bear.

¡Latin Night with Tumbao!

The best Latin night in DC takes place at Bossa every Saturday night with Tumbao, a pan-American band headed by Jorge Martinez on keyboard and featuring Verny Varela, Manuel Hernandez, Gustavo Estrella, and Ralph Esquenazy.

Gary Allan Live in Concert!

Big Spring Entertainment presents Gary Allan Live in Concert! at Capital One Hall's Main Theater on August 22, 2026, with doors at 6:30 PM.

Summer in the Parks:Black Alley and Chester Burke Jr. & Company

Washington Performing Arts presents an evening at Carter Barron Amphitheater featuring Black Alley and Chester Burke Jr. & Company, hosted by WHUR Radio's Jacquie Gales Webb.

Princess Party

One of Olney Theatre Center's most popular programs for kids, Princess Party unites powerful, positive young women from stage and screen in an empowering performance featuring songs from favorite animated movies and Broadway shows.

It Only Takes a Moment: The Songs of Jerry Herman

An evening celebrating the songs of Jerry Herman, featuring classics from Mame, Hello, Dolly!, and La Cage aux Folles along with deeper cuts from shows like Dear World, The Grand Tour, and Mack and Mabel.

YOU FOOL! (SINGLE RELEASE SHOW)

You Fool! celebrates their single release at Songbyrd Music House with supporting acts Kinoko and NAYAN.

Ledisi: For Dinah

Grammy Award-winning vocalist Ledisi pays tribute to Dinah Washington, celebrating the pioneering jazz, blues, R&B, and pop singer’s enduring legacy.

Masego: Fix Your Face Tour

Masego brings his Fix Your Face Tour to The Anthem, with special guest Lekan. Doors are at 7:00 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM.

Carbon Leaf

A live concert performance by Carbon Leaf.

REMnant A Tribute to R.E.M.

REMnant: A Tribute to REM is a Maryland-based band dedicated to faithfully recreating the music of R. E. M.

Flowerbomb - Homecoming Show

Flowerbomb is an alternative indie band from Washington DC, known for their raw observational lyricism and energetic live performances.

Josh Groban

Josh Groban performs with the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sean O’Loughlin, at Wolf Trap.

2026 Summer Organ Recital Series: Peter Latona

Peter Latona, Director of Music at the Basilica and a Washington, D. C. native, gives the eighth recital of the summer series in the Great Upper Church.

ROBERT EARL KEEN “Then and Now Tour” with Race Ricketts

Robert Earl Keen brings his Then and Now Tour to The Birchmere on August 21, 22, and 23, celebrating 25 years of Gravitational Forces and 15 years of Ready for Confetti. Tickets are on sale now.

Debórah Bond

Debórah Bond performs at Blues Alley on Sunday, August 23 at 8PM.

Mariachazo 2026

Mariachazo 2026 brings Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán and Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán together for a historic celebration of Mexican heritage.

Will Wood

Will Wood performs at The Fillmore, presented by Union Stage.

Washington Folk Festival

The Washington Folk Festival returns to Glen Echo Park on Sunday, August 23, 2026, featuring six stages, hundreds of performers, food trucks, a picnic area, and free admission.

FATTMACK - The McKenzie Tour 2.0

FATTMACK performs at The Howard Theatre on August 23, 2026. The show starts at 8:00 pm with doors at 7:00 pm. This event is free and all ages.

Songs of Diana Ross & The Supremes

An evening of songs devoted to Diana Ross and The Supremes, part of Olney Outdoors at Olney Theatre Center, featuring hits like 'Stop! In The Name Of Love,' 'Come See About Me,' 'Baby Love,' and 'You Can't Hurry Love.

Gipsy Kings

Featuring Nicolas Reyes and special guest Reyes Heritage, Gipsy Kings bring a high-energy fusion of flamenco, rumba, salsa, and pop to Wolf Trap.

Marcus Mitchell Presents Elyscia Jefferson - Emerging Artist Mondays

Elyscia Jefferson is a rising contemporary urban artist from Baltimore known for her powerful voice and emotive songwriting.

Will Swinton

DC9 presents Will Swinton on Mon, Aug 24. Doors open at 7:00 PM, the show starts at 8:00 PM. Tickets include Advance, Day of Show, and VIP Meet & Greet options.

Labrinth with the National Symphony Orchestra

This event has been canceled. It was described as a seated show featuring Labrinth with the National Symphony Orchestra.

ROBERT GLASPER

Robert Glasper performs at The Birchmere on August 25, 2026. The show is sold out. Glasper is a Grammy-winning artist known for his genre-defying Black Radio series.

Amanda Gardier - Recording Release

Amanda Gardier returns to the Blues Alley stage with her fourth album as a bandleader, Transmutations: Bjork Rearranged, an instrumental reimagining of Bjork's music featuring adventurous improvisation and rich harmonic exploration.

Jack Harlow – Monica Tour

Jack Harlow brings the Monica Tour to The Anthem on August 25, with James Savage. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 8:00 PM.

Marcus Mitchell - Smooth Jazz Summer Sax Series - Recording Release

Marcus Mitchell celebrates the recording release of 'Let's Groove' with special guest Skai Kyler at Blues Alley.

Windows

DELI Records presents Windows with Red Sunflower, Spark Isle, and Dumb Lucky at DC9. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show starts at 7:30 PM; all ages.

TIME IN THE WILDERNESS

Time in the Wilderness performs with Last Legs, Doll Apartments, and The Delarcos.

Gregory Alan Isakov

Gregory Alan Isakov performs with the National Symphony Orchestra under conductor Christopher Dragon at the Filene Center.

Tiffany Day - HALO TOUR - Moved from The Atlantis

Tiffany Day brings her HALO TOUR to Washington, DC, showcasing her hyper-digital pop sound, choreography, visuals, and electronic-driven live production. The event has been moved from The Atlantis.

Marcus Mitchell Presents Brittany Atterberry

Brittany Atterberry is a phenomenal female saxophonist, songwriter and national recording artist with an insatiable love for instrumental music and the idiosyncrasies of Jazz and R&B.

Blacklisted in Concert

Join cellist John Kaboff and pianist Min Young Park for a concert featuring music from the Red Scare era, presented in connection with the exhibition "Blacklisted: An American Story. ".

Ekko Astral

DC9 presents Ekko Astral with Right Chipper and Berra. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM; all ages.

THE KEHLANI WORLD TOUR: North America

The Kehlani World Tour: North America stop on Thursday, August 27, 2026 features Kehlani with special guests Durand Bernarr, TheARTI$t, WASEEL, and Dixson.

HIT SHUFFLE: A LIVE SHOW BY KONTRA FT. FATHER SOKKA + T.A.T.

Hit Shuffle: A Live Show by Kontra features Father Sokka and their live band T. A. T. , with supporting acts Organized Khaos, Risk, and Elyvn. Father Sokka is a Washington, D. C.

Grooves in the Grove: Sterling Anderson

Grooves in the Grove is a free summer concert series at The Wharf DC, featuring Sterling Anderson on Thursday, August 27 at 7:00pm in The Grove.

Mustard Service

Mustard Service is an indie rock band based in Miami, Florida, self-described as "zest pop," drawing influences from rock, surf, jazz, funk, and bossa nova while infusing Cuban, Uruguayan, Argentinian, and Mexican flavors into their sound.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone TM in Concert

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert brings the beloved film to the screen in high definition while the National Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score live.

RAHEEM DEVAUGHN

Grammy Award-winning soul musician Raheem DeVaughn performs at The Birchmere.

Alfredo Mojica Group

Alfredo Mojica, a cornerstone of the DC salsa community, performs at Bossa Bistro & Lounge with an ebullient roster of musicians every Friday night, playing salsa, bachata, merengue, and more.

Flow Tribe

DC9 presents Flow Tribe on Friday, August 28. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show starts at 7:30 PM. This is an all-ages event.

Virtual Riot & Blanke – Far From Home Tour

Virtual Riot & Blanke bring their Far From Home Tour on Friday, August 28 with support from Alyssa Jolee, Cera Khin, TRYM, and Yosuf. Doors and show start at 10PM. Ages 18+.

ASAKE: IN GOD WE TRUST WORLD TOUR

ASAKE: In God We Trust World Tour comes to Merriweather Post Pavilion with special guest Uncle Waffles on Friday, August 28, 2026. Gates open at 7:00 pm and the show begins at 8:30 pm.

Space Oddity: The Ultimate David Bowie Experience

Space Oddity: The Ultimate David Bowie Experience is a live, theatrically staged, elaborately costumed multimedia tribute that takes audiences on a musical journey through David Bowie's career.

Ariel Posen

Guitarist and singer Ariel Posen showcases his soulful roots rock.

Rock the Dock at The Wharf featuring Secret Society

Rock the Dock at The Wharf is a free outdoor concert series. On August 28, Secret Society performs a Feel Good set at Transit Pier, starting at 7:00pm.

Earlybirds Club

Earlybirds Club is an early show recommended for ages 21 and older. Opening acts, door times, and set times are subject to change. Showtimes: Aug 28 at 6:00 PM · Aug 29 at 6:00 PM.

Early Show! A Brazilian Night feat. Akinola Pedro

Inno Circle, LLC, presents A Brazilian Night with the Genre that Never Was, featuring Akinola Pedro, DJ Paul 703, and house band Noise on Resistance. There is no cover; donations are welcome.

MUTATE – ALYSSA JOLEE, Cera Khin, TRYM, Yosuf

The MUTATE showcase presents a night of hard techno and experimental sounds with Alyssa Jolee, Cera Khin, TRYM, and Yosuf. Showtimes: Aug 28 at 10:00 PM · Aug 29 at 10:00 PM.

William Black – The Shadow Realm Tour

William Black – The Shadow Realm Tour, presented by GLOW and STEEZ Promo, ages 18+, with support from Hoang and RYN.

ARLO PARKS - DESIRE TOUR

Arlo Parks brings her soulful indie pop on the Desire Tour.

Glenn Leonard’s Temptations Revue

Glenn Leonard's Temptations Revue is a tribute to The Temptations, featuring former lead tenor Glenn Leonard and five vocalists performing the group's hits with full choreography, personality, and style.

Kontrolled Khaos Band - Outside All Summer

Kontrolled Khaos Band brings their signature “Garage Soul” sound to Union Stage, blending soul, jazz, funk, hip-hop, rock, and live improvisation into an immersive concert experience rooted in soul, creativity, and connection.

Tedeschi Trucks Band

Tedeschi Trucks Band brings their Future Soul 2026 Tour to Wolf Trap's Filene Center on August 28 and 29, with opener Lukas Nelson.

2026 Summer Organ Recital Series: Adam Chlebek

Assistant Director of Music Adam Chlebek, from Washington, D. C. , closes the summer series with an organ recital in the Great Upper Church.

Kim Waters

Kim Waters performs at Blues Alley on Friday, August 28 at 7PM. The page describes the saxophonist as 'the epitome of cool' and praises his 'flair for composing seductive melodies.

AFROSOREAL Presents: “IMY”

AfroSoReal presents 'IMY' with headliner Hook alongside BAE, Sterling Cupid, Breezy Supreme, Jelani Imani, and ILYZAA. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm.

DOWN: Strap It DOWN Tour '26

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Metal Artists: Down, Helmet, Spirit in the Room.

Fundraiser for Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid (MSMA) – Southside Shai / Acid Red Dress / Melting Virgo

A fundraiser for Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid (MSMA) featuring local DMV artists Southside Shai, Acid Red Dress, and Melting Virgo.

Respect: Aretha Franklin

The incomparable Nova Y.

RES – “HOW I DO” 25th ANNIVERSARY [LIVE] *NIGHT 1*

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Res’ classic album “How I Do” with Res live at Songbyrd! Showtimes: Aug 28 at 7:00 PM · Aug 29 at 7:00 PM · Aug 30 at 12:00 PM.

THE MISSING PEACE x BLANKET

THE MISSING PEACE and Blanket perform at Songbyrd Music House with support from Day Aches, featuring shoegaze, alternative, and hardcore sounds from Washington, DC.

The Chairman: Frank Sinatra

Wendell Rakosky, praised as one of the greatest Frank Sinatra tribute artists in the country, brings the Chairman to life at the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab. The performance runs August 27-30, 2026.

Loud and Live Presents Clarent USA TOUR

Loud and Live presents Clarent’s USA Tour at Union Stage.

Quicksand & Bane

Quicksand and Bane perform with Soul Blind.

Marcus Mitchell Presents Ron Ward Jr. & Friends - Emerging Artist Mondays

Marcus Mitchell presents Ron Ward Jr. & Friends - Emerging Artist Mondays at Blues Alley. Ron Ward Jr.

slayr - Half Blood Tour

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap Artists: slayr.

Sour Tooth / Stafford / Torn Memory / Tissue Culture / Gifts Ungiven

Sour Tooth (post-hardcore), Stafford (rock), Torn Memory (screamo), Tissue Culture (shoegaze), and Gifts Ungiven (post-hardcore) perform at Rhizome DC.

Henry Moodie – Mood Swings World Tour

Henry Moodie brings his Mood Swings World Tour to Union Stage. At 22, he has amassed over 1 billion streams and been named an artist to watch by Amazon Music and Rolling Stone.

MIKE D 5D

Mike D, aka Mike Diamond of the Beastie Boys, performs at 9:30 Club. The page highlights his musical history, from punk rock and reggae influences to his work with the Beastie Boys.

John Lamkin II's "Birthday Celebration"

John Lamkin II's birthday celebration at Blues Alley features the veteran trumpet player and educator, known for leading the Favorites Jazz Quintet and his work with many jazz greats.

Citizen - Halcyon Blues

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Rock Artists: Citizen, Hotline TNT, Anxious, Rocket.

Ryan Hanseler featuring Gabrielle Cavassa

Pianist Ryan Hanseler performs at Blues Alley with Blue Note vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa, joined by Nazir Ebo on drums and Lex Warshawsky on bass. Showtimes: Sep 2 at 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM.

Wilfrido Terrazas / Rachel Beetz

Flutist and composer Wilfrido Terrazas from Mexico and San Diego flutist Rachel Beetz perform solo and collaborative works exploring improvisation and environmental sound.

James Taylor

James Taylor & His All-Star Band performs at the Filene Center.

50th Anniversary of Go-Go Celebration feat. Big Tony & Trouble Funk

A Pre-Labor Day Weekend celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Go-Go, starring Big Tony & Trouble Funk with special guest The Kim Michelle Experience and music by DJ Big John.

Herm Hopkins and His "Big Soul Band"

Soul Trombonist Herm Hopkins performs with his Big Soul Band at Blues Alley. Herm is a distinguished Washington, D. C.

William Black – The Shadow Realm Tour

William Black brings The Shadow Realm Tour to the stage, presented by GLOW and STEEZ Promo with support from Hoang and RYN.

DC JazzFest 2026

DC JazzFest Presents jazz vocalist Dan Murray at the Kreeger Museum on Thursday, September 3, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.

BIG D & THE KIDS TABLE

Big D and the Kids Table, a ska/punk band from Boston, performs with support from Matamoska! at Songbyrd Music House.

Junkyard Band

A live concert performance by Junkyard Band.

Squeeze

British New Wave band Squeeze performs with Adam Ant and Haircut 100 at Wolf Trap's Filene Center, presenting songs from the 2026 album Trixies.

THE WAILIN’ JENNYS

The Wailin' Jennys perform at The Birchmere on September 4 at 7:30 pm. The September 4 show is SOLD OUT, but tickets still available for the Wednesday and Thursday shows on September 2 and 3.

NINO PAID

NINO PAID performs with 1UP TEE on the It's All Temporary Tour. Doors open at 7:00 PM.

LUCKI – Bad Influenece Tour [LDW]

LUCKI's Bad Influence Tour [LDW] is presented by Live Nation as an all-ages event, with support from Chuckyy, on Friday, September 4. Doors and show are at 10PM.

Unreal – North America Tour [LDW]

Unreal – North America Tour [LDW] is presented by Unreal and GLOW. The event is for ages 18+ and features [a-z]: 999999999, Adrián Mills, Cara Elizabeth, CLOUDY b2b KUKO, and WINSON.

Jinx Proof 30th Anniversary with Trapped Under Ice, Youth of Today, Damnation A.D., The Final Agony

Jinx Proof celebrates its 30th anniversary with a free concert featuring Trapped Under Ice, Youth of Today, Damnation A. D. , The Final Agony, and Posición Unida at the Howard Theatre.

Empire of the Sun – Ask That God: Afterlife North American Tour

Empire of the Sun brings their Ask That God: Afterlife North American Tour to Merriweather Post Pavilion, with support from Polo & Pan and Midnight Generation.

Dragvaganza!

Some of the DMV's greatest queens bless the Root Family Stage at Omi's Pavilion with a disco-inspired evening of song, dance, and devilry.

VOID & PHANTOM - EMPIRE OF BLOOD 2 TOUR

VOID & PHANTOM bring their Empire of Blood 2 Tour to Songbyrd Music House on Friday, September 4th, with support from Aphellion.

Social Distortion

Social Distortion performs at The Anthem on September 4 with Descendents and The Chats. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the show begins at 7:30 PM.

Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration

The National Symphony Orchestra and an all-star lineup commemorate 60 years of Grateful Dead music at Wolf Trap, featuring Melvin Seals, Jacklyn LaBranch, Tom Hamilton, Grahame Lesh, John Morgan Kimock, and Kanika Moore, with conductor Christopher Dragon.

JOHN CAFFERTY & THE BEAVER BROWN BAND

The legendary Rhode Island multi-platinum rock'n'roll group John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band performs live at The Birchmere.

Blackberry Smoke: 25th Anniversary Tour 2026

Blackberry Smoke celebrates its 25th anniversary with The Steepwater Band.

Averly Morillo

HUGEL [Early Show]

HUGEL [Early Show] presented by GLOW, with support from Sama. Ages 18+. Doors and show are at 11:30 PM on Saturday, September 5. Showtimes: Sep 5 at 6:30 PM & 11:30 PM.

GLOBAL RHYTHMS

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents a free showcase of music, dance, and storytelling from around the world, featuring performances by artists sharing traditions from a variety of cultures.

Almost Queen

Almost Queen pays tribute to the legendary band Queen, transporting audiences back in time with iconic four-part harmonies and expertly executed musical interludes.

KNARLI HEARTS x LIVEMIXTAPES x MOREPARTIES DC PRESENTS: KNARLI BASH FT. TWEETSIE

Knarli Hearts x LiveMixtapes x MoreParties DC presents KNARLI BASH featuring TWEETSIE with YOKO, RICANN, DANJALÉ, MUNDANE, and a surprise special guest.

Ken Carson – xperimenting tour

Ken Carson brings his xperimenting tour to The Anthem on September 5, with support from Xaviersobased, Prettifun, and DJ Moon. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the show starts at 7:30 PM.

Tribute to Frankie Beverly & Maze ft. Edward”Junie”Henderson

Edward 'Junie' Henderson leads a soulful tribute to the classic R&B and funk of Frankie Beverly & Maze.

Get the Led Out

Get the Led Out is a Led Zeppelin tribute act. Tickets go on sale starting April 17.

Hook in Concert

Follow the second star to the right, and straight on ’til morning! Steven Spielberg’s beloved epic Hook celebrates its 35th anniversary with the National Symphony Orchestra as they bring John Williams’ Grammy-nominated score to life with the full film on screen.

7th Annual DANNY GATTON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

A tribute concert honoring D. C. guitar legend Danny Gatton, featuring an all-star lineup of Washington-area blues, rockabilly, and jazz artists performing Gatton's influential "Anacostia Delta" sound.

Chris Stussy [Late Show]

Chris Stussy takes over the late night set with a TBA support act. Showtimes: Sep 5 at 11:30 PM · Sep 6 at 9:00 PM.

Odd Mob [LDW]

Odd Mob [LDW] is an 18+ event presented by GLOW with support from DEVAULT, airrica, and Ghost.

Elevation Rhythm - Washed Tour

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Religious Artists: Elevation Rhythm.

ANTAGONIZÖR

Speed metal titans Antagonizor are thrashing up the coast and hitting DC for the first time, with local thrashers Desolus, Stygian Mind, and Arkas in support.

Ella Fitzgerald

A multi-day musical production celebrating Ella Fitzgerald, staged in the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab.

DC Jazz Fest

The DC Jazz Fest presents a free evening of jazz at The Hamilton.

DC JazzFest presents: DC JazzPrix Finals

DC JazzFest presents the DCJazzPrix Finals, featuring performances by Luther S. Alison & Poiesis, Amina Scott Quintet, Bokani Dyer Trio, and James Fernando Trio. The event takes place at Union Stage.

Shreya Ghoshal

Shreya Ghoshal brings The Unstoppable Tour to Wolf Trap's Filene Center, featuring her acclaimed Bollywood playback hits and dynamic live performance.

Channel Tres - The Enigma Tour

Channel Tres performs as part of The Enigma Tour with opening act Zainab. Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior, and opening acts and times are subject to change.

Chanel Tres- 9:30 Club – (DC)

Channel Tres performs at 9:30 Club on September 7, 2026, presented by U Street Music Hall.

Shivfest

Shivfest returns to Rhizome DC with a lineup featuring Bubblegum Octopus, Courage Mother, Druid Stone, Isabella deVarona, Jade Weapon, Pain Response, Peel Off Your Skin, and Potosí.

An Evening With Celtic Thunder 2026: Celebrate Your Favorite Songs

The Irish singing sensation Celtic Thunder presents a night of fan-favorite songs, blending traditional ballads, pop classics, and stirring originals.

Peter Hook & The Light - North American Tour 2026

Peter Hook and the Light perform songs from the repertoires of Joy Division and New Order, continuing their extensive album-focused touring.

Nanny Assis Performs "Afro-Jobim" - Brazilian Jazz Series

Nanny Assis performs "Afro-Jobim" in the Brazilian Jazz Series at Blues Alley, co-presented with the Embassy of Brazil.

Ben Rector with NSO

Singer-songwriter Ben Rector performs with the National Symphony Orchestra.

HULVEY

Christian hip-hop artist HULVEY performs an off-site show at The Fillmore. Showtimes: Sep 8 at 7:00 PM & 8:00 PM.

BROWN HORSE

Brown Horse perform at Songbyrd Music House in support of their third album Total Dive.

The Callous Daoboys – Heaven Across North America

The Callous Daoboys headline with Kaonashi, Girl of Glass, and Wielded Steel.

MARGO PRICE – Wild At Heart Tour, with special guest Jeremy Ivey

Margo Price performs on her Wild At Heart Tour with special guest Jeremy Ivey at the Birchmere.

Hatebreed: SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR 2026

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages.

3QUENCY – GIRLS TALK TOUR

3QUENCY performs on the GIRLS TALK TOUR.

WÉ ANI - BURN THAT BRIDGE TOUR

Wé Ani brings her Burn That Bridge Tour to Songbyrd Music House with special guest Sadia on Wednesday, September 9th.

Robyn – The Sexistential Tour

Robyn brings her Sexistential Tour to The Anthem with opening act Nourished by Time. The show supports her ninth studio album 'Sexistential', which she calls the most ecstatic record she has ever made.

Bella Kay: The Reckless Tour

Bella Kay performs on The Reckless Tour, bringing emotionally resonant pop shaped by heartache, alienation, and survival.

Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar - Love & Bossa Nova - Brazilian Jazz Series

International Brazilian music star Daniela Soledade and virtuoso guitarist Nate Najar transport you to tropical Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with an intimate evening of Bossa Nova music.

POiSON GiRL FRiEND

POiSON GiRL FRiEND performs at The Howard Theatre on September 10, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 pm and the show begins at 8:00 pm. This all-ages event is free.

TUSK: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute

TUSK is a tribute band performing Fleetwood Mac's hits and deep cuts, with five musicians replicating the sound and stage presence of the classic lineup.

Michael Sarian Esquina / Dave Ballou and the for-tet

Transparent Productions presents two trumpet-led ensembles: Michael Sarian's Esquina blending Armenian and Argentine influences with electronics, and Dave Ballou's for-tet of Baltimore improvisers.

ZACK KEIM x GARDENER

ZACK KEIM and GARDENER co-headline at Songbyrd Music House on Thursday, September 10th with supporting acts The Duskwhales and Stephen Sol.

Jay Park with special guest LNGSHOT: Serenades & Body Rolls

Jay Park performs at The Anthem with special guest LNGSHOT for Serenades & Body Rolls. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:30 PM.

Yarn

Americana band Yarn blends country, rock, and folk.

Sicard Hollow

Nashville’s psychedelic punk-grass rockers Sicard Hollow bring their skate-and-destroy ethos to Union Stage, blending an enduring sound with a modern-age attitude shaped by their rejection of music industry expectations.

Melanie C World Tour (of Spice Girls)

Melanie C brings her World Tour to Washington, DC, celebrating her latest album, a love letter to the rave culture that shaped her before her rise with the Spice Girls.

HERMAN’S HERMITS Starring PETER NOONE

Peter Noone, star of Herman's Hermits, performs a concert of classic hits including 'I'm Henry VIII, I Am' and 'Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter.

RASTAPÉ

Rastapé, one of Brazil’s most beloved forró bands, brings 25 years of high-energy, accordion-driven dance music to Black Cat DC on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 8PM, presented by the Brazilian Cultural Center EducARTE.

Trio da Paz - Brazilian Jazz Series

Trio da Paz is a Brazilian jazz group formed in 1986 featuring Romero Lubambo on guitar, Nilson Matta on bass, and Duduka Da Fonseca on drums; they were nominated for a Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album.

Diego Figueiredo - Brazilian Jazz Series

Diego Figueiredo presents his concert "From the Classical to the Jazz", a fusion of jazz, bossa nova, and classical music.

Bad Boombox, BIIANCO, David Löhlein, mischluft [360°]

A 360° showcase featuring electronic artists Bad Boombox, BIIANCO, David Löhlein, and mischluft.

Aldous Harding

Aldous Harding performs with support from Sam Burton.

Ralph Holtzhauser recital

Ralph Holtzhauser performs an organ recital in dedication to Sept 11th and Civil Rights, featuring works by Duruflé, Guilmant, Bach, Coleridge-Taylor, Farrington, Hailstork, Sowande, and others.

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC: I Am America

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC presents 'I Am America' at Olney Theatre Center on the Root Family Stage.

Czonka / Snack Truck / Cash on the Nail

A triple bill featuring Czonka, a Washington DC electronic/percussive looptastic act; Snack Truck, a guitar/drums duo from Richmond known for swirling, dynamic controlled chaos; and Cash on the Nail, a Washington DC post-hardcore explosive anthemic act.

BANDITS ON THE RUN

Bandits on the Run are a musical trio from the Brooklyn-Queens border featuring three-part harmonies and a mix of acoustic, electric, and bass guitar with cello, accordion, and suitcase percussion.

Danqi Zeng, Baroque Violin

The Washington Bach Consort presents Danqi Zeng, Grand Prize winner of the 2025 Lillian & Maurice Barbash International J. S.

Charlotte Sands - Satellite Tour

Charlotte Sands has cultivated a devoted following with her genre-blurring sound, fearless honesty, and electrifying live performances.

Venjent – 9:30 Club – (DC)

In a remarkably short time, VENJENT has become a distinctive force in the music scene, cultivating a dedicated “vibe tribe” of several million followers across platforms.

Willow Avalon

Willow Avalon performs an early show with Tiffany Stringer and Macy Todd at 9:30 Club.

EAGLEMANIA: The World’s Greatest EAGLES Tribute Band

EagleMania, the world's greatest Eagles tribute band, reproduces the music of The Eagles with stunning five-part harmony and virtuoso guitar work.

WOLVES OF GLENDALE

Wolves of Glendale zoom in on the absurdity of daily life through original music and pointed parodies.

"Great Brazilian Guitars"w/ Romero Lubambo, Chico Pinheiro,Diego Figueiredo

A Brazilian jazz concert featuring guitarists Romero Lubambo, Chico Pinheiro, and Diego Figueiredo as part of the Brazilian Jazz Series at Blues Alley. Showtimes: Sep 12 at 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM.

Streetlight Manifesto: The Presence of the Past Tour

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Rock Artists: Streetlight Manifesto, Hot Rod Circuit.

Better Off Dead

Better Off Dead, a premiere Grateful Dead tribute band, delivers a unique show equally enjoyable by veteran Deadheads, casual fans, and the Dead-curious.

Bloom at Good Hope: Joey Antico

Bloom at Good Hope presents a free concert by Joey Antico and Collected Sound at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center, blending jazz, hip-hop, and R&B.

Wegz Live in DC

Wegz performs live at The Howard Theatre. Doors open at 7:30 pm and the show begins at 8:30 pm. This all-ages event is free.

Olney Outdoors - Summer 2026

Olney Outdoors is back for another summer of music, laughter, and fun, featuring concerts and performances at Olney Theatre Center from August 9 to September 12, 2026.

Laura Tsaggaris

A performance by Laura Tsaggaris, with Uncle opening.

Wax + DJ Hoppa with Grieves

Wax and DJ Hoppa, who began collaborating on tour, present Highway Hotel, an album recorded in hotel rooms, green rooms, and moving vans across the US and Canada.

The FIXX, Colin Blunstone (The voice of the Zombies), and Peter Asher

A triple bill of classic rock and pop: '80s new wave band The FIXX, Zombies vocalist Colin Blunstone, and legendary producer/singer Peter Asher share the stage.

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis joins the National Symphony Orchestra for the world premiere of Marsalis' Symphony No.

Little Stranger

Little Stranger, an alt indie hip-hop duo from Charleston, SC, brings their signature “organized chaos” live show to the stage. The performance features support from Tropidelic, Jarv, and Damn Skippy.

Romero Lubambo and Chico Pinheiro - Brazilian Jazz Series

Romero Lubambo and Chico Pinheiro perform together as part of the Brazilian Jazz Series at Blues Alley.

ISOxo Presents: Hardcore Diva – Fall 2026 North America Tour [Night 1]

This event is sold out. ISOxo Presents: Hardcore Diva – Fall 2026 North America Tour [Night 1], presented by GLOW and Steez Promo, with support from Control Freak and Aleko. Ages 18+.

EsDeeKid - Council House Rat Tour

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap Artists: EsDeeKid, Rico Ace.

Monteverdi’s Legacy

Folger Consort launches its 50th season with a gondola tour through 17th-century Venice, performing madrigals, motets, sonatas, and operatic excerpts by Monteverdi and his students and admirers, including Rovetta, Cavalli, and Marini.

Theo Croker

Theo Croker performs live at The Howard Theatre.

Ray Charles

An evening celebrating Ray Charles, the "Genius of Soul," whose pioneering music blended gospel and blues to create a uniquely American genre.

DEATH LENS

Death Lens fuse the urgency of punk with the grit and melody of Southern California rock, turning everyday struggle into cathartic, communal release.

Sara Bareilles: The Good Grief Tour

This sold-out Sara Bareilles show on September 13 is part of The Good Grief Tour. Through PLUS1, $1 per ticket will support the JED Foundation's work on teen and young adult mental health.

Lachrimae, or Seven Teares (1604)

Commemorating the 400th anniversary of John Dowland's death, the Smithsonian Consort of Viols performs *Lachrimae, or Seven Teares* (1604) with guest lutenist Lucas Harris.

The Wooten Brothers

A live concert performance by The Wooten Brothers.

INAYAH - Therapy Wasn't Enough North America Tour 2026

INAYAH brings her Therapy Wasn't Enough North America Tour to Union Stage, performing songs from her new album 'Therapy Wasn't Enough. ' The show is described as for fans of Ella Mai, Kehlani, and H. E.

Ray LaMontagne

Ray LaMontagne performs at Wolf Trap's Filene Center on September 13, 2026, with The Weather Station, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Trouble by playing the album in its entirety along with songs from his catalog.

Claudio Rubio Quintet - Chilean Jazz Series

Claudio Rubio Quintet performs as part of the Chilean Jazz Series at Blues Alley.

Danny Elfman

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Rock Artists: Danny Elfman.

Nai Palm (of Hiatus Kaiyote)

A three-time Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and musician from Australia, Nai Palm performs as a solo artist known for her intuitive, infectious grace.

ADÉLA: The Red Bottoms Tour

ADÉLA performs The Red Bottoms Tour at 9:30 Club. The event is sold out.

THE ROBERT CRAY BAND: All Amped Up Tour 2026

The Robert Cray Band performs at The Birchmere Music Hall as part of their All Amped Up Tour 2026. Robert Cray, a five-time Grammy winner, has spent five decades revitalizing blues and soul music.

GHOSTLY KISSES - NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2026

Ghostly Kisses, the ethereal indie dream-pop project of Margaux Sauvé and Louis-Étienne Santais, performs at Songbyrd Music House on September 15, 2026.

YSL Records & Young Thug Present: The New Generation Tour

YSL Records & Young Thug Present: The New Generation Tour comes to The Anthem, with Young Thug headlining and NAV also on the bill. Doors are at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 7:30 PM.

Devon Gilfillian - Time Will Tell Tour

Devon Gilfillian performs songs from his album Time Will Tell at Union Stage. The album was recorded live to tape at Nashville's RCA Studio A and blends soul, rock, funk, and country.

John Fogerty Steve Winwood

John Fogerty and Steve Winwood share the stage for a night of classic rock hits, with Fogerty performing favorites like 'Proud Mary' and 'Fortunate Son' and Winwood playing 'Higher Love' and 'Valerie.

Whitney

This event has been postponed; tickets will be valid for the new date.

CHEEKFACE

Cheekface, an indie rock trio from Los Angeles, performs with APES OF THE STATE. Doors open at 7:30.

Mario Wellmann Trio - Chilean Jazz Series

Mario Wellmann Trio presents Ecos del Sur, original music from Chilean jazz guitarist and composer Mario Wellmann's debut album, recorded in New York City.

PRESIDENT: North American Campaign 2026

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. All support acts are subject to change without notice.

Jazz in the Gardens 2026

Join us for the sixth summer of Jazz in the Gardens at Hillwood, featuring performances by Marshall Keys and musicians from the D. C. metro area.

Jazz in the Gardens | A Tribute to Nat King Cole

Enjoy an evening concert showcasing some of the finest jazz musicians in the D. C. area in the spectacular setting of Hillwood's gardens.

CARDINALS

CARDINALS performs at Songbyrd Music House with support from Sex Week. The Cork band's debut self-titled EP blends brooding intensity with softer, melodic touches, rooted in their DIY scene.

oskar med k

Oslo-based producer oskar med k brings an infectious blend of chill house melodies and club-ready grooves to an immersive live show.

TWEET

TWEET performs at The Birchmere Music Hall on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $49. 50.

NICK HAKIM

A concert by NICK HAKIM.

Brian Urra - Chillean Jazz Series

Join Brian Urra for an intimate evening of music from Blanca, an upcoming album inspired by family memories, love, and the passing of time.

Sebastian Fuentes - Chilean Jazz Series

Sebastian Fuentes Quintet performs contemporary jazz and new music, blending jazz with Chilean influences. The event is co-presented with the Embassy of Chile.

Max Fry

DC9 presents Max Fry with aWannabe on Thursday, September 17. Doors open at 7:00 PM, show starts at 8:00 PM; all ages.

YG: THE GENTLEMEN'S CLUB TOUR

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap Artists: YG, Mozzy, Chef Boy.

Angine de Poitrine

Sold out: Angine de Poitrine, an asymmetrical and dissonant Quebec rock duo, performs a hypnotic show of pulsing drum grooves and intricate double-neck microtonal guitar, with Annie-Claude Deschênes opening.

BERMUDA SEARCH PARTY: ATLANTIC ADIEU TOUR

Bermuda Search Party (FKA The Q-Tip Bandits) brings their energetic, uplifting live show to Songbyrd Music House on their Atlantic Adieu Tour, with support from Miki Fiki.

Pat Metheny

Pat Metheny brings his Side-Eye III+ Tour to The Music Center, joined by Chris Fishman on piano and keyboards, Joe Dyson on drums, and Jermaine Paul on bass.

Bach Cantata Series: UMD Choral Activities

J. S. Bach wrote more than 200 cantatas, and UMD Choral Activities aims to sing them all in this series of short performances led by conductors in the graduate program.

Gangstagrass

Gangstagrass fuses bluegrass and hip-hop for a unique sound.

Soda Blonde

Soda Blonde are a four-piece alt-pop band from Dublin, Ireland, formed in 2019, known for a cinematic alt-pop sound that blends evocative lyrics with adventurous production.

Thee Sacred Souls

Sway to the sweet, old-school sounds of Thee Sacred Souls, live at the Filene Center for the first time ever.

Ashley Cooke: The Baby Blues Tour

Ashley Cooke brings The Baby Blues Tour to 9:30 Club with support from Timmy McKeever.

THE SECRET SISTERS with Caleb Elliott

The Secret Sisters perform with Caleb Elliott, showcasing their spellbinding harmonies and songs from their new album Mind, Man, Medicine, which explores motherhood, commitment, compassion, and self-preservation.

KIM GORDON

Kim Gordon performs on the Play Me Tour with Bill Nace. Doors open at 8:00. Black Cat is located three blocks from the U Street/Cardozo Metro Station.

America

Counterpoint Concerts opens Season 3 with AMERICA!, a bold 250th-anniversary program exploring migration, memory, resistance, and reinvention through music by composers who made their home in America.

DYING FETUS & SANGUISUGABOGG

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages.

Monsieur Perine

Monsieur Periné, a Colombian musical project led by Catalina García and Santiago Prieto Sarabia, performs at Lincoln Theatre. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show begins at 8:00pm.

Mt. Joy 2026: Celebrating 10 Years Of Mt. Joy

Mt. Joy celebrates 10 years of the band with a live performance on September 18, 2026.

Angel Kraft Cross recital

California organist and composer Angela Kraft Cross will perform her own recently composed Symphonie and J. S. Bach's Prelude and Fugue in G. Admission is free.

SAINT HARISON PRESENTS THE GHOSTED TOUR

Saint Harison presents The Ghosted Tour at Songbyrd Music House.

BSO - Steve Hackman Conducts His Taylor Swift: The Symphony Era

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra presents Steve Hackman conducting his orchestral take on the music of Taylor Swift, with songs in full symphonic color. This event is not presented by Strathmore.

Jungle – World Tour 2026

Jungle performs at The Anthem on September 18 as part of their World Tour 2026, with Rio Kosta opening. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM.

Chris Smither

A live concert performance by Chris Smither.

Way Dynamic

Way Dynamic, the solo project of Melbourne's Dylan Young, will soon release the album 'Massive Shoe,' described as minimalist folk-pop, art rock, and baroque pop.

THE WELLERMEN

The Wellermen, whose viral sea shanty performances helped spark the global 'Wellerman' phenomenon, bring their USA 2026 Tour to The Birchmere.

CULTURE WARS

A concert by CULTURE WARS.

Claudia Acuna "Queen of Chilean Jazz"- Chilean Jazz Series

Claudia Acuna, 'Queen of Chilean Jazz,' performs at Blues Alley as part of the Chilean Jazz Series.

Bikini Kill

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Rock Artists: Bikini Kill, Kilynn Lunsford.

Grouper

Grouper performs at Lincoln Theatre with special guest January Hunt. The show features material from Liz Harris's album Shade, which she describes as an album about respite and the coast.

From the New World: Dvořák, Karpman & Beethoven

NatPhil’s 2026-2027 Season launches with a trio of works conducted by Carolyn Kuan.

Miel San Marcos & Gateway Worship

Miel San Marcos and Gateway Worship perform at The Anthem on September 19. This is a seated show.

Cyril Neville Plays the Dead

A live concert performance by Cyril Neville playing the music of the Grateful Dead.

The Avett Brothers

Wolf Trap favorites The Avett Brothers return for two nights of their accessible mix of bluegrass, rock, and folk, with Guster opening each show. Saturday's September 19 performance is sold out.

Brandon Flowers

Brandon Flowers performs songs from his solo work, including his personal third solo album, Thrasher, which draws on his Utah upbringing and influences from Americana, Western, new wave, and post-punk music.

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT with Hohnen Ford

Rufus Wainwright, praised by the New York Times for his "genuine originality," performs with Hohnen Ford at The Birchmere.

MILITARIE GUN

Militarie Gun headlines with support from Softcult, Shady Nasty, and Dazy.

Camila Meza - Chilean Jazz Series

Chilean vocalist, guitarist, and composer Camila Meza blends contemporary jazz with South American, Brazilian, and pop influences.

SAINT LEVANT - AFANDI WORLD TOUR

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap Artists: Saint Levant.

Naomi Sharon - No Sleep In Paradise Tour

Naomi Sharon performs on the No Sleep In Paradise Tour.

Men At Work

Men At Work, led by founding member Colin Hay, performs a set of hits and beloved classics at Lincoln Theatre. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show begins at 8:00 PM.

Something Wonderful: Broadway's Leading Ladies

"Everything's Coming Up Roses" as chanteuse Tracy Lynn Olivera pays tribute to Broadway's Golden Age leading ladies, from Ethel Merman to Julie Andrews.

TOBI LOU - SAME OLD JEANS TOUR

tobi lou brings his Same Old Jeans Tour to Songbyrd Music House, performing his genre-blurring blend of hip-hop, R&B, and pop.

Nathan Laube recital

Acclaimed organist Nathan Laube presents a recital celebrating the 5-year anniversary of the church's Martin Pasi pipe organ.

Malcolm Todd: Do That Again Tour

Malcolm Todd performs at The Anthem as part of the Do That Again Tour. The show is sold out.

Erykah Badu

Neo-soul star Erykah Badu headlines with De La Soul and The Alchemist at Wolf Trap's Filene Center, featuring hits like “On & On,” “Tyrone,” and “Me Myself and I.

The Milk Carton Kids

The Milk Carton Kids perform with Willie Watson and Paper Wings at 9:30 Club. Doors open at 7 PM.

SIERRA HULL

Sierra Hull, a seven-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year and six-time Grammy nominee, performs at The Birchmere.

OAKWOOD

Oakwood, an emo band from Texas, performs with Camping in Alaska and Empty Parking Lot. Doors at 7:30.

The Dead Tongues

DC9 presents The Dead Tongues on Monday, September 21, with doors at 7pm and an all-ages show at 8pm.

Mon Rovîa - Bloodline Tour

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Rock Artists: Mon Rovia, Sydney Rose, Sarah Julia.

LP - All Is Not Lost Tour

LP brings the All Is Not Lost Tour to Lincoln Theatre, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Lost on You album. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show begins at 8:00pm.

Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour

Dermot Kennedy brings The Weight of the Woods Tour to The Anthem with special guest Jonah Kagen. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM.

Saves The Day

Saves The Day, an influential emo band from Princeton, New Jersey fronted by Chris Conley, is performing at Union Stage.

Tinlicker North America 2026

Tinlicker performs as part of the North America 2026 tour at 9:30 Club. Doors open at 7 PM.

40 FINGERS

40 FINGERS is an Italian crossover guitar quartet known for virtuosic fingerstyle performances and viral arrangements.

DAMIEN JURADO

Damien Jurado performs with St. Yuma. Doors at 7:30.

Valentina Rubio - Argentinian Jazz Series

A straight-ahead jazz performance centered on the Great American Songbook, with a strong focus on storytelling and interplay, featuring outstanding musicians from the Washington, DC scene.

Agustin Grasso - Recording Release - Argentinian Jazz Series

Agustin Grasso celebrates his recording release as part of the Argentinian Jazz Series at Blues Alley.

DOMi & JD BECK - WHO ASKED? Tour

Jazz duo DOMi & JD BECK bring their genre-bending sound to Howard Theatre.

Role Model Presents: Chuck On Tour

Role Model presents Chuck On Tour at The Anthem on September 22, with special guest Samia. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the show starts at 7:30 PM.

Jervis Campbell

Singer-songwriter Jervis Campbell performs with Nathan Colberg.

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs

A rock concert by Tom Petty guitarist Mike Campbell and his band.

Jane Remover - Live Exhibit

Sold out. Jane Remover performs live with Dazegxd at 9:30 Club; doors open at 7 PM.

Valeria Stewart - Argentinian Jazz Series

Valeria Stewart performs a special Argentine and Latin American roots program as part of Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month at Blues Alley, featuring selections from her award-winning album Raíces | Roots and music from her forthcoming project On a Wing.

QuinTango - New Music Releases - Argentinean Jazz Series

QuinTango, featuring 2 violins, bandoneon, bass, piano and voice, presents an evening of tango nuevo by Piazzolla, tango poesia, tango fusion, and authentic Golden Age tangos, blending classical chops and jazz harmonies.

L’Rain

L’Rain performs at DC9, with doors opening at 7:00 PM and the show beginning at 8:00 PM.

Day Made Tour - Ft. Big Red (Alex Dougherty)

This is a General Admission - Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This show is 18+. A physical valid government ID is required for entry.

Cabaret Voltaire: Final USA + Canada Tour

Pioneering electronic act Cabaret Voltaire embarks on their final USA and Canada tour, with I Speak Machine opening.

Kennedy Ryon: The Can We Evolve? Tour

Singer Kennedy Ryon brings her Can We Evolve? Tour.

Circle Jerks

Circle Jerks perform at 9:30 Club with opening acts Haywire and Negative Approach.

ROBIN TROWER

Robin Trower, the British guitarist known for Procol Harum and his solo hit 'Bridge of Sighs,' performs live. The page highlights his latest album 'No More Worlds To Conquer' and his six-decade career.

KING MALA

KING MALA headlines a show at Black Cat, with doors at 7:00 PM.

Loathe: A Stranger to You

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages.

B Side Presents: Anees - Lucky Duck Tour - Washington D.C.

Anees brings the Lucky Duck Tour to Washington D. C. , presented by B Side.

STARCLEANER REUNION: TOUR FOR A RAINY DAY

Starcleaner Reunion, presented by Songbyrd x U+N Booking, brings the New Jersey indie band to Songbyrd Music House as part of the Tour for a Rainy Day.

Minyo Crusaders

A live concert performance by Minyo Crusaders.

gnash - The Garden Tour

gnash performs his Garden Tour.

Sons of Legion - Soul to SØL World Tour 2026

K-pop group Sons of Legion embarks on their world tour, delivering polished choreography, catchy hooks, and dynamic performances for their global fanbase.

Haute & Freddy's Big Disgrace Tour

Haute & Freddy bring their Big Disgrace Tour to 9:30 Club. Doors open at 11 PM.

Earlybirds Club

Earlybirds Club is an early show at 9:30 Club on Friday, September 25, with doors at 6 PM. The event is recommended for ages 21+, and tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time.

ERIC DARIUS

Billboard chart-topping saxophonist Eric Darius brings his energetic, genre-blending contemporary jazz show to The Birchmere.

THE MATCHES

The Matches present Decomposer 20 Years Later at Black Cat. Doors open at 7:00, and the venue is located three blocks from the U Street/Cardozo Metro Station.

Emilio Solla & Bien Sur! - Argentinean Jazz Series

Latin GRAMMY winner Emilio Solla leads his quartet Bien Sur! in an intimate evening where Argentine roots, jazz improvisation, and chamber-like sophistication converge.

Dani Cortaza - Argentinian Jazz Series

Renowned guitarist Dani Cortaza returns to Blues Alley for this year’s Argentinian Jazz series, joined by an ensemble of gifted musicians for an unforgettable evening blending jazz with the musical traditions of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.

The Charlatans UK - North American Tour 2026

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Rock Artists: The Charlatans UK, Frankie Rose.

Altin Gün: North America Tour 2026, support Alex Maas

Turkish psychedelic rock band Altin Gün tours North America with support from Alex Maas.

Sondra Goldsmith Proctor recital

Organist Sondra Goldsmith Proctor (Canton, New York) presents “J. S.

SPOONFED (EP RELEASE SHOW)

Spoonfed celebrates the release of their debut EP with a show on Friday September 25, featuring support from The Montaines and Aidan Leclaire. The D. C.

BSO - Gala with Samara Joy

Jonathon Heyward and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra open the 2026–27 season with a gala featuring five-time GRAMMY-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy, who performs reimagined classics by Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and more.

Mastodon

Mastodon headlines The Anthem on September 25 with support from Deafheaven and Alcest. Doors are at 5:30 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM.

No Surprises DMV’s Tribute to Radiohead

A tribute to Radiohead by No Surprises DMV, with support from Siamese Dreamers.

Southern Culture on the Skids

Southern Culture on the Skids brings their legendary live show to Union Stage.

josh conway: the plum tour

Josh Conway (of The Marías) brings The Plum Tour to 9:30 Club, with Homeshake (solo) opening. Doors open at 10 PM, and $1 per ticket benefits Save The Music Foundation.

MARO

MARO performs with Pedro Altério and Carbeau & Manuel Rocha at Black Cat; doors are at 7:30.

Thomas Dollbaum

DC9 presents Thomas Dollbaum. Doors are at 7:00 PM for this all-ages show, and tickets are $15 in advance or $20 day of show.

The Pretty Reckless - Dear God Tour

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Rock Artists: The Pretty Reckless, paris jackson, doug.

Madison Ryann Ward - The Standing Tall Tour

Soulful singer Madison Ryann Ward performs on her Standing Tall Tour.

Arin Ray – The ‘Limbo’ Tour

R&B singer Arin Ray brings his Limbo Tour.

Satin Jackets

Satin Jackets is the project of German producer Tim Bernhardt, delivering warm disco and house music. This show is at Union Stage.

SWITCHFOOT

SWITCHFOOT performs live. The acclaimed rock band brings their signature alternative rock sound to the stage.

honestav - The Sweet American Boy Tour

honestav presents The Sweet American Boy Tour, with performances by Untitled and Judah Weston.

ERIC ROBERSON

GRAMMY-nominated R&B/soul singer-songwriter Eric Roberson performs at The Birchmere on Sunday, September 27 at 7:30pm.

Nicholas Payton - Recording "A Supreme Blue" Release

Nicholas Payton brings A Supreme Blue to Blues Alley for a two-night centennial celebration of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, reimagining the spirit of Kind of Blue and A Love Supreme.

Graham Hunt

DC9 presents Graham Hunt with Tanner York, an all-ages show at DC9 Nightclub. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM.

Kamelot - Dark Asylum World Tour

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Rock Artists: Kamelot, Visions of Atlantis, Frozen Crown.

Grand Piano Celebration 2026*

A Grand Piano Celebration opens George Mason University's 2026 Fall Concert Series on Sunday, September 27 at 3 p. m. at the Center for the Arts.

Hazlett

Hazlett performs live at The Howard Theatre.

All Things Go Music Festival – Sunday

All Things Go Music Festival – Sunday takes place on September 27, 2026 at Merriweather Post Pavilion, with gates at 11:00 am and the show at 12:00 pm.

Carmen & The Firebird

Alexandria Symphony presents Carmen & The Firebird, conducted by Louis Lohraseb and featuring violinist Chee-Yun Kim.

anaiis

French-Senegalese artist anaiis performs at Songbyrd Music House, drawing from her forthcoming album Devotion & The Black Divine, a work about emotional clarity, homecoming, and the search for freedom in sound and spirit.

Virtuoso music of Georg Philipp Telemann and Johann Sebastian Bach

The Smithsonian Chamber Players and members of the Smithsonian Academy Orchestra perform virtuoso works by Georg Philipp Telemann and Johann Sebastian Bach, including a Telemann concerto for four violins and Bach's Concerto for Violin, Oboe, and Strings, BWV 1060R.

Armand Hammer

Armand Hammer, the experimental hip-hop duo, bring their incisive, philosophical rap to Union Stage.

Julia Wolf

Julia Wolf, a NYC-based artist known for lyrics-first storytelling and emotionally resonant music, performs with Bee Blackwell. The event is sold out.

BachWalk: Early Musical Journeys of Johann Sebastian Bach

BachWalk features the premiere screening of Erin Marin's documentary about the organs Bach played and his journeys, along with live performances of music by Buxtehude and Bach on the new Harrison & Harrison organ at Christ Church Alexandria.

TASTE OF CHAOS

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages.

JOZZY: GET HER BACK TOUR

JOZZY brings her Get Her Back Tour to Songbyrd Music House.

Jacob Collier

Jacob Collier, a Grammy Award-winning singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, brings his highly interactive solo performances to Strathmore as part of 'The Light for Days Tour.

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band will perform at The Anthem on September 28. This is a seated show, and doors open at 6:30 PM with the show starting at 7:30 PM.

The Tear Garden (The Legendary Pink Dots & cEvin Key)

The page describes The Tear Garden as a collaboration that began in 1986 when cEvin Key of Skinny Puppy asked Edward Ka-Spel of The Legendary Pink Dots to write lyrics, leading to a lasting project and their first album, 'Tired Eyes Slowly Burning.

SEX PISTOLS (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) feat. Frank Carter

This event has been postponed; tickets will be valid for the new date, with refund or credit options available if eligible.

RYAN DAVIS & THE ROADHOUSE BAND

Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band perform at Black Cat with opening act Styrofoam Winos. Doors open at 7:30 PM.

Aga Zaryan

Aga Zaryan presents original compositions and jazz standards, celebrating the 25th anniversary of her debut album and her 50th birthday at Blues Alley.

Lucinda Williams And Her Band

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams and her band perform live.

WHEN CHAI MET TOAST

When Chai Met Toast, one of India's leading indie-English bands, brings their expansive Small Town, Big Love, Little Homes tour to Songbyrd Music House.

David Foster & Katharine McPhee

This performance was originally scheduled for February 4 and has been rescheduled for September 29.

Ravyn Lenae Presents: Blue Island

Ravyn Lenae Presents: Blue Island at The Anthem on September 29, with special guest Lexa Gates. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:30 PM.

INOHA

Alternative band INOHA performs with Capital Soiree and Pretoria.

Lucinda Williams And Her Band

Lucinda Williams and her band perform at 9:30 Club on Wednesday, September 30, with doors at 7 PM.

SHINYRIBS with Patrick Sweany (Solo)

Shinyribs with Patrick Sweany (Solo) performs at The Birchmere on September 30 at 7:30 pm.

Our Lady Peace

Our Lady Peace performs with The Verve Pipe.

ALI

Ali is a three-piece musical project from Jakarta, Indonesia, blending Middle Eastern culture with 70s Indonesian psychedelic funk, cinematic soul, afro beat, and disco.

UB40

UB40's The Unstoppable Tour spans more than four decades of reggae-pop hits, led by founding members James Brown, Robin Campbell, Earl Falconer, and Norman Hassan alongside guitarist and lead vocalist Matt Doyle.

Shaboozey – Outlaws Never Die Tour

Shaboozey brings his Outlaws Never Die Tour to The Anthem with special guest Noeline Hofmann on September 30. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the show begins at 7:30 PM.

Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour

Public Image Ltd, fronted by John Lydon, perform with support from Plague Vendor. The event features PiL's innovative blend of rock, dance, folk, pop, and dub.

YÄCHTLEY CRËW

YÄCHTLEY CRËW, a seven-piece SoCal yacht rock band known as “The Titans of Soft Rock,” performs at The Birchmere on October 1.

Sophie Hunter – Stereoscope The Tour

This event is sold out. DC9 presents Sophie Hunter with doors at 7pm and show at 8pm.

Snail Mail & Soccer Mommy

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Rock Artists: Snail Mail, Soccer Mommy, Brennan Wedl.

LAERZ

LAERZ is an LA-based electronic artist redefining what a DJ set can be, building tracks live with cinematic vocals, synths, drum pads, and loops for immersive, high-voltage performances.

Squirrel Flower

Squirrel Flower (Ella Williams) returns for her first full band headlining tour in two years. This show is at Union Stage.

Get Get Aw! The Sexbomb Concert US Tour

A high-energy concert experience headlined by the Filipino group Sexbomb, featuring dance hits and lively performances.

Buffalo Traffic Jam - Pictures of You Tour

This event is sold out. Buffalo Traffic Jam, a folk band from Bozeman, Montana, brings its storytelling-driven acoustic sound and songs from its Take Me Home EP to the Pictures of You Tour.

MARTIN SEXTON – Live Wide Open Tour 2026

Martin Sexton tours in support of the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open, featuring fan-favorites from the critically acclaimed double vinyl live album as well as new material and surprise covers.

BEAR GHOST

Bear Ghost is an Adventure Rock band that fuses fun and quirky musicianship with complex melodies, phat harmonies, heavy riffitude, and pop structure.

Benito Gonzalez / Buster Williams / Lenny White

Pianist Benito Gonzalez performs with bassist Buster Williams and drummer Lenny White at Blues Alley. The trio presents original music, McCoy Tyner classics, and John Coltrane tunes.

Pennywise

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Rock Artists: Pennywise, H2o, The Dopamines, DFL.

Daley - US Tour

Daley performs on his US Tour.

The Format

This sold-out show at Lincoln Theatre features The Format and The Get Up Kids, with doors at 6:00 PM and the show at 7:30 PM.

TIM ATLAS

Known for his intimate blend of R&B, indie pop, and alternative soul, Tim Atlas is performing at Songbyrd Music House.

wave to earth – the pieces tour

Wave to Earth, the South Korean trio known for dreamy soundscapes and global success, brings their largest headlining tour to date, the pieces tour, to landmark venues including The Anthem.

UMD Wind Orchestra Season Premiere

The UMD Wind Orchestra opens the 2026-2027 season with an array of works by American composers, including Robert Kurka's Suite from The Good Soldier Schweik and Michael Daugherty's Fifteen: Symphonic Fantasy on the Art of Andy Warhol, led by music director Michael Votta, Jr.

Upstate

Upstate blends indie rock with folk and soul influences, driven by lush harmonies and thoughtful songcraft.

Weatherday - Hornet Disaster Tour 2026

Weatherday brings the Hornet Disaster Tour to DC.

Black Violin: The Be Free Tour

Black Violin's Be Free Tour is a high-energy, genre-defying experience merging classical training with hip-hop, celebrating individuality, creativity, and connection.

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS - SWEET LIKE THAT TOUR 2026

The California Honeydrops perform as part of the Sweet Like That Tour 2026, with Jontavious Willis. Doors open at 10 PM.

FROG

Frog and Woods perform at Black Cat with doors at 8:00. Frog is a 2-3 person guitar band from New Rochelle, NY, whose albums include 'Kind of Blah' and 'Count Bateman'.

DJ Shadow Celebrates 30 Years of Endtroducing

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Pop Artists: DJ Shadow.

Special Event: Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra

Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra headline the 21st annual ARTS by George! at George Mason University's Center for the Arts.

Élisabeth Pion, piano

Named the Gold Laureate and Audience Choice Award winner at the 2025 Honens International Piano Competition, pianist Élisabeth Pion makes her Washington Performing Arts debut with a program featuring works by Schubert arranged by Liszt, Brahms, and Chopin.

Power To The People Festival

Power To The People is a celebration of peace, love, justice, music and community action.

KIEFER

Kiefer, an American pianist, producer, and composer, performs at Songbyrd Music House with support from Shibo.

BSO - Stravinsky & Prokofiev with Heyward

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director Jonathon Heyward, performs Stravinsky's Fireworks and Firebird Suite, Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No.

Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry

Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry perform at The Anthem with openers Superheaven and Boundaries. Doors are at 5:30 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM.

Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, "Eroica": UMD Symphony Orchestra

The UMD Symphony Orchestra opens its 2026–27 season with Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, 'Eroica,' a revolutionary masterwork, conducted by David Neely.

Home Rule Music Festival

A celebration of DC's musical roots featuring free outdoor concerts with jazz, soul, go-go, and funk rhythms.

Kruder & Dorfmeister - K&D Kicks 30 Anniversary Tour

Electronic trip-hop duo Kruder & Dorfmeister celebrate 30 years with the K&D Kicks Anniversary Tour.

The Jungle Giants - Experiencing Feelings of Joy

Australian indie dance royalty The Jungle Giants are returning to stages across the USA, Canada and Mexico with their 5th studio album 'Experiencing Feelings of Joy'.

Medium Build Presents The King of Having Fun on Tour

Medium Build presents The King of Having Fun on Tour with Ken Yates.

JAHNAVI HARRISON

This show has been canceled. All tickets purchased through Ticketmaster will be automatically refunded, and refunds for Birchmere Box Office purchases are available at the box office.

CEREMONY

Ceremony performs with Poison Ruïn and Dry Socket, with doors at 7:30.

Arturo O'Farrill Quintet

Arturo O'Farrill Quintet performs at Blues Alley on Sunday, October 4 at 8PM; tickets are $35 plus fees.

SCHOOLBOY Q - 10 Years of Blank Face LP

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap Artists: ScHoolboy Q.

Davide De Pierro

Davide De Pierro performs at The Howard Theatre on Sunday, October 4. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

Everything Everything - Get To Heaven, 10th Anniversary, North America

Everything Everything perform on their Get To Heaven 10th Anniversary North America tour, with support from Psymon Spine at Lincoln Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 8:00 PM.

Logic & G-Eazy: The Endless Summer Part II

Logic & G-Eazy bring The Endless Summer Part II to Merriweather Post Pavilion with special guest Juicy J on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Gates open at 5:30 pm and the show starts at 7:00 pm.

Chorale Architecture: From Expectation to Fulfillment

The Washington Bach Consort's season opens with four Bach cantatas showcasing his inventive use of chorale melodies and carefully crafted musical architecture.

HANA STRETTON

Hana Stretton, a British/Australian composer, singer and producer, performs songs from her debut album Soon and her new album tiarn, known for her warm production style and spacious songform.

Indigo Girls

Indigo Girls, with special guest Linda Perry, play a seated show at The Anthem on October 4; doors are at 5:30 PM and the show begins at 7:00 PM.

Counterpoint: Rhapsody in Blue ft. Conrad Tao & Caleb Teicher

Counterpoint is a one-of-a-kind project combining dance, piano recital, and theatrics.

Jeff Bernat - Luv Language Tour

R&B singer Jeff Bernat performs on his Luv Language Tour.

Outlander in Concert

Orchestral concert performance of music from the Outlander series. Showtimes: Oct 4 at 7:30 PM & 11:30 PM.

M. Alex Ramirez feat. Arturo O'Farrill - Recording Release

M. Alex Ramirez and Arturo O'Farrill perform a recording release show at Blues Alley. The event is described as 'From Colombia to the Cosmos: Bridging Generations. Honoring Icons. Innovating Heritage.

Megasound

DC9 presents Megasound, an all-ages event with doors opening at 7:00 PM and the show starting at 8:00 PM. General admission tickets are $17 plus fees.

Mason Bands Concert: West Side Story (2026)

The Mason Symphonic Band and Mason Wind Symphony perform a program including Custer's Variations on Scarborough Fair, Ticheli's Cajun Folksongs, Bach transcriptions, and Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.

Angelo De Augustine

Angelo De Augustine returns with Angel in Plainclothes, his fifth album and most inspired work yet—a deeply felt rendering of his multi-year journey of healing and renewal.

Sylvan Esso

Sylvan Esso will perform at 9:30 Club on Tuesday, October 6, with doors opening at 7 PM.

Perkutao

Perkutao, a dynamic Afro-Peruvian ensemble founded by Percy Chinchilla, performs Afro-Peruvian jazz at Blues Alley.

Cortex

Cortex featuring Adrian Younge and J Rocc at The Howard Theatre. Free admission. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.

Daði Freyr

Daði Freyr performs with special guest Bríet at Lincoln Theatre. His music is a playful blend of synth-pop, witty lyricism, and infectious melodies. Showtimes: Oct 6 at 6:30 PM & 8:00 PM.

ELLA BOH: BLURRY TOUR

Ella Boh is a dark pop artist from Los Angeles, and she brings her BLURRY Tour to Songbyrd Music House.

THE CHICKS – TAKING THE LONG WAY

The Chicks – Taking the Long Way at The Anthem on October 6. This is a seated show. The event is sold out.

Kelsey Lu: So Help Me God Tour

Seven years after Kelsey Lu's debut album Blood, Lu returns with So Help Me God, described as their most fearless and fully realized work to date.

JOHN HIATT

John Hiatt, one of America's most respected and influential singer-songwriters, performs at The Birchmere.

Gustavo Casenave - Solo Piano Performance

Three-Time Grammy Award-winning Uruguayan pianist Gustavo Casenave performs solo piano at Blues Alley Jazz.

Kylie Cantrall Presents: The Valley Girl Problems Tour

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: R&B Artists: Kylie Cantrall.

Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom

An evening of string-driven covers and folk-pop sibling harmonies with Vitamin String Quartet and Girl Named Tom at Lincoln Theatre. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show begins at 7:30 PM.

FAUX REAL

Faux Real, the Franco-American art pop duo comprised of brothers Elliott and Virgile Arndt, performs with Babe America and Bryce Xavier.

Foster The People – Good Mourning Sunshine

Foster The People – Good Mourning Sunshine with Goth Babe at The Anthem on October 7. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM.