Popular Music Events in DC

Claudio Rubio Quintet - Chilean Jazz Series

Claudio Rubio is a Chilean saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator presenting a quintet performance as part of the Chilean Jazz Series.

overtonight – Ghostland forever tour

DC9 presents overtonight on the Ghostland Forever Tour with Tommy Ragen. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show is all ages.

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.

Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam

Wolf’s Monday Blues Jam is a long-running blues night featuring a rotating host band of DC blues musicians, rising talent, surprise guests, and opportunities for sit-in performances.

Bachelor Boys Band

Bachelor Boys Band is an accomplished, customizable party band specializing in entertainment for private events.

Sparta

Sparta’s sixth full-length album, “Cut a Silhouette,” is inspired by the lasting impression people can leave behind.

Laveda w/ Massie, Pinky Lemon

Baltimore Avenue / Berra / Room Corners

Baltimore Avenue, Berra, and Room Corners perform a post-punk show at Rhizome DC. This is Baltimore Avenue's final show.

Nai Palm (of Hiatus Kaiyote)

Nai Palm, the three-time Grammy-nominated Australian singer, songwriter, musician, composer, producer, vocalist, and poet, performs as a solo artist.

The Nighthawks

The Nighthawks perform with Mark Wenner on harp and vocals, Zach Sweeney on guitar, Tommy Hannigan on bass, and Mark Stutso on drums.

ADÉLA: The Red Bottoms Tour

ADÉLA: The Red Bottoms Tour is sold out.

THE ROBERT CRAY BAND: All Amped Up Tour 2026

Robert Cray brings his All Amped Up Tour to The Birchmere, celebrating five decades of distinctive blues, soul, and rock music.

SWMRS – Celebrating 10 Years of ‘Drive North’

DC9 presents SWMRS celebrating 10 years of “Drive North,” with The Happy Return and Family Entertainment. Doors open at 7:00 PM; the show is all ages.

Ryan Castro – Sendé USA Tour

Ryan Castro presents the Sendé USA Tour at Echostage. The event is for ages 18 and over.

Fess & His Sons • The New Orleans Good Time Piano Show

Fess & His Sons present an evening of music inspired by New Orleans piano professors of the R&B era, including Professor Longhair, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, and James Booker.

Dan Hovey

Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Dan Hovey brings more than five decades of musical experience to the stage, drawing from folk, country, blues, rock and roll, jazz, and original songs.

Alicia Witt - Album Release Show Between Heaven and Earth (and David Lynch)

Alicia Witt celebrates the release of her haunting and deeply personal album Between Heaven and Earth, recorded live in New York City with producer Joe Henry and a specially assembled band.

Beth Orton

For more than 30 years, Beth Orton has created emotionally focused music spanning folktronica, folk, classic rock, and other styles. Her latest album is 2022’s self-produced Weather Alive.

Anna Graves

Anna Graves is an alt-folk artist whose music blends cinematic pop melodies with folk intimacy, transforming vulnerability and heartbreak into healing.

Third Reprise

Keep Van Free Fundraiser

A fundraiser show supporting legal expenses and other assistance for a woman injured in a homophobic and transphobic hate crime in Herndon, Virginia.

GHOSTLY KISSES - NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2026

Ghostly Kisses brings its ethereal indie dream-pop to Washington, DC with Rosie Carney.

YSL Records & Young Thug Present: The New Generation Tour

YSL Records and Young Thug present The New Generation Tour, featuring performances by Young Thug and NAV. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:30 PM. Showtimes: Sep 15 at 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM.

Devon Gilfillian - Time Will Tell Tour

Devon Gilfillian brings his Time Will Tell Tour, featuring music from his third studio album, a soulful sonic journey blending rock, funk, and country elements.

John Fogerty Steve Winwood

John Fogerty and Steve Winwood perform a star-studded concert featuring iconic songs from their solo careers and legendary bands. Gates open at 6 PM, and tickets include free parking.

Whitney

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

CHEEKFACE

Cheekface is an indie rock trio from Los Angeles known for talk-singing, bleak humor, and community-minded singalong shows.

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 as a leader.

Tyler Ballgame

DC9 presents Tyler Ballgame with Grace Cummings. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show is all ages.

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.

CG Jazz Collective

CG Jazz Collective performs a happy hour jazz set at Hank Dietle's Tavern featuring guest artists Chuck Underwood on guitar and Byron McWilliams on drums.

Songwriters Association of Washington (SAW) Showcase

The Songwriters Association of Washington (SAW) Showcase features a rotating lineup of songwriters. This month's featured performers are listed as TBA, with the event hosted by Know1Else.

Jazz in the Gardens 2026

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

Jazz in the Gardens | A Tribute to Nat King Cole

An evening concert in Hillwood’s gardens celebrating the music and legacy of Nat King Cole, featuring vocalist Phillip Manuel, saxophonist Marshall Keys, and musicians from throughout the D.C. area.

A Shrewdness of Apes

A Shrewdness of Apes is a DC progressive three-piece blending heavy riffs, intricate odd-meter acoustic melodies, and lyrics addressing protest, history, evolution, and societal issues.

VWILLZ - The Long Story Short Tour

Vwillz is an independent artist and songwriter blending hip-hop, pop, alternative rock, folk, and country into a nostalgic yet modern sound.

Ava Mirzadegan / SleepygoLucky / niki afsar

Ava Mirzadegan, SleepygoLucky, and niki afsar perform an evening of quiet songs, contemporary Americana, poetry, movement, and experimental sound. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show starts at 7:30 PM.

CARDINALS

Cardinals bring their brooding, melodic indie rock from Cork’s DIY music scene to Songbyrd, with support from Brooklyn band Sex Week. The concert is all ages.

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 (Charlene Keys), the soulful vocalist and songwriter known for hits including “Oops (Oh My),” performs at The Birchmere.

NICK HAKIM

Nick Hakim, joined by Arima Ederra, brings his introspective blend of soul-pop and abstract songwriting to the stage.

Brian Urra - Chillean Jazz Series

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

Sebastian Fuentes - Chilean Jazz Series

Sebastian Fuentes Quintet presents contemporary jazz and new music as part of the Chilean Jazz Series.

Early Show! JazzMob DC

Jazz at Bossa presents a collaboration with JazzMob DC showcasing talented musicians from the District.

Max Fry

DC9 presents Max Fry with aWannabe. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show starts at 8:00 PM; the event is 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.

WELLVIS

WELLVIS, described as "glambilly and psychedelic soul," performs a mix of original songs, early rock 'n' roll, glam rock, and psychedelia.

Horse Feathers

Horse Feathers celebrates the 20th anniversary of its debut album, Words Are Dead, with a deluxe remastered reissue from Kill Rock Stars.

Angine de Poitrine

Angine de Poitrine, featuring Annie-Claude Deschênes, delivers high-voltage, dissonant rock driven by pulsing drum grooves, microtonal guitar, and influences from acid techno, disco, and rock.

Vacation Manor

Vacation Manor combines eloquent lyricism, alternative experimentation, indie rock energy, and unassuming pop appeal.

Soundscape with Rita Burns and Ronya-Lee Anderson

This Third Thursday event is free and takes place in person in the Living Room. Registration is open.

Jake Blount

Truck Violence / Oxrun / Fantazma

Truck Violence, Oxrun, and Fantazma perform at Rhizome DC.

BERMUDA SEARCH PARTY: ATLANTIC ADIEU TOUR

Bermuda Search Party, formerly known as The Q-Tip Bandits, brings its energetic and uplifting live show to the Atlantic Adieu Tour with Miki Fiki, Argo and the Violent Queens.

Pat Metheny

Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny brings his Side-Eye III+ tour to Strathmore with a group of emerging collaborators.

Gangstagrass

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

Substrate Pres. Binh

SUBSTRATE #9 ft Binh 9/17 • 9PM - 2AM • ages 18+ Binh makes his Substrate debut . . . Binh Nguyen keeps a low profile, but he's currently one of the key names in house and techno.

Soda Blonde

Soda Blonde are a four-piece alt-pop band from Dublin, Ireland, formed in 2019 by members of Little Green Cars.

Thee Sacred Souls

Thee Sacred Souls bring their sweet, old-school retro soul sounds to the Filene Center, joined by LA LOM and The Womack Sisters.

Ashley Cooke: The Baby Blues Tour

Ashley Cooke brings The Baby Blues Tour to 9:30 Club, with Timmy McKeever. One dollar from every ticket sold will benefit the Ashley Cooke Fund supporting mental-health resources for songwriters.

DOTS DC: OMRI., The Botanist

DOTS is a label showcase by Collecting Dots, curated by OMRI., featuring OMRI. and The Botanist. The event is held at Berhta and begins with doors at 9:00 PM; it is 21+.

THE SECRET SISTERS with Caleb Elliott

The Secret Sisters, Alabama-bred siblings Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle, bring their spellbinding harmonies and country-folk sound to songs from their 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.

Alfredo Mojica Group

Alfredo Mojica, a cornerstone of the DC salsa community and accomplished percussionist and vocalist, performs salsa classics with a first-class roster of musicians.

DYING FETUS & SANGUISUGABOGG

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

Beatles at Dietle's

Dietlesmania features Sarah Bonner, Paul and Mark Zimmerman, and Jack Bond performing lots of Beatles songs, including album cuts and hits from "Introducing … The Beatles!"

Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes

Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes, founded by Greenbelt's Ed Crowley, perform their blues repertoire at Hank Dietle's Tavern.

Brian K & The Parkway Album Release

Brian K & The Parkway is a DC-based indie rock 'n' roll band compared to Tom Petty, Warren Zevon, and The Replacements.

Monsieur Perine

Monsieur Periné es un grupo colombiano liderado por Catalina García y Santiago Prieto Sarabia que combina pop, jazz y swing con géneros latinoamericanos como la guaracha, salsa, cumbia y bolero.

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

Mt. Joy celebrates 10 years with a live performance. The Philadelphia indie-rock band will perform songs from across its critically acclaimed albums and recent EP, Hope We Have Fun.

The Roots with Junkyard Band

Experience an unforgettable night with The Roots, joined by special guests Junkyard Band. The show celebrates The Roots’ genre-spanning live sound alongside the go-go legends’ high-energy performance.

Benny G

Benny G is described as a prodigious musician and songwriter, a country-soul wunderkind.

Smut x Dirt Buyer

Summerbration Fab Fridays: A Tribute to Stevie Nicks

A tribute band performs the music of Stevie Nicks as part of RCC’s summer concert series.

Happy Hour with Darden & Friends: Geoff Dean

Darden Purcell curates an evening jazz set featuring top-tier musicians in this longstanding outdoor series.

SAINT HARISON PRESENTS THE GHOSTED TOUR

This event is sold out. Saint Harison performs with Shaé Universe on The Ghosted Tour, bringing alternative, R&B, and pop music to Songbyrd Music House.

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.

Skee Mask

Skee Mask (Germany) touches down in DC for one night only.

Way Dynamic

Way Dynamic, the solo project of Melbourne’s Dylan Young, is touring material from Massive Shoe, a playful and understated third album blending minimalist folk-pop, art rock, and baroque pop.

Pepe & Imani Live!

Pepe & Imani Live! features Pepe Gonzalez on bass, Imani on vocals, Ben Sands on sax and flute, Jon Ozment on piano, and Greg Holloway on drums.

OPEN-AIR: DJ Mandy

DJ Mandy makes her BERHTA debut in the outdoor, open-air space BANANAS, bringing her unique sensibilities and deep bag of personal edits. Doors open at 6:00 PM.

THE WELLERMEN

The Wellermen bring their USA 2026 Tour to The Birchmere, blending American East Coast folk roots, British musicianship, theatrical energy, and powerful five-part harmonies.

CULTURE WARS

CULTURE WARS is an event at Black Cat. Doors open at 8:00.

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

Claudia Acuña, the “Queen of Chilean Jazz,” presents a recording release performance as part of the Chilean Jazz Series.

¡Latin Night with Tumbao!

Tumbao performs a weekly Latin night at Bossa, featuring a pan-American lineup of musicians and rhythms from Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Colombia, and more.

LSR/CITY X by Gareth Emery

LSR/CITY X by Gareth Emery is presented by GLOW for ages 18 and older, with support from Andrea Botez, CVMRN, and Dopastat. Doors and the show start at 10:00 PM.

Ian Asher

Ian Asher is presented by GLOW for ages 18 and older, with support from NOTD and Will Sass.

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.

The Chuck Underwood Trio

The Chuck Underwood Trio features drummer Byron McWilliams, bassist Mark Lysher, and guitarist Chuck Underwood in reactionary improvised music spanning jazz, folk, rock, blues, and avant-garde styles.

Andrew Duncanson & Take A Ride • Featuring Michael Peloquin

Andrew Duncanson & Take A Ride featuring Michael Peloquin is a horn-infused contemporary blues band blending soul, blues, funk, and roots rock.

EJB Holiday Show (feat. Tim Brey Trio)

Alex Hamburger and José Luiz Martins perform an interactive, inter-genre repertoire spanning jazz and other influences.

Alex Hamburger & José Luiz Martins

Alex Hamburger (flute/voice) and José Luiz Martins (piano/keys) present a Jazz at The Kreeger performance featuring an interactive, inter-genre repertoire shaped by their international influences.

Grouper

Grouper, the project of Pacific Northwest artist Liz Harris, performs songs from Shade, her 12th full-length album, which explores respite, the coast, loss, love, and connection to place.

Mystic Nights VII: Suy Nghĩ Trong Anh

Mystic Nights VII: Suy Nghĩ Trong Anh comes to The Theater at MGM National Harbor for an evening of beloved ballads and performances by Hương Lan, Hồng Ngọc, Khắc Việt, Nguyễn Hồng Nhung, Chu Bin, Nghệ Sĩ Bảo Liêm, Đăng Vinh, Angel Gia Hân, Red Royalos, and Tutti Band.

An Intimate Evening with Copeland

A live performance by Copeland, with Jenny Dee.

El Ten Eleven

El Ten Eleven’s 16th release, *Nowhere Faster*, explores nothingness, velocity, and the uneasy urgency of moving forward without a clear destination.

ZZZZZZZZZ: Drone All Night

ZZZZZZZZZ: Drone All Night is a 12-hour overnight sound experience featuring gong baths, theremins, plant synthesizers, cassette loops, poetry, ambient drones, vinyl DJ sets, and more.

Alex Alavi & The Funky Breakfast (Album Release Show)

Alex Alavi & The Funky Breakfast celebrate the release of their album with a DC rock set of witty, thoughtful original songs. The show features supporting acts Keegan Del Rio and Miss Moon.

Miel San Marcos & Gateway Worship

Miel San Marcos & Gateway Worship is a seated show at The Anthem. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM. Showtimes: Sep 19 at 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM.

Cyril Neville Plays the Dead

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

Loft Late Night: Surf Jaguars

Slings & Arrows Pres: Night Of The Witch

Slings & Arrows presents: NIGHT OF THE WITCH The familiar chill of autumn is rolling in again, and something sinister is following closely behind it.

The Avett Brothers

The Avett Brothers return to Wolf Trap for two nights with their mix of bluegrass, rock, and folk, joined by Guster as the opening act.

Brandon Flowers

This event is sold out.

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT with Hohnen Ford

Rufus Wainwright performs with Hohnen Ford.

MILITARIE GUN

Militarie Gun headlines with Softcult, Shady Nasty, and Dazy. The event features Militarie Gun’s new album, God Save The Gun, a sonically daring rock record exploring self-destruction and self-belief.

Camila Meza - Chilean Jazz Series

Camila Meza, a Chilean vocalist, guitarist, and composer, 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.

David Chappell Band • Featuring Rachel Hall

The David Chappell Band performs with featured singer-songwriter and guitarist Rachel Hall, alongside Johnny Castle and Pete Ragusa.

The Hula Monsters

The Hula Monsters perform Hawaiian swing, country Latin, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, Western swing, and honky-tonk country.

Homestyle Dinner Rolls

Homestyle Dinner Rolls performs with Lavalove.

Men At Work

Men At Work, led by founding member Colin Hay, perform an exclusively Men At Work set featuring the band’s hits and beloved songs.

Phoebe Ryan Mine & Yours: The Tour

Phoebe Ryan crafts effervescent pop music with sharp instincts for conceptual and melodic hooks.

Johnny Based: The GothStar Tour w/ JABBAGOTDAJUICE

Something Wonderful: Broadway's Leading Ladies

Tracy Lynn Olivera celebrates the leading ladies of Broadway’s Golden Age, performing classics associated with Ethel Merman, Julie Andrews, Mary Martin, Barbara Cook, Judy Holliday and more.

TOBI LOU - SAME OLD JEANS TOUR

Tobi lou brings his genre-blurring blend of hip-hop, R&B, and pop to the Same Old Jeans Tour.

Malcolm Todd: Do That Again Tour

This event is sold out. Malcolm Todd performs as part of the Do That Again Tour, with doors at 7:00 PM and the show at 8:00 PM. Showtimes: Sep 20 at 7:00 PM & 8:00 PM.

Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu performs with De La Soul and The Alchemist at Wolf Trap. The event features Badu’s neo-soul hits, De La Soul’s beloved hip-hop classics, and The Alchemist’s production and DJ work.

The Milk Carton Kids

The Milk Carton Kids perform with Willie Watson and Paper Wings at 9:30 Club. Doors open at 7 PM; opening acts, door times, and set times are subject to change.

SIERRA HULL

Sierra Hull, a seven-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year and six-time Grammy nominee, brings her dynamic bluegrass and Americana sound to The Birchmere.

OAKWOOD

Oakwood is an emo band from Texas, joined on the bill by Camping in Alaska and Empty Parking Lot.

Takoma Park Old-Time Jam

An open old-time music jam begins with a slower session and progresses to faster playing. Musicians of all skill levels and instruments are encouraged to join.

The Dead Tongues

The Dead Tongues perform at DC9. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show is all ages.

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.

Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam

Kick off the week with one of the region’s longest-running and most electric blues nights, featuring a rotating host band, DC blues standouts, and surprise sit-in guests.

Nate Vickers

Nate Vickers performs with Summer Hoop and pinknoise.

LP - All Is Not Lost Tour

LP performs the All Is Not Lost Tour in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Lost on You album. Opening acts, door times, and set times are subject to change.

TONE w/ Unwed Sailor, Ice Out

Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour

Dermot Kennedy presents The Weight of the Woods Tour, with Jonah Kagen. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM. Showtimes: Sep 21 at 6:30 PM & 8:00 PM.

Saves The Day

Saves The Day, fronted by Chris Conley, is known for its influential emo sound and emotionally vulnerable anthems of love, heartbreak, and adventure.

The Psycodelics

The Psycodelics bring a blend of funk, blues, gospel, and R&B, with influences ranging from Parliament Funkadelic and Prince to Durand Jones and the Indicators.

20th Blue Monday Blues Anniversary & Farewell to Rev. Brian

This anniversary event will be the final Blue Monday Blues event in the long-running program in the Hamilton era. Come share this milestone and celebrate finding a way from one era to the next.

Tinlicker North America 2026

Tinlicker performs with Helsloot at 9:30 Club. Doors open at 7 PM; opening acts, door times, and set times are subject to change.

DAMIEN JURADO

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

Agustin Grasso - Recording Release - Argentinian Jazz Series

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

Kenny G

Kenny G, the best-selling instrumental musician of the modern era, performs music from his acclaimed five-decade career.

Dan Hovey

Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Dan Hovey brings more than five decades of musical experience to the stage, drawing from folk, country, blues, rock and roll, jazz, and original songs.

Swing 5 Jazz/ Includes beginner Balboa dance lesson @7:15

Swing 5 performs jazz and swing music inspired by 1930s France and Django Reinhardt.

DOMi & JD BECK - WHO ASKED? Tour

DOMi & JD BECK bring their WHO ASKED? Tour to The Howard Theatre.

BLÜ EYES: Two People at Once Tour

BLÜ EYES is a Los Angeles-based alt-pop artist whose cinematic, emotionally resonant music blends intimate storytelling with polished pop production.

The Inspector Cluzo w/ Ampliphobia

Jennifer Gersten / Bryan Day / Majid Araim & Layne Garrett

The program features experimental and improvised performances by violinist Jennifer Gersten, sound artist Bryan Day, multi-instrumentalist Majid Araim, and Washington improviser and instrument builder Layne Garrett.

Role Model Presents: Chuck On Tour

Role Model presents Chuck On Tour with Samia. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the show starts at 7:30 PM. Showtimes: Sep 22 at 6:00 PM & 7:30 PM.

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs

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

Jane Remover - Live Exhibit

This Jane Remover live exhibit featuring Dazegxd is sold out. Doors open at 7 PM, and opening acts, door times, and set times are subject to change.

Valeria Stewart - Argentinian Jazz Series

Valeria Stewart presents a special performance celebrating Argentine and Latin American roots alongside her American influences, featuring selections from her award-winning album Raíces | Roots and forthcoming project On a Wing.

QuinTango - New Music Releases - Argentinean Jazz Series

QuinTango and Argentine singer Mariana Quinteros present music from QuinTango's upcoming 2027 release, VIDA, featuring tangos exploring jealousy, intimacy, fear, and exhilaration.

Jazz Jams at Busboys and Poets

A partnership between Clarice Presents and Busboys and Poets, this event features D.C.-based saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed and his band performing a set before leading a community-wide jazz jam.

L’Rain

DC9 presents L’Rain with April + VISTA.

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.

Bill Baker Band

Bill Baker performs with Scott Giambusso, Derek Brock, and Steve Bloom.

Rick Whitehead Jazz Trio

Rick Whitehead Jazz Trio performs with special guest Holly Shockey, an acclaimed vocalist, musical-theatre performer, educator, and lead soprano of the Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet.

Otto Benson w/ Sweet Baby Jesus

Hunter Brown / Alma Laprida / Lustre Chantant

An experimental music performance featuring Berlin-based musician and sound artist Hunter Brown, multidisciplinary artist Alma Laprida, and instrument-making duo Lustre Chantant.

The Song is You: The Classic American Popular Song and its Sources

Hosted by Murray Horwitz, this concert explores the roots of classic American popular songs and the roles of theater, film, and recording technology in their development.

Mustard Tiger

Mustard Tiger performs with Deccan Traps and roomonfire in a show blending creative grooves, rich melodies, and heartfelt lyrics.

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

Independent R&B artist Kennedy Ryon brings The Can We Evolve? Tour to Union Stage in support of her “Can I Evolve?” album.

Goodnight, Texas

Goodnight, Texas is an Americana band blending banjos, mandolins, electric guitars, and rich harmonies.

Circle Jerks

Circle Jerks perform with Haywire and Negative Approach. The Los Angeles punk band is known for its influential hardcore sound and albums including Group Sex and Wild in the Streets.

Reimagining an Architect of Modern Jazz: A Celebration of John Coltrane's Centennial

A celebration of John Coltrane's centennial featuring Steve Washington and Paul Carr, focused on the collaboration between John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman.

CoA Coffeehouse: Concert featuring Seth Kibel and The Kletzet

Seth Kibel and The Kletzet present a program of upbeat klezmer music, along with Yiddish folksong, jazz, and swing.

ROBIN TROWER

Robin Trower performs at The Birchmere, showcasing music from his six-decade career, including his latest album, “No More Worlds To Conquer.”

KING MALA

KiNG MALA performs songs from her debut album, And You Who Drowned In The Grief Of A Golden Thing, with JAYDEN HAMMER.

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.

Reggie Right Eye Duo +1

Reggie Right Eye Duo +1 presents “Blues Dancer Happy Hour,” featuring Reggie Right Eye, Jim Ter Maat, and Spencer Hardy performing old school blues, original blues, and eclectic covers dating from 1961 or before.

The Thrills

The Thrills deliver spine-tingling rock ’n’ roll with the seasoned firepower of four longtime fixtures of the DC-area music scene.

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

Anees brings the Lucky Duck Tour to Washington D.C., presented by B Side. Showtimes: Sep 24 at 7:45 PM & 8:00 PM.

Scoochie Boochie

Scoochie Boochie is touring North America in celebration of his sixth album, The Drinking Fountain of Youth, performing new songs alongside viral hits such as “I Have Sex” and “Car Butt.”

Roger Daltrey - A Great Night Out with Amy Helm

Roger Daltrey returns to the stage in 2026 with special guest Amy Helm for a deeply personal show blending The Who classics, rare gems, and solo favorites.

The Holdup

The Holdup is the musical project of Michael Garmany, a San Jose artist known for groovy, melody-driven pop influenced by R&B, reggae, and hip-hop.

Drag Talk

Nathan Salsburg / Sam Wenc / Amadou Kouyate

Outside Time presents Nathan Salsburg, Sam Wenc, and Amadou Kouyate for an evening of fingerstyle guitar, experimental sound, and Manding music. Doors are at 7:00 PM, with music beginning at 7:30 PM.

STARCLEANER REUNION: TOUR FOR A RAINY DAY

Starcleaner Reunion performs with special guest The Smashing Times, bringing expansive alt-rock influenced by Brazilian psych, C86 jangle, and ’90s noise.

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's Big Disgrace Tour comes to 9:30 Club. Doors open at 11 PM; opening acts, door times, and set times are subject to change.

Earlybirds Club

Earlybirds Club is an early show at 9:30 Club on Friday, September 25, with doors at 6 PM.

Afrocidade

Afrocidade is an original performance exploring the shared culture and history of Washington, DC, and Salvador, Bahia, through music, song, dance, and storytelling.

Cassian, Linska

Australian DJ/producer Cassian performs at BERHTA with support from Linska and shilimili for an evening of atmospheric melodic techno and house music.

ERIC DARIUS

Eric Darius brings his dynamic live performance and signature saxophone sound to The Birchmere, blending contemporary jazz with R&B, Hip-Hop, Funk, and Pop.

THE MATCHES

The Matches headline a show featuring Decomposer, 20 Years Later, and Crooked Teeth. Doors open at 7:00 PM.

Emilio Solla & Bien Sur! - Argentinean Jazz Series

Latin GRAMMY winner and six-time GRAMMY nominee Emilio Solla leads Bien Sur!, a New York-based quartet blending Argentine roots, jazz improvisation, tango rhythms, South American folk traditions, and modern jazz.

Dani Cortaza - Argentinian Jazz Series

Dani Cortaza Quartet returns to Blues Alley for an evening of Argentinian jazz and Latin American music, blending jazz with the musical traditions of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.

Alfredo Mojica Group

Alfredo Mojica, a cornerstone of the DC salsa community, performs salsa classics with a first-class roster of musicians. The Friday night performance features salsa, bachata, merengue, and more.

Ian Asher

Ian Asher is presented by GLOW for ages 18+, with support from NOTD and Will Sass.

I Hate Models

I Hate Models is presented by Factory 93 and GLOW for ages 18 and older, with support from BENNETT.

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.

The Cyphers Band

The Cyphers Band brings a high-energy, groove-driven night of live music to Hank Dietle’s Tavern.

Tony Denikos

Award-winning songwriter Tony Denikos performs roots rock, country blues, folk, and Americana songs centered on everyday stories and characters.

Altin Gün: North America Tour 2026, support Alex Maas

Altin Gün's North America Tour 2026 show with support from Alex Maas.

Hot Flash Heat Wave

Hot Flash Heat Wave began as a high school garage band in Davis, California, later gaining international attention after the music video for “Gutter Girl” reached the front page of Reddit.

Jenny Owen Youngs + Northcote

Summerbration Fab Fridays: A Tribute to Dolly Parton

A tribute band performs the music of Dolly Parton as part of RCC’s summer concert series.

Happy Hour with Darden & Friends: Graham Breedlove

Darden Purcell curates an evening jazz set featuring top-tier musicians in this longstanding outdoor series.

K8A / Andy Betezema

K8A, the solo project of violinist Kaethe Hostetter, performs an immersive set blending Ethiopian musical influences with psychedelic textures, live looping, electronics, and extended string techniques.

SPOONFED (EP RELEASE SHOW)

Spoonfed celebrates the release of its debut EP with a high-energy indie rock show featuring The Montaines and Aidan Leclaire.

BSO - Gala with Samara Joy

The 2026–27 season opens with fanfare as BSO Music Director Jonathon Heyward welcomes five-time GRAMMY Award-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy for the annual celebration of the BSO’s work across Maryland.

Mastodon

Mastodon, with Deafheaven and Alcest, perform live.

No Surprises: DMV's Tribute to Radiohead with The Siamese Dreamers

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

Loft Late Night: Bad Influence Band

Iron Lung @ Transmission

Iron Lung performs at Transmission. Doors open at 7:00 PM, the first band starts at 7:30 PM, and the show ends by 10:00 PM.

6speed Ft. Miley Serious & Pura Pura

6 Speed returns with Miley Serious from Paris and the DC debut of Pura Pura, alongside Equiss and Vivian Oblivion. The event runs from 10 PM to 3 AM and is for ages 21+.

Transmission Pres: Gyrofield X Carrier

Transmission presents gyrofield and Carrier, with gyrofield bringing genre-bending electronic music influenced by IDM, jungle, techno, ambient, and more, alongside Carrier’s atmospheric and rhythmically restrained sound.

Southern Culture on the Skids

Southern Culture on the Skids has been recording and touring worldwide since 1983, blending foot-stomping, butt-shaking rock and roll with a legendary live-show energy.

josh conway: the plum tour

This event has been canceled. Josh Conway, co-founder and creative force behind The Marías, is touring in support of his forthcoming debut solo album, with Homeshake performing solo.

Sasha & John Digweed [Extended Set]

Sasha and John Digweed perform an extended set at Berhta. Doors open at 9:00 PM.

R&B and Ribs: DC Edition

R&B and Ribs: DC Edition blends good food with open-format DJs playing R&B-inspired sets.

Maro

This event featuring MARO, Pedro Altério, and Carbeau & Manuel Rocha has been rescheduled from Thursday, April 9.

¡Latin Night with Tumbao!

Tumbao brings a weekly Latin night to Bossa Bistro & Lounge, featuring a pan-American ensemble led by Jorge Martinez and rhythms from Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Colombia, and beyond.

Thomas Dollbaum

DC9 presents Thomas Dollbaum in an all-ages performance. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show starts at 7:30 PM.

Gorgon City

Gorgon City is presented by GLOW for guests ages 18 and older, with support from Hayden James, Soraya, and House of JANE.

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.

Mya Byrne

Mya Byrne performs a bold, bluesy, glammed-up blend of folk-rock storytelling, countrypolitan shimmer, and seventies proto-punk energy.

Linwood Taylor & Guy Bouchie w/ Still Standing

Two DC-area blues frontmen perform electric blues and blues rock with a backing lineup including Still Standing members.

Madison Ryann Ward - The Standing Tall Tour

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

The Bros. Landreth: Tumbling Wild Tour 2026

The Bros. Landreth perform as part of the Tumbling Wild Tour 2026.

Ryan Beatty - Arms Over Armor North American Tour '26

Ryan Beatty brings the Arms Over Armor North American Tour '26 to the stage, featuring music from his upcoming fourth album, Sweet Fortune.

Joshua Radin

Joshua Radin is an empathetic and engaging troubadour whose music has amassed more than 1 billion streams and appeared in over 200 films, television series, and commercials.

Opal In Sky

Opal In Sky is a modern metal band fronted by twin brothers Dylon and Tyson, combining powerful riffs with uplifting, introspective lyrics to create music that inspires and encourages listeners.

Foreign Body w/ Reaper's Gong, Muscle, KNUB

Plastique Pigs / Our Wits / Draw Blank / Dissipate

A hardcore punk show featuring Plastique Pigs, Our Wits, Draw Blank, and Dissipate, presented by S-L-U-G Worldwide Enterprises and Tristanxwelch.

Fran Vielma Quartet - Outdoor Concert

An evening of Venezuelan jazz music at the Riverworks Outdoor Stage. The Fran Vielma Quartet features Luis Hernandez on saxes, Savino Palumbo on piano, and Steve Arnold on acoustic bass.

District of Raga Presents Songs That Know You with Zeshan B

Experience an evening of live music and storytelling with acclaimed singer-songwriter Zeshan B as he explores the songs that shape our memories, identities, and shared human experiences.

Flowers for the Dead

Flowers for the Dead presents a mystic and moody indie rock performance featuring lush, distortion-driven soundscapes and dynamic songwriting.

Loft Late Night: Lowland Tropics

Dolls B2b Bears

Dolls and Bears bring together eight DJs for four sets across all floors from 10 PM to 3 AM. The event benefits SMYAL DMV and its work supporting queer youth; lineup to be announced.

Arin Ray – The ‘Limbo’ Tour

R&B singer Arin Ray brings his Limbo Tour.

Satin Jackets

Satin Jackets is the brainchild of German producer Tim Bernhardt, known for exploring disco through warm, acclaimed house music productions.

SWITCHFOOT

Switchfoot performs as part of the Forever Now Tour.

honestav - The Sweet American Boy Tour

honestav brings The Sweet American Boy Tour to 9:30 Club, with performances by Untitled and Judah Weston.

ERIC ROBERSON

GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and Howard University alum Eric Roberson performs his independent R&B/Soul music.

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 through his own voice as producer, trumpeter, keyboardist, and bandleader.

Graham Hunt

DC9 presents Graham Hunt with Tanner York. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show starts at 8:00 PM; the event is all ages.

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.

MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER • THE MUSIC OF WEATHER

Mysterious Traveler performs the music of Weather Report, celebrating the innovative jazz fusion quintet's compositions and legacy.

Djangolaya

Djangolaya is a flexible ensemble rooted in the traditions of Django Reinhardt and Hot Club-style jazz, blending violin, vocals, rhythm guitar, accordion, woodwinds, and upright bass.

Jay Nash

All Things Go Music Festival – Sunday

All Things Go Music Festival on Sunday features Brandi Carlile, Lola Young, Remi Wolf, Father John Misty, Sierra Ferrell, Tinashe, Wolf Alice, and many more.

Post Sex Nachos

Post Sex Nachos performs with Fetch Tiger.

Jack Waugh's Americanaland (album release show!) w/ Austin Loman Group, Trinomial

anaiis

anaiis performs with Elliot Skinner at Songbyrd Music House.

Takoma Park Folk Festival

Enjoy a free day of live music, handmade crafts, international food, and community activities at this beloved annual celebration bringing together artists, neighbors, and visitors from across the region.

Armand Hammer

For nearly a decade as a duo, Armand Hammer have made a lasting mark on modern rap and hip-hop with sharp-witted, socially and philosophically engaged lyrics.

Julia Wolf

This event is sold out. NYC-based artist Julia Wolf performs her confessional, genre-blurring music, with Bee Blackwell as the opening act.

RAYMI

RAYMI, led by Juan Cayrampoma, performs traditional Andean music infused with contemporary jazz, featuring instruments such as zampoñas and quenas. The event is co-presented with the Embassy of Peru.

TASTE OF CHAOS

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

Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam

Wolf’s Monday Blues Jam is a long-running blues night where DC’s top players meet rising talent, with surprise guests frequently joining the show.

PROBLEMS w/ Glorian, Brain Surgery, Dicqbeats

Jeff Surak / Private Collector / Slacking

Jeff Surak, Private Collector, and Slacking present an evening of experimental noise music.

JOZZY: GET HER BACK TOUR

Jozzy, the Diamond-certified, three-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter from Memphis, brings her Get Her Back Tour to Songbyrd Music House. Supporting acts are Its TaeJaun and 3EE.

Jacob Collier

Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier presents an interactive solo performance of his genre-spanning music.

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 Tear Garden’s collaboration began in 1986 when cEvin Key of Skinny Puppy invited Edward Ka-Spel of the Legendary Pink Dots to contribute lyrics.

Rocketship: "A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness” 30th Anniversary Tour

Rocketship celebrates the 30th anniversary of its 1996 debut album, “A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness,” with a reissue and tour.

Croz Boyce (Avey Tare and Geologist of Animal Collective)

Croz Boyce is the instrumental duo of Dave Portner (Avey Tare) and Brian Weitz (Geologist) of Animal Collective.

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

This event has been postponed, and existing tickets will be valid for the new date. Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter, with Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock, will perform with Bad Nerves.

RYAN DAVIS & THE ROADHOUSE BAND

Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band perform with Styrofoam Winos and Heaven Forbid.

Aga Zaryan

Aga Zaryan presents original compositions, jazz standards, and songs that shaped her artistic journey, celebrating the 25th anniversary of her debut album and her 50th birthday.

Dan Hovey

Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Dan Hovey brings more than five decades of musical experience to the stage, drawing from folk, country, blues, rock and roll, jazz, and original songs.

The Blues Women Experience

The Blues Women Experience is a musical celebration of influential women in blues, from pioneers such as Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith to contemporary artists including Susan Tedeschi and Sue Foley.

Sera Cahoone (solo)

Sera Cahoone’s album I’ve Missed You All These Years reflects profound personal loss while focusing on healing, community, and rediscovery.

Lucinda Williams And Her Band

Lucinda Williams performs with her newly configured band, featuring guitarist Marc Ford, drummer Brady Blade, and longtime bassist David Sutton.

Upon your Dead Body

Upon Your Dead Body is a South Texas emo band blending raw emotion and theatrical edge.

Suitable Miss w/ Soul Meets Body, Kinoko

Chúpame El Dedo / Abismo Ónix

Secret Planet presents a night of disoriented tropical madness featuring Colombian duo Chúpame El Dedo and Richmond bachata-metal band Abismo Ónix.

WHEN CHAI MET TOAST

When Chai Met Toast, one of India’s leading Indie-English bands, brings its global tour to Songbyrd in support of its latest album, Small Town, Big Love, Little Homes.

David Foster & Katharine McPhee

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

Ravyn Lenae Presents: Blue Island

This event has been canceled. Ravyn Lenae presents her upcoming album Blue Island, with Lexa Gates as the opening act. Showtimes: Sep 29 at 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM.

INOHA

Alternative band INOHA performs with Capital Soiree and Pretoria.

Lucinda Williams And Her Band

Lucinda Williams performs with her newly configured band, featuring guitarist Marc Ford, drummer Brady Blade, and longtime bassist David Sutton.

Music Event: Contour and Resonance

Join INTERFERENCE: New Music Collective for a 45-minute immersive sound experience that transforms the American University Museum into an instrument through recursive recording, experimental compositions, and improvisation.

SHINYRIBS with Patrick Sweany (Solo)

SHINYRIBS, led by Austin singer-songwriter Kevin Russell, brings its energetic blend of Texas blues, Louisiana swamp rhythm, honky tonk, Cajun, jazz, and Russell's celebrated songwriting to the stage.

Oscar Rossignoli

Oscar Rossignoli is a contemporary pianist and composer based in New Orleans, celebrated for his innovative fusion of jazz and Latin music. The event is co-presented with the Embassy of Honduras.

Mary Grace Hathway

Mary Grace Hathway is an Americana musician based in the D.C. and Maryland area.

Marc Douglas Berardo and Walt Wilkins

Marc Douglas Berardo and Walt Wilkins perform an evening of heartfelt songwriting and storytelling.

Our Lady Peace

Our Lady Peace performs with The Verve Pipe.

Santiago Cruz: Sigo En Pie tour

Santiago Cruz is a Colombian and Latin American pop singer-songwriter with more than 20 years of career, 10 albums, and six Latin GRAMMY nominations.

Chinese Football

Founded in Wuhan, China, Chinese Football blends the noisy legacy and resonant echoes of 1990s indie rock with energetic, dynamic live performances.

Snooze w/ A Shrewdness of Apes, Right Chipper

Pérez / Johnson / Dougherty / Dixon

Transparent Production presents an evening of improvisations featuring NYC-based musicians Gían Pérez on guitar and Selendis S. A. Johnson on vibraphone and trombone, performing in duo and solo formats with DMV-based musicians Nelson Dougherty on guitar and Zach Dixon on tenor saxophone.

ALI

ALI is a three-piece musical project from Jakarta, Indonesia, blending Middle Eastern culture with 1970s Indonesian psychedelic funk, cinematic soul, Afrobeat, and disco.

UB40

Reggae-pop group UB40 performs charting hits on its Unstoppable Tour.

Shaboozey – Outlaws Never Die Tour

Shaboozey brings the Outlaws Never Die Tour to The Anthem, with Noeline Hofmann. The show supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through a $1-per-ticket donation via PLUS1.

Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour

Public Image Ltd, led by John Lydon, brings their innovative blend of rock, dance, folk, pop, and dub to 9:30 Club, with Plague Vendor opening.

Somewhere Over the Rose: A Tribute to Judy Garland & Bette Midler

Somewhere Over the Rose is a tribute to Judy Garland and Bette Midler featuring Kathy Halenda and David Landrum, produced by Cliftine Jones.

YÄCHTLEY CRËW

Yachtley Crew are a seven-piece Southern California band known as the “Titans of Soft Rock,” performing late-1970s and early-1980s soft rock and Top 40 hits.

Sophie Hunter – Stereoscope The Tour

This sold-out all-ages concert presents Sophie Hunter on her Stereoscope tour, with doors opening at 7:00 PM and the show beginning at 8:00 PM. A waiting list is available.

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.

Jack Bond

Singer/songwriter Jack Bond performs a mix of Nashville country, Americana, pop, rock, and Christian songs, showcasing his soulful voice and guitar work.

The Longtimers

The Longtimers are DC’s finest old-school band, delivering high-energy Americana roots rock inspired by New Orleans grooves, deep soul, and classic bar-band grit.

Dancing Planet House Concert with the Syncopaths

A house concert featuring The Syncopaths, whose chamber-folk sound blends Scottish, Irish, and American traditions with fiddle, mandolin, piano, bodhrán, vocals, and banjo.

Sound of the Shamisen

The JICC presents an evening of traditional and modern shamisen music with award-winning musicians KANEKO Sumie, TANAKADATE Fumi, and ODAMURA Shu.

Hannah Cole

Nashville-based artist Hannah Cole blends shoegaze and alternative rock with infectious pop melodies and 1990s nostalgia on her debut album, Switchbacks.

Insomniac w/ Bleak Shore, Druid Stone

LAERZ

LAERZ is an LA-based electronic artist who blends live production and performance, building tracks in real time with cinematic vocals, synths, drum pads, and loops.

Meet the Artists: Raymi

Raymi brings Andean traditions to the stage through Peruvian rhythms, modern instrumentation and vibrant performance.

Squirrel Flower

Ella Williams returns as Squirrel Flower for her first full-band headlining tour in two years.

Shumaun

Shumaun is a dynamic progressive rock/metal band known for soaring melodies, intricate compositions, and powerful live performances.

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, is touring in support of its Take Me Home EP, with HAFFWAY and Lydia Maes also appearing.

MARTIN SEXTON – Live Wide Open Tour 2026

Martin Sexton tours in support of the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open, the critically acclaimed double vinyl live album. The show will include fan favorites, new material, and surprise covers.

BEAR GHOST

Bear Ghost brings its Adventure Rock sound to the stage, blending quirky musicianship, complex melodies, harmonies, heavy riffs, and pop structure.

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

Candlelight concert featuring music by Coldplay and Imagine Dragons at BlackRock Center for the Arts.

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

A candlelight concert devoted to celebrated compositions by film composer Hans Zimmer.

Benito Gonzalez / Buster Williams / Lenny White

Benito Gonzalez, Buster Williams, and Lenny White perform as an elite jazz trio, featuring original music, McCoy Tyner classics, and selections such as John Coltrane tunes.

Alfredo Mojica Group

Alfredo Mojica, a cornerstone of the DC salsa community, performs salsa classics with a first-class roster of musicians. The evening features salsa, bachata, merengue, and more.

Gorgon City

Gorgon City is presented by GLOW for ages 18 and up, with support from Hayden James, Soraya, and House of JANE.

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.

Ryan Lee Crosby

Rhode Island guitarist and singer Ryan Lee Crosby brings the deep, hypnotic sound of Bentonia and Hill Country blues to the stage in celebration of his acclaimed album At the Blue Front, featuring legendary Mississippi bluesman Jimmy “Duck” Holmes.

Jonathan Sloane Band

Jonathan Sloane is a versatile guitarist and songwriter whose sound blends blues, Americana, soul, and rock. He performs with Deren Blessman, Ian Trusheim, and Robbie Cooper.

Daley - US Tour

Daley’s US Tour comes to The Howard Theatre in Washington, DC.

Irresponsible Reunion Show + Tobin James Band

This show is part of the Jammin Java/Union Stage Presents 25th anniversary concert series.

The Format

The Format, featuring Nate Ruess and Sam Means, performs music from their third album, Boycott Heaven.

Improvement Movement

Improvement Movement, an Atlanta-based social betterment campaign and prog-rock quartet, presents its new record, *Your Perfect Real Life*.

Veneraxiom w/ Glorious Descent, Dashuyn

Happy Hour with Darden & Friends: Bloom

Darden Purcell curates an evening jazz set featuring top-tier musicians in this longstanding outdoor series.

Eli Winter Trio / This Time's Quartet / Kajwan Ziaoddini

Eli Winter Trio, This Time's Quartet, and Kajwan Ziaoddini perform an evening of genre-defying music featuring improvisation, poetry, live illustration, puppetry, and Iranian classical santour.

TIM ATLAS

Tim Atlas performs an intimate blend of R&B, indie pop, and alternative soul. He is known for his 2018 EP All Talk!, more than 150 million streams, and international touring.

wave to earth – the pieces tour

Wave to Earth brings the pieces tour to The Anthem as part of the South Korean trio's largest headline tour to date.

Upstate

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

Weatherday - Hornet Disaster Tour 2026

Weatherday presents Hornet Disaster, the follow-up to their 2019 debut Come in and spiritual successor to the 2022 collaboration Weatherglow.

Black Violin: The Be Free Tour with Braxton Cook

Black Violin’s Be Free Tour is a high-energy, genre-defying performance that blends classical strings with hip-hop, featuring Grammy-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus with Braxton Cook.

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS - SWEET LIKE THAT TOUR 2026

The California Honeydrops bring their Sweet Like That Tour 2026 to 9:30 Club, with Jontavious Willis. Doors open at 10 PM. Showtimes: Oct 3 at 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM.

Hybrid Minds

Hybrid Minds performs at Berhta on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Doors open at 10:00 PM, with Berhta's safe space and consent policy in effect.

FROG

FROG is a 2–3 person guitar band from New Rochelle, New York, known for releases including "Kind of Blah," "Whatever We Probably Already Had It," and "Count Bateman."

AyoDylan

DC9 presents AyoDylan with Breezy Supreme. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show starts at 7:30 PM; the event is all ages.

Peggy Gou

Peggy Gou is presented by Factory 93 and GLOW. The event is for ages 18+. Showtimes: Oct 2 at 10:00 PM · Oct 3 at 10:00 PM.

MEDUZA³

MEDUZA³ is presented by GLOW for ages 18 and older, with support to be announced.

Glow Block Party: Diplo

Glow Block Party: Diplo is presented by GLOW for ages 18 and older.

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! in a performance featuring jazz classics and American Songbook favorites.

Bones Jones Music Students

Bones Jones Music bands perform electrifying covers spanning hard rock, blues, classic rock, punk, and metal.

Big Howdy Album Release Show

Big Howdy hosts a monthly bluegrass showcase featuring a special guest; this month's guest is listed as TBA.

The Thrills W/ Johnny Spampinato

The Thrills perform spine-tingling rock ’n’ roll with special guest Johnny Spampinato. The band features David Kitchen, Andy Rutherford, Johnny Combs, and Brian Alpert.

Mindy Gledhill: The Phone Booth Sessions Tour

Mindy Gledhill performs as part of the Jammin Java/Union Stage Presents 25th anniversary concert series.

Honor By August

This show is part of the Jammin Java/Union Stage Presents 25th anniversary concert series, celebrating 25 years with commemorative merchandise available at the anniversary gift shop.

Power To The People Festival

Power To The People is a sold-out, non-partisan, one-day festival curated by Tom Morello, celebrating peace, love, justice, music, and community action through music, art, and activism.

Raaginder – be:coming USA Tour

Raaginder is a San Francisco Bay Area–based violinist, composer, and songwriter who blends Indian classical music with R&B, pop, and hip hop.

Eliot Lipp

Eliot Lipp’s new record blends new school funk with vintage synth nostalgia, loops, breaks, synths, and drum machines.

Electric Grandmother (Album release show!) w/ Soroche, Trash Boat and the Ambush

The Seldom Scene

The veteran bluegrass group performs original material, traditional songs and inventive interpretations shaped by its decades-long influence on the genre.

Leila Abdul-Rauf / Vaelastrasz / Form & Void

Ripping Headaches Promotions presents Leila Abdul-Rauf, Vaelastrasz, and Form & Void.

KIEFER

Kiefer performs with Shibo in Washington, DC. The LA-based keyboardist blends jazz improvisation with hip-hop beat-making in a distinctive style he calls “Over the Breaks.”

Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry

Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry perform with opening acts Superheaven and Boundaries. Doors open at 5:30 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM. Showtimes: Oct 3 at 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM.

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 band The Jungle Giants are returning to stages across the USA, Canada, and Mexico in support of their fifth 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.

CEREMONY

Ceremony performs with Poison Ruïn and Dry Socket. The California-born hardcore band brings its adaptable, unflinching punk sound to material from its seventh album, Tell Me Your Dream.

Arturo O'Farrill Quintet

Arturo O'Farrill, a six-time GRAMMY and two-time Latin GRAMMY winner, performs with his quintet.

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.

Beast from the East

Beast from the East features Dan Hovey, Chuck Underwood, Deren Blessman, and Wardell Howell Jr. performing a fusion of rock, bebop, jazz, funk, R&B, and gospel, including notable covers and original compositions.

Dennis Jay & Lonesome Town

Dennis Jay & Lonesome Town perform at Hank Dietle's Tavern.

Greywind

This show is part of the Jammin Java/Union Stage Presents 25th anniversary concert series.

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

Everything Everything performs their album Get To Heaven on its 10th Anniversary North America tour, with Psymon Spine opening.

Logic & G-Eazy: The Endless Summer Part II

Logic & G-Eazy: The Endless Summer Part II, featuring Juicy J, takes place on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Gates open at 5:30 pm and the show begins at 7:00 pm.

Unsane

Unsane performs with Consumer Culture.

stop.drop.rewind (early show)

The Takes w/ Morrissey Blvd.

Killick Hinds & John Jansen / Nocturnal Creatures Troupe

Killick Hinds and John Jansen perform an eclectic musical event, followed by Nocturnal Creatures Troupe's multimedia musical puppet production, “The Unsolved Mystery of Ms. Patsy Climb,” about a humanoid bat, mysterious spider, and cranky mouse seeking a record deal.

HANA STRETTON

Hana Stretton is a British/Australian composer, singer, and producer known for her warm production style and spacious songwriting.

Indigo Girls

Indigo Girls perform a seated show with Linda Perry. The Grammy-winning folk duo will perform music spanning their more than 35-year career, including songs from their album Look Long.

Broadcast: One Year Of Transmission

Join us for BROADCAST - our celebration of Transmission's first year around the sun.

Jeff Bernat - Luv Language Tour

Jeff Bernat’s Luv Language Tour is a show at Union Stage.

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

M. Alex Ramírez, a Colombian-born jazz saxophonist, composer, and producer, presents a musical vision that bridges deep cultural roots with a forward-thinking sonic landscape.

Megasound

DC9 presents Megasound, with doors opening at 7:00 PM and the show starting at 8:00 PM. The event is all ages.

Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam

Wolf’s Monday Blues Jam is a long-running blues night featuring a rotating host band of DC blues musicians, rising talent, and occasional surprise guests.

Allison Eide

This show is part of the Jammin Java/Union Stage Presents 25th anniversary concert series.

Deceits

Los Angeles post-punk trio DECEITS blend catchy melancholic soundscapes with energetic live performances.

Extrinsic w/ Sacricide, Immortal Form, Of Earth & Ash

Angelo De Augustine

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

Sylvan Esso

Sylvan Esso has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket supports organizations working for equity, access, and dignity for all.

Perkutao

Perkutao is a dynamic Afro-Peruvian ensemble founded by percussionist, dancer, and educator Percy Chinchilla and percussionist Robin Axel.

Dan Hovey

Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Dan Hovey brings more than five decades of musical experience to the stage.

The Brother Bill Quintet

The Brother Bill Quintet performs classic 1950s and 1960s Blue Note jazz, featuring Dan Gutwein, Gary Montanaro, Hart Pettit, Alec Petkoff, and Tam Sullivan.

Heartwood Jam

A monthly contra-music jam welcoming musicians who can hold a melody or rhythm, as well as listeners. The session is hosted by Zane Potorti at the community house where they live.

Cortex

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

Joshua Burnside

Joshua Burnside performs as part of the Jammin Java/Union Stage Presents 25th anniversary concert series. Attendees can also visit the commemorative anniversary merchandise gift shop.

Daði Freyr

Daði Freyr brings his playful synth-pop, witty lyricism, and infectious melodies to the stage, with Bríet as support.

Justin Nozuka

Justin Nozuka is a singer-songwriter and producer known for his intimate acoustic style and blend of R&B, soul, folk, and rock.

Heavy Temple w/ Crystal Spiders, Viqueen, Uga Buga

ELLA BOH: BLURRY TOUR

Sold out concert featuring Los Angeles dark-pop artist Ella Boh on her BLURRY Tour, with haunting melodies, cinematic storytelling, and immersive visuals. Supporting act: Psylosia.

THE CHICKS – TAKING THE LONG WAY

The Chicks – Taking the Long Way is a seated show at The Anthem. Showtimes: Oct 6 at 7:00 PM & 8:30 PM.

Kelsey Lu: So Help Me God Tour

Kelsey Lu returns with So Help Me God, their most fearless and fully realised work to date. The album explores devotion, desire, grief and transcendence across ten songs.

JOHN HIATT

John Hiatt performs with Rachel Ann Morgan and Jonathan Sloane.

Gustavo Casenave - Solo Piano Performance

Three-time Grammy Award-winning Uruguayan pianist and composer Gustavo Casenave performs a solo piano concert 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.

The Other O'Briens

The Other O'Briens are a duo featuring Steve and Lisa performing fun, familiar, genre-fluid covers. Their easy-listening live music is described as perfect for happy hour.

"Local Cream" Songwriter Showcase

Every first Wednesday of the month, Annette Wasilik curates and hosts this showcase of the area’s finest singer/songwriters at Hank Dietle’s Tavern in Rockville.

The Yawpers

This show is part of the Jammin Java/Union Stage Presents 25th anniversary concert series, celebrating 25 years with commemorative merchandise available at the anniversary Gift Shop.

Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom

Vitamin String Quartet and Girl Named Tom perform a genre-spanning concert combining VSQ's string renditions of popular music with Girl Named Tom's folk-pop harmonies and songwriting.

Big Special

Big Special is the duo of Joe Hicklin and Callum Moloney, whose acclaimed debut album, 2024’s Postindustrial Hometown Blues, followed their first headline performance at London’s Dublin Castle.

Mary Chicken Soup And Rice / Gaspers / Youth In Government / Tongue Scraper

An evening of immersive rock-and-roll theater and live music featuring Mary Chicken Soup And Rice, Gaspers, Youth In Government, and Tongue Scraper.

FAUX REAL

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

Foster The People – Good Mourning Sunshine

Foster the People presents the Good Mourning Sunshine tour with Goth Babe. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show begins at 8:00 PM. Showtimes: Oct 7 at 7:00 PM & 8:00 PM.

Phantom Planet

Alternative rock band Phantom Planet, known for hits like 'California,' performs live.

CAIN CULTO

Cain Culto, a former worship pastor turned queer renegade, blends left-field pop and hip-hop with global influences.

Skillet: Comatose 20 Years, Still Screaming 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: Skillet.

Peace, Love & Boogie Woogie Happy Hour • Bill Starks w/ Greg Hardin

Peace, Love & Boogie Woogie Happy Hour features award-winning songwriter and keyboard player Bill Starks with bassist, singer, and songwriter Greg Hardin.

Johnny Burgin Blues Revue Featuring: Bruce Ewan • Tommy Hannigan • Mark Stutso

Johnny Burgin Blues Revue features Johnny Burgin with Bruce Ewan, Tommy Hannigan, and Mark Stutso.

Laura Veirs

Laura Veirs returns with “Temple Songs,” her first album in four years and the first she wrote, recorded, arranged, produced, and performed entirely on her own.

OCT

OCT (On Company Time) is a musical comedy trio blending sharp satire with chart-worthy bangers, absurdist humor, and genre-hopping production.

Kinda Evil w/ Shame Shame, Knifing Around

Coco Smith / Flo Petite / Ethan McNeal / Aiden Cramp

Coco Smith, Flo Petite, Ethan McNeal, and Aiden Cramp perform an evening of singer-songwriter, indie-pop, folk-rock, and eclectic music at Rhizome DC.

ROBERT LESTER FOLSOM

Songbyrd and U+N Booking present Robert Lester Folsom with Liz Cooper.

Zade Dirani Live in Concert

Zade Dirani returns to the Music Center at Strathmore for a one-night concert backed by a 50-piece orchestra.

Substrate Pres. Wata Igarashi

SUBSTRATE #10 ft Wata Igarashi 10/8 • 9PM - 2AM • ages 18+ Wata Igarashi returns to Transmission for a special Thursday Substrate . . .

Bright Eyes

This Bright Eyes performance is sold out.

LALAH HATHAWAY

This event is sold out. Five-time Grammy winner Lalah Hathaway performs, showcasing her soulful R&B vocals and music from her Grammy-nominated albums. Showtimes: Oct 8 at 7:30 PM · Oct 9 at 7:30 PM.

STRANGE BOUTIQUE

Strange Boutique performs a hometown show at Black Cat with Cemetery Sex and DJ Sara Vox.

she’s green – swallowtail tour

DC9 presents She’s Green on the Swallowtail Tour, with Witches Exist and smush. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the all-ages show starts at 7:30 PM.

3BallMTY

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This Show is for All Ages. Genre: Latin Artists: 3BallMTY.

Brandon Wayne & His Lonesome Drifters

The Central Virginia band performs danceable rockabilly, classic country, hillbilly, western swing, electric bluegrass, and originals.

Getaway Car

Getaway Car features vocalist/guitarist Todd Wright, guitarist Matt Miceli, and bassist Chris Reardon.

House Of Heavy

House of Heavy is a night for fans of nu-metal nostalgia, alt-metal anthems, and metal-core breakdowns, featuring the energy of a packed metal show with riffs, breakdowns, and chaos.

Ninth Realm (Album release show!) w/ Face First, Concrete Caveman, Gorgar

Happy Hour with Darden & Friends: Emily Davies

Emily Davies performs a live jazz set curated by Darden Purcell in this recurring autumn happy-hour series.

Emotional World / The Flash Hits / Hushing

Emotional World, The Flash Hits, and Hushing perform an eclectic evening of noisy, angular guitars, dreamy landscapes, post-punk, art rock, and micro-psychedelia.

RIOT GRRRL'S NOT DEAD DC! FT. CAT CRASH

Riot Grrrl’s Not Dead DC! features DC-based happy punk band Buko Buko, Queer Americana trio Ammonite, and Baltimore punk duo Bitter Tits.

Disco Inferno: A 70’s Celebration

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra presents a high-energy Pops concert celebrating the music of the 1970s, featuring songs by ABBA, the Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, and Barry Manilow.

North Mississippi Allstars

A live concert performance by North Mississippi Allstars.

Flex, La Factoria Demphra & Makano

Latin urban night with Flex, La Factoria, Demphra, and Makano.

Six Foot Blonde - Spit It Out Tour

Chicago-based indie pop/rock outfit Six Foot Blonde delivers soulful, powerhouse vocals with lush indie rock instrumentation, infectious pop melodies, and raw rock energy.

MO LOWDA & THE HUMBLE - Tailing the Ghost Tour

Mo Lowda & the Humble are a Philadelphia indie rock band touring in support of their fifth studio album, Tailing the Ghost.

Basement

Basement and Momma perform a late show at 9:30 Club.

Tempo: Joe Kay, Mobu, Lelynd Darkes

Amapiano DMV presents TEMPO, featuring Soulection’s Joe Kay with Mobu and Lelynd Darkes.

Orquesta Akokán - Cuban Jazz Series

Orquesta Akokán presents a Cuban jazz performance featuring musicians from legendary Cuban bands, blending golden mambo with avant-garde and groove-driven rhythms.

Reggaeton Rave

Reggaeton Rave is presented by ReggaetonLABS and Gasolina for guests ages 18 and up.

Bloom at Good Hope: GËTTE

Former Strathmore Artist in Residence Gëtte presents an intimate, soul-stirring journey through love in its many forms, reimagining songs across soul, R&B, pop, country, and more.

The VI-Kings

The VI-Kings perform songs from the 1960s and early 1970s, including Beatles, Stones, Motown, Kinks, Creedence, Dylan, and other favorites.

EPIK HIGH 3.0 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Epik High, the iconic Korean hip-hop trio of Tablo, Mithra Jin, and DJ Tukutz, will return to North America in 2026 for the first time since 2024.

beabadoobee: The Powerlines Tour*

beabadoobee presents The Powerlines Tour with Wisp. Gates open at 6:30 pm and the show begins at 8:00 pm.

Deadguy w/ Deliriant Nerve, OXRUN

Deadguy w/ Malform, OXRUN

Staring in Spaces (Single Release Show)

Staring in Spaces hosts a single release show with Endlings, followed by a free after-party featuring DJ FIBI and Yoshmo.

Jessie Ware: The Superbloom Tour 2026

Jessie Ware performs as part of The Superbloom Tour 2026, with dhruv as support. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show starts at 8:30 PM; opening acts, door times, and set times are subject to change.

Brass-A-Holics

Bayonne - The ‘Filters’ Tour

Bayonne, the Austin-based experimental avant-pop/electronic musician born Roger Sellers, presents music from his immersive album Filters, which blends atmospheric soundscapes, layered textures, silken synths, field recordings, piano, and percussion.

Lewis OfMan - 50KWTTS North American Tour

French musician Lewis OfMan plays his 50KWTTS North American Tour.

BRIAN FALLON & THE PAIN KILLERS

Brian Fallon & The Pain Killers perform with Tim Barry. Brian Fallon is known for his work as a songwriter, musician, storyteller, and founding member and frontman of The Gaslight Anthem.

Melvis Santa's Gata Jazz Trio - Cuban Jazz Series