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DC's calendar is unusually comedy-heavy for a capital city: three dedicated comedy venues sit in our top six, alongside close to 1,200 concerts and more than 450 theatre performances.
The National Theatre is the city's busiest single venue, while The Cellar at the Comedy Loft of DC and DC Improv keep stand-up running most nights of the week. Blues Alley, one of the oldest continually operating jazz clubs in the country, brings a dedicated jazz calendar rare among cities this size, and the 9:30 Club remains one of the most recognizable mid-size rock venues in the US. Union Stage along the Wharf covers the newer end of DC's touring circuit.
Between a historic jazz room, a legendary rock club and three working comedy stages, DC's entertainment scene is a lot broader than its politics-first reputation suggests.
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There are 549+ upcoming events listed in Washington, including 398 concerts, 109 sports and 21 other. Browse the full Washington events calendar to filter by date and category.
30 movies are now playing in Washington, across 5 theaters, including Resident Evil (2026), Practical Magic 2 (2026), Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026). See all Washington movies and showtimes, updated daily.
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