Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Feb
2026
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Sixth & I
Feb 18, 2026
Jon Meacham
Southwest & The Wharf
International Spy Museum
Feb 24, 2026
From protecting President Lincoln to gathering intelligence for General McCllellan, the Pinkerton Agency gained an extraordinary reputation from their work during the Civil War. But who exactly was Pinkerton?
Mar
Capitol Hill
National Museum of American History
Mar 01, 2026 - Dec 25, 2027
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
Virginia
Signature Theatre
Mar 03, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026
An imaginative indie-rock musical by Guster’s Ryan Miller and Nick Blaemire (Soon, Glory Days) based on the film of the same name.
National Portrait Gallery
Mar 06, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
Ford's Theatre
Mar 13, 2026 - May 16, 2026
Celebrate America's Semiquincentennial and DC250 at America's Theatre!
Downtown
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026
Washington DC's premier pop culture convention!
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Mar 24, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026
Sasha Velour's electrifying brand-new show
