Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
May 15, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Milestone Exhibit at National Portrait Gallery Showcases 50 Years of Iconic Photography
National Mall
May 23, 2026 - May 25, 2026
Honoring Heroes: Celebrate Memorial Day and America's 250th Anniversary
Downtown
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
May 26, 2026 - Sep 07, 2026
Celebrate 250 Years of American Stories at the Kennedy Center
Jun
National Gallery of Art
Jun 06, 2026
National Gallery of Art Unveils Epic Public Program with Art, Music, and More
Jun 18, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026
Celebrating America's Diverse Cultural Heritage on the National Mall
Jul
National Geographic Museum of Exploration
Jul 01, 2026 - Jul 03, 2027
Join the Adventure: Explore Our Planet Like Never Before
Capitol Hill
National Air and Space Museum
Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Set to Open New Galleries for 50th Anniversary
Sep
Southwest & The Wharf
DC Jazz Festival
Sep 02, 2026 - Sep 06, 2026
Experience the Magic of Jazz at the 2026 DC JazzFest
