Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jun
2026
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Jun 02, 2026
A Fine Madness
National Gallery of Art
Jun 06, 2026
National Gallery of Art Unveils Epic Public Program with Art, Music, and More
National Mall
Jun 06, 2026 - Dec 06, 2026
American Icon: The US Flag in Art
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Jun 09, 2026 - Jul 05, 2026
Playwright and Broadway performer Jacob Ming-Trent stars in How Shakespeare Saved My Life at the Folger
Penn Social
Jun 11, 2026
A night of real teenage cringe live on stage with Mortified DC
Southwest & The Wharf
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
Jun 12, 2026 - Aug 09, 2026
Their Friendship. Their Story. Their Legacy.
Virginia
Signature Theatre
Jun 16, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026
A beautiful and moving play about two siblings striving for connection over the course of a lifetime.
Jun 28, 2026
The 34th Annual Giant National Capital BBQ Battle is more than just a food and music festival—it’s a Celebration of America.