Nightlife in Washington, DC
Washington, DC's best nightlife spots include 9:30 Club ($20-60), Black Cat DC ($15-35), Blagden Alley (Free), Blues Alley Jazz ($20-70), and Capital One Arena ($50-200).
Smithsonian's own kids theater, $6
1100 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20560 · Show times vary, typically Tue-Fri 10am and 11:15am · Ages 3–10
Free museum where kids sing karaoke and write poetry
925 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005 · Mon, Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Tue
Underground walkway, wading fountain, ice rink, all free
6th & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565 · Daily 10am-5pm
Free show every night at 6pm, no tickets
2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566 · Daily at 6pm (Millennium Stage); building open 10am-9pm
Free Saturday kids shows, no tickets needed
1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 · Select Saturdays 9:30am and 11am, check schedule · Ages 4–10
Whole children's floor, free daily programs
901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001 · Mon-Thu 9:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm, Sun 1-5pm
Routinely ranked best live music club in America
815 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001 · Show nights, doors typically 7pm
300 seats, two-drink minimum, open since 1992
1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 · Shows Wed-Sun, box office opens 1 hour before
Only da Vinci painting in the Americas, free
6th St & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565 · Daily 10am-5pm
Oldest jazz supper club in America, since 1965
1073 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 · Shows nightly at 6pm and 8pm
Co-founded by Dave Grohl's former bandmate
1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 · Show nights, doors typically 7pm; Red Room bar open nightly
Duke Ellington and James Brown both played here
620 T St NW, Washington, DC 20001 · Show nights, times vary; brunch shows Sun 11am
Comedy club inside a former flower shop
808 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011 · Show nights only, check schedule
Where Marian Anderson made history in 1943
1776 D St NW, Washington, DC 20006 · Event nights only, box office opens 2 hours before showtime
Art shows in abandoned streetcar tunnels
19 Dupont Circle NW, Washington, DC 20036 · Event-dependent, check schedule
Caps, Wizards, and every big concert tour
601 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004 · Event nights, doors typically 1-2 hours before showtime
Movable stage adjusts room from 2,500 to 6,000
901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024 · Box office daily 12-7pm, show nights doors vary
250 seats, every one close to the stage
33 Pearl St SW, Washington, DC 20024 · Tue-Sun, show times vary; closed Mon
Free stand-up comedy, no tickets needed
1724 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009 · Comedy nights vary, check social media for schedule
Free jazz every Friday all summer
6th St & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565 · Fridays 5-8:30pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day
Only national park for performing arts
1551 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182 · Summer season May-Sep; Barns year-round
1917 movie house, still has the original facade
535 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003 · Show nights, check schedule
Byzantine art + 10 acres of terraced gardens in Georgetown — the gardens alone are worth it.
1703 32nd St NW, Washington, DC 20007 · Museum: Tue-Sun 11:30am-5:30pm; Gardens: Tue-Sun 2-6pm (seasonal hours vary)
Hidden alley in Shaw with street art, cocktail bars, and restaurants — most people walk right past.
Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001 · Always accessible; restaurant/bar hours vary
$20 adults, $15 kids. The priciest rink in DC, but the Wharf atmosphere makes up for it. Right next to The Anthem and all the restaurants.
970 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024 · Wed-Fri 4-10pm, Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-8pm (closed Mon-Tue)