Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jul
2026
Downtown
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Celebrate 250 Years of American Stories at the Kennedy Center
Virginia
Signature Theatre
Now - Jul 26, 2026
A beautiful and moving play about two siblings striving for connection over the course of a lifetime.
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
Now - Jul 11, 2028
Restoring a Baltimore Icon of Change
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
Now - Jun 30, 2028
Tour The Missing Soldiers Office
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Shakespeare and the American Story
