Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Downtown
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Growing American Craft: The Art, Spectacle, and Stories of State Fairs
Mount Vernon Square
National Building Museum
Now - Jan 01, 2027
Reimagining Cities: From Past to Future
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Oct 19, 2027
Refreshed Presidential Portrait Gallery Enhances Visitor Experience with Art and Accessibility
Virginia
Signature Theatre
Now - Jul 26, 2026
Stephen Schwartz’s (Godspell, Wicked) musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and glory sizzles for summer, thrillingly staged as only Matthew Gardiner can do.
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
National Mall
Now - May 22, 2028
Restoring a Baltimore Icon of Change
The Kreeger Museum
Now - Jul 11, 2026
Imar Lyman, Echo/Location: Exploring the Extra-Sensory
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - Dec 31, 2026
America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
