Events in Washington, D.C. — October 2026

October 2026: events in Washington, D.C..

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31 events are listed in Washington, D.C.. These are the ones we'd start with.

Sat, Oct 24

Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour

9:30 CLUB · Washington, D.C.

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Fri, Oct 30

Jukebox the Ghost: HalloQueen

9:30 CLUB · Washington, D.C.

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Sat, Oct 24

D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati

Audi Field · Washington, D.C.

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Fri, Oct 30

Hudson Westbrook: Hits Me Tour

The Anthem · Washington, D.C.

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Wed, Oct 28

Joanne McNally - Pinotphile

Howard Theatre · Washington, D.C.

From $45

Sat, Oct 24

Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour

Warner Theatre · Washington, D.C.

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Wed, Oct 21

Lexi Jayde

The Atlantis · Washington, D.C.

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Wed, Oct 21

THE DAMNED - FINAL DAMNATION 50

9:30 CLUB · Washington, D.C.

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Wed, Oct 21

Jesse Welles - Red Tour 2026

The Anthem · Washington, D.C.

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Thu, Oct 22

KATSEYE: THE WILDWORLD TOUR

Capital One Arena · Washington, D.C.

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Fri, Oct 23

The Airborne Toxic Event - The Way Home 20 Year Anniversary Tour

9:30 CLUB · Washington, D.C.

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Fri, Oct 23

Low Cut Connie

Howard Theatre · Washington, D.C.

From $33

Fri, Oct 23

Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country · Oct 23

Lincoln Theatre · Washington, D.C.

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Fri, Oct 23

Chris Lorenzo

Echostage · Washington, D.C.

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Sat, Oct 24

Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour · Oct 24

Warner Theatre · Washington, D.C.

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Sat, Oct 24

Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres

Capital One Arena · Washington, D.C.

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Sat, Oct 24

Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour · Oct 24

9:30 CLUB · Washington, D.C.

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Sat, Oct 24

D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati

Audi Field · Washington, D.C.

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Sat, Oct 24

Lilyisthatyou - The Flowers Have Feelings Tour

The Atlantis · Washington, D.C.

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Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24

Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country · Oct 24

Lincoln Theatre · Washington, D.C.

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Sat, Oct 24

Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour · Oct 24

Warner Theatre · Washington, D.C.

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Sat, Oct 24

¥ØU$UK? ¥UK1MAT$U: Autumn 2026 Tour

Echostage · Washington, D.C.

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Sun, Oct 25

Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour · Oct 25

9:30 CLUB · Washington, D.C.

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Sun, Oct 25

Beck - RIDE LONESOME TOUR

The Anthem · Washington, D.C.

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Sun, Oct 25

RUSH: Fifty Something · Oct 25

Capital One Arena · Washington, D.C.

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Mon, Oct 26

Friko - Something Worth Waiting For: The Tour

The Atlantis · Washington, D.C.

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Mon, Oct 26

HEY, NOTHING - THE HOUND TOUR

9:30 CLUB · Washington, D.C.

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Festival crowd with raised arms in front of bright stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Oct 27

RUSH: Fifty Something · Oct 27

Capital One Arena · Washington, D.C.

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Wed, Oct 28

Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Capital One Arena · Washington, D.C.

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Wed, Oct 28

Georgian National Ballet "Sukhishvili"

Lisner Auditorium · Washington, D.C.

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Wed, Oct 28

Joanne McNally - Pinotphile

Howard Theatre · Washington, D.C.

From $45

Thu, Oct 29

Eivør

Howard Theatre · Washington, D.C.

From $36

Fri, Oct 30

Jukebox the Ghost: HalloQueen

9:30 CLUB · Washington, D.C.

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Fri, Oct 30

Hudson Westbrook: Hits Me Tour

The Anthem · Washington, D.C.

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Sat, Oct 31

THE ARMY, THE NAVY: THE FAKE BRAVE TOUR 2026

9:30 CLUB · Washington, D.C.

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Sat, Oct 31

Whiskey & History: Ghosts

Hard Rock Cafe-Washington DC · Washington, D.C.

From $65

Sat, Oct 31

JOHN SUMMIT - CTRL ESCAPE ARENA TOUR

Capital One Arena · Washington, D.C.

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

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