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Things to do in Washington, October 2026

Browse 101 upcoming events and things to do in Washington during October 2026. Venues include Howard Theatre, The Atlantis, 9:30 CLUB. Highlights include Our Lady Peace, Towa Bird - The Gentleman Tour, Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Our Lady Peace

Our Lady Peace

Washington · Howard TheatreThu, Oct 1Music

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Towa Bird - The Gentleman Tour

Towa Bird - The Gentleman Tour

Washington · The AtlantisFri, Oct 2Music

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Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour

Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour

Washington · 9:30 CLUBFri, Oct 2Music

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ButtTootKing: Lydia B Kollins, Suzie Toot, and Kori King

ButtTootKing: Lydia B Kollins, Suzie Toot, and Kori King

Washington · Howard TheatreFri, Oct 2Events

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Get Get Aw! The Sexbomb Concert US Tour

Get Get Aw! The Sexbomb Concert US Tour

Washington · Warner TheatreFri, Oct 2Music

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Daley – US Tour

Daley – US Tour

Washington · Howard TheatreSat, Oct 3Music

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Asha Banks: something inbetween tour

Asha Banks: something inbetween tour · Oct 2

Washington · The AtlantisSat, Oct 3Music

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WEEZER: The Gathering

WEEZER: The Gathering

Washington · Capital One ArenaSat, Oct 3Music

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The Format

The Format

Washington · Lincoln TheatreSat, Oct 3Music

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Black Violin - The Be Free Tour

Black Violin - The Be Free Tour

Washington · Warner TheatreSat, Oct 3Music

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Peggy Gou

Peggy Gou

Washington · EchostageSat, Oct 3Music

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GLOW Block Party: Diplo

GLOW Block Party: Diplo

Washington · Pennsylvania AvenueSat, Oct 3Music

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The Bounty Battle of the Real HU Presented by Events DC

The Bounty Battle of the Real HU Presented by Events DC

Washington · Audi FieldSat, Oct 3Sport

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Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry

Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry

Washington · The AnthemSun, Oct 4Music

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Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour

Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour · Oct 3

Washington · Capital One ArenaSun, Oct 4Music

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Maria Bamford

Maria Bamford

Washington · Warner TheatreSun, Oct 4Culture & Art

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Kruder & Dorfmeister - K&D Kicks 30 Anniversary Tour

Kruder & Dorfmeister - K&D Kicks 30 Anniversary Tour

Washington · Howard TheatreSun, Oct 4Music

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THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS - SWEET LIKE THAT TOUR 2026

THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS - SWEET LIKE THAT TOUR 2026

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSun, Oct 4Music

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Theo Katzman

Theo Katzman

Washington · The AtlantisMon, Oct 5Music

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Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour

Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour · Oct 4

Washington · Capital One ArenaMon, Oct 5Music

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Indigo Girls

Indigo Girls

Washington · The AnthemMon, Oct 5Music

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Davide De Pierro

Davide De Pierro

Washington · Howard TheatreMon, Oct 5Culture & Art

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Sylvan Esso

Sylvan Esso · Oct 5

Washington · 9:30 CLUBTue, Oct 6Music

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LE SSERAFIM - 2026 LE SSERAFIM 'PUREFLOW' TOUR IN WASHINGTON

LE SSERAFIM - 2026 LE SSERAFIM 'PUREFLOW' TOUR

Washington · Capital One ArenaTue, Oct 6Music

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Asha Banks: something inbetween tour

Asha Banks: something inbetween tour · Oct 6

Washington · The AtlantisWed, Oct 7Music

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Sylvan Esso

Sylvan Esso · Oct 6

Washington · 9:30 CLUBWed, Oct 7Music

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Daði Freyr

Daði Freyr

Washington · Lincoln TheatreWed, Oct 7Music

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THE CHICKS - TAKING THE LONG WAY

THE CHICKS - TAKING THE LONG WAY

Washington · The AnthemWed, Oct 7Music

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INGRID ANDRESS - NOWHERE ELSE TO GO TOUR

INGRID ANDRESS - NOWHERE ELSE TO GO TOUR

Washington · The AtlantisThu, Oct 8Music

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Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom

Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom

Washington · Lincoln TheatreThu, Oct 8Music

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Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Washington · Capital One ArenaThu, Oct 8Sport

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Cash Money & No Limit Tour

Cash Money & No Limit Tour

Washington · Capital One ArenaFri, Oct 9Music

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Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSat, Oct 10Music

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MICHAEL KOSTA: Big Dad Energy

MICHAEL KOSTA: Big Dad Energy

Washington · Howard TheatreSat, Oct 10Culture & Art

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Politics & Prose and GW Present: Barbara Kingsolver | Partita

Politics & Prose and GW Present: Barbara Kingsolver | Partita

Washington · Lisner AuditoriumSat, Oct 10Culture & Art

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Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers

Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers

Washington · Capital One ArenaSat, Oct 10Sport

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Flex, La Factoria Demphra & Makano

Flex, La Factoria Demphra & Makano

Washington · Howard TheatreSat, Oct 10Music

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U.S. Women's National Team v Spain presented by Purina

U.S. Women's National Team v Spain presented by Purina

Washington · Audi FieldSat, Oct 10Sport

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Jessie Ware: The Superbloom Tour 2026

Jessie Ware: The Superbloom Tour 2026

Washington · The AnthemSun, Oct 11Music

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Basement

Basement

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSun, Oct 11Music

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Washington Capitals vs. Seattle Kraken

Washington Capitals vs. Seattle Kraken

Washington · Capital One ArenaMon, Oct 12Sport

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Two Door Cinema Club - Tourist History 15th Anniversary Tour

Two Door Cinema Club - Tourist History 15th Anniversary Tour

Washington · The AnthemMon, Oct 12Music

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? Shawn James - Flew Too Close To The Sun Tour

? Shawn James - Flew Too Close To The Sun Tour

Washington · Union StageMon, Oct 12Music

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My Hero Academia in Concert

My Hero Academia in Concert

Washington · Warner TheatreTue, Oct 13Music

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Elmo's Got the Moves

Elmo's Got the Moves

Washington · Warner TheatreWed, Oct 14Family Friendly

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Teddy Swims: The UGLY Tour

Teddy Swims: The UGLY Tour

Washington · Capital One ArenaWed, Oct 14Music

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Isaiah Falls

Isaiah Falls

Washington · Howard TheatreWed, Oct 14Music

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Isaiah Falls: LVRS PARADISE SIDE B

Isaiah Falls: LVRS PARADISE SIDE B

Washington · Howard TheatreWed, Oct 14Music

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D.C. United vs New York Red Bulls

D.C. United vs New York Red Bulls

Washington · Audi FieldThu, Oct 15Sport

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Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens

Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens

Washington · Capital One ArenaThu, Oct 15Sport

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Wheel Of Fortune Live!

Wheel Of Fortune Live!

Washington · Warner TheatreThu, Oct 15Family Friendly

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Rebecca Black - Exhibitionism on Tour

Rebecca Black - Exhibitionism on Tour

Washington · 9:30 CLUBFri, Oct 16Music

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Morrissey

Morrissey

Washington · The AnthemFri, Oct 16Music

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The Phil Collins Story

The Phil Collins Story

Washington · Warner TheatreFri, Oct 16Music

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SOFI TUKKER Presents: ANIMAL TALK

SOFI TUKKER Presents: ANIMAL TALK

Washington · The AnthemSat, Oct 17Music

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feeble little horse - bitknot tour

feeble little horse - bitknot tour

Washington · The AtlantisSat, Oct 17Music

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Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band

Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band

Washington · Howard TheatreSat, Oct 17Music

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Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour

Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour

Washington · Capital One ArenaSat, Oct 17Music

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District vs. Empire: Washington Spirit vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC

District vs. Empire: Washington Spirit vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC

Washington · Audi FieldSat, Oct 17Sport

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Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils

Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils

Washington · Capital One ArenaSat, Oct 17Sport

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