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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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An evening with Andrew McMahon and his piano

An evening with Andrew McMahon and his piano

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSun, Oct 18Music

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Phoebe Robinson: Feral & Fired Up!

Phoebe Robinson: Feral & Fired Up!

Washington · Howard TheatreSun, Oct 18Events

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Julia Cole

Julia Cole

Washington · Union StageSun, Oct 18Music

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The Bald and the Beautiful LIVE: Very Bald, Very Beautiful

The Bald and the Beautiful LIVE: Very Bald, Very Beautiful

Washington · DAR Constitution HallSun, Oct 18Culture & Art

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The Tallest Man On Earth

The Tallest Man On Earth

Washington · Lincoln TheatreSun, Oct 18Music

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Stephen Day: The Self Titled Tour

Stephen Day: The Self Titled Tour

Washington · Union StageMon, Oct 19Music

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Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Play Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Play Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning

Washington · Warner TheatreMon, Oct 19Music

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Viaje Tropical with Tony Succar, Mauricio Mesones, Mimy Succar y Kenyi Succar

Viaje Tropical with Tony Succar, Mauricio Mesones, Mimy Succar y Kenyi Succar

Washington · Howard TheatreMon, Oct 19Music

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Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour

Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour

Washington · 9:30 CLUBWed, Oct 21Music

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Washington Capitals vs. Los Angeles Kings

Washington Capitals vs. Los Angeles Kings

Washington · Capital One ArenaWed, Oct 21Sport

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Rodrigo y Gabriela - OurHome Tour

Rodrigo y Gabriela - OurHome Tour

Washington · The AnthemWed, Oct 21Music

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Hokus Pokus Live!

Hokus Pokus Live!

Washington · Warner TheatreWed, Oct 21Culture & Art

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THE DAMNED - FINAL DAMNATION 50

THE DAMNED - FINAL DAMNATION 50

Washington · 9:30 CLUBThu, Oct 22Music

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Jesse Welles - Red Tour 2026

Jesse Welles - Red Tour 2026

Washington · The AnthemThu, Oct 22Music

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KATSEYE: THE WILDWORLD TOUR

KATSEYE: THE WILDWORLD TOUR

Washington · Capital One ArenaFri, Oct 23Music

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

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

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSat, Oct 24Music

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Low Cut Connie

Low Cut Connie

Washington · Howard TheatreSat, Oct 24Music

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Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country

Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country · Oct 24

Washington · Lincoln TheatreSat, Oct 24Music

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Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour

Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour · Oct 24

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSun, Oct 25Music

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Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour

Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour · Oct 24

Washington · Warner TheatreSun, Oct 25Culture & Art

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Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres

Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres

Washington · Capital One ArenaSun, Oct 25Sport

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D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati

D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati

Washington · Audi FieldSun, Oct 25Sport

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Lilyisthatyou - The Flowers Have Feelings Tour

Lilyisthatyou - The Flowers Have Feelings Tour

Washington · The AtlantisSun, Oct 25Music

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Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country

Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country · Oct 25

Washington · Lincoln TheatreSun, Oct 25Music

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Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour

Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour · Oct 25

Washington · Warner TheatreSun, Oct 25Culture & Art

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¥ØU$UK? ¥UK1MAT$U: Autumn 2026 Tour

¥ØU$UK? ¥UK1MAT$U: Autumn 2026 Tour

Washington · EchostageSun, Oct 25Music

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Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour

Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour · Oct 25

Washington · 9:30 CLUBMon, Oct 26Music

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Beck - RIDE LONESOME TOUR

Beck - RIDE LONESOME TOUR

Washington · The AnthemMon, Oct 26Music

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RUSH: Fifty Something

RUSH: Fifty Something · Oct 25

Washington · Capital One ArenaMon, Oct 26Music

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Friko - Something Worth Waiting For: The Tour

Friko - Something Worth Waiting For: The Tour

Washington · The AtlantisTue, Oct 27Music

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HEY, NOTHING - THE HOUND TOUR

HEY, NOTHING - THE HOUND TOUR

Washington · 9:30 CLUBTue, Oct 27Music

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RUSH: Fifty Something

RUSH: Fifty Something · Oct 27

Washington · Capital One ArenaWed, Oct 28Music

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Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Washington · Capital One ArenaThu, Oct 29Sport

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Georgian National Ballet "Sukhishvili"

Georgian National Ballet "Sukhishvili"

Washington · Lisner AuditoriumThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

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Joanne McNally - Pinotphile

Joanne McNally - Pinotphile

Washington · Howard TheatreThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

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Eivør

Eivør

Washington · Howard TheatreFri, Oct 30Music

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Jukebox the Ghost: HalloQueen

Jukebox the Ghost: HalloQueen

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSat, Oct 31Music

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Hudson Westbrook: Hits Me Tour

Hudson Westbrook: Hits Me Tour

Washington · The AnthemSat, Oct 31Music

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THE ARMY, THE NAVY: THE FAKE BRAVE TOUR 2026

THE ARMY, THE NAVY: THE FAKE BRAVE TOUR 2026

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSun, Nov 1Music

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JOHN SUMMIT - CTRL ESCAPE ARENA TOUR

JOHN SUMMIT - CTRL ESCAPE ARENA TOUR

Washington · Capital One ArenaSun, Nov 1Music

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Whiskey & History: Ghosts

Whiskey & History: Ghosts

Washington · Hard Rock Cafe-Washington DCSun, Nov 1Culture & Art

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