Events in Washington, D.C. — December 2026

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

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Tue, Dec 1

Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks

Capital One Arena · Washington, D.C.

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Fri, Dec 4

Whiskey & History: Drinking History of DC

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

From $65

Fri, Dec 4

Temples: The BLISS Tour

The Atlantis · Washington, D.C.

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Sat, Dec 5

Death From Above 1979

Howard Theatre · Washington, D.C.

From $45

Wed, Dec 9

Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan Tour

9:30 CLUB · Washington, D.C.

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Fri, Dec 11

Margaret Glaspy - The I Am Both Tour

The Atlantis · Washington, D.C.

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Sat, Dec 12

Daily Bread - Vanishing Point Tour

Echostage · Washington, D.C.

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Thu, Dec 17

Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings

Capital One Arena · Washington, D.C.

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Fri, Dec 18

A Candlelight Christmas

Lisner Auditorium · Washington, D.C.

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Sat, Dec 19

Washington Capitals vs. St. Louis Blues

Capital One Arena · Washington, D.C.

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Sat, Dec 26

Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Capital One Arena · Washington, D.C.

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Mon, Dec 28

Washington Capitals vs. Edmonton Oilers

Capital One Arena · Washington, D.C.

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast