Washington DC Events in August 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Washington DC, DC.

Updated: August 2, 2026
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Find 473 events in Washington DC, DC this August 2026, headlined by August 2, 2026 at Audi Field in Washington, DC. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from Aug 2 through August 31, with listings updated as of August 2, 2026.

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Aug 2 · 6:00 PM · Washington, DC
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Upcoming Events: 472
  • Aug
    02
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sun
    National Womens Soccer League (NWSL)
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Washington Spirit vs. San Diego Wave FC
    Audi Field • 20000 seats
    Audi Field
    location20024, 32-60 R St SW  Washington, DClocation20024, 32-60 R St SW Washington, DC, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 766
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Sun
    THEATRE
    Weekend Event
    Drunk Pirates
    Sage Theatre - DC
    Sage Theatre - DC
    location20005, 1100 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $83Avg. price ~ $148Tickets Available: 44
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    5:30 PM
    Sun
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Weekend Event
    Brian Simpson
    Blues Alley
    Blues Alley
    location20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $10620 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Tacarra Williams
    The Comedy Loft of DC
    The Comedy Loft of DC
    location20037, 1523 22nd St NW  Washington, DClocation20037, 1523 22nd St NW Washington, DC, US
    From $102Avg. price ~ $11712 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Andy Haynes
    Lounge Showroom At DC Improv • 60 seats
    Lounge Showroom At DC Improv
    location20036, 1140 Connecticut Ave.  Washington, DClocation20036, 1140 Connecticut Ave. Washington, DC, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $9324 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    LATIN
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Karol G
    Northwest Stadium • 82000 seats
    Northwest Stadium
    location20785, 1600 Fedex Way  Landover, MDlocation20785, 1600 Fedex Way Landover, MD, US
    From $183Avg. price ~ $601Tickets Available: 3143
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical
    Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
    Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
    location20024, 101 6th Street Southwest  Washington, DClocation20024, 101 6th Street Southwest Washington, DC, US
    From $102Avg. price ~ $13818 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Weekend Event
    Mohini Dey
    Birchmere Music Hall
    Birchmere Music Hall
    location22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave,  Alexandria, VAlocation22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $6216 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    La'Trez Anderson
    The Comedy Loft of DC
    The Comedy Loft of DC
    location20037, 1523 22nd St NW  Washington, DClocation20037, 1523 22nd St NW Washington, DC, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Available: 32
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    R&B / SOUL
    Weekend Event
    R2Bees
    Howard Theatre - DC • 600 seats
    Howard Theatre - DC
    location20001, 620 T Street  Washington, DClocation20001, 620 T Street Washington, DC, US
    From $73Avg. price ~ $195Tickets Available: 42
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    ALTERNATIVE
    Weekend Event
    Lord Huron
    The Anthem - D.C. • 6000 seats
    The Anthem - D.C.
    location20024, 690 Water Street.  Washington, DClocation20024, 690 Water Street. Washington, DC, US
    From $80Avg. price ~ $20423 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Weekend Event
    Brian Simpson
    Blues Alley
    Blues Alley
    location20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $10620 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Cordovas
    Jammin Java
    Jammin Java
    location22180, 227 Maple Avenue East  Vienna, VAlocation22180, 227 Maple Avenue East Vienna, VA, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $4816 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Weekend Event
    Max McNown
    The Fillmore Silver Spring • 2000 seats
    The Fillmore Silver Spring
    location20910, 8656 Colesville Road  Silver Spring, MDlocation20910, 8656 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $118Tickets Available: 30
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    Concert
    Weekend Event
    Stanley Plays The Dead
    The Hamilton
    The Hamilton
    location20005, 600 14th St NW  Washington, DClocation20005, 600 14th St NW Washington, DC, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $406Tickets Available: 51
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Weekend Event
    Luh Tyler
    Union Stage - DC • 450 seats
    Union Stage - DC
    location20024, 740 Water Street SW  Washington, DClocation20024, 740 Water Street SW Washington, DC, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $5824 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Mon
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Marcus Mitchell
    Blues Alley
    Blues Alley
    location20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $10620 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Mon
    POP / ROCK
    Rolling Quartz
    Karma DC Live Music Venue
    Karma DC Live Music Venue
    location20018, 2221 Adams Pl NE  Washington, DClocation20018, 2221 Adams Pl NE Washington, DC, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $134Tickets Available: 36
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  • Aug
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    POP / ROCK
    Graham Nash
    Birchmere Music Hall
    Birchmere Music Hall
    location22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave,  Alexandria, VAlocation22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, US
    From $161Avg. price ~ $75614 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    03
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Mon
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Best Value
    Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards
    Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards
    DC9 Nightclub • 250 seats
    DC9 Nightclub
    location20001, 1940 9th St Nw  Washington, DClocation20001, 1940 9th St Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $27Avg. price ~ $311 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    03
    2026
    9:30 PM
    Mon
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Marcus Mitchell
    Blues Alley
    Blues Alley
    location20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $10620 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    THEATRE
    Drunk Pirates
    Sage Theatre - DC
    Sage Theatre - DC
    location20005, 1100 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20005, 1100 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $83Avg. price ~ $148Tickets Available: 44
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  • Aug
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Memphis Gold
    Blues Alley
    Blues Alley
    location20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20007, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $72Avg. price ~ $9618 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical
    Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
    Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
    location20024, 101 6th Street Southwest  Washington, DClocation20024, 101 6th Street Southwest Washington, DC, US
    From $76Avg. price ~ $11917 tickets remaining!
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August 2026 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Washington DC and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

Venues With Events in August

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7 Locks Brewing
North Bethesda, MD
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Oct 09, 2026
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9:30 Club
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 94
Next Event: Aug 07, 2026
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A.I.
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Sep 12, 2026
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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
Arlington, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 108
Next Event: Aug 07, 2026
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Audi Field
Washington, DC
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 26
Next Event: Aug 02, 2026
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Ballston Quarter
Arlington, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Sep 13, 2026
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Bananas at Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 23, 2026
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Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Oct 23, 2026
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Bethesda Theatre
Bethesda, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Aug 14, 2026
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Bette at Berhta
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 07, 2026
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Birchmere Music Hall
Alexandria, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 89
Next Event: Aug 02, 2026
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Black Cat - DC
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 34
Next Event: Aug 07, 2026
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Blues Alley
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 147
Next Event: Aug 02, 2026
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Capital One Arena
Washington, DC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 75
Next Event: Sep 22, 2026
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Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 42
Next Event: Aug 13, 2026
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Capital Plaza Mall
Hyattsville, MD
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 19
Next Event: Sep 04, 2026
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Capital Turnaround
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: Sep 18, 2026
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Charles E. Smith Center
Washington, DC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026
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Comet Ping Pong
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Oct 18, 2026
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Congressional Country Club
Bethesda, MD
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Jun 24, 2027
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Event Categories in August

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CONCERTS
314 Upcoming Events
THEATRE
84 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
81 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
34 Upcoming Events

Washington DC Events FAQ

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What events are happening in Washington DC during August 2026?

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January
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February
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March
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April
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81 Upcoming Events
May
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96 Upcoming Events
June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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529 Upcoming Events
November
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376 Upcoming Events
December
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270 Upcoming Events