Selected venues in Washington, DC
Washington DC events this weekend.
Arena events, concerts and theater at selected Washington, DC venues downtown and at The Wharf.
GO OUT. MAKE A MEMORY.
Your weekend lineup.
Oct 16 – Oct 18
Schedules can change. Confirm event details with the venue before you go.
WEEKEND PLANNING NOTES
Build your Washington DC weekend
Choose between an arena event in Penn Quarter, a concert at The Wharf and a downtown theater performance. This small shortlist is designed to help you choose an evening's anchor before planning other stops.
These are editorial starting points based on venue setting, location and event format, not ticket sales or a popularity ranking. A venue may not have an event this weekend. Use the dated listings above to check what is scheduled, then confirm times and admission details with the venue.
Penn Quarter · Washington
Compare sports and concerts in Penn Quarter
Capital One Arena puts basketball, hockey and touring entertainment on the same calendar. It is the arena-format starting point for this DC selection.
Plan ahead: Consult current venue access information for your exact date before arranging your arrival on F Street NW.
Browse Capital One Arena datesThe Wharf · Washington
Make The Wharf a music evening
The Anthem adds a touring-concert option in Southwest Washington. Choose it when you want The Wharf to be the setting for your night out.
Plan ahead: Check the concert's admission details and doors, then plan around the Wharf Street SW address.
Browse The Anthem datesDowntown Washington · Washington
Look downtown for a theater performance
Warner Theatre offers music, comedy and staged entertainment on 13th Street NW. It is a different performance format from the arena and concert hall.
Plan ahead: Verify the production and curtain time; the theater's own event page is the place to confirm performance-specific details.
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