Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jan
2026
Virginia
Signature Theatre
Now - Jan 25, 2026
The iconic musical gorgeously staged like never before in Signature’s intimate setting and directed by Joe Calarco (Jesus Christ Superstar, Gypsy).
Upper Northwest
Washington National Cathedral
The Acclaimed Light and Sound Installation: January 15-24, 2026
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Now - Jan 24, 2028
Unveiling the Lives of Enslaved People at Mount Vernon: A New Exhibition
Foggy Bottom
Art Museum of the Americas, Organization of American States (OAS)
Peruvian Perspectives: An Artistic Inquiry into the Collection of the Art Museum of the Americas
Georgetown
DC Design Tours
Now - Jan 23, 2028
Explore the rags-to-riches transformation of DC’s oldest neighborhood, from humble port town to elite enclave
Dupont Circle
The Phillips Collection
Now - Feb 15, 2026
Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States, Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection is a celebration and examination of the beauty and complexity of this nation’s history.
National Mall
National Gallery of Art
Now - Apr 25, 2026
Back and Forth: Rozeal., Titian, Cezanne
Now - Feb 01, 2026
American Landscapes in Watercolor from the Corcoran Collection