Score tickets for these awesome acts performing at concert venues across the District in 2024 this autumn.
Alright, so, summer is over (or almost, anyway). We’re disappointed. You’re disappointed. But have no fear! Many of Washington, DC’s amazing music venues will welcome dozens of great artists from numerous genres to their stages. There are plenty of great concerts to see at these venues, and all over DC, throughout the fall. Enhance your show experience with our fall guide, featuring exciting activities and attractions to explore.
Amen Dunes – Sept. 6
After a six-year hiatus, Amen Dunes has returned with Death Jokes, a new LP painfully crafted over multiple years. As the musical project of one Damon McMahon, Amen Dunes has evolved from softer soundscapes to full-fledged indie pop that sounds like it could have come from just one person. Expect to hear songs from the new record as well as past favorites by the unique artist.
8 p.m. | Tickets
Black Cat, 1811 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Built to Spill – Sept. 9
As the rare indie band to make great use of the guitar solo and offer a catalogue filled with singalong anthems, Built to Spill has built a career that spans three decades, amassing both critical acclaim and a dedicated fan following. One of their finest and most beloved long players, There’s Nothing Wrong with Love, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, so cue a tour on which Built To Spill will play the classic in its entirety. Throw on your comfiest jacket and jeans, idle up to one of 9:30 Club’s two bars, order a beer and savor some of the best songs in indie rock history.
7 p.m. | Tickets
9:30 Club, 815 V Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
An Evening with PJ Harvey – Sept. 11
One of the most acclaimed and adventurous rock stars to emerge over the last 30 years visits The Anthem in DC. PJ Harvey redefined alternative rock upon the release of her debut LP in 1992, crafting hard-biting songs from a woman’s perspective featuring relentless guitars, unapologetic lyrics and her sky-searing voice. Her influence is immeasurable.
8 p.m. | Tickets
The Anthem, 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
St. Vincent – Sept. 13
Equally capable of writing a heart-wrenching ballad, a pulsing rock song or a beautiful pop melody, St. Vincent (the stage name of Annie Clark) is an artist that demands to be heard. Her bold songs and albums, catapulted by her incredible guitar heroics, translate into searing live performances. Find out for yourself when she takes the stage at The Anthem.
8 p.m. | Tickets
The Anthem, 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Kevin Hart – Sept. 13-14
Quite possibly stand-up comedy’s biggest star, Kevin Hart’s small frame belies the huge laughs he generates on stage and on the screen. Hart has shown box office clout with successful movies such as the Think Like A Man films, The Wedding Ringer, Get Hard and Ride Along. Now, you can catch his energetic routine at DAR Constitution Hall as Hart touches down in DC as part of his Acting My Age tour.
7:30 p.m. | Tickets
DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
DeVotchKa – Sept. 14
Based in Denver but rooted in cabaret, spaghetti Westerns, punk rock and European dance music, DeVotchKa (Russian for “girl”) are a quartet with nearly 25 years of touring and recording experience. In fact, this year marks the 20th anniversary of one of their most celebrated releases, How It Ends, an LP whose music informed and inspired the soundtrack of 2006’s Little Miss Sunshine (DeVotchKa also wrote and performed the score to the legendary film). Witness the group play the record in its entirety during this show at Black Cat.
8 p.m. | Tickets
Black Cat, 1811 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Weezer, The Flaming Lips & Dinosaur, Jr. – Sept. 15
Three iconic rock groups visit The Anthem on the same night, presenting an opportunity that music fans will not want to miss. Weezer honors the 30th anniversary of their essential self-titled debut LP (commonly known as “The Blue Album” because of its iconic cover) with The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur, Jr. in tow. Each of these two bands also possess legendary catalogues. Talk about a triple-bill. A first show sold out so grab tickets to the second show ASAP.
8 p.m. | Tickets
The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band – Sept. 17
The international rock legend and famed drummer for the Beatles comes to DC with his iconic band, which has toured for over three decades. Don't miss the chance to see this group of tried-and-true superstars. The roster includes Edgar Winter, Warren Ham, Colin Hay and other world-class musicians.
8 p.m. | Tickets
The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Old 97’s – Sept. 19
At the forefront of the alt-country movement in the mid-1990s, Old 97’s made a name around the venerable Austin, Tx. music scene before becoming nationally renowned. Led by singer/songwriter Rhett Miller, the group showcased plenty of down-home chops before expanding their sound to include power-pop muscle across more than a dozen LPs. Hear the group’s signature sound inside DC’s legendary 9:30 Club.
7 p.m. | Tickets
9:30 Club, 815 V Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Kings of Leon – Sept. 22
The Brothers Followill along with their cousin, Matthew, compose Kings of Leon, who’ve been touring and playing music together since boyhood. The brothers’ father was a preacher, traveling all over the South, so one could say life on the road suits the group. Kings of Leon were initially a garage-rock success story. That quickly blossomed into international superstardom. The quartet has lost none of their zest, so expect The Wharf to rock out.
8 p.m. | Tickets
The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Sigur Rós – Sept. 25
Hailing from Iceland, Sigur Rós creates soundscapes and musical reveries that resemble floating off into space, staring into the Grand Canyon or floating softly down river. Although they’re considered a “post-rock” group, Sigur Rós is more like a mood unto itself, incorporating classical elements and singer Jonsi’s falsetto vocals to create songs unlike any other. The Anthem will give their all-encompassing sound plenty of space to stretch out.
8:30 p.m. | Tickets
The Anthem, 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Jeff Lynne’s ELO – Sept. 25
Commonly known as Electric Light Orchestra, Jeff Lynne’s ELO remains one of rock music’s most beloved and boundary-pushing groups. Beginning in the early 1970s, ELO released a string of successful albums and singles that blended Beatles-like melodies with prog, classical, doo wop and even opera elements. Lynne’s crew of talented musicians can still rock on stage, as they will at Capital One Arena.
8 p.m. | Tickets
Capital One Arena, 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rapsody – Sept. 26
One of the most acclaimed and successful hip-hop artists of the last decade, Rapsody has transcended the “female rapper” label to make some of the best music in the genre, period. The Roc Nation star just released her fourth LP, Please Don’t Cry, which contains some of her most inspiring and introspective work yet. Howard Theatre hosts the Grammy-nominated performer along with Niko Brim.
8 p.m. | Tickets
Howard Theatre, 620 T Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Herbie Hancock – Sept. 27
It’s rare that an artist comes to symbolize an entire genre of music, but Herbie Hancock’s seminal work in jazz across more than 60 years has brought him to rarefied air. The words “master” and “icon” barely do Hancock justice; he’s constantly pushed jazz to places it’s never gone before, incorporating elements of rock, funk, hip-hop and dance along the way.
8 p.m. | Tickets
Warner Theatre, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Death From Above 1979 – Sept. 28
Unique name, unique set-up. Death From Above 1979 consists of just two dudes…but the noise they create lines up perfectly with their unforgettable moniker. Electric bass and thudding drums form the backbone of the duo’s pulsating sound. The band will play its debut LP, You’re A Woman, I’m A Machine, in its entirety during this Howard Theatre show.
8 p.m. | Tickets
Howard Theatre, 620 T Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Sebastian Maniscalco – Sept. 28
Thanks to a signature delivery, a charismatic personality and loads of observational wit, Sebastian Maniscalco has gone from stand-up comedy success to full-fledged star of films and TV shows. However, the brilliant performer stays true to his roots with a 47-city tour of North American, including a one-night stop at Capital One Arena.
7 p.m. | Tickets
Capital One Arena, 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Kirk Franklin – Sept. 29
The legendary Kirk Franklin, who’s been nominated for a whopping 19 GRAMMYs across his work as a producer, songwriter and performer, brings the 2024 leg of The Reunion Tour to Washington, DC. His co-headliners include gospel music legends such as Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, The Clark Sisters and Kierra Sheard-Kelly.
7 p.m. | Tickets
Capital One Arena, 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Nada Surf – Oct. 2
With more than 20 years of music in their rearview and plenty more to come, Nada Surf are officially rock lifers. The New York City-based group has a decidedly Californian vibe, but their music is constantly evolving and mutating. Their 2003 album, Let Go, is a seminal indie rock LP of the early aughts, and the group has been releasing a steady stream of acclaimed music since. The Atlantis hosts the group for what will be a packed late show (an earlier show sold out).
9 p.m. | Tickets
The Atlantis, 2047 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Chromeo & The Midnight – Oct. 3
Vibe out on a Thursday night at The Anthem when two of the smoothest modern pop acts perform on the same bill. Chromeo’s electro-funk and the deep, synth-heavy nostalgia of The Midnight makes for a musical evening filled with dance moves and stellar grooves.
8 p.m. | Tickets
The Anthem, 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Johnny Marr & James – Oct. 6
Two colossal acts of the last 40 years of Brit-rock collide at DC’s Warner Theatre. As lead guitarist for The Smiths – one of England’s biggest exports of the 1980s – Johnny Marr helped create some of the most memorable rock songs in history, his jangly sound becoming a signature. James have released a string of acclaimed LPs since emerging as a popular supporting band of The Smiths on the live music circuit in Britain. Things have a way of coming full circle, don’t they?
7:30 p.m. | Tickets
Warner Theatre, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Aerosmith – Oct. 8
With a string of hits that stretches across decades – “Dream On,” “Sweet Emotion,” “Walk This Way,” “I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing,” “Crazy” and many, many more – Aerosmith has become the best-selling American hard rock band of all-time. The legendary group’s farewell tour thankfully touches down at DC’s Capital One Arena. The Black Crowes will serve as the opener.
7 p.m. | Tickets
Capital One Arena, 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
The Lemon Twigs – Oct. 10
Looking like they were transported to 2024 from 1974, The Lemon Twigs build on their distinctive look with a retro sound specific to their brotherly synergy. Michael and Brian D’Addario have been releasing music since their teens, so their chops are much more honed than you’d expect from two guys in their mid-20s. DC’s newest music venue, The Atlantis, welcomes the buzzworthy duo.
6:30 p.m. | Tickets
The Atlantis, 2047 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Whitney Cummings – Oct. 11
Having recently welcomed her first child into the world, Whitney Cummings have some insights to share on her Big Baby tour, which hits the Warner Theatre for one night only. Cummings is a native of DC, so expect a lively hometown crowd for the illustrious comedian who has rocked audiences across the country with her acclaimed stand-up. Cummings also co-created and wrote the smash-hit TV show 2 Broke Girls and has seven specials to her name.
8 p.m. | Tickets
Warner Theatre, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Justin Timberlake – Oct. 13
Superstar talent Justin Timberlake makes a stop in DC on his current Forget Tomorrow world tour. Capital One Arena will be in a frenzy as one of the world’s biggest pop stars sings and dances his way through one of modern music’s catchiest collections of songs. Get on your feet and dance at one of DC’s best venues.
7:30 p.m. | Tickets
Capital One Arena, 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
The The – Oct. 14
Performing as The The since 1979, Matt Johnson has created uncompromising music across an array of genres, first emerging as part of the post-punk/new wave boom of the early 1980s. The The’s most popular release has the perfect title: Soul Mining, which dropped in 1983 to wide acclaim and featured Johnson’s most popular composition, “This Is The Day.” Over more than four decades, Johnson’s lyrics have continued to mine the soul while touching on the personal and the political. The Anthem hosts Johnson as part of The The’s tour supporting its first LP release in 25 years.
8:30 p.m. | Tickets
The Anthem, 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Yard Act – Oct. 15
After their post-punk debut nearly topped the charts in Britain and received a Mercury Prize nomination, the stakes could not have been higher for Yard Act’s follow-up. The band hit it out of the park with Where’s My Utopia, building on the previous LP’s success with Afrobeat sounds and Italian disco influences. Black Cat hosts the exciting quartet.
7:30 p.m. | Tickets
Black Cat, 1811 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Drive-By Truckers – Oct. 16
Road warriors since the band formed in 1996, Drive-By Truckers have carried the torch of Southern rock for three decades. The group has built a dedicated following through lineup changes and 14 studio albums, slinging their bar-band/hard rock/alt-country mix to adoring audiences all over the country. The Warner Theatre hosts these modern legends, who, as you may guess, feature a roaring live show filled with guitar solos and Southern flair. They will play their classic LP, Southern Rock Opera, in its entirety.
8 p.m. | Tickets
Warner Theatre, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Homeshake – Oct. 17
Once a member of Mac DeMarco’s live band, Ontario-based musician Peter Sagar began his Homeshake project in 2014. Now a decade in, Sagar’s music has become synonymous with chill-out vibes; his bedroom pop is dreamy, ethereal and asks very little of the listener. With Homeshake’s latest LP, Horsies, set to drop June 28, Sagar embarks on a North American tour that includes a stop at DC’s Black Cat.
7 p.m. | Tickets
Black Cat, 1811 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
The Magnetic Fields – Oct. 17-20
Led by singer/songwriter Stephin Merritt, Magnetic Fields are one of the most ambitious groups in pop history. Back in 1999, the group received critical acclaim for the expansive 69 Love Songs, a masterpiece that celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The inventive Merritt brings his band to The Lincoln Theatre for a four-night extravaganza to celebrate the classic LP.
Tickets
Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Air – Oct. 18
Called “the makeout album of the decade” by Pitchfork, Air’s 1998 debut Moon Safari turned the French electronica duo into an overnight sensation. Air has been playing the LP in its entirety onstage during a seven-month world tour that visits DC during its final leg. The Anthem’s wondrous soundscapes will be ideal for the band’s space-age dance music.
8 p.m. | Tickets
The Anthem, 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Dehd – Oct. 23
The Chicago trio are ready to melt some faces for this show at DC’s Howard Theatre. Dehd just released their sixth LP, which offers some of the most compelling and compulsive tracks of their career thus far. Expect it to be rowdy inside one of DC’s coolest music venues.
8 p.m. | Tickets
Howard Theatre, 620 T Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
American Football – Oct. 24-25
Considered one of the great emo-rock groups, American Football emerged from the ashes of several earlier bands to become an entirely new beast upon their formation in 1997. The Midwest foursome released a self-titled debut LP in 1999 that has become one of the most revered albums of its era; it was named one of the 100 best albums of the ‘90s by Pitchfork in 2022. After splitting in 2000, American Football reunited in 2014 and haven’t looked back since, putting out two new (also self-titled) albums and touring extensively. The Howard Theatre hosts them on consecutive nights.
8 p.m. | Tickets
Howard Theatre, 620 T Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Joe Pera – Oct. 26
Entirely idiosyncratic in his approach to stand-up comedy – and comedy in general – Joe Pera is an act not to be missed when he visits Lincoln Theatre. Best known for his widely acclaimed show on Adult Swim, Joe Pera Talks With You, the performer’s mild-mannered and subdued act makes up for its lack of energy with a bevy of wit and hilarity. A first show sold out so a late show was added to accommodate demand.
10 p.m. | Tickets
Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
David Cross – Nov. 1
You may know him as Tobias on Arrested Development, or as the co-lead of Mr. Show, or for his brilliant stand-up comedy. And if you don’t know him, this show at the Warner Theatre is the perfect time to get acquainted with David Cross. Dive deep into the mind of one of America’s greatest comedic minds inside one of the city’s most historic theaters.
8 p.m. | Tickets
Warner Theatre, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
The Go! Team – Nov. 3
Still as exhilarating as when they first burst through speakers with 2004’s Thunder, Lightning, Strike, The Go! Team will have you bouncing off the walls with this set at Black Cat. The group plans to play their debut LP from start to finish in honor of the album’s 20th anniversary. The multicultural band, led by energetic frontwoman Ninja, plays a boisterous mix of old-school hip-hop, dance music, funk and soul.
7:30 p.m. | Tickets
Black Cat, 1811 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
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