Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Dec
2025
National Mall
National Gallery of Art
Now - Jan 01, 2027
National Gallery of Art Celebrates 250 Years of America with Special Exhibitions
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
Petworth
President Lincoln's Cottage
Now - Dec 31, 2025
Stand in the room where Lincoln developed the Emancipation Proclamation
Downtown
Now - Jan 30, 2026
Experience Art Ave, September 2025 - January 2026
DC Design Tours
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Explore the White House neighborhood and discover how architecture, politics, and urban design transformed Murder Bay into America’s Main Street.
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).
Dec 09, 2025 - Feb 01, 2026
A witty, vivacious and charming new musical based on an overlooked twentieth century female artist.
Dupont Circle
The Phillips Collection
Now - Feb 08, 2026
The Phillips Collection Presents: The 2025 James McLaughlin Staff Show
