Live music in Washington
183 upcoming shows at 35 venues in Washington from Tue, Nov 3, 2026 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026.
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Weekly series
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday —
The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker at
Warner Theatre7:00 PM · Nov 28 – Dec 27 at Warner Theatre. Septime Webre's DC-set Nutcracker with live orchestra; weekend matinees at 1:00 PM and Sunday evenings at 6:00 PM.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday —
Live Music at Comet Ping Pong at
Comet Ping Pong9:00 PM · All-ages indie and punk bills in the back room most Thu–Sat nights; lineups announced week-of.
Tuesday —
The Pocket Open Mic at
The Pocket7:00 PM · Weekly Tuesday open mic hosted by Mufasa Verde inside 7DrumCity; sign-up form opens Mondays at 9:00 PM, walk-in sets at 7 & 8 PM
Sunday —
Sunday Love at
Flash3:00 PM · Weekly Sunday daytime ritual, Mar–Nov: Green Room rooftop DJs, complimentary 3PM wellness session, Love Bazaar marketplace.
Tuesday —
Tuesday Jazz Jam at
Takoma Station Tavern7:00 PM · Every Tuesday per venue calendar; venue doesn't post an exact start time
Wednesday —
Walker Redds Project at
Takoma Station Tavern7:00 PM · Recurring Wednesday night act ('Hump Day' shows), typically 7–10 PM
Raheem DeVaughn and the Crank Crusaders at
Takoma Station Tavern7:00 PM · Monthly residency on the first Sunday of each month; doors 6 PM, show 7 PM
Saturday —
¡Latin Night with Tumbao! at
Bossa Bistro & Lounge10:00 PM · Every Saturday downstairs; Tumbao (led by Jorge Martínez Padrón) has held this slot 16 years.
Thursday —
Early Show! JazzMob DC at
Bossa Bistro & Lounge7:00 PM · Thursday early shows downstairs; house trio Elijah Jamal Balbed, Andrew Musselman, Paul Jung plus weekly guests; no cover, donations welcome.
Friday —
Alfredo Mojica Group at
Bossa Bistro & LoungeFriday downstairs pattern on official calendar; start time not published on the listing.
Tuesday —
Marx Cafe Jazz Jam at
Marx CafeFree weekly Tuesday jazz jam (runs until close, 12:30 AM); start time not published.
Wednesday —
Capitol Hill Jazz Jam at
Mr. Henry's8:00 PM · Weekly Wednesday jam upstairs, 8–11 PM, founded Feb 2015 by saxophonist Herb Scott / Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation.
Friday —
Jazz Night in Southwest at
Westminster Presbyterian Church6:00 PM · Every Friday 6 PM, $10 admission — 'Home of Jazz Night in DC!' per westminsterdc.org; series in its 27th year.
Venues in Washington

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Silver Spring · Theater · 17 upcoming shows

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