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Things to do in Washington, September 2026

Browse 109 upcoming events and things to do in Washington during September 2026. Highlights include Patti Smith Quartet, Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves, 50th Anniversary of Go-Go Celebration and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Patti Smith Quartet

Patti Smith Quartet

Washington · The AtlantisWed, Sep 2Music
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves

Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves

Washington · Nationals ParkWed, Sep 2Sport
50th Anniversary of Go-Go Celebration

50th Anniversary of Go-Go Celebration

Washington · 9:30 CLUBFri, Sep 4Music
LUCKI

LUCKI

Washington · EchostageFri, Sep 4Music
Social Distortion

Social Distortion

Washington · The AnthemSat, Sep 5Music
Unreal North America Tour

Unreal North America Tour

Washington · EchostageSat, Sep 5Music
Hugel [Early Show]

Hugel [Early Show]

Washington · EchostageSun, Sep 6Music
Ken Carson - xperimenting tour

Ken Carson - xperimenting tour

Washington · The AnthemSun, Sep 6Music
Chris Stussy [Late Show]

Chris Stussy [Late Show]

Washington · EchostageSun, Sep 6Music
Odd Mob [LDW]

Odd Mob [LDW]

Washington · EchostageMon, Sep 7Music
Channel Tres - The Enigma Tour

Channel Tres - The Enigma Tour

Washington · 9:30 CLUBTue, Sep 8Music
An Evening With Celtic Thunder 2026: Celebrate Your Favorite Songs

An Evening With Celtic Thunder 2026: Celebrate Your Favorite Songs

Washington · Warner TheatreTue, Sep 8Music
The Callous Daoboys - Heaven Across North America

The Callous Daoboys - Heaven Across North America

Washington · Union StageWed, Sep 9Music
Peter Hook & The Light - North American Tour 2026

Peter Hook & The Light - North American Tour 2026

Washington · 9:30 CLUBWed, Sep 9Music
Robyn - The Sexistential Tour

Robyn - The Sexistential Tour · Sep 9

Washington · The AnthemWed, Sep 9Music
Ben Rector: Symphonies Across America with Jon McLaughlin

Ben Rector: Symphonies Across America with Jon McLaughlin

Washington · DAR Constitution HallWed, Sep 9Music
D.C. United vs Columbus Crew

D.C. United vs Columbus Crew

Washington · Audi FieldThu, Sep 10Sport
Robyn - The Sexistential Tour

Robyn - The Sexistential Tour · Sep 10

Washington · The AnthemThu, Sep 10Music
3QUENCY – GIRLS TALK TOUR

3QUENCY – GIRLS TALK TOUR

Washington · Howard TheatreThu, Sep 10Music

🎟️ From $33

Whiskey & History: Black Broadway

Whiskey & History: Black Broadway

Washington · Hard Rock Cafe-Washington DCFri, Sep 11Culture & Art

🎟️ From $65

Jay Park with special guest LNGSHOT: Serenades & Body Rolls

Jay Park with special guest LNGSHOT: Serenades & Body Rolls

Washington · The AnthemFri, Sep 11Music
Melanie C World Tour

Melanie C World Tour

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSat, Sep 12Music
Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Angels

Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Angels · Sep 11

Washington · Nationals ParkSat, Sep 12Sport
ALDOUS HARDING

ALDOUS HARDING

Washington · Howard TheatreSat, Sep 12Music

🎟️ From $45

Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels: Expos Replica Jersey

Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels: Expos Replica Jersey

Washington · Nationals ParkSat, Sep 12Sport
Willow Avalon

Willow Avalon

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSun, Sep 13Music
nate sib: reborn tour

nate sib: reborn tour

Washington · The AtlantisSun, Sep 13Music
D.C. United vs Atlanta United FC

D.C. United vs Atlanta United FC

Washington · Audi FieldSun, Sep 13Sport
The FIXX, Colin Blunstone (The voice of the Zombies), and Peter Asher

The FIXX, Colin Blunstone (The voice of the Zombies), and Peter Asher

Washington · Warner TheatreSun, Sep 13Music
Sara Bareilles: The Good Grief Tour

Sara Bareilles: The Good Grief Tour · Sep 13

Washington · The AnthemSun, Sep 13Music
ISOxo presents: Hardcore Diva

ISOxo presents: Hardcore Diva · Sep 13

Washington · EchostageSun, Sep 13Music
Spirit & Paws Day: Washington Spirit vs. Boston Legacy FC

Spirit & Paws Day: Washington Spirit vs. Boston Legacy FC

Washington · Audi FieldSun, Sep 13Sport
Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Angels

Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Angels · Sep 13

Washington · Nationals ParkSun, Sep 13Sport
ISOxo presents: Hardcore Diva

ISOxo presents: Hardcore Diva · Sep 13

Washington · EchostageMon, Sep 14Music
Theo Croker

Theo Croker

Washington · Howard TheatreMon, Sep 14Music

🎟️ From $39

Sara Bareilles: The Good Grief Tour

Sara Bareilles: The Good Grief Tour · Sep 14

Washington · The AnthemMon, Sep 14Music
Arrows in Action - I Think We've Toured Here Before

Arrows in Action - I Think We've Toured Here Before

Washington · The AtlantisTue, Sep 15Music
Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Washington · Nationals ParkWed, Sep 16Sport
Laura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour

Laura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour · Sep 15

Washington · Warner TheatreWed, Sep 16Culture & Art
YSL Records & Young Thug Presents: The New Generation Tour

YSL Records & Young Thug Presents: The New Generation Tour

Washington · The AnthemWed, Sep 16Music
Ryan Castro: Sende - The Last Dance Tour

Ryan Castro: Sende - The Last Dance Tour

Washington · EchostageWed, Sep 16Music
Laura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour

Laura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour · Sep 16

Washington · Warner TheatreThu, Sep 17Culture & Art
The Beltway Brawl VII

The Beltway Brawl VII

Washington · The AnthemThu, Sep 17Sport
Smerz

Smerz

Washington · Howard TheatreFri, Sep 18Music

🎟️ Free entry

JUNGLE - World Tour 2026

JUNGLE - World Tour 2026 · Sep 18

Washington · The AnthemFri, Sep 18Music
Ashley Cooke: The Baby Blues Tour

Ashley Cooke: The Baby Blues Tour

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSat, Sep 19Music
Politics & Prose Presents: Chef Patrick O'Connell | Main, Middle & Gay

Politics & Prose Presents: Chef Patrick O'Connell | Main, Middle & Gay

Washington · Lisner AuditoriumSat, Sep 19Culture & Art
JUNGLE - World Tour 2026

JUNGLE - World Tour 2026 · Sep 19

Washington · The AnthemSat, Sep 19Music
Gareth Emery: LSR/CITY

Gareth Emery: LSR/CITY

Washington · EchostageSat, Sep 19Music
Steph Tolev

Steph Tolev

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSun, Sep 20Culture & Art
Politics & Prose and GW Present: Colin Kaepernick | The Perilous Fight

Politics & Prose and GW Present: Colin Kaepernick | The Perilous Fight

Washington · Lisner AuditoriumSun, Sep 20Culture & Art
Miel San Marcos & Gateway Worship

Miel San Marcos & Gateway Worship

Washington · The AnthemSun, Sep 20Music
D.C. United vs Charlotte FC

D.C. United vs Charlotte FC

Washington · Audi FieldSun, Sep 20Sport
The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short

The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short

Washington · DAR Constitution HallSun, Sep 20Culture & Art
Ian Asher

Ian Asher

Washington · EchostageSun, Sep 20Music
Gaurav Kapoor

Gaurav Kapoor

Washington · Lisner AuditoriumMon, Sep 21Culture & Art
Brandon Flowers

Brandon Flowers

Washington · 9:30 CLUBMon, Sep 21Music
Naomi Sharon

Naomi Sharon · Sep 20

Washington · Howard TheatreMon, Sep 21Music
Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour

Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour

Washington · DAR Constitution HallMon, Sep 21Culture & Art
Men At Work

Men At Work

Washington · Lincoln TheatreMon, Sep 21Music
Malcolm Todd: Do That Again Tour

Malcolm Todd: Do That Again Tour

Washington · The AnthemMon, Sep 21Music
Naomi Sharon

Naomi Sharon · Sep 21

Washington · Howard TheatreMon, Sep 21Music

🎟️ From $136

The Milk Carton Kids

The Milk Carton Kids

Washington · 9:30 CLUBTue, Sep 22Music
Saves the Day

Saves the Day

Washington · Union StageTue, Sep 22Music
Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour

Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour

Washington · The AnthemTue, Sep 22Music
Mystics vs. Connecticut Sun (Windbreaker Giveaway - First 1,500 Fans)

Mystics vs. Connecticut Sun (Windbreaker Giveaway - First 1,500 Fans)

Washington · CareFirst ArenaWed, Sep 23Sport
Role Model Presents: Chuck On Tour

Role Model Presents: Chuck On Tour

Washington · The AnthemWed, Sep 23Music
aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : COMPLæXITY - in WASHINGTON

aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : COMPLæXITY -

Washington · Capital One ArenaWed, Sep 23Music
Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs

Washington · Warner TheatreWed, Sep 23Music
DOMi & JD BECK - WHO ASKED? Tour

DOMi & JD BECK - WHO ASKED? Tour

Washington · Howard TheatreWed, Sep 23Music

🎟️ Free entry

Pokey LaFarge

Pokey LaFarge

Washington · The AtlantisThu, Sep 24Music
Jane Remover - Live Exhibit

Jane Remover - Live Exhibit

Washington · 9:30 CLUBThu, Sep 24Music
Cabaret Voltaire

Cabaret Voltaire

Washington · Howard TheatreThu, Sep 24Music

🎟️ From $50

Politics & Prose and GW Present: John Green | Hollywood, Ending

Politics & Prose and GW Present: John Green | Hollywood, Ending

Washington · Lisner AuditoriumFri, Sep 25Culture & Art
Circle Jerks

Circle Jerks

Washington · 9:30 CLUBFri, Sep 25Music
Mystics vs. Chicago Sky

Mystics vs. Chicago Sky

Washington · Capital One ArenaFri, Sep 25Sport
Washington Nationals vs New York Mets: Nationals Football Jersey

Washington Nationals vs New York Mets: Nationals Football Jersey

Washington · Nationals ParkSat, Sep 26Sport
Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour 2026

Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour 2026

Washington · Warner TheatreSat, Sep 26Culture & Art
Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins

Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins

Washington · Capital One ArenaSat, Sep 26Sport
Mastodon

Mastodon

Washington · The AnthemSat, Sep 26Music
SYML: Solo in North America

SYML: Solo in North America

Washington · The AtlantisSat, Sep 26Music
Altın Gün North America Tour 2026, support Alex Maas

Altın Gün North America Tour 2026, support Alex Maas

Washington · Howard TheatreSat, Sep 26Music

🎟️ From $45

I Hate Models

I Hate Models

Washington · EchostageSat, Sep 26Music
Washington Nationals vs New York Mets: Fan Appreciation Weekend

Washington Nationals vs New York Mets: Fan Appreciation Weekend · Sep 26

Washington · Nationals ParkSat, Sep 26Sport
Max Amini Live in Washington DC!

Max Amini Live in Washington DC! · Sep 26

Washington · DAR Constitution HallSun, Sep 27Culture & Art
CVS Health Day: Washington Spirit vs. Angel City FC

CVS Health Day: Washington Spirit vs. Angel City FC

Washington · Audi FieldSun, Sep 27Sport
Madison Ryann Ward - The Standing Tall Tour

Madison Ryann Ward - The Standing Tall Tour

Washington · Howard TheatreSun, Sep 27Music

🎟️ Free entry

Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour

Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour

Washington · Capital One ArenaSun, Sep 27Music
Switchfoot - Forever Now Tour

Switchfoot - Forever Now Tour

Washington · Warner TheatreSun, Sep 27Music
Gorgon City

Gorgon City

Washington · EchostageSun, Sep 27Music
josh conway: the plum tour

josh conway: the plum tour

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSun, Sep 27Music
Washington Nationals vs New York Mets: Fan Appreciation Weekend

Washington Nationals vs New York Mets: Fan Appreciation Weekend · Sep 27

Washington · Nationals ParkSun, Sep 27Sport
Max Amini Live in Washington DC!

Max Amini Live in Washington DC! · Sep 27

Washington · DAR Constitution HallMon, Sep 28Culture & Art
Sawyer Hill - Everybody's Home, Nobody's Happy World Tour

Sawyer Hill - Everybody's Home, Nobody's Happy World Tour

Washington · The AtlantisMon, Sep 28Music
honestav - The Sweet American Boy Tour

honestav - The Sweet American Boy Tour

Washington · 9:30 CLUBMon, Sep 28Music
Hazlett

Hazlett

Washington · Howard TheatreMon, Sep 28Music

🎟️ Free entry

Julia Wolf

Julia Wolf

Washington · 9:30 CLUBTue, Sep 29Music
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band

Washington · The AnthemTue, Sep 29Music
Charli xcx - Music, Fashion, Film Tour

Charli xcx - Music, Fashion, Film Tour

Washington · Capital One ArenaTue, Sep 29Music
John Cameron Mitchell - Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour

John Cameron Mitchell - Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour

Washington · Howard TheatreWed, Sep 30Music

🎟️ From $30

Ravyn Lenae Presents: Blue Island

Ravyn Lenae Presents: Blue Island

Washington · The AnthemWed, Sep 30Music
Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour

Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour

Washington · Capital One ArenaWed, Sep 30Music
SEX PISTOLS (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) feat. Frank Carter

SEX PISTOLS (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) feat. Frank Carter

Washington · 9:30 CLUBWed, Sep 30Music
Lucinda Williams And Her Band

Lucinda Williams And Her Band

Washington · Lincoln TheatreWed, Sep 30Music
Our Lady Peace

Our Lady Peace

Washington · Howard TheatreThu, Oct 1Music
Santiago Cruz

Santiago Cruz

Washington · Miracle TheatreThu, Oct 1Music
Lucinda Williams and her band

Lucinda Williams and her band

Washington · 9:30 CLUBThu, Oct 1Music
D.C. United vs SC. Paderborn 07

D.C. United vs SC. Paderborn 07

Washington · Audi FieldThu, Oct 1Sport
Shaboozey - Outlaws Never Die Tour

Shaboozey - Outlaws Never Die Tour

Washington · The AnthemThu, Oct 1Music

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Back to culture

September is when indoor culture typically returns in force — theatre, gallery and concert seasons reopen alongside the last open-air events of the year.

  • Look for season-opening concerts, theatre premieres and gallery shows
  • Catch harvest festivals and the last open-air markets before autumn
  • Book ahead for autumn arts and film festivals that often launch this month