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Things to do in Washington, October 2026

Browse 84 upcoming events and things to do in Washington during October 2026. Highlights include Our Lady Peace, Towa Bird - The Gentleman Tour, Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Our Lady Peace

Our Lady Peace

Washington · Howard TheatreThu, Oct 1Music

🎟️ From $102

Towa Bird - The Gentleman Tour

Towa Bird - The Gentleman Tour

Washington · The AtlantisFri, Oct 2Music
Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour

Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour

Washington · 9:30 CLUBFri, Oct 2Music
Get Get Aw! The Sexbomb Concert US Tour

Get Get Aw! The Sexbomb Concert US Tour

Washington · Warner TheatreFri, Oct 2Music
ButtTootKing: Lydia B Kollins, Suzie Toot, and Kori King

ButtTootKing: Lydia B Kollins, Suzie Toot, and Kori King

Washington · Howard TheatreFri, Oct 2Events

🎟️ From $50

Daley – US Tour

Daley – US Tour

Washington · Howard TheatreSat, Oct 3Music

🎟️ From $123

Asha Banks: something inbetween tour

Asha Banks: something inbetween tour · Oct 2

Washington · The AtlantisSat, Oct 3Music
WEEZER: The Gathering

WEEZER: The Gathering

Washington · Capital One ArenaSat, Oct 3Music
The Format

The Format

Washington · Lincoln TheatreSat, Oct 3Music
Black Violin - The Be Free Tour

Black Violin - The Be Free Tour

Washington · Warner TheatreSat, Oct 3Music
Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour

Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour · Oct 3

Washington · Capital One ArenaSun, Oct 4Music
Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry

Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry

Washington · The AnthemSun, Oct 4Music
Maria Bamford

Maria Bamford

Washington · Warner TheatreSun, Oct 4Culture & Art
Kruder & Dorfmeister - K&D Kicks 30 Anniversary Tour

Kruder & Dorfmeister - K&D Kicks 30 Anniversary Tour

Washington · Howard TheatreSun, Oct 4Music

🎟️ From $50

THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS - SWEET LIKE THAT TOUR 2026

THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS - SWEET LIKE THAT TOUR 2026

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSun, Oct 4Music
Theo Katzman

Theo Katzman

Washington · The AtlantisMon, Oct 5Music
Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour

Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour · Oct 4

Washington · Capital One ArenaMon, Oct 5Music
Indigo Girls

Indigo Girls

Washington · The AnthemMon, Oct 5Music
Davide De Pierro

Davide De Pierro

Washington · Howard TheatreMon, Oct 5Culture & Art

🎟️ From $33

Sylvan Esso

Sylvan Esso · Oct 5

Washington · 9:30 CLUBTue, Oct 6Music
LE SSERAFIM - 2026 LE SSERAFIM 'PUREFLOW' TOUR IN WASHINGTON

LE SSERAFIM - 2026 LE SSERAFIM 'PUREFLOW' TOUR

Washington · Capital One ArenaTue, Oct 6Music
Asha Banks: something inbetween tour

Asha Banks: something inbetween tour · Oct 6

Washington · The AtlantisWed, Oct 7Music
Sylvan Esso

Sylvan Esso · Oct 6

Washington · 9:30 CLUBWed, Oct 7Music
Daði Freyr

Daði Freyr

Washington · Lincoln TheatreWed, Oct 7Music
THE CHICKS - TAKING THE LONG WAY

THE CHICKS - TAKING THE LONG WAY

Washington · The AnthemWed, Oct 7Music
INGRID ANDRESS - NOWHERE ELSE TO GO TOUR

INGRID ANDRESS - NOWHERE ELSE TO GO TOUR

Washington · The AtlantisThu, Oct 8Music
Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom

Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom

Washington · Lincoln TheatreThu, Oct 8Music
Cash Money & No Limit Tour

Cash Money & No Limit Tour

Washington · Capital One ArenaFri, Oct 9Music
Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSat, Oct 10Music
MICHAEL KOSTA: Big Dad Energy

MICHAEL KOSTA: Big Dad Energy

Washington · Howard TheatreSat, Oct 10Culture & Art

🎟️ Free entry

Politics & Prose and GW Present: Barbara Kingsolver | Partita

Politics & Prose and GW Present: Barbara Kingsolver | Partita

Washington · Lisner AuditoriumSat, Oct 10Culture & Art
Flex, La Factoria Demphra & Makano

Flex, La Factoria Demphra & Makano

Washington · Howard TheatreSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From $83

U.S. Women's National Team v Spain presented by Purina

U.S. Women's National Team v Spain presented by Purina

Washington · Audi FieldSat, Oct 10Sport
Jessie Ware: The Superbloom Tour 2026

Jessie Ware: The Superbloom Tour 2026

Washington · The AnthemSun, Oct 11Music
Basement

Basement

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSun, Oct 11Music
Two Door Cinema Club - Tourist History 15th Anniversary Tour

Two Door Cinema Club - Tourist History 15th Anniversary Tour

Washington · The AnthemMon, Oct 12Music
My Hero Academia in Concert

My Hero Academia in Concert

Washington · Warner TheatreTue, Oct 13Music
Elmo's Got the Moves

Elmo's Got the Moves

Washington · Warner TheatreWed, Oct 14Family Friendly
Teddy Swims: The UGLY Tour

Teddy Swims: The UGLY Tour

Washington · Capital One ArenaWed, Oct 14Music
Isaiah Falls: LVRS PARADISE SIDE B

Isaiah Falls: LVRS PARADISE SIDE B

Washington · Howard TheatreWed, Oct 14Music

🎟️ Free entry

D.C. United vs New York Red Bulls

D.C. United vs New York Red Bulls

Washington · Audi FieldThu, Oct 15Sport
Wheel Of Fortune Live!

Wheel Of Fortune Live!

Washington · Warner TheatreThu, Oct 15Family Friendly
Rebecca Black - Exhibitionism on Tour

Rebecca Black - Exhibitionism on Tour

Washington · 9:30 CLUBFri, Oct 16Music
The Phil Collins Story

The Phil Collins Story

Washington · Warner TheatreFri, Oct 16Music
SOFI TUKKER Presents: ANIMAL TALK

SOFI TUKKER Presents: ANIMAL TALK

Washington · The AnthemSat, Oct 17Music
feeble little horse - bitknot tour

feeble little horse - bitknot tour

Washington · The AtlantisSat, Oct 17Music
Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band

Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band

Washington · Howard TheatreSat, Oct 17Music

🎟️ From $34

District vs. Empire: Washington Spirit vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC

District vs. Empire: Washington Spirit vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC

Washington · Audi FieldSat, Oct 17Sport
An evening with Andrew McMahon and his piano

An evening with Andrew McMahon and his piano

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSun, Oct 18Music
Phoebe Robinson: Feral & Fired Up!

Phoebe Robinson: Feral & Fired Up!

Washington · Howard TheatreSun, Oct 18Events

🎟️ From $50

The Bald and the Beautiful LIVE: Very Bald, Very Beautiful

The Bald and the Beautiful LIVE: Very Bald, Very Beautiful

Washington · DAR Constitution HallSun, Oct 18Culture & Art
The Tallest Man On Earth

The Tallest Man On Earth

Washington · Lincoln TheatreSun, Oct 18Music
Viaje Tropical with Tony Succar, Mauricio Mesones, Mimy Succar y Kenyi Succar

Viaje Tropical with Tony Succar, Mauricio Mesones, Mimy Succar y Kenyi Succar

Washington · Howard TheatreMon, Oct 19Music

🎟️ From $102

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Play Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Play Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning

Washington · Warner TheatreMon, Oct 19Music
Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour

Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour

Washington · 9:30 CLUBWed, Oct 21Music
Rodrigo y Gabriela - OurHome Tour

Rodrigo y Gabriela - OurHome Tour

Washington · The AnthemWed, Oct 21Music
Hokus Pokus Live!

Hokus Pokus Live!

Washington · Warner TheatreWed, Oct 21Culture & Art
THE DAMNED - FINAL DAMNATION 50

THE DAMNED - FINAL DAMNATION 50

Washington · 9:30 CLUBThu, Oct 22Music
Jesse Welles - Red Tour 2026

Jesse Welles - Red Tour 2026

Washington · The AnthemThu, Oct 22Music
The Airborne Toxic Event - The Way Home 20 Year Anniversary Tour

The Airborne Toxic Event - The Way Home 20 Year Anniversary Tour

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSat, Oct 24Music
Low Cut Connie

Low Cut Connie

Washington · Howard TheatreSat, Oct 24Music

🎟️ From $33

Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country

Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country · Oct 24

Washington · Lincoln TheatreSat, Oct 24Music
Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour

Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour · Oct 24

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSun, Oct 25Music
Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour

Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour · Oct 24

Washington · Warner TheatreSun, Oct 25Culture & Art
D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati

D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati

Washington · Audi FieldSun, Oct 25Sport
Lilyisthatyou - The Flowers Have Feelings Tour

Lilyisthatyou - The Flowers Have Feelings Tour

Washington · The AtlantisSun, Oct 25Music
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country

Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country · Oct 25

Washington · Lincoln TheatreSun, Oct 25Music
Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour

Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour · Oct 25

Washington · Warner TheatreSun, Oct 25Culture & Art
¥ØU$UK? ¥UK1MAT$U: Autumn 2026 Tour

¥ØU$UK? ¥UK1MAT$U: Autumn 2026 Tour

Washington · EchostageSun, Oct 25Music
Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour

Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour · Oct 25

Washington · 9:30 CLUBMon, Oct 26Music
Beck - RIDE LONESOME TOUR

Beck - RIDE LONESOME TOUR

Washington · The AnthemMon, Oct 26Music
RUSH: Fifty Something

RUSH: Fifty Something · Oct 25

Washington · Capital One ArenaMon, Oct 26Music
Friko - Something Worth Waiting For: The Tour

Friko - Something Worth Waiting For: The Tour

Washington · The AtlantisTue, Oct 27Music
HEY, NOTHING - THE HOUND TOUR

HEY, NOTHING - THE HOUND TOUR

Washington · 9:30 CLUBTue, Oct 27Music
RUSH: Fifty Something

RUSH: Fifty Something · Oct 27

Washington · Capital One ArenaWed, Oct 28Music
Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Washington · Capital One ArenaThu, Oct 29Sport
Georgian National Ballet "Sukhishvili"

Georgian National Ballet "Sukhishvili"

Washington · Lisner AuditoriumThu, Oct 29Culture & Art
Joanne McNally - Pinotphile

Joanne McNally - Pinotphile

Washington · Howard TheatreThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From $45

Eivør

Eivør

Washington · Howard TheatreFri, Oct 30Music

🎟️ From $36

Jukebox the Ghost: HalloQueen

Jukebox the Ghost: HalloQueen

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSat, Oct 31Music
Hudson Westbrook: Hits Me Tour

Hudson Westbrook: Hits Me Tour

Washington · The AnthemSat, Oct 31Music
THE ARMY, THE NAVY: THE FAKE BRAVE TOUR 2026

THE ARMY, THE NAVY: THE FAKE BRAVE TOUR 2026

Washington · 9:30 CLUBSun, Nov 1Music
Whiskey & History: Ghosts

Whiskey & History: Ghosts

Washington · Hard Rock Cafe-Washington DCSun, Nov 1Culture & Art

🎟️ From $65

JOHN SUMMIT - CTRL ESCAPE ARENA TOUR

JOHN SUMMIT - CTRL ESCAPE ARENA TOUR

Washington · Capital One ArenaSun, Nov 1Music

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