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Things to do in Washington, December 2026

Browse 12 upcoming events and things to do in Washington during December 2026. Highlights include Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks, Whiskey & History: Drinking History of DC, Temples: The BLISS Tour and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks

Washington · Capital One ArenaWed, Dec 2Sport

Whiskey & History: Drinking History of DC

Washington · Hard Rock Cafe-Washington DCSat, Dec 5Culture & Art

🎟️ From $65

Temples: The BLISS Tour

Washington · The AtlantisSat, Dec 5Music

Death From Above 1979

Washington · Howard TheatreSun, Dec 6Music

🎟️ From $45

Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan Tour

Washington · 9:30 CLUBThu, Dec 10Music

Margaret Glaspy - The I Am Both Tour

Washington · The AtlantisSat, Dec 12Music

Daily Bread - Vanishing Point Tour

Washington · EchostageSun, Dec 13Music

Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings

Washington · Capital One ArenaFri, Dec 18Sport

A Candlelight Christmas

Washington · Lisner AuditoriumSat, Dec 19Music

Washington Capitals vs. St. Louis Blues

Washington · Capital One ArenaSun, Dec 20Sport

Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Washington · Capital One ArenaSun, Dec 27Sport

Washington Capitals vs. Edmonton Oilers

Washington · Capital One ArenaTue, Dec 29Sport

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast