EXPERIENCE A CAPITAL OF CULTURE

Venture beyond Washington, D.C.’s monuments and you’ll find a thriving cultural hub filled with world-renowned museums, celebrated music venues, and theaters for every night of the week. This is a place where the arts thrive in an historic setting filled with boutique shopping, Michelin-starred chefs, and more urban delights.

Live Music

See new artists and old favorites at intimate venues.

Black Cat

Hear tomorrow’s legendary musicians today at this club that’s been helping audiences discover performers including Arcade Fire for 30 years.

The Anthem

This waterfront venue is the place for top acts like Foo Fighters and Janelle Monáe.

Museums

Enjoy art and science, indoors and outdoors.

National Air and Space Museum

Check out this revamped museum to learn about the latest developments in space exploration and more.

National Children’s Museum

Nurture curiosity in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math through hands-on exhibits.

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Explore a top modern art destination and wander through its expansive outdoor sculpture garden.

Theater

Experience the best of Shakespeare and world-class venues.

The National Theatre

Enjoy Pretty Woman, opening December 12,

2023, at this historic venue.

The Kennedy Center

Go to this architectural gem along the Potomac River in November to catch the Washington National Opera perform

Romeo and Juliet

Learn more at washington.org

Autumn in D.C. Brings Cultural Splendor

As the leaves start to turn, fall festivities get underway in the District.

Explore the nocturnal festival Art All Night, eat your way through the International City Food Festival, and discover music and local art at the H Street Festival

Walk among Thirty Pieces of Silver, Cornelia Parker’s floating sculpture of silver-plated kitchen items, at the world’s first and only major museum dedicated to championing women through the arts, the National Museum of Women in the Arts, reopening this October after a two-year renovation.

See Lana Del Rey at the All Things Go Music Festival and go to Harman Hall for the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of Evita, the Tony Award–winning rock opera.

Head to Arena Stage for POTUS, the Broadway show that brings seven women of different backgrounds together to help one arrogant U.S. president navigate the job’s daily pitfalls.