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Washington, DC features a robust lineup of events each spring and summer. Visit washington.org for more.
Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023
Through March 31 | Renwick Gallery
Explore fresh and nuanced visions from six Native American or Alaska Native artists.
Jessica Diamond: Wheel of Life
Through June 2 | Hirshhorn Museum
Text-and image-based works from one of America’s greatest conceptual artists.
Awesome Con
March 8-10 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Geek out with fans and stars at the annual pop culture convention known as DC’s Comic Con.
Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
March 8 – Sept. 8
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Paintings of Black activists and freedom fighters portray the ongoing pursuit for justice.
National Cherry Blossom Festival
March 20 – April 14
The city celebrates the blooming of cherry trees with a month-long festival.
Washington Nationals Home Opener vs. Pirates
April 1 | Nationals Park
The beloved Nats begin their 2024 home slate against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Bad Bunny
April 9 | Capital One Arena
The Grammy award-winning, Latin trap superstar takes the stage in the nation’s capital.
Macbeth
April 9 – May 5 | Former BET Studios
Shakespeare Theatre Company's off site production features Ralph Fiennes as Macbeth.
New Worlds: Women to Watch 2024
April 14 – Aug. 11 | National Museum of Women in the Arts
Visionary artists reimagine past, present and alternate realities through diverse perspectives.
HAIR
April 16 – July 7 | Signature Theatre
The revolutionary rock musical spotlights the counterculture and self-expression of the 1960s.
Filmfest DC
April 18-28
Outstanding and independently made films are screened all over DC.
Project GLOW
April 27-28 | RFK Festival Grounds
The two-day music and dance festival returns with electronic beats, food and art.
Passport DC
May 1-31
A month of programming by Events DC highlights DC’s international cultures, featuring the Around the World Embassy Tour and European Union Open House.
OSGEMEOS: Endless Story
May 18 – July 6 | Hirshhorn Museum
The largest-ever U.S. museum exhibition of artwork by identical Brazilian twins whose belief in the world-changing power of imagination and street art will inspire audiences of all ages.
Capital Pride
May 31 – June 9
DC’s LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride Month with street festivals, concerts and a parade.
Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle
June 22-23 | Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Everyone’s favorite food and music festival brings barbecue flavor to the District.
Funny Girl
June 25 – July 14 | Kennedy Center
The story of Fanny Brice unfolds in this Broadway revival.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
June 26-30, July 3-7 | National Mall
A summer tradition like none other, this annual event on the Mall features performances, workshops and more in a unique cultural exchange.
A Capitol Fourth
July 4
Celebrate Independence Day with a star-studded concert and fireworks on the National Mall.
National Book Festival
Aug. 24
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Dive into the literary world with author talks and special programming at a massive free event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Mubadala DC Citi Open
July 27 – Aug 4 | Rock Creek Park Tennis Center
The stars of tennis compete during one of the city’s greatest annual sporting events.
MJ the Musical
Aug. 13 – Sept. 8
National Theatre
The riveting, multi–Tony Award-winning musical about pop icon Michael Jackson, centers around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week
Mid-August
Restaurants across the region offer special prix fixe discounts during brunch, lunch and dinner.
DC JazzFest
Aug. 28 – Sept. 1
Various locations
The ultimate American art form graces DC stages with leading artists from all over the world in the festival’s 20th year. Performances are both free and ticketed.
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