Events in Washington — December 2026 (360 Things to Do)

December 2026 in Washington, District of Columbia brings 360 live events across the city, led by theater (133), music (77), community (39). 16 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Washington in December 2026?

There are 360 events in Washington, District of Columbia in December 2026, including Capital J Salon: The Interfaith Families Project of Greater Washington, D.C. at Cecile Goldman Theater, A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre (7:00 PM), December Adult Group Swim at Edlavitch DCJCC, Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event) at The Sage (7:00 PM). Browse the full December 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Washington in December 2026?

Yes — 16 December 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Washington. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Washington for a specific date in December 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Washington, District of Columbia with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow December 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

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Capital J Salon: The Interfaith Families Project of Greater Washington, D.C.

A Christmas Carol

December Adult Group Swim

Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

Hell's Kitchen

Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band ? A Springsteen Celebration

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks

Tech Time

Lego Hour - Join us to play with Duplos in the Children's Room!

PreSchool Story Time

Come Play Mahjong! - A space for adults to learn & play the game.

Tech Tuesdays - (Device Help)

Eastern Market Outdoor Farmers Market — Tuesday

Baby Lap Time - For pre-walkers!

E. Lynn Harris, Ashford & Simpson — Invisible Life (the Musical) World Premiere

Braille and Assistive Technology Study Hall

Teen Scene @ Tenley - A weekly program for teen patrons

Black Light: A Howard Short Film Showcase

Mahjong Night 麻将之夜 - at MLK Library

How to be a Jewish Adult

Family Story Time

Gamer's Galaxy

A Christmas Carol

Weekly Trivia with Goldilocks Trivia

Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

Hell's Kitchen

Wax to Watts: Illuminating History

Tyla

Kim Petras: De-Tour

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

Hunger Action at DC Central Kitchen

Skip the Small Talk

Tyla - the A*pop World Tour

A Christmas Carol

Hell's Kitchen

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

Syd - Early Entry VIP Upgrade

Baila Thursdays Bi-Monthly Social

nimino: keep me awake tour

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong - 3 NIGHT PASS!

DC Mural Tour

Portuguese Ambassador's Residence Concert & Dinner

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong - 2 NIGHTPASS 12/3 Atlantis + 12/4 9:30 Club

Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

Turn Hard Into Humor Workshop

Down By the Riverside: Jazz at Georgetown University

Syd: Beard Tour

A Christmas Carol

Venna

DC's Best Comedy Show on 14th and U Street

Temples: The BLISS Tour

Hell's Kitchen

District Comedy Show

Know Good

2026 Hump! Film Festival

Concert & French Wine Reception @ Embassy of France, La Maison Francaise

Max Styler [Extended Set]

Brett Goldstein: Sex, Death & Small Talk

Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

Capital J Salon: The Interfaith Families Project of Greater Washington, D.C.

Capital J Salon: The Interfaith Families Project of Greater Washington, D.C.

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

December Adult Group Swim

December Adult Group Swim

Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

Hell's Kitchen

Hell's Kitchen

Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band ? A Springsteen Celebration

Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band ? A Springsteen Celebration

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker