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Your Weekend Guide to Washington
October 9 – October 11, 2026 · 311 events
This weekend in Washington, District of Columbia brings 311 live events across the city — from community to music to arts & culture. 33 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.
Washington's live events scene is far bigger than politics. The 9:30 Club is one of the most respected rock rooms in America, a venue artists routinely name as their favorite stop, while The Anthem at The Wharf handles the next tier of touring acts on the Potomac waterfront. The Kennedy Center programs opera, symphony, theater, and free daily performances on its Millennium Stage; the Howard Theatre and Lincoln Theatre carry the legacy of Black Broadway on U Street, where go-go — DC's homegrown funk — still pulses. Capital One Arena hosts the biggest tours, the DC Improv anchors the comedy scene, and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival turns the National Mall into a global cultural stage every summer.
Events in Washington This Sunday
96 events are listed for Sunday, including Eastern Market Outdoor Farmers Market — Sunday at Eastern Market Outdoor Farmers Market, FRESHFARM Dupont Market — Sunday at FRESHFARM Dupont Market, Weekend Brunch at No Goodbyes at No Goodbyes Bar, Earthside Social: Rock Creek Nature Walk at Nature Center and Planetarium (9:00 AM). Events that start earlier in the weekend may still be running Sunday; open an event for its current schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What's happening in Washington this weekend?
- There are 311 events happening in Washington this weekend (October 9 – October 11, 2026), including Political Analytics Conference at McCourt School of Public Policy (5:00 PM), FEMME DISTRICT PLUR FOR THE CURE at El Secreto De Rosita (8:00 PM), Cadence presents LENS at Flash (10:00 PM), DJ Thic Cutt at DC 9 Nightclub. Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.
- Are there free things to do in Washington this weekend?
- Yes — 33 events in Washington this weekend are explicitly listed as free. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.
- What events are happening in Washington this Sunday?
- 96 listed events are happening in Washington this Sunday, including Eastern Market Outdoor Farmers Market — Sunday at Eastern Market Outdoor Farmers Market, FRESHFARM Dupont Market — Sunday at FRESHFARM Dupont Market, Weekend Brunch at No Goodbyes at No Goodbyes Bar, Earthside Social: Rock Creek Nature Walk at Nature Center and Planetarium (9:00 AM).
- Where can I find things to do in Washington, District of Columbia?
- VenuNite aggregates live events from venues across Washington. Browse by date, venue, or event type to find what's happening near you.
