Holiday Season

    Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in Washington (2026)

    Nov 20 – Dec 28, 2026

    Tree lightings, light displays, Christmas markets, Nutcracker shows and Santa bar crawls.

    Tree lightings
    Light displays
    Christmas markets
    Nutcracker
    Santa crawls

    Christmas & Holiday Season Events in Washington

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

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

    2026-11-20 · 19:00
    The Sage
    The Hip Hop Nutcracker

    The Hip Hop Nutcracker

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    The National Theatre
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    Ford's Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-11-20 · 21:00
    The Sage
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-21 · 14:00
    Ford's Theatre
    The Hip Hop Nutcracker

    The Hip Hop Nutcracker

    2026-11-21 · 14:00
    The National Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-11-21 · 15:00
    The Sage
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-11-21 · 17:00
    The Sage
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    The Sage
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-21 · 19:30
    Ford's Theatre
    The Hip Hop Nutcracker

    The Hip Hop Nutcracker

    2026-11-21 · 19:30
    The National Theatre
    National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella

    National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella

    2026-11-21 · 20:00
    Lisner Auditorium
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-11-21 · 21:00
    The Sage
    The Hip Hop Nutcracker

    The Hip Hop Nutcracker

    2026-11-22 · 14:00
    The National Theatre
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-22 · 14:00
    Ford's Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-11-22 · 17:00
    The Sage
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-22 · 19:00
    Ford's Theatre
    National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella

    National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella

    2026-11-22 · 19:00
    Lisner Auditorium
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-24 · 19:00
    Ford's Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-11-24 · 19:00
    The Sage
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-25 · 14:00
    Ford's Theatre
    A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live On Stage!

    A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live On Stage!

    2026-11-25 · 19:00
    Lincoln Theatre
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-25 · 19:00
    Ford's Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-11-25 · 19:00
    The Sage
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-27 · 14:00
    Ford's Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-11-27 · 17:00
    The Sage
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-11-27 · 19:00
    The Sage
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-27 · 19:30
    Ford's Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-11-27 · 21:00
    The Sage
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-28 · 14:00
    Ford's Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-11-28 · 15:00
    The Sage
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-11-28 · 17:00
    The Sage
    The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

    The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

    2026-11-28 · 19:00
    Warner Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-11-28 · 19:00
    The Sage
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-28 · 19:30
    Ford's Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-11-28 · 21:00
    The Sage
    The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

    The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

    2026-11-29 · 13:00
    Warner Theatre
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-29 · 14:00
    Ford's Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-11-29 · 17:00
    The Sage
    The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

    The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

    2026-11-29 · 18:00
    Warner Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-11-29 · 19:00
    The Sage
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-29 · 19:00
    Ford's Theatre
    The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

    The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

    2026-12-01 · 19:00
    Warner Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-12-01 · 19:00
    The Sage
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-01 · 19:00
    Ford's Theatre
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-02 · 19:00
    Ford's Theatre
    The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

    The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

    2026-12-02 · 19:00
    Warner Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-12-02 · 19:00
    The Sage
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-03 · 12:00
    Ford's Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-12-03 · 19:00
    The Sage
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-03 · 19:00
    Ford's Theatre
    The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

    The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

    2026-12-03 · 19:00
    Warner Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-12-04 · 17:00
    The Sage
    The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

    The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

    2026-12-04 · 19:00
    Warner Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-12-04 · 19:00
    The Sage
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-04 · 19:30
    Ford's Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-12-04 · 21:00
    The Sage
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-05 · 13:00
    Ford's Theatre
    The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

    The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

    2026-12-05 · 14:00
    Warner Theatre
    Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)

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

    2026-12-05 · 15:00
    The Sage

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    Ilana Glazer Live!

    Ilana Glazer Live!

    2026-11-20 · 18:00
    Lincoln Theatre
    Eggy

    Eggy

    2026-11-20 · 18:30
    The Atlantis
    Washington National Opera presents Madama Butterfly

    Washington National Opera presents Madama Butterfly

    2026-11-20 · 19:00
    DAR Constitution Hall
    They Might Be Giants

    They Might Be Giants

    2026-11-20 · 19:00
    9:30 CLUB
    They Might Be Giants - Two Night Pass 11/21 & 11/22!

    They Might Be Giants - Two Night Pass 11/21 & 11/22!

    2026-11-21
    9:30 CLUB
    Ruben Studdard

    Ruben Studdard

    2026-11-20 · 19:00
    Blues Alley Club
    Karan Aujla

    Karan Aujla

    2026-11-20 · 20:00
    Capital One Arena
    Palace - USA & Canada Tour

    Palace - USA & Canada Tour

    2026-11-20 · 20:00
    The Anthem
    Ilana Glazer Live!

    Ilana Glazer Live!

    2026-11-20 · 21:00
    Lincoln Theatre
    Ruben Studdard

    Ruben Studdard

    2026-11-20 · 21:30
    Blues Alley Club
    Eric Prydz

    Eric Prydz

    2026-11-20 · 22:00
    Echostage
    Washington National Opera presents Nixon in China

    Washington National Opera presents Nixon in China

    2026-11-21 · 14:00
    DAR Constitution Hall
    Georgetown Hoyas Mens Basketball vs. Coppin State Eagles Mens Basketball

    Georgetown Hoyas Mens Basketball vs. Coppin State Eagles Mens Basketball

    2026-11-21 · 18:00
    McDonough Arena
    Eggy

    Eggy

    2026-11-21 · 18:30
    The Atlantis
    Michelle Wolf - Best Job in the World

    Michelle Wolf - Best Job in the World

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    Lincoln Theatre
    Ruben Studdard

    Ruben Studdard

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    Blues Alley Club
    Liana Flores

    Liana Flores

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    Union Stage
    They Might Be Giants

    They Might Be Giants

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    9:30 CLUB
    Dark Star Orchestra - Celebrating 45 Years of Reckoning

    Dark Star Orchestra - Celebrating 45 Years of Reckoning

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    The Anthem
    Doja Cat - Tour Ma Vie World Tour

    Doja Cat - Tour Ma Vie World Tour

    2026-11-21 · 19:30
    Capital One Arena
    Spirit Presale

    Spirit Presale

    2026-11-21 · 20:00
    Audi Field
    2026 NWSL Championship, Presented By Google Pixel

    2026 NWSL Championship, Presented By Google Pixel

    2026-11-21 · 20:00
    Audi Field
    Michelle Wolf - Best Job in the World

    Michelle Wolf - Best Job in the World

    2026-11-21 · 21:30
    Lincoln Theatre
    Alison Wonderland Presents: Let Them Rave

    Alison Wonderland Presents: Let Them Rave

    2026-11-21 · 22:00
    Echostage
    Broadway Rave - Ages 18+

    Broadway Rave - Ages 18+

    2026-11-21 · 22:00
    Union Stage
    Washington National Opera presents We the People

    Washington National Opera presents We the People

    2026-11-22 · 16:00
    DAR Constitution Hall
    Ruben Studdard

    Ruben Studdard

    2026-11-22 · 17:30
    Blues Alley Club
    West 22nd: Places To Be

    West 22nd: Places To Be

    2026-11-22 · 18:30
    The Atlantis
    Colby Acuff

    Colby Acuff

    2026-11-22 · 19:00
    Union Stage
    Wizards v Magic

    Wizards v Magic

    2026-11-22 · 19:00
    Capital One Arena

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