TUESDAY
27
OCTOBER
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Live music in the DC area this week
We reviewed 6,000+ Washington-area events and found 78 live music events in the DC area between October 27 and November 2. Last updated October 27, 2026.
All live music events in the DC area — October 27 – November 2
Emma Nissen delivers her viral ‘Jesus and Jazz’ set with Grammy‑winning producers at The Birchmere Music Hall, $35 tickets.
RUSH: Fifty Something (Capital One Arena, 601 F Street NW, Washington).
Bruce Cockburn performs with special guest Livingston Taylor at Warner Theatre, doors open 7 PM, show begins 8 PM, bag size limited to 12x6x12 inches.
Boston Trio performs Turina, Ruehr, and Brahms piano trios at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center’s Gildenhorn Recital Hall.
WEDNESDAY
28
OCTOBER
MOVEMENTS performs HAPPIER NOW USA TOUR at The Fillmore Silver Spring.
Acoustic Alchemy performs at The Birchmere Music Hall, featuring tracks from their new EP ‘The Empire of Lights’; tickets from Oct 28 2026 honored on the rescheduled date.
James Fernando performs at Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave, Washington.
BruceBan$hee delivers punk‑trap energy with Breezy Supreme, Nature Boi, Trapdollazmanny, L.E.A.N., NollyOffDaMolly and DJ Bri Mafia, hosted by Brandon De’sean and TaylortheHostess at Songbyrd Music House.
Limited‑seat concert at Asian Art Museum’s Meyer Auditorium presents Marlboro Music’s chamber program—Haydn, Dean, Saariaho, and Mozart works performed by clarinetist Jonathan Leibovitz and ensemble, $6 reservation fee.
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Sueco performs at the 9:30 Club, 815 V Street N.W., Washington.
THURSDAY
29
OCTOBER
Eivør delivers dark atmospheric rock, pulsing electronics and primal vocals with her full band at the Howard Theatre, celebrating her new album TUNGL.
Boney James performs at The Birchmere Music Hall, featuring Ledisi, Marquis Hill, and Larry Carlton, showcasing his new album A Simple Man; tickets $95.
Q Parker delivers a Romance Dealer Tour set at Bethesda Theater, featuring Scooby da Godson and WHUR’s Nina Brown hosting an R&B ladies night.
Kaytranada spins a DJ set at Echostage, a cashless standing‑room venue requiring photo ID, ages 18+.
Vince Staples performs Cry Baby Tour at The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD.
Piano music from across the Americas blends folk rhythms with classical and jazz influences at The Leila Gordon Theatre.
MICO performs Running From A Feeling Tour at the 9:30 Club, 815 V Street N.W., Washington.
That’s Butta Hip Hop with Rashaad and Ayanna at Atlas Performing Arts Center.
Pianist Ken Schellenberg and the Usual Suspects present music of Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart, Oscar Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Mary Rodgers.
Gods & Dances, a chamber recital of Hellenic piano music performed by Dr. Mary Voutsas in the Justice Forum at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, free, livestreamed.
Afro-Cuban All Stars at The Music Center at Strathmore present Cuban son, bolero, and mid‑20th‑century dance styles performed by a multigenerational ensemble.
Nat Geo Nights transforms the Museum of Exploration after hours with live music, pop‑up artists and National Geographic Explorers’ stories, 21+.
FRIDAY
30
OCTOBER
Art Garfunkel performs his What a Wonderful World concert at Capital One Hall.
Walter Beasley delivers smooth jazz saxophone and vocals, featuring new tracks from his latest albums, at The Birchmere Music Hall; tickets $59.50.
VERONNEAU performs at Hill Center, blending French, American and Brazilian songs with originals, vocalist Lynn Veronneau and guitarist Ken Avis, featuring guests Karine Chapdelaine and Dave Kline.
Jazz performances by Sweet Something Jazz, Taisha Estrada, and Kemi fill The Plaza at CityCenter each Friday evening.
Eli Brown performs his Panic Attack Tour at Echostage, a cashless standing‑room venue requiring ID for ages 18 and up.
Live jazz plays on the Plaza alongside Ron Arad’s LOVE SONG monumental installation.
Jukebox the Ghost: HalloQueen — Live performance at the 9:30 Club, 815 V Street N.W., Washington.
Free performance by Adrienne Mack‑Davis blending soulful R&B, hip hop, and dance energy in the River Pavilion at The REACH.
Live music by Joseph Monasterial on Pinstripes patio, mixing pop, R&B, and country, alongside handcrafted cocktails and chef‑driven menu.
Violinist Siwoo Kim returns from New York to perform Tartini’s Devil’s Trill, Ysaÿe, Schubert and Paganini at the Arts Club of Washington, $60 members/$65 non‑members, hors d’oeuvres included.
Bassvictim performs at the 9:30 Club, 815 V Street N.W., Washington.
Heavens to Betsy reunite for a punk set with Bikini Kill, Team Dresch, and Bratmobile at Black Cat, hosted by Menopunks.
Chinatown Funk Express returns to Lucky Danger for a Halloween edition, featuring costume attire and a night of funk music.
Art Garfunkel presents What a Wonderful World at Capital One Hall, Tysons; tickets required for all ages.
Charo performs with orchestra, dancers and virtuoso guitar, delivering humor and pop‑culture hits at the Cultural Arts Center in Silver Spring.
Hudson Westbrook: Hits Me Tour at The Anthem, Washington.
Illuminos String Quartet performs Haydn, Beach, Nordic folk tunes, Bolcom and others in a 30‑minute noon concert at the Arts Club of Washington, free with RSVP.
Boy Harsher performs at Howard Theatre, 620 T Street NW, Washington.
Honky‑tonk dance at Bumper Car Pavilion features Karen Collins & Backroads Band with a beginner lesson Sharon Schiliro and Michael Hart; admission $22 advance, $27 same‑day, $40 dual.
Disco Party (Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex) — 70s disco music by band We Are Family with lunch served, bell‑bottoms encouraged.
SATURDAY
31
OCTOBER
Judah and The Lion perform their country‑folk blend at The Fillmore Silver Spring, delivering energetic songs and heartfelt lyrics in an intimate, vibrant setting.
Judah & the Lion performs at The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD.
Intimate concert in Lower Level Conference Room, Mary Riley Styles Library, Valeria Stewart performs songs from new album On A Wing and favorites from Raíces, ages 14+.
THE ARMY, THE NAVY: THE FAKE BRAVE TOUR 2026 performs at the 9:30 Club in Washington.
Holywatr: Deo Gratias Tour at the 9:30 Club, 815 V Street N.W., Washington.
Two quartets of Stradivari and Amati instruments perform Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven at the American History Museum.
Halloween-themed Carillon concert at the Netherlands Carillon plaza features live music, prize tables staffed by park rangers and partners, and costume encouragement.
Full film screening with live orchestral performance by Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México at The Music Center at Strathmore.
A Haunted Honky Tonky with Whiskey Glasses (Morgan Wallen Tribute) at Tally Ho Theater features a costume contest; best outfit wins $100, selected on stage during intermission.
Cocktails flow as costumes, DJ beats, and Halloween mischief fill the Dirty Habit DC Courtyard.
EIGHTIES MAYHEM 80's Halloween Dance Party (Black Cat) — DJ Steve EP and DJ Missguided spin 5 hours of 80s bangers, hits, deep cuts; costumes encouraged.
A Halloween party at Songbyrd Music House features The Fearless Eras performing Taylor Swift covers and a costume contest with prizes.
Monster Mash up dance party at Songbyrd Music House features DJ P.Vo spinning Taylor Swift mashups and other tracks, a free afterparty.
BabyCat Brewery hosts a 4th anniversary Halloween party with live music by Stringtown and Vinyl Fever, costume contests, food, and a free bus from Bethesda at 4 pm.
Blake Whiten performs at The Atlantis, 2047 9th St NW, Washington.
At Pinstripes Georgetown, a live DJ spins music while guests receive custom permanent jewelry, tarot readings, and caricature portraits during the Halloween costume party.
SUNDAY
1
NOVEMBER
Dweezil Zappa leads two hours of Frank Zappa’s catalog, reimagined with elite musicians, at The Birchmere Music Hall — $99.50 tickets.
She Wants Revenge performs at the 9:30 Club, 815 V Street N.W., Washington.
Eva Ayllón and special guest Daniela Darcourt deliver a live Peruvian criolla, Afro‑Peruvian and salsa concert at the Howard Theatre, Washington, for ages 18 and up.
Second show presents contemporary Ukrainian folk music blending bandura, expressive vocals, jazz elements, and cultural storytelling at The Mansion at Strathmore.
At the American History Museum, the Axelrod String Quartet presents two quartets—one Stradivari, one Amati—performing Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.
Daniel Hope and Maxim Lando perform chamber music at The Barns, Wolf Trap.
Uruguayan-born guitarist Osvaldo Gold performs classical Latin American guitar pieces at Ashburn Library, for ages 5 and up.
Maggie Koerner's UPSTATE tour brings her new 12‑track album to Songbyrd Music House.
Dover Quartet performs in West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art.
Full film screening with live orchestral performance by Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México at The Music Center at Strathmore.
Undertale – The Determination Symphony World Tour performed at The Anthem in Washington.
Songs for the Departed: A Celebration of Día de los Muertos at Atlas Performing Arts Center includes a pre‑show reception in the lobby.
RaiNao presents the Marcriá tour at Union Stage, 740 Water Street, Washington.
MONDAY
2
NOVEMBER
Hovvdy performs at the 9:30 Club, 815 V Street N.W., Washington.
Three UMD jazz ensembles featuring over 100 student musicians perform innovative classic and contemporary big‑band arrangements at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center’s Dekelboum Concert Hall.
Jackie Evans performs original piano‑driven songs, supported by Elli Rowe’s Americana‑infused guitar and vocals.
Brass Against’s Halloween Tour plays at The Atlantis, 2047 9th St NW, Washington.