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Live music in Washington

Gigs, concerts and live music nights in Washington this week, from back rooms to arenas.

15 picks · updated 14 October

SugarWed 14 October · The Anthem Weedeater with Zeke, Royal Thunder and Witch's MirrorThu 15 October, 7pm · Black Cat Don Omar: The Last King World TourThu 15 October, 8pm · Capital One Arena MorrisseyThu 15 October · The Anthem Rod Wave: Don't Look Down TourFri 16 October, 8pm · Capital One Arena SOFI TUKKER Presents: Animal TalkFri 16 October · The Anthem The Residents - Eskimo LiveSat 17 October · 9:30 Club AJJ with Greet DeathSun 18 October, 7:30pm · Black Cat Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds: Mutiny For The Masses 2026 TourSun 18 October, 8pm · Capital One Arena Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Play Grateful Dead: Acoustic ReckoningSun 18 October · Warner Theatre Rodrigo y Gabriela - OurHome TourTue 20 October · The Anthem JPEGMAFIA - The Experimental Rap TourWed 21 October, 7:30pm · Echostage Jesse WellesWed 21 October · The Anthem L7: The Last Hurrah Tour 2026Wed 21 October · The Howard Theatre The Damned - Final Damnation 50Wed 21 October · 9:30 Club

Live music in Washington, answered

What are the best live music picks in Washington?

Right now: Sugar, Weedeater with Zeke, Royal Thunder and Witch's Mirror, Don Omar: The Last King World Tour and Morrissey. The list is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Washington and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Washington, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.