From Rock the Dock Free Summer Concerts at The Wharf to Mumford & Sons at Jiffy Lube Live, the weekend calendar has options at every price point. Visitors can see Purlie Victorious at Studio Theatre or catch the Free Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center Grand Foyer. Don’t overlook Pippin at Signature Theatre, Jazz in the Garden at NGA Sculpture Garden, FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone at the National Mall, and DC250 Programming , all happening this weekend as well.
In all, we’ve picked 56 things to do this weekend, selected from a much longer list. Browse it all at the Washington Times DC Events Calendar . Don’t forget to check the weather forecast before you head to see if you’ll need a jacket or an umbrella!
Theater & Performing Arts
Studio Theatre: Purlie Victorious — Ossie Davis’s celebrated civil rights-era comedy follows Purlie, a spirited Black preacher on a mission to buy back his father’s church and liberate sharecroppers from a ruthless segregationist landlord. More Info →
Through June 21, 2026 | Studio Theatre | $55–$117
Signature Theatre: Pippin — Bob Fosse’s iconic Tony Award–winning musical returns at Arlington’s Signature Theatre. More Info →
Through July 26, 2026 | Signature Theatre | From $47
Othello — Wendell Pierce (The Wire, Elsbeth) stars in the title role of Shakespeare’s towering tragedy, directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin. More Info →
Through June 28, 2026 | Shakespeare Theatre Company — Sidney Harman Hall | From $35
Sally & Tom — Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks delivers a sharp, layered new play in which a scrappy theater company stages a show about Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson. Get Tickets →
Through June 28, 2026 | Round House Theatre | Tickets Required
A Fine Madness — Company artist Justin Weaks recounts his personal journey as a Black gay man in Washington, DC, newly diagnosed with HIV — through poetry, music, games, and storytelling that blur the line between performer and audience. Get Tickets →
Through June 21, 2026 | Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company | Tickets Required
Folger Theatre: How Shakespeare Saved My Life — World premiere of a solo performance piece written by and starring Broadway’s Jacob Ming-Trent, directed by Tony Taccone. More Info →
Through July 5, 2026 | Folger Theatre | From $20
CrazySexyCool: The TLC Musical — World premiere directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah, this new musical tells the story of TLC — the most successful female group of all time — featuring hits including Waterfalls, No Scrubs, Creep, and Unpretty. Get Tickets →
Through August 9, 2026 | Arena Stage — Kreeger Theater | From $83
SUFFS — The Tony Award-winning musical by Shaina Taub follows the brilliant, passionate women who fought for the right to vote. Get Tickets →
Through June 28, 2026 | The National Theatre | Tickets Required
Moulin Rouge! The Musical — Winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this spectacular production brings the world of the Moulin Rouge to life with breathtaking sets and a score woven from pop music across the decades. Get Tickets →
Through July 5, 2026 | Trump Kennedy Center Opera House | From $45
Signature Theatre: What Became of Us — Washington, DC premiere of Shayan Lotfi’s new play — a sharp, funny, and poignant look at identity, family, and belonging. More Info →
Through July 26, 2026 | Signature Theatre | Tickets Required
Broadway in the Park with Signature Theatre — Signature Theatre brings Broadway magic outdoors in a special collaboration at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center. More Info →
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 | Wolf Trap — The Filene Center
Music & Concerts
Trump Kennedy Center: Free Millennium Stage — The Trump Kennedy Center Millennium Stage offers free performances Wednesday through Saturday at 6 PM in the Grand Foyer — music, dance, and theater from local and national artists. Performance Schedule →
Through December 31, 2026 | Trump Kennedy Center Grand Foyer | Free
Jazz in the Garden — Free outdoor jazz concerts every Friday evening, May 22 through Aug 14, 2026. Event Info →
Through August 14, 2026 | NGA Sculpture Garden | Free (lottery entry)
Rock the Dock Free Summer Concerts — Free Friday night concerts on the waterfront at The Wharf Transit Pier, kicking off Memorial Day weekend. Concert Schedule →
Through September 19, 2026 | The Wharf — Transit Pier | Free
Carter Barron Amphitheatre Summer Series — Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Rock Creek Park is undergoing a major NPS restoration and is targeted to reopen in summer 2026 with a free concert series as part of America’s 250th anniversary programming. Summer Schedule →
Through August 31, 2026 | Carter Barron Amphitheatre | Free to low-cost
Wolf Trap: Summer Opera Festival — Wolf Trap Opera presents fully staged operas under the stars at the Filene Center, featuring emerging opera stars. Get Tickets →
Through August 7, 2026 | Wolf Trap — The Filene Center | From $20
Mumford & Sons — Mumford & Sons perform at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, VA. Mor…
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