9:30 Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Washington.

1. 9:30 Club

9.1
815 V St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · U-Street · 214 tips and reviews

Ashley C.Ashley Conway: This is the best place to see a concert in DC, period. Wear comfortable shoes -- standing room only!

Pearl A.Pearl A: Get there early to get a good seat on the 2nd floor balcony! Such a great view for concerts!

Kristen M.Kristen Mentasti: Awesome and intimate concert venue. Brings hot talent.

The Yards Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Washington.

2. The Yards Park

9.4
10 Water St SE (at 3rd St SE), Washington, D.C.
Park · Navy Yard · 37 tips and reviews

LyndseyLyndsey: free concert and a beer garden on summer Friday nights

Nicole M.Nicole McKinney: Check out the Yards Park concert series every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 in the summer. Live music, food trucks, beer from Churchkey, hanging by the water. Can't go wrong!

Val A.Val Abrego: Friday night summer concerts are a blast. Free, on the waterfront and just plain beautiful views make this a must destination during the DC summer months.

The Anthem is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Washington.

3. The Anthem

9.2
901 Wharf St SW, Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · Southwest - Waterfront · 37 tips and reviews

Tom B.Tom Bridge: DC’s newest big room for concerts, The Anthem has incredible sound, food and drink, and all the acts you want to see!

Vesper A.Vesper A: Brand new concert venue run by I.M.P. (The folks who run 9:30 Club, Lincoln Theatre, MPP & more) that can hold up to 6,000 people. Signage isn’t great inside but the seating and sound is excellent.

Mini T.Mini Taster: Great venue and awesome service from the people who work there. They even offers vegan options like this vegan chili dog at their concession stands! Your sure to have an amazing concert experience

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Washington.

4. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

9.5
2700 F St NW (at New Hampshire Ave), Washington, D.C.
Performing Arts Venue · 178 tips and reviews

China Daily USAChina Daily USA: Chinese and US military bands performed in a joint concert at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on May 16, 2011, a show of cooperation 30 years in the making (full story in link). Read more.

Marisa S.Marisa Santiago: come to the kennedy center any day of the year and see a free concert!

Patricia T.Patricia Thompson: I have been to countless plays, musicals, and concerts over the years. No seat in any of the houses is terrible and there's always an adorable price point for every person at every show!

Capital One Arena is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Washington.

5. Capital One Arena

8.5
601 F St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Basketball Stadium · Chinatown · 285 tips and reviews

Tom B.Tom Benya: Great place to come see a concert!

Kathy E.Kathy Elliott: This is a great place to go and see a game or a concert. =0)

Jeanie E.Jeanie Eschbach: This is a great concert venue!

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Washington.

6. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue

8.8
600 I St NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Synagogue · Chinatown · 28 tips and reviews

R G 1R G 1: Non-denominational historic synagogue pains-takingly restored. Runs the gamut: Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist. Excellent lectures, concerts, classes, etc. Read more.

Union for Reform JudaismUnion for Reform Judaism: Join a trivia night, catch a cooking night, see a concert, participate in services... & so much more! In 2011, Sixth & I played host to our Consultation on Conscience lineup of political speakers.

Teresa B.Teresa Ball: Ticketmaster seating chart makes it look like this is a standing room only venue. You are actually in pews for a rock concert!!! What a let down. Get there early to get a seat.

Warner Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Washington.

7. Warner Theatre

8.8
513 13th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Theater · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 41 tips and reviews

Ohoud M.Ohoud Madani: Hakami concert

SeanSean: Live concerts, events

Kaye T.Kaye Thornton: Beautiful historic theatre! The architecture makes it impossible to have a bad seat! :)

Echostage is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Washington.

8. Echostage

8.4
2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE (at Bladensburg Rd NE), Washington, D.C.
Concert Hall · Langdon · 39 tips and reviews

Aolani S.Aolani Smythe: Another successful Armin Van Buuren Intense Tour 2013 here at this sick dope concert place Echostage!! Totally epic!! #tranceforlife #avbforever #respect #plurr

Nick B.Nick Barone: Not a particularly great venue for rock concerts. Plus the drinks are way overpriced.

Aru S.Aru S: Hard to get to, weird size. Not recommended for non-EDM concerts.

The Lincoln Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Washington.

9. The Lincoln Theatre

8.2
1215 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Concert Hall · U-Street · 31 tips and reviews

Kameron S.Kameron Spencer: Acoustics suck! If you want to dance at the concert, chairs will be in your way!!

Christopher C.Christopher Craig: Beautiful intimate concert venue with a great history. And popcorn.

TheUrbanDailyTheUrbanDaily: The section of U-Street btw 9th St. & 18th St. came to be known as "Black Broadway" thanks to numerous African-American owned establishments including banks, bowling alleys & dance halls in the 1920s.

National Gallery of Art - West Building is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Washington.

10. National Gallery of Art - West Building

9.2
Constitution Ave NW (at Madison Dr NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Northwest Washington · 120 tips and reviews

janajana: Check out the free concerts and lectures - some of them worth making weekly trips to the gallery. And , of course, the museum store. ...

Kat B.Kat Berseneva: Participate in concerts they have on Sundays, 6.30pm, come in advance to take a place. Around you are greens and flowers. Awesome

❀mihoko❀❀mihoko❀: Amazing Gallery with its special program. Check their concert series. Free. Open to public :) Enjoy the season! http://www.nga.gov/programs/holfest.shtm

The Howard Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Washington.

11. The Howard Theatre

8.0
620 T St NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Concert Hall · U-Street · 104 tips and reviews

BETBET: The 1st concert hall in the country that catered exclusively to Black artists & audiences. See great examples of African-Americans' contributions to us all: http://bet.us/BHM

Iyanu O.Iyanu Olagundoye: Taurus Rileys concert not bad

Jamar O.Jamar Oliver: Concerts are great

United States Navy Memorial is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Washington.

12. United States Navy Memorial

8.9
701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Plaza · Penn Quarter · 22 tips and reviews

Claire M.Claire Magee: Tuesday nights in summer the Navy band(s) give concerts. Incredibly cool. Starts at 8p.

Katherine W.Katherine Wooten: Good place to catch a free concert by the Navy band.

Melissa P.Melissa Plummer: A great place to eat lunch. Lots of people watching, and the fountains make for a very calming and reenergizing lunch break.

Kennedy Center Concert Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Washington.

13. Kennedy Center Concert Hall

8.4
2700 F St NW, Washington, D.C.
Concert Hall · Northwest Washington · 11 tips and reviews

Ben H.Ben Hundley: Gil Shaham today at the coffee concert: Wonderful! :D

Sara Y.Sara Y: Really nice views even from the back. Upper tiers have limited view though.

Rosalie J.Rosalie Jones: It looks like every seat is a good one to see the National Symphony Orchestra. Awesome!

U.S. Capitol West Terrace is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Washington.

14. U.S. Capitol West Terrace

8.5
U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.
Scenic Lookout · Northwest Washington · 10 tips and reviews

Jason E.Jason Eastman: Find the concerts.

Lamar P.Lamar Peterson: If you are in the Capitol, you must try the food over in the Members Dining Room... The Crab Cakes are 2 die for.

Architect of the Capitol (AOC)Architect of the Capitol (AOC): The U.S. Capitol Grounds, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (also known for designing Central Park and the National Zoo), are as important to American history as the U.S. Capitol building itself. Read more.

DAR Constitution Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Washington.

15. DAR Constitution Hall

8.1
1776 D St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Concert Hall · Northwest Washington · 41 tips and reviews

Allison K.Allison Kasic: Great venue for standup comedy. Horrible venue for concerts.

Keenan K.Keenan Kunst: Great venue!! I've seen Snow Patrol and Phoenix here and it's awesome. Good size, good acoustics.

Chris S.Chris Schierkolk: Drink before you come