9:30 Club is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Washington.

1. 9:30 Club

9.2
815 V St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · U-Street · 214 tips and reviews

Lauren R.Lauren Rossetto: Just saw the Bosstones show here last night and was very impressed with the place. The view from the balcony was top notch, one of the best music venues I've ever been to!

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 Anthem is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Washington.

2. The Anthem

9.1
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.

Mimi N.Mimi Nguyen: Awesome music venue brought to you by the same people as 9:30 club. Bar inside is cashless but super efficient. Acoustics are amazing and I look forward to watching more shows here!

The Yards Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Washington.

3. The Yards Park

9.3
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!

Jess Z.Jess Zimbabwe: Splash fountain, huge wading pool, sloped benches and boulders to climb: what's not to like for kids. Food, beer, and live music on Friday nights in the summer.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music 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!

The Hamilton is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Washington.

5. The Hamilton

8.9
600 14th St NW (at F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 265 tips and reviews

checkitoutcheckitout: Sushi while at a live music show?Excellent! I didn't want nigiri in the bento box, so for a $3 upcharge they gave me 2 firecracker rolls, instead. Love that rollls were not topped with goopy sauces.

Dale B.Dale Blades: One of the best music venues.

becca g.becca gibson: Amazing food and awesome music venue!

Capital One Arena is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Washington.

6. Capital One Arena

8.6
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!

Christopher E.Christopher Edwards: Best concert ever

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

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Washington.

7. 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.

JoJo Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Washington.

8. JoJo Restaurant & Bar

7.9
1518 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurant · U-Street · 49 tips and reviews

Darroll S.Darroll S: Amazing live Jazz on Thursday evenings! Incredible steaks and cocktails!

L Shawn H.L Shawn Hazel: Get atmosphere, intimate space for communication, excellent live band

UndraUndra: Nice atmosphere with live music!! Try one of the margaritas...they are huge!

Hill Country Barbecue Market is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Washington.

9. Hill Country Barbecue Market

7.9
410 7th St NW (btwn D & E St NW), Washington, D.C.
BBQ Joint · Penn Quarter · 273 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Try the moist brisket, the sausages imported from Kreuz Market or any variety of sides. Most nights of the week bring live music and pitchers of Shiner are always $20. [Eater 38 Member]

Michael L.Michael Lucas: Live Band Karaoke every week! Also a great place for some authentic Texas food as well.

MK M.MK McKenzie: Definitely Texas-style BBQ - moist brisket, Mac n cheese, and collards are all amazing. Great venue for live music downstairs - thank goodness for the coat check.

Madam's Organ Blues Bar is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Washington.

10. Madam's Organ Blues Bar

7.8
2461 18th St NW (btwn Kalorama & Columbia Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Karaoke Bar · Adams Morgan · 91 tips and reviews

EdEd: Best place to go in DC on a weeknight. Live music every day. This is a really cool bar. Split the big meat platter with a friend. They include tip sometimes, so make sure you check your bill.

Sri R.Sri Ray: Spent my 21st birthday here in 2007. This place is special - live band most days. Divey yet classy. Get up to the top floors to relax.

Brian B.Brian Beckerle: Live music, good vibes, taxidermied animals wearing top hats, my type of place.

The Bullpen is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Washington.

11. The Bullpen

7.7
1201 Half St SE (at N St SE), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · Navy Yard · 56 tips and reviews

Detroit On TapDetroit On Tap: Free corn hole, $6 16oz beer, and live music!

Bill 🇺🇸Bill 🇺🇸: Great joint to go to before and after the games, cheaper beer then inside, and live music, can't beat it

luis v.luis vargas: Come enjoy our live bands n our famous red bull and vodka slushy lol

Black Cat is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Washington.

12. Black Cat

8.2
1811 14th St NW (btwn Swann & S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Rock Club · U-Street · 106 tips and reviews

Derrick D.Derrick Daily: The best small music venue I've ever been to. Period.

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: As one of the mainstays of the D.C. live music scene, the Black Cat is also known for its inventive themed dance nights, from vintage hip hop to a “queer night” of rock and pop. Read more.

ArararaArarara: My favorite music venue and great place to meet bands after the show by the merch table or by the side of the mainstage!

Echostage is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Washington.

13. 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

Zé Renato C.Zé Renato Cella: Ótimo lugar para shows.

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

National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Washington.

14. National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden

9.3
Constitution Ave NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sculpture Garden · Northwest Washington · 95 tips and reviews

Emily D.Emily Davis: Friday nights from Memorial Day to Labor Day the garden hosts free jazz concerts starting at 5pm. If you can get there a little early, try for a spot on the fountain and dangle your feet. Read more.

CozmikCozmik: In the summer months every Friday evening there's the Jazz in the Garden concert series, featuring some of DC's top musical talents such as John Lee & The Young Lions. And its free! BYOB like Wolftrap

Social News NetworkSocial News Network: Take a break from touring & sit on the smooth granite chairs near the Constitution Ave & 7th entrance. They're the only sculptures you can touch. Live music here @ 5pm every Friday during the summer.

Warner Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Washington.

15. Warner Theatre

9.0
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! :)