Festivals Events in Washington DC

27 upcoming festivals events

Opening Ceremony

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 17:00

DAR Constitution Hall

Kick off the National Cherry Blossom Festival with an Opening Ceremony at DAR Constitution Hall. The program features performances celebrating U.S.-Japan friendship and the arrival of spring in Washington, DC.

HSA Outdoor Holi

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 14:00

Square 80

Celebrate Holi with GWU HSA at Square 80 on March 21 from 2–4 pm. Enjoy color throws, music, and cultural festivities with fellow students and community members. RSVP via Engage or Eventbrite for this lively, family-friendly campus celebration of color, unity, and tradition.

Rang & Rhythm - Spring 2026

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 at 14:00

Potomac Square

GW Desis hosts Rang & Rhythm - Spring 2026 Holi at Potomac Square. Celebrate spring with colors, high-energy Bollywood and Indian music, and campus-friendly bites. A festive, inclusive gathering for unity, joy, and new beginnings on GW's campus.

Blossom Kite Festival

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 at 10:00

Washington Monument Grounds

Celebrate spring at the Blossom Kite Festival on the National Mall with colorful kites, live music, and family-friendly fun near the Washington Monument Grounds. A beloved DC tradition, this outdoor festival invites spectators to enjoy aerial displays and festive entertainment under the cherry blossoms.

DC Beer Fest

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Nationals Park

DC Beer Fest returns to Nationals Park for a beer-filled day with 80+ breweries, about 200 beers, and food trucks across the ballpark. Enjoy live bands and dueling pianos as you explore new brews in an outdoor stadium setting.

Spring Sake Festival

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 17:30

Washington Marriott Capitol Hill

Join the fourth-annual Spring Sake Festival at the Washington Marriott Capitol Hill for an evening of sake tastings and Japanese culture. Enjoy Hanami-inspired ambiance as you sample regional sakes, nosh on accompanying bites, and learn from brewers in a polished Capitol Hill setting.

Passport DC 2026 - May cultural festival

Wed, 20 May 2026 at 10:00

Washington, DC

Passport DC 2026 is a month-long festival celebrating Washington, DC’s vibrant international diplomacy scene and global cultures. The city-wide program gathers embassies, venues, and cultural partners for a diverse exploration of world arts, cuisine, and performances across May.

ASAS DC Field Day Fundraiser 2026

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 17:30

5:30 pm ASAS DC Field Day Fundraiser 2026 Atlas Brew Works

ASAS DC presents the Field Day Fundraiser at Atlas Brew Works in DC, pairing a lively outdoor brewery setting with charity activities and games. Attendees can enjoy community-driven fundraising, good beer, and social competition supporting local initiatives.

Let’s Go! Music Festival 2026

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 15:00

3:00 pm Let’s Go! Music Festival 2026 Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds

Let’s Go! Music Festival 2026 lights up the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds starting at 3:00 PM. This outdoor, day-long festival features multiple stages of live music, family-friendly activities, and a lineup of diverse genres with food trucks and vendors rounding out the experience.

National Gallery Block Party

Sat, 6 Jun 2026

Join the National Gallery Block Party for a vibrant street celebration outside the museum. Expect live performances, pop-up art installations, food stalls, and activities for all ages as locals and visitors mingle in a casual, community-driven festival atmosphere.

Capital Pride Parade

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 at 15:00

urday, June 20, 2026 @ 3:00 pm Capital Pride Parade Shaw, Logan Circle, Downtown, and Penn Quarter N

Join the Capital Pride Parade as it weaves through Shaw, Logan Circle, Downtown, and Penn Quarter in Washington, DC. An outdoor celebration with colorful floats, community groups, and performances that showcase LGBTQ+ pride along a lively city route.

Fourth of July Celebration, National Mall

Sat, 4 Jul 2026

Smithsonian Folklife Festival: African Diaspora Street Culture

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Seventh Stanine Festival

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 18:30