Live music in Washington, D.C.

Joost Klein: World Tourpop

Joost Klein is a Dutch multi-disciplinary artist blending music, visual art, and performance into immersive, high-energy experiences. In 2024, he represented the Netherlands at Eurovision with "Europapa," bringing his unique vision to a global audience.

QUEERING SOUND Fundraiser w/ Glorian / Bushmeat Sound System / Novparolo / JA$$IE / Charlee Scytheexperimental electronic

A fundraiser for QUEERING SOUND26 featuring performances by Glorian (Baltimore), Bushmeat Sound System, Novparolo, JA$$IE, and Charlee Scythe (Baltimore).

The Fab Four: HELP!tribute

The Fab Four perform a tribute to The Beatles with 'HELP!'.

Jackie and The Treehorns w/ Dougie, Black Railsrock

Jackie and The Treehorns, described as creating full-throttle music with a fluidity of sounds, perform with Dougie and Black Rails.

Mika

Mika will be performing at The Fillmore Silver Spring on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Tommy Newportindie

Tommy Newport is a British-American singer crafting infectious, falsetto-laced indie anthems that blur eras and borders. Blending psych-pop shimmer, sun-soaked soul, and off-kilter cool, Newport has built a global following around his elastic melodies and unmistakable voice.

UGLY PAGEANT W/ TORRENTS, MILKBATH

Ugly Pageant performs with Torrents and Milkbath.

Live Music - RELAXED FIT!!

VOTED BEST LOCAL BAND 2026 - ARLINGTON MAGAZINE. Relaxed Fit plays timeless songs that touch your soul, no matter the age. No divas here, just regular guys who love great music and comfortable jeans.

Alex Parez

Gamelan Concert: UMD Balinese Gamelan Saraswatiworld music

The UMD Balinese Gamelan Saraswati Ensemble presents an evening of traditional Balinese music under the direction of I Nyoman Suadin.

Camerata RCOclassical

The Camerata RCO, comprised of individual musicians from Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, returns with an eclectic and charming selection of chamber music essentials, including works by Mozart, Brahms, and an original arrangement of Dvořák’s Seventh Symphony.

VIRTUAL Beethoven's Ninth: UMD Symphony Orchestra with UMD Concert Choirclassical

The UMD Symphony Orchestra is joined by the UMD Concert Choir for a performance of Beethoven’s legendary Symphony No. 9, signifying the triumph of the human spirit over adversity.

Adams Morgan PorchFest - Featuring School of Rock House Bands from Silver Spring, Cleveland Park, Ashburn and Viennarock

Adams Morgan Spring PorchFest is Saturday, May 2nd 2-6pm! With 100 bands at 20+ locations throughout Adams Morgan, this Free event showcases DC’s best local musical talent from classic rock, funk, go-go, rap, reggae, blue grass, classical, and pop.

SAROD TRILOGY with Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash, and Ayaan Ali Bangashworld

An icon of Indian classical music, Amjad Ali Khan returns to the stage joined by his gifted sons and fellow sarod virtuosos, Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, in a rare and deeply moving musical encounter that brings to life rich traditions of the Senia Bangash Gharana.

Adams Morgan PorchFest - Featuring School of Rock House Bands from Silver Spring, Cleveland Park, Ashburn and Vienna

School of Rock is excited to host our own stage all day at Adams Morgan PorchFest! Catch House Bands from Silver Spring, Vienna, Ashburn, and Cleveland Park rocking out live at the Kalorama Park Stage.

Julien Dorépop

Metropolitan Entertainment Presents Julien Doré. Doors open at 7:00pm, show starts at 8:00pm.

Sensor Ghost / Vulture Feather / Quattracentaart-punk post-punk no wave

An evening of punk and art rock featuring Sensor Ghost (Washington, DC) with their 'abrasively clean' minimalist punk, Vulture Feather (northern California) with post/pre/future punk, and Quattracenta (Baltimore, MD) with art rock drawing on post punk and no wave influences.

DMIZE w/ The S.E.T., Junkhead, Sluggo

DMIZE performs with The S.E.T., Junkhead, and Sluggo. Doors open at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm.

CLIMB ON

Climb On performs with Dowrong and American Promise.

Big Somethingrock

Big Something, hailing from North Carolina, is a unique and exciting rock band known for their progressive improvisational sound. They will be joined by Sons of Paradise, a reggae-rock band from Raleigh, North Carolina.

Live Music - Dru Fearing!!

An Evening With PinkPantheresselectronic

PinkPantheress is a multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter, and producer, known for her introspective lyrics and infectious beats. She will be performing with Cece Natalie.

Let’s Sing Taylor - A Live Band Experience Celebrating Taylor Swifttribute

A live band experience celebrating the music of Taylor Swift.

Community & University Band Concertband

The University Band and Maryland Community Band perform traditional and contemporary wind band music in a concert for all ages.

Open House Jamsjam session

This free, all-ages event is for everyone — whether you’re a seasoned musician, just starting out, or simply here for the vibes.

Spring Choral Showcase: UMD Chamber Singerschoral

The UMD Chamber Singers are one of the nation’s most honored and respected collegiate ensembles with a choral repertoire that spans over 500 years of music history. The ensemble will perform a program of music sure to appeal to both mind and heart.

Haggus w/ No/Más, Suppression, Shuntmetal

Ripping Headaches Presents Haggus w/ No/Más, Suppression, Shunt. All Ages show.

Protojereggae

Protoje will be performing at The Fillmore Silver Spring on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available through a resale marketplace.

Jaguar Sun - Daisy Tourdream pop

Jaguar Sun, the solo project of Canadian multi-instrumentalist Chris Minielly, brings his unique blend of Dream Pop, Rock, and Folk to Pearl Street Warehouse. He will be performing with Wilby.

Isaia Huron - Mister Lovebomb's Tiny Little Tourr&b

Isaia Huron, known for his soulful R&B sound and DIY approach, performs as part of his 'Mister Lovebomb's Tiny Little Tour'.

Bodied / Dog Food Chain / Gifts Ungiven / Lye Bath / Green Foresthardcore metalcore

A night of heavy music featuring NoVA HC/Skramz band Bodied, Springfield Metalcore band Dog Food Chain, DMV Post-Hardcore band Gifts Ungiven, MD Post-Punk band Lye Bath, and Fredericksburg Hardcore band Green Forest.

John-Robertfolk

John-Robert, a notable performer since childhood, will be performing his blend of traditional folk and Appalachian country music.

UMD Wind Ensemble Season Finale Concertband

The UMD Wind Ensemble closes its 2025–26 season with a vibrant performance.

Spring A Cappella Concert: Voix de Chanson & Freundemusika cappella

UMD Choral Activities' two student-led a cappella ensembles, Voix de Chanson and Freundemusik, present an array of familiar standards and exciting new arrangements.

Mietze Conteelectronic

Mietze Conte is an artist hailing from Vienna, Austria, pioneering an eclectic and uninhibited electronic movement with truly unique music.

Sun of Goldfinger with Tim Berne, Ches Smith, and David Tornjazz experimental

Transparent Productions presents Sun of Goldfinger, a trio featuring saxophonist Tim Berne, drummer Ches Smith, and guitarist David Torn, pushing the boundaries of jazz with minimalist, cinematic, and metallic influences. Doors at 6:30 PM, music at 7:00 PM.

HATSUNE MIKU EXPO 2026 North Americaj-pop

Hatsune Miku is a music software developed by Crypton Future Media, INC., which enables anyone to make their computer sing by entering lyrics and melodies. As a massive number of users created music using the software and posted their works on the Internet, Hatsune Miku quickly evolved into a cultural phenomenon.

Vadym Kholodenko, pianoclassical

The Van Cliburn Gold Medalist, praised for his “precipitous muscularity and high spirits," brings his electrifying artistry and a program of epic scope featuring Beethoven’s monumental “Hammerklavier” Sonata, Borys Lyatoshinsky’s Three Preludes, Op. 38, and Liszt’s original Six Paganini Études.

Get Down Tonight: Classic Funkfunk

Isaac “Deacon Izzy” Bell and Shayla S. Simmons groove to classic funk, performing songs like “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag,” “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” and “Shining Star.” The show features music from artists such as Sly and The Family Stone, George Clinton, Chic, Prince, and James Brown.

UMD University Orchestra Season Finaleclassical

The UMD University Orchestra performs its season finale concert.

The Flatliners & A Wilhelm Screampunk rock

Toronto-raised punk mainstays The Flatliners and New Bedford, Massachusetts' trailblazers A Wilhelm Scream are performing live.

Biffy Clyrorock

Kilmarnock's biggest rock export Biffy Clyro will bring The Futique Tour to The Fillmore Silver Spring, with Raue opening the night. Doors open at 7:00 PM with the concert set to get underway at 8:00 PM.

HIT THE LIGHTS

Hit The Lights performing 'This Is A Stick Up… Don't Make It A Murder' 20th Anniversary, Major League performing 'The Truth Is...' 15th Anniversary, Rematch, and Public Works.

Final Jazz Showcase: UMD Jazz Ensemble, UMD Jazz Lab Band and University Jazz Bandjazz

Join us for this family favorite jazz concert marking the end-of-year finale for the UMD School of Music’s jazz ensembles! From classic standards to contemporary interpretations, experience the energy and groove that only live jazz can deliver.

Get Down Tonight: Classic Funkfunk

Isaac “Deacon Izzy” Bell and Shayla S. Simmons groove to classic funk, performing songs like “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag,” “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” and “Shining Star.” The show features music from artists such as Sly and The Family Stone, George Clinton, Chic, Prince, and James Brown.

Sinister Feeling w/ Blood Stained Concrete, Heavens Die, Crosswords

Presented by Goomba, this all-ages show features Sinister Feeling, Blood Stained Concrete, Heavens Die, and Crosswords.

Flyte

Flyte, with Samantha Crain, performs at Pearl Street Warehouse. This is an all-ages show.

UMD Percussion Ensemble Concertpercussion

The UMD Percussion section reveals the colorful, melodic potential of their instruments in this striking concert of contemporary music.

Kemi Adegoroye Ticketsjazz

Kemi Adegoroye performs live at Blues Alley.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: The Farewell Tour - 60 Years of Dirtcountry

For nearly six decades, the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has entertained audiences with their top-shelf musicianship and timeless hits. This isn't goodbye forever, but it will be the last fans see of multi-city runs and long bus rides.

ULTRA SUNN

ULTRA SUNN is a contemporary EBM/Coldwave/New Beat band from Brussels, Belgium, known for their striking blend of electronic body music, new beat, and post-punk with catchy pop melodies.

Avery Lynch w/ INDY, Julia Campbellsinger-songwriter

Singer-songwriter Avery Lynch performs with INDY and Julia Campbell. Avery Lynch is known for her storytelling and raw piano ballads.

Get Down Tonight: Classic Funkfunk

Isaac “Deacon Izzy” Bell and Shayla S. Simmons groove to classic funk, performing songs like “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag,” “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” and “Shining Star.” The show features music from artists such as Sly and The Family Stone, George Clinton, Chic, Prince, and James Brown.

Elmiene

Elmiene will be performing live at The Fillmore Silver Spring. Tickets are available through a resale marketplace.

Annabelle Dinda

Annabelle Dinda will be performing live.

TREY SONGZ 20 YEARS OF TREY SONGZ LIVE IN CONCERTr&b

Trey Songz, the American singer, songwriter, and actor, celebrates 20 years with a live concert. Known for hits like “Can’t Help but Wait” and “Say Aah,” he has sold over 25 million records worldwide.

Wolf Eyes / Beauty / Agonesiacnoise power electronics power violence

A night of intense and experimental music with Wolf Eyes (Michigan), known for their bizarre and otherworldly sound, Beauty with their visceral harsh noise and power electronics, and Agonesiac playing power violence. Doors at 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PM.

blood club w/ Stare Away, Fashnpost-punk

Blood Club is a Chicago-based post-punk band known for their dark sound that blends elements of goth and darkwave, with bilingual lyrics. Doors open at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm.

UMD Wind Orchestra with The Living Earth Showorchestra

Guitar-percussion duo The Living Earth Show joins forces with the UMD Wind Orchestra in composer Danny Clay’s Possible Paths to Play On, featuring contributions from more than 100 community members.

Get Down Tonight: Classic Funkfunk

Isaac “Deacon Izzy” Bell and Shayla S. Simmons groove to classic funk, performing songs like “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag,” “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” and “Shining Star.” The show features music from artists such as Sly and The Family Stone, George Clinton, Chic, Prince, and James Brown.

INNER WAVE

Live music performance by Inner Wave and Los Mesoneros.

Button Masherjazz fusion

Jake Silverman, also known as Button Masher, is a GRAMMY-winning arranger, electronic musician, composer and educator. He combines Jazz Fusion with chiptune, garnering popularity with jazz lovers and video games fans.

Live Music - Half LoCo!!rock pop

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Nicole Henry Ticketsjazz

Nicole Henry performs live at Blues Alley.

Cass McCombs + Band

Cass McCombs, an uncompromising song-carver, guitarist, and singer, will embark on his “Interior Live Oak Live” tour over 2026. He will be joined by Lael Neale, whose minimalist drone pop draws inspiration from the Transcendentalists and the alienation of modern life.

Kerry O’Connoracoustic

Acoustic guitarist featuring a mix of well-loved songs from the 70s to today.

Ashnikkopop

Ashnikko's second album, Smoochies, is her most personal body of work to date, expanding her distinct hybrid-pop sound with a significantly more autobiographical approach to lyrics.

Caroline Davis & Dustin Carlsonjazz improvisation

Caroline Davis (alto saxophone, voice, electronics) and Dustin Carlson (guitar, electronics) present their new album, Sprites, an improvised meeting between two New York musicians straddling various musical expressions.

Get Down Tonight: Classic Funkfunk

Isaac “Deacon Izzy” Bell and Shayla S. Simmons groove to classic funk, performing songs like “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag,” “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” and “Shining Star.” The show features music from artists such as Sly and The Family Stone, George Clinton, Chic, Prince, and James Brown.

Reona & Chuck Bettis / Mick Barr / Sarah Hughes - Jerry Busher - Jeff Barskyexperimental improvisation

REONA, a Japanese artist, uses tap dance techniques to express her music, creating noise music-like sounds with various objects. CHUCK BETTIS blends electronics and throat sounds, while guitarist MICK BARR is known for his lightning-fast style. They are joined by SARAH HUGHES (sax), JERRY BUSHER (drums), and JEFF BARSKY (prepared guitar).

Tela Coral/Chad Cannon: Music for the Oceanclassical

Immerse yourself in the ocean—while sitting in the concert hall. Music for the Ocean is an evening of new compositions and improvisations by Emmy-nominated violinist and composer Chad Cannon, performed with concert pianist Hui Wu.

JVK w/ Soul Meets Body, Mac N' Toss

Pie Shop Presents JVK w/ Soul Meets Body, Mac N' Toss. Doors open at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm. All Ages.

THE MESSTHETICS & JAMES BRANDON LEWIS

The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis perform live, featuring music from their new collaborative album 'Deface the Currency'. They will be joined by Trinary System and Thunderpaw.

Nicole Henry Ticketsjazz

Nicole Henry performs live at Blues Alley.

Underground Springhouse & The Wilson Springs Hotelrock

Underground Springhouse explores reggae, country, and funk influences within a rock ‘n roll context, while The Wilson Springs Hotel is a high-energy folk act committed to rock & roll, bluegrass and classic country.

Adjust The Sailsemo

Adjust The Sails, an Emo TikTok project from Atlanta, GA, performs with Thoughts on Bowling, tiny voices, and Latchkey Kids. Adjust The Sails blends catchy instrumentals with tongue-in-cheek lyrics about relationships, addiction, and death.

Get Down Tonight: Classic Funkfunk

Isaac “Deacon Izzy” Bell and Shayla S. Simmons groove to classic funk, performing songs like “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag,” “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” and “Shining Star.” The show features music from artists such as Sly and The Family Stone, George Clinton, Chic, Prince, and James Brown.

Bahamas - Industrial Sport & Soundindie folk

Afie Jurvanen, known as Bahamas, performs his 'Industrial Sport & Sound' tour with opening act Sister Ray. Jurvanen will showcase music from his latest album, My Second Last Album.

Decide Today / Dicqbeats / Mic Litter / Cryogenic Effigyindustrial breakcore noise

Primary project of Robert Inhuman following the end of the original Realicide band at the turn of 2011. Spanning genres such as industrial, breakcore, darkwave and ambient. Subject matter maintains focus akin to anarcho-punk and radical hip-hop. Based in Cincinnati.

THE CASUALTIES

The Drowns perform with The Casualties and The Rumkicks. The Casualties' new album, Detonate, addresses political and social issues.

Silkworm with Comerock

SILKWORM is a storied and beloved rock band, revered among those in the know. They will be performing with Come.

Nicole Henry Ticketsjazz

Nicole Henry performs live at Blues Alley.

Luka Sulic - Life Tourclassical

A performance by Luka Sulic as part of his Life Tour.

Sleaford Mods - US + CAN 2026

Sleaford Mods has partnered with PLUS1 to support War Child. $1 from every ticket sold will help War Child to protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of children affected by war.

The Kid LAROI – A Perfect World Tourhip-hop

The Kid LAROI, with special guests Tommy Richman and WizTheMC, performs live as part of his A Perfect World Tour. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the show starts at 8:00 PM.

CRADLE OF FILTHmetal

Live music performance by Cradle of Filth, Suffocation, Ghost Bath, and Cultus Black.

Black Label Societyheavy metal

Black Label Society will be performing at The Fillmore Silver Spring on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available for this heavy metal concert.

Kali Masi w/ Cuni, Rosslyn Stationindie rock

Kali Masi, an American Indie Rock band from Chicago, IL, performs with Cuni and Rosslyn Station. The band has released two full-length albums, Wind Instrument (2017) and [laughs].

Brigitte Calls Me Baby - Irreversible Touralt-rock

Chicago-based 5 piece Brigitte Calls Me Baby brings their Irreversible Tour, showcasing their boldly singular alt-rock sound. The band will be joined by SKORTS.

Edmund Burke School and Georgetown Day Schooljazz

Edmund Burke School Advanced and Intermediate Bands, led by John Howard, perform at Pearl Street Warehouse. They are founding members and 30-year participants of the Georgetown Day School Jazz Festival.

Michael McSweeney Ticketsjazz

Michael McSweeney performs live at Blues Alley.

Trippers & Askers / Adelyn Strei / Small Sur / Canandaiguafolk indie American Primitive

An evening of folk and indie music featuring Trippers & Askers, Adelyn Strei with her improvisational blend of songs, Small Sur with 'bedroom country', and Canandaigua exploring American mythmaking. Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7:00 PM.

The Hu - Bandfolk metal

The Fillmore Silver Spring will host The Hu - Band on Tuesday 12th May 2026, 7:00PM in Silver Spring, Maryland.

DC Youth Orchestra Program: Generationsorchestra

The DC Youth Orchestra Program presents their inaugural Generations concert, a celebration of DCYOP’s legacy and the impact of music, featuring works by Mozart, Weill, and Vaughan Williams.

Get Down Tonight: Classic Funkfunk

Isaac “Deacon Izzy” Bell and Shayla S. Simmons groove to classic funk, performing songs like “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag,” “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” and “Shining Star.” The show features music from artists such as Sly and The Family Stone, George Clinton, Chic, Prince, and James Brown.

MELODY'S ECHO CHAMBER

Live music performance by Melody's Echo Chamber and Strange Lot.

Case Oats w/ Henry Truealt-country

Casey Walker, who performs as Case Oats, formed the band in 2018 and turned it into a Chicago fixture until finally, in 2025, signing with Merge Records, and releasing a debut record to critical acclaim. Henry True will also perform.

Skizzy Marship-hop

Skizzy Mars performs live with Yung Delirious and Kenya Vaun. This is an all-ages show.