Alternative Gigs in Washington
There are 75 upcoming alternative gigs listed in Washington. The next is Quicksand & Bane at 9:30 CLUB on Monday 31 August 2026. Alternative shows in the city are currently listed at 9:30 CLUB, The Atlantis, The Anthem, Lincoln Theatre, Capital One Arena, Howard Theatre.
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31 Aug
Quicksand & Bane
Quicksand & Bane plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Monday 31 August 2026. Playing: Quicksand, Soul Blind and Bane. Doors …
9:30 CLUBMonday, August 31 — 6:30 PM -
31 Aug
Solya
Solya plays The Atlantis in Washington on Monday 31 August 2026. Tele Novella is on the bill. Doors from 22:30 …
The AtlantisMonday, August 31 — 6:30 PM -
1 Sep
Patti Smith Quartet
All tickets are will-call only. 2 Ticket Limit. Tickets will be picked up upon entry and guest must enter with …
The AtlantisTuesday, September 1 — 6:30 PM -
4 Sep
Social Distortion
Social Distortion plays The Anthem in Washington on Friday 4 September 2026. Playing: Descendents and The Chats. Doors from 23:30 …
The AnthemFriday, September 4 — 7:30 PM -
14 Sep
Arrows in Action - I Think We've Toured Here Before
Arrows in Action - I Think We've Toured Here Before plays The Atlantis in Washington on Monday 14 September 2026. …
The AtlantisMonday, September 14 — 6:30 PM -
16 Sep
Whitney
Whitney plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Wednesday 16 September 2026. Emma Ogier is on the bill. Doors from 23:00 …
9:30 CLUBWednesday, September 16 — 7:00 PM -
19 Sep
Don West
Don West plays The Atlantis in Washington on Saturday 19 September 2026. Kesmar is on the bill. Doors from 23:30 …
The AtlantisSaturday, September 19 — 7:30 PM -
21 Sep
LP - All Is Not Lost Tour
LP - All Is Not Lost Tour plays Lincoln Theatre in Washington on Tuesday 22 September 2026. LP is on …
Lincoln TheatreMonday, September 21 — 8:00 PM -
21 Sep
Saves the Day
Saves the Day plays Union Stage in Washington on Tuesday 22 September 2026. Doors from 00:00 for this alternative show. …
Union StageMonday, September 21 — 8:00 PM -
22 Sep
Edgehill
Edgehill plays The Atlantis in Washington on Tuesday 22 September 2026. Palmer is on the bill. Doors from 22:30 for …
The AtlantisTuesday, September 22 — 6:30 PM -
23 Sep
Pokey LaFarge
Pokey LaFarge plays The Atlantis in Washington on Wednesday 23 September 2026. Cicada Rhythm is on the bill. Doors from …
The AtlantisWednesday, September 23 — 6:30 PM -
23 Sep
Jane Remover - Live Exhibit
Jane Remover - Live Exhibit plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Wednesday 23 September 2026. Playing: Jane Remover and Dazegxd. …
9:30 CLUBWednesday, September 23 — 7:00 PM -
24 Sep
Circle Jerks
Circle Jerks plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Thursday 24 September 2026. Playing: Negative Approach and Haywire. Doors from 23:00 …
9:30 CLUBThursday, September 24 — 7:00 PM -
25 Sep
SYML: Solo in North America
SYML: Solo in North America plays The Atlantis in Washington on Friday 25 September 2026. Playing: SYML and Katelyn Tarver. …
The AtlantisFriday, September 25 — 7:30 PM -
26 Sep
Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour
Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour plays Capital One Arena in Washington on Saturday 26 September 2026. Playing: Little Simz, Gorillaz …
Capital One ArenaSaturday, September 26 — 7:00 PM -
26 Sep
Switchfoot - Forever Now Tour
DOORS open at 7:00 PM. SHOW starts at 8:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner …
Warner TheatreSaturday, September 26 — 8:00 PM -
28 Sep
The Tear Garden (The Legendary Pink Dots & cEvin Key)
The Tear Garden (The Legendary Pink Dots & cEvin Key) plays Union Stage in Washington on Tuesday 29 September 2026. …
Union StageMonday, September 28 — 8:00 PM -
29 Sep
Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour
Ticket Transfer will be available on June 26. This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches …
Capital One ArenaTuesday, September 29 — 7:30 PM -
30 Sep
Stanley Simmons
Stanley Simmons plays The Atlantis in Washington on Wednesday 30 September 2026. Doors from 22:30 for this alternative show. It's …
The AtlantisWednesday, September 30 — 6:30 PM -
30 Sep
Our Lady Peace
Our Lady Peace plays Howard Theatre in Washington on Wednesday 30 September 2026. Doors from 23:00 for this alternative show. …
Howard TheatreWednesday, September 30 — 7:00 PM -
30 Sep
Our Lady Peace
Our Lady Peace: Meet & Greet ExperienceIncludes:● One (1) General Admission Ticket● Meet & Greet & Photo Opportunity With Our …
Howard TheatreWednesday, September 30 — 8:00 PM -
1 Oct
Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour
Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Thursday 1 October 2026. …
9:30 CLUBThursday, October 1 — 7:00 PM -
2 Oct
WEEZER: The Gathering
WEEZER: The Gathering plays Capital One Arena in Washington on Friday 2 October 2026. Playing: Weezer, The Shins and Silversun …
Capital One ArenaFriday, October 2 — 7:00 PM -
2 Oct
The Format
The Format will donate $1 from every ticket sold to help fight food insecurity, support marginalized communities and fund local …
Lincoln TheatreFriday, October 2 — 7:30 PM -
4 Oct
Medium Build Presents The King of Having Fun on Tour
Medium Build is partnering with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold goes to REVERB and their work creating …
9:30 CLUBSunday, October 4 — 7:00 PM -
4 Oct
Everything Everything - Get To Heaven, 10th Anniversary, North America
Everything Everything - Get To Heaven, 10th Anniversary, North America plays Lincoln Theatre in Washington on Monday 5 October 2026. …
Lincoln TheatreSunday, October 4 — 8:00 PM -
7 Oct
Foster The People - Good Mourning Sunshine
Foster The People - Good Mourning Sunshine plays The Anthem in Washington on Thursday 8 October 2026. Playing: Foster the …
The AnthemWednesday, October 7 — 8:00 PM -
8 Oct
SLIFT
SLIFT plays The Atlantis in Washington on Thursday 8 October 2026. Rhododendron is on the bill. Doors from 22:30 for …
The AtlantisThursday, October 8 — 6:30 PM -
9 Oct
Bright Eyes
Bright Eyes has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting the Poison Oak Project, and their …
9:30 CLUBFriday, October 9 — 6:30 PM -
10 Oct
MO LOWDA & THE HUMBLE - Tailing the Ghost Tour
MO LOWDA & THE HUMBLE - Tailing the Ghost Tour plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Saturday 10 October 2026. …
9:30 CLUBSaturday, October 10 — 6:00 PM -
10 Oct
Basement
Basement plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Sunday 11 October 2026. Momma is on the bill. Doors from 02:00 for …
9:30 CLUBSaturday, October 10 — 10:00 PM -
11 Oct
Two Door Cinema Club - Tourist History 15th Anniversary Tour
Two Door Cinema Club - Tourist History 15th Anniversary Tour plays The Anthem in Washington on Monday 12 October 2026. …
The AnthemSunday, October 11 — 8:00 PM -
13 Oct
Tricky
Tricky plays Lincoln Theatre in Washington on Wednesday 14 October 2026. Doors from 01:00 for this alternative show. It's one …
Lincoln TheatreTuesday, October 13 — 9:00 PM -
14 Oct
Sugar
Sugar plays The Anthem in Washington on Thursday 15 October 2026. J. Robbins is on the bill. Doors from 00:00 …
The AnthemWednesday, October 14 — 8:00 PM -
16 Oct
LAUNDRY DAY Presents: The Larger Than LIFE Tour
LAUNDRY DAY Presents: The Larger Than LIFE Tour plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Friday 16 October 2026. Playing: LAUNDRY …
9:30 CLUBFriday, October 16 — 6:00 PM -
16 Oct
feeble little horse - bitknot tour
feeble little horse - bitknot tour plays The Atlantis in Washington on Friday 16 October 2026. Playing: feeble little horse …
The AtlantisFriday, October 16 — 7:30 PM -
16 Oct
Allison Russell
Allison Russell has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold goes to ACLU and their work supporting …
9:30 CLUBFriday, October 16 — 10:00 PM -
17 Oct
THE RESIDENTS - ESKIMO LIVE
THE RESIDENTS - ESKIMO LIVE plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Sunday 18 October 2026. The Residents is on the …
9:30 CLUBSaturday, October 17 — 10:00 PM -
21 Oct
THE DAMNED - FINAL DAMNATION 50
THE DAMNED - FINAL DAMNATION 50 plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Wednesday 21 October 2026. Playing: Flamin' Groovies, The …
9:30 CLUBWednesday, October 21 — 7:00 PM -
22 Oct
Ecca Vandal
Ecca Vandal plays The Atlantis in Washington on Thursday 22 October 2026. Doors from 22:30 for this alternative show. It's …
The AtlantisThursday, October 22 — 6:30 PM -
22 Oct
EMEI - Night at the Opera Tour
EMEI - Night at the Opera Tour plays Lincoln Theatre in Washington on Friday 23 October 2026. Emei is on …
Lincoln TheatreThursday, October 22 — 8:00 PM -
23 Oct
Porch Light - Hush Tour
Porch Light - Hush Tour plays The Atlantis in Washington on Friday 23 October 2026. Playing: Hotel Fiction and Porch …
The AtlantisFriday, October 23 — 7:00 PM -
25 Oct
After
After plays The Atlantis in Washington on Sunday 25 October 2026. Doors from 22:30 for this alternative show. It's one …
The AtlantisSunday, October 25 — 6:30 PM -
25 Oct
Beck - RIDE LONESOME TOUR
Beck - RIDE LONESOME TOUR plays The Anthem in Washington on Sunday 25 October 2026. Playing: Beck and Ioanna Gika. …
The AnthemSunday, October 25 — 7:30 PM -
26 Oct
Friko - Something Worth Waiting For: The Tour
Friko has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket will go to Santa for a Day, a certified …
The AtlantisMonday, October 26 — 6:30 PM -
26 Oct
HEY, NOTHING - THE HOUND TOUR
HEY, NOTHING - THE HOUND TOUR plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Monday 26 October 2026. Hey, Nothing is on …
9:30 CLUBMonday, October 26 — 7:00 PM -
27 Oct
Sophie Truax
Sophie Truax plays The Atlantis in Washington on Tuesday 27 October 2026. Sasha Cee is on the bill. Doors from …
The AtlantisTuesday, October 27 — 6:30 PM -
30 Oct
Boy Harsher
Boy Harsher plays Howard Theatre in Washington on Friday 30 October 2026. Doors from 23:00 for this alternative show. It's …
Howard TheatreFriday, October 30 — 7:00 PM -
31 Oct
Holywatr: Deo Gratias Tour
Holywatr: Deo Gratias Tour plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Sunday 1 November 2026. Playing: Holywatr and Mercury. Doors from …
9:30 CLUBSaturday, October 31 — 11:00 PM -
1 Nov
Pretty Sick
Pretty Sick plays The Atlantis in Washington on Sunday 1 November 2026. Doors from 23:30 for this alternative show. It's …
The AtlantisSunday, November 1 — 6:30 PM -
1 Nov
She Wants Revenge
She Wants Revenge plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Monday 2 November 2026. Rosegarden Funeral Party is on the bill. …
9:30 CLUBSunday, November 1 — 7:00 PM -
2 Nov
Hovvdy
Hovvdy plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Christian Lee Hutson is on the bill. Doors from …
9:30 CLUBMonday, November 2 — 7:00 PM -
4 Nov
This Is Lorelei
This Is Lorelei plays The Atlantis in Washington on Wednesday 4 November 2026. @ is on the bill. Doors from …
The AtlantisWednesday, November 4 — 6:30 PM -
5 Nov
Blu DeTiger - The Want You Baby Tonight Tour
Blu DeTiger - The Want You Baby Tonight Tour plays The Atlantis in Washington on Thursday 5 November 2026. Blu …
The AtlantisThursday, November 5 — 6:30 PM -
6 Nov
Geese - Getting Killed Again Tour
Geese have partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations driving positive change in their communities. …
The AnthemFriday, November 6 — 8:00 PM -
7 Nov
Michigander
$1 from each ticket will be donated to Headcount via GanderGives, the band?s 501c3 partnership with Plus1. Join the band …
The AtlantisSaturday, November 7 — 7:30 PM -
10 Nov
SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour
SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour plays Capital One Arena in Washington on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Playing: Sombr, …
Capital One ArenaTuesday, November 10 — 7:00 PM -
11 Nov
Freak Slug
Freak Slug plays The Atlantis in Washington on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Mila Degray is on the bill. Doors from …
The AtlantisWednesday, November 11 — 6:30 PM -
13 Nov
Geese - Getting Killed Again Tour
Geese have partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations driving positive change in their communities. …
The AnthemFriday, November 13 — 8:00 PM -
15 Nov
Gilla Band
Gilla Band plays The Atlantis in Washington on Sunday 15 November 2026. Annie-Claude Deschênes is on the bill. Doors from …
The AtlantisSunday, November 15 — 6:30 PM -
17 Nov
The Bends - If You Insist Tour
The Bends - If You Insist Tour plays Union Stage in Washington on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Playing: The Bends …
Union StageTuesday, November 17 — 7:00 PM -
19 Nov
They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Friday 20 November 2026. Doors from 00:00 for this alternative …
9:30 CLUBThursday, November 19 — 7:00 PM -
19 Nov
Gene
Gene plays Howard Theatre in Washington on Friday 20 November 2026. Doors from 01:00 for this alternative show. It's one …
Howard TheatreThursday, November 19 — 8:00 PM -
20 Nov
They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Saturday 21 November 2026. Doors from 00:00 for this alternative …
9:30 CLUBFriday, November 20 — 7:00 PM -
20 Nov
Palace - USA & Canada Tour
Palace - USA & Canada Tour plays The Anthem in Washington on Saturday 21 November 2026. Playing: Willie J Healey …
The AnthemFriday, November 20 — 8:00 PM -
21 Nov
They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Sunday 22 November 2026. Doors from 00:00 for this alternative …
9:30 CLUBSaturday, November 21 — 7:00 PM -
22 Nov
They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Monday 23 November 2026. Doors from 00:00 for this alternative …
9:30 CLUBSunday, November 22 — 7:00 PM -
25 Nov
Virginia Coalition
Virginia Coalition plays The Atlantis in Washington on Wednesday 25 November 2026. Doors from 23:30 for this alternative show. It's …
The AtlantisWednesday, November 25 — 6:30 PM -
25 Nov
emmet swimming + Dillon Fence
emmet swimming + Dillon Fence plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Thursday 26 November 2026. Playing: Dillon Fence and Emmet …
9:30 CLUBWednesday, November 25 — 7:00 PM -
5 Dec
Juice
Juice plays The Atlantis in Washington on Sunday 6 December 2026. Doors from 00:00 for this alternative show. It's one …
The AtlantisSaturday, December 5 — 7:00 PM -
5 Dec
Death From Above 1979
Born from the womb of Y2K techno paranoia, dance-punk mega duo DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979 have been a cathartic through-line …
Howard TheatreSaturday, December 5 — 8:00 PM -
11 Dec
Margaret Glaspy - The I Am Both Tour
Margaret Glaspy - The I Am Both Tour plays The Atlantis in Washington on Saturday 12 December 2026. Margaret Glaspy …
The AtlantisFriday, December 11 — 7:30 PM -
9 Mar
Polyphia: BE NOT AFRAID World Tour
Echostage is now a cashless venue. Please come prepared to complete purchases with a credit or debit card. This event …
EchostageTuesday, March 9 — 7:30 PM -
15 Mar
Blondshell - Scaring Strangers Tour
$1 from every ticket sold will go to The Ally Coalition's work to support homeless and at-risk LGBTQ youth.
9:30 CLUBMonday, March 15 — 7:00 PM -
20 May
The Airborne Toxic Event - The Way Home 20 Year Anniversary Tour
The Airborne Toxic Event - The Way Home 20 Year Anniversary Tour plays 9:30 CLUB in Washington on Thursday 20 …
9:30 CLUBThursday, May 20 — 7:00 PM
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Alternative gigs in Washington: your questions
How many alternative gigs are on in Washington?
There are 75 upcoming alternative gigs listed in Washington. The next one is Quicksand & Bane at 9:30 CLUB on 31 August 2026.
Which venues in Washington host alternative gigs?
Alternative shows in Washington are currently listed at 9:30 CLUB, The Atlantis, The Anthem, Lincoln Theatre, Capital One Arena, Howard Theatre.