
Visiting 9:30 Club: what to know before you go
815 V Street N.W., Washington, DC 20001, United States
9:30 Club is a nightclub in Washington, open since 1980, with room for about 1,200 people.
Of the 60 upcoming shows with a published time, 55% start at 7:00 PM – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Saturday.
The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 22 dates.
2 public transport stops are within walking distance (Metro / subway); the nearest is U Street station, 420 m away.

Key facts
- Type of venue
- Nightclub
- Capacity
- 1,200
- Opened
- 1980
- Address
- 815 V Street N.W., Washington, DC 20001, United States
- Upcoming events
- 68
- Usual start time
- 7:00 PM
- Busiest days
- Saturday
9:30 Club, month by month
- October 20262 dates, including The Army, the Navy: the Fake Brave Tour 2026 and Holywatr: Deo Gratias Tour
- November 202622 dates, including Sammy Rae & The Friends - The GET DOWN!, White Ford Bronco and She Wants Revenge
- December 202614 dates, including Thievery Corporation, nimino: keep me awake tour and Demetri Martin: Standup Comedy for Christmas
- January 20274 dates, including The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night, Jess Williamson and State Radio - Performing Us Against The Crown
- February 202711 dates, including Chelsea Cutler - IS THIS THE END? Tour, Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.'s Document and Klangkarussell Live: Americas 2027 Tour
- March 202710 dates, including Twin Temple: Doomed Lovers Tour, Valley - Do You Need to Be Entertained Tour and Blondshell - Scaring Strangers Tour
Coming evenings with more than one show: Saturday, October 31, Saturday, November 7 and Thursday, December 3.
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Concerts (63), Comedy (3), Plays & Musicals (1) and Festivals (1).
Arriving by public transport
- U Street stationMetro / subway420 m
5 min walk - Shaw-Howard U Metro StationMetro / subway450 m
6 min walk
Arriving by car
3 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 200 m from the venue.
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9:30 Club: practical questions
How many people fit in 9:30 Club?
9:30 Club has a capacity of about 1,200; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did 9:30 Club open?
9:30 Club opened in 1980.
What time do shows start at 9:30 Club?
Usually at 7:00 PM (55% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to 9:30 Club?
U Street station (Metro / subway), 420 m away – about 5 min on foot.
Can I park near 9:30 Club?
Yes, 3 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 200 m away.
What kind of events does 9:30 Club host?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (63), Comedy (3), Plays & Musicals (1) and Festivals (1).
Which month has the most events at 9:30 Club?
November 2026, with 22 dates, including Sammy Rae & The Friends - The GET DOWN! and White Ford Bronco.
Which other venues are close to 9:30 Club?
The Atlantis (120 m), The Howard Theatre (370 m), Lincoln Theatre (460 m) and Burr Gymnasium (700 m).
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