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Visiting Lisner Auditorium: what to know before you go

730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052, United States

Lisner Auditorium is a theatre building in Washington, open since 1943, with room for about 1,490 people.

Most dates fall on Sunday and Wednesday.

The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 6 dates.

3 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train and Metro / subway); the nearest is Foggy Bottom–GWU station, 320 m away.

Lisner Auditorium

Key facts

Type of venue
Theatre building
Capacity
1,490
Opened
1943
Address
730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052, United States
Upcoming events
13
Busiest days
Sunday, Wednesday

Lisner Auditorium, month by month

  • October 20261 date, including National Symphony Orchestra
  • November 20266 dates, including National Symphony Orchestra: Serenades & Simple Songs, National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella and Bill Blumenreich Presents: Alex O'Connor
  • December 20262 dates, including Handel's Messiah and A Candlelight Christmas
  • February 20271 date, including Maxim Galkin
  • March 20272 dates, including BENISE: Spanish Nights by Candlelight and National Symphony Orchestra - Dreams & Obsessions
  • April 20271 date, including National Symphony Orchestra - Noseda conducts Dvorak

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Concerts (8), Plays & Musicals (3) and Comedy (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • Foggy Bottom–GWU stationTrain320 m
    4 min walk
  • Central Japan Railway CompanyTrain690 m
    9 min walk
  • Farragut North Metro StationMetro / subway800 m
    10 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 10 m from the venue.

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Lisner Auditorium: practical questions

How many people fit in Lisner Auditorium?

Lisner Auditorium has a capacity of about 1,490; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Lisner Auditorium open?

Lisner Auditorium opened in 1943.

What is the nearest stop to Lisner Auditorium?

Foggy Bottom–GWU station (Train), 320 m away – about 4 min on foot.

Can I park near Lisner Auditorium?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 10 m away.

What kind of events does Lisner Auditorium host?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (8), Plays & Musicals (3) and Comedy (1).

Which month has the most events at Lisner Auditorium?

November 2026, with 6 dates, including National Symphony Orchestra: Serenades & Simple Songs and National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella.

Which other venues are close to Lisner Auditorium?

Charles E. Smith Center (260 m), Warner Theatre (1.6 km), DAR Constitution Hall (790 m) and The National Theatre (1.5 km).

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