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Festive season 2026 in Washington
We have 24 listings for Christmas in Washington so far, running Nov 12 – Dec 27, 2026. The first one is Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event) (Thursday, November 12).
What is on: Concerts (10), Plays & Musicals (9), Dance (3) and Comedy (2).
Most of it happens at Warner Theatre, 9:30 Club and Ford's Theatre.
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Concerts
National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella
Nov 21 and 22, 2026
Lisner Auditorium
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Plays & Musicals
A Christmas Carol (Audio Described/Sign Interpreted Performance)
Dec 3, 4, and 12, 2026
Ford's Theatre
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Plays & Musicals
The National Symphony Orchestra Presents The Muppet Christmas Carol
Sun, Dec 13 · 7:00 PM
The Anthem
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Dec27Sun
Concerts
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve
Sun, Dec 27 · 3:00 PM
Capital One Arena
Christmas in Washington: questions
When do Christmas events start in Washington?
The listed dates run from Thursday, November 12 to Sunday, December 27.
How many Christmas events are there in Washington?
24 events are listed.