Events in Washington in April 2027
Washington has 12 sourced events in April 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Washington calendar for April 2027 leads with these:
- CalemaApr 1The Howard Theatre · Source: SeatGeek
- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeApr 1 - May 1Ford's Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
- The InterruptersApr 2The Fillmore Silver Spring · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated September 24, 2026
Sourced events
- Apr 2 - Apr 4
- Apr 3
The Wild Kratts Live! 2.0 - Activate Creature Power!
Warner Theatre. Arts & Theatre · Children's Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
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- Apr 7
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band - Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour
Warner Theatre. Music · Rock.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Apr 9
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Apr 1 - Apr 30
National Poetry Month Readings
Various poetry readings and workshops held throughout the city in celebration of National Poetry Month.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Apr 10
Cherry Blossom Kite Festival
A family-friendly event featuring kite flying demonstrations and activities on the National Mall during the Cherry Blossom Festival.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Apr 22 - Apr 25
Smithsonian Craft Show
A prestigious craft show featuring fine crafts from artists across the country, held at the National Building Museum.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Emancipation Day · publicApr 16
- Long weekendApr 16–Apr 18
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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