Events in Washington in August 2027
Washington has 8 sourced events in August 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Washington calendar for August 2027 leads with these:
- Urinetown: The MusicalAug 1The Max at Signature Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
- Just In TimeAug 1The National Theatre · Source: SeatGeek
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Aug 1 - Aug 31
One of the largest and longest-running anime conventions in the United States.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: seasonal calendar
- Aug 5 - Aug 15
Shakespeare Free for All
Free performances of a different Shakespeare play every year by the renowned Shakespeare Theatre Company in the Harman Center for the Arts.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Aug 13 - Aug 15
Otakon 2027
One of the largest and longest-running anime conventions in the United States, featuring cosplay, panels, and Japanese pop culture events.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Seasonal notes
- National Mall — seasonal note: The National Gallery of Art hosts a Jazz in the Garden series each year in the museum's Sculpture Garden on Friday evenings from late May through August.
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