Events in Washington in May 2027
Washington has 12 sourced events in May 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Washington calendar for May 2027 leads with these:
- Jersey BoysMay 1The National Theatre · Source: SeatGeek
- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeMay 1 - May 15Ford's Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
- Latin History For MoronsMay 1 - Jun 1The ARK at Signature Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
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- May 20
The Airborne Toxic Event - The Way Home 20 Year Anniversary Tour
9:30 CLUB. Music · Rock.
Source: Ticketmaster
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 1
National Cherry Blossom Festival - Spring Family Day
Family-oriented event with activities, performances, and cultural exhibits celebrating the cherry blossoms and Japanese culture.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 14 - May 23
DC Jazz Festival
A city-wide celebration of jazz music featuring local and international artists performing at various venues across Washington, D.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 15 - May 16
Capital Pride Festival & Parade
Annual LGBTQ+ pride celebration including a parade, festival, and community events in the city center.
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.
- Memorial Day · publicMay 31
- Long weekendMay 29–May 31
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
Seasonal notes
- National Mall — seasonal note: The National Symphony Orchestra presents each year its National Memorial Day Concert on the west lawn of the United States Capitol during the evening of the Sunday before Memorial Day (the last Monday of May).
- 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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