Events in Washington in October 2026
Washington has 12 sourced events in October 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Washington calendar for October 2026 leads with these:
- Towa BirdOct 1The Atlantis · Source: SeatGeek
- Drunk DraculaOct 1Sage Theatre · Source: SeatGeek
- WEEZER: The GatheringOct 2Capital One Arena · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
- Oct 2
- Oct 3 - Oct 4
- Oct 4
- Oct 4
- Oct 5
LE SSERAFIM - 2026 LE SSERAFIM 'PUREFLOW' TOUR IN WASHINGTON
Capital One Arena. Music · Pop.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Oct 6
- Oct 6 - Oct 11
- Oct 7
- Oct 7
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Oct 3 - Oct 4
National Book Festival 2026
A major literary event hosted by the Library of Congress with author talks, book signings, and family activities.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 5 - Oct 11
DC Craft Beer Week 2026
A week-long celebration of craft beer with tastings, brewery tours, and special events at local bars and breweries.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 10
H Street Festival 2026
A vibrant street festival featuring live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities along H Street NE.
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.
- Columbus Day · publicOct 12
- Indigenous Peoples' Day · publicOct 12
- Long weekendOct 10–Oct 12
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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