THURSDAY
1
OCTOBER
The Ember List · Washington, DC
Live music & concerts events in Washington, DC
Browse concerts, live bands, jazz, DJ sets, and open mics in Washington, DC.
We reviewed 6,000+ Washington-area events to pick the 32 best live music events in Washington, DC between October 1 and October 7. Updated daily.
Highlights for October 1 – October 7
Public Image Ltd - This Is Not The Last Tour (9:30 Club, 815 V Street N.W., Washington)
Public Image Ltd will play a concert at the 9:30 Club. Thursday, October 1, 7pm.
Get Get Aw! The Sexbomb Concert US Tour (Warner Theatre, 513 13th St NW, Washington)
The Sexbomb Tour presents a live concert at Warner Theatre. Thursday, October 1, 8pm.
Squirrel Flower w/ Dari Bay (Union Stage, 740 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024)
Squirrel Flower performs with Dari Bay. Thursday, October 1, 8pm.
Danica Quartet (River Pavilion, The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566)
All‑women’s jazz ensemble Danica offers a set of standards and original songs on the Millennium Stage. Friday, October 2, 6pm. Free.
Sips & Sounds (Pinstripes (1064 Wisconsin Ave NW), DC)
Live music by Joseph Monasterial on the patio, featuring pop, R&B, and country, paired with handcrafted cocktails and a chef‑driven menu. Friday, October 2, 6–9pm.
Cuban Jazz Series (Blues Alley Jazz Club (1073 Wisconsin Ave NW), DC)
Blues Alley presents a series of performances by Cuban artists celebrating Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month. Saturday & Sunday, October 3–4, 6–11pm.
Uruguayan Jazz Series (Blues Alley Jazz Club (1073 Wisconsin Ave NW), DC)
A performance by Uruguayan artist Gustavo Casenave as part of Blues Alley's Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month. Wednesday, October 7, 6–11pm.
Our best picks: live music events in Washington, DC — October 1–7
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream). As part of the Millennium Stage series, members of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra emerge from the orchestra pit and take their place in the Justice Forum at The REACH to share the rich and varied chamber music repertoire.
Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of 9:30 Club / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door times, and set times are al…
DOORS open at 7:00 PM. SHOW starts at 8:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. For Premium Seating information, please reach out to Maryclaire Griffin at MaryclaireGriffin@LiveNation.com or call 202-626-8255. All Balcony & Suite seating…
FRIDAY
2
OCTOBER
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream). Join us for a free performance in the River Pavilion at The REACH. Danica is an all-women’s jazz ensemble bringing warmth, wit, and virtuosity to the stage. The group’s songbook spans beloved standards alongside original songs by bandleader Audrey Silver, whose “lyric poetry…
Join us for live music by Joseph Monasterial on the patio, featuring a mix of pop, R&B, and a touch of country, paired with handcrafted cocktails and a chef-driven menu. — Join us for live music by Joseph Monasterial on the patio, featuring a mix of pop, R&B, and a touch of country, paired with handcrafted cocktails an…
Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of The Atlantis / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door times, and set times are…
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SATURDAY
3
OCTOBER
Join Blues Alley in celebrating our annual Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month with our Cuban Jazz Series. — Join Blues Alley in celebrating our annual Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month with our Cuban Jazz Series. In partnership with the Embassy Cuba, we will have performances by Cuban artists on October 3rd and 4th, and October 1…
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream). Join us for a free performance in the River Pavilion at The REACH. Upstate is known for its “serpentine” three-part female vocal harmonies and eclectic arrangement of instruments weaving together upright bass, mandolin, cajon, and baritone saxophone.
Super Excellent Seats are non-transferrable and day-of-show pick up only. No Alternate Pickup is available for Super Excellent Seats. Prior to doors, Super Excellent Seats can be picked up at the box office. After doors, Super Excellent Seats can be picked up at the entrance located at 900 Maine Ave. Any tickets suspec…
Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of The Atlantis / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door times, and set times are…
Ticket Transfer will be available no later than 3 months before the event date. Ticket Transfer will be available no later than 3 months before the event date.
Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of 9:30 Club / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door times, and set times are al…
SUNDAY
4
OCTOBER
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Chloe Kimes is an independent artist and songwriter based in Nashville, TN and hers is a name you ought to know. Consistently producing difficult and honest storytelling, incomparable vocal delivery, and an undeniable sound, she needs not much explanation but simply your atten…
Join Vocal Arts DC on October 4 as Ben Bliss and Christopher Allen open the season with an evening of the American songbook.
Join Blues Alley in celebrating our annual Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month with our Cuban Jazz Series. — Join Blues Alley in celebrating our annual Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month with our Cuban Jazz Series. In partnership with the Embassy Cuba, we will have performances by Cuban artists on October 3rd and 4th, and October 1…
Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of The Atlantis / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door times, and set times are…
Ticket Transfer will be available no later than 3 months before the event date. Ticket Transfer will be available no later than 3 months before the event date.
Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of The Anthem / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door times, and set times are a…
MONDAY
5
OCTOBER
Please join Blues Alley Jazz in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month with our Colombian Jazz Series. — Please join Blues Alley Jazz in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month with our Colombian Jazz Series. In partnership with the Embassy of Colombia, we will have a performance by Colombian artist M. Alex Ramirez…
Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of The Atlantis / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door times, and set times are…
Sylvan Esso has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations working for equity, access, and dignity for all. www.plus1.org Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at th…
Ticket Perk Disclaimer *Photos and videos are allowed from your place in the Send Off during Send Off activities. Selfies, autographs, and gifts are not permitted. All Ticket purchasers will be contacted via e-mail a few days prior to the event date with additional program details. All sales are final. There are no ref…
TUESDAY
6
OCTOBER
Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of The Atlantis / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door times, and set times are…
Sylvan Esso has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations working for equity, access, and dignity for all. www.plus1.org Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at th…
Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of Lincoln Theatre / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door times, and set times are always subject to change.
WEDNESDAY
7
OCTOBER
Join Blues Alley in celebrating our annual Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month with our Uruguayan Jazz Series. — Join Blues Alley in celebrating our annual Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month with our Uruguayan Jazz Series. In partnership with the Embassy of Uruguay, we will have a performance by Uruguayan artist Gustavo Casenave on…
Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of The Atlantis / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door times, and set times are…
Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of Lincoln Theatre / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door times, and set times are always subject to change.
Super Excellent Seats are non-transferrable and day-of-show pick up only. No Alternate Pickup is available for Super Excellent Seats. Prior to doors, Super Excellent Seats can be picked up at the box office. After doors, Super Excellent Seats can be picked up at the entrance located at 900 Maine Ave. Any tickets suspec…
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