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Best Jazz Clubs & Live Music Venues in Washington DC
From Blues Alley to the Howard Theatre — the complete guide to jazz clubs and live music venues in Washington DC. Weekly updated listings.
53 venues · Updated weekly
1
9:30 Club
Featured✓ VerifiedShaw · $$ · Casual
Voted America's best live music club — iconic venue that's hosted everyone from Prince to Radiohead.
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Blues Alley
Featured✓ VerifiedGeorgetown · $$$ · Smart Casual
DC's legendary jazz supper club since 1965 — intimate setting with world-class jazz and Creole cuisine.
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The Anthem
Featured✓ VerifiedSouthwest Waterfront · $$$ · Casual
Major concert venue at The Wharf for large-scale shows; seats 6,000.
4
The Howard Theatre
Featured✓ VerifiedShaw · $$ · Casual
Historic 1,200-seat venue that launched careers of Ella Fitzgerald and Marvin Gaye — fully restored.
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Lincoln Theatre
Featured✓ VerifiedU Street · $$ · Casual
Landmark U Street theater with a historic connection to Duke Ellington; concerts and events.
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Bohemian Caverns
FeaturedU Street · $$ · Smart Casual
Historic underground jazz club on U Street that hosted Duke Ellington and continues the legacy.
7
Songbyrd Music House
Featured✓ VerifiedPetworth · $$ · Casual
Independent record store and 200-capacity live music venue. Vinyl, cocktails, and emerging artists in Petworth.
8
Fake Flowers Real Dirt
Reisterstown · $$ · Casual
Fake Flowers Real Dirt is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 2 reviews and a 5 star rating on Yelp.
9
DC Blues Society
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
DC Blues Society is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 2 reviews and a 5 star rating on Yelp.
10
Green Island Cafe
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
Green Island Cafe is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 2 reviews and a 5 star rating on Yelp.
11
Potomac River Jazz Club
Rockville · $$ · Casual
Potomac River Jazz Club is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 1 reviews and a 5 star rating on Yelp.
12
Ian Dylan Music
Silver Spring · $$ · Casual
Ian Dylan Music is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 1 reviews and a 5 star rating on Yelp.
13
Dumbarton Concert Series
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
Dumbarton Concert Series is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 1 reviews and a 5 star rating on Yelp.
14
Sidney's Music and Entertainment
North Potomac · $$ · Casual
Sidney's Music and Entertainment is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 1 reviews and a 5 star rating on Yelp.
15
The Jazz Workshop
Georgetown · $$ ·
The Jazz Workshop is a popular jazz in Georgetown with 6 reviews and a 5 star rating.
16
DOC Scantlins Imperial Palms Orchestra
Georgetown · $$ ·
DOC Scantlins Imperial Palms Orchestra is a popular jazz in Georgetown with 1 reviews and a 5 star rating.
17
ChileSwing
Georgetown · $$ ·
ChileSwing is a popular jazz in Georgetown with 1 reviews and a 5 star rating.
18
Sunday Jazz Brunch - Spring Series
Georgetown · $$ ·
Sunday Jazz Brunch - Spring Series is a popular jazz in Georgetown with 1 reviews and a 5 star rating.
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Anthem
✓ VerifiedSouthwest Waterfront · $$$ · Casual
Premier live music venue on The Wharf with capacity for 6,000 and world-class acts.
20
Songbyrd
Adams Morgan · $$ · Casual
Intimate record bar and music venue with live performances and an impressive vinyl collection.
21
Twins Jazz
U Street · $$ · Casual
Cozy Ethiopian-owned jazz club on U Street serving injera alongside live jazz nightly.
22
Mobtown Ballroom and Cafe
Georgetown · $ ·
Mobtown Ballroom and Cafe is a popular jazz in Georgetown with 47 reviews and a 4.6 star rating.
23
St. Vincent Wine
Petworth · $$ · Casual
Local wine bar with live jazz 4 nights/week; brunch jazz every weekend at 12:30 PM.
24
Fillmore Silver Spring
Silver Spring · $$$ · Casual
Mid-size 2,000-capacity venue just outside DC. National touring acts in a great listening room.
25
Miracle Theatre
Capitol Hill · $$ · Casual
Latino arts venue hosting live Latin music, flamenco, salsa nights, and theatrical performances.
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Howard Theatre
U Street · $$ · Casual
Historic venue and anchor of DC's Black Broadway era; hosts R&B, gospel, jazz, and hip-hop.
27
JoJo Restaurant & Bar
Woodley Park · $$$ · Smart Casual
Upscale jazz supper club in Woodley Park with live sets Thursday through Saturday. Elegant and intimate.
28
Bossa Bistro & Lounge
Adams Morgan · $$ · Casual
Salsa, bossa nova, and live Latin music staple in Adams Morgan for decades.
29
JoJo Restaurant and Bar
Washington, DC · $$$ · Casual
JoJo Restaurant and Bar is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 941 reviews and a 4.2 star rating on Yelp.
30
An Die Musik
Georgetown · $$ ·
An Die Musik is a popular jazz in Georgetown with 29 reviews and a 4.2 star rating.
31
Mr. Henry's Restaurant
Capitol Hill · $$ · Casual
Historic Capitol Hill jazz bar; one of DC's oldest continuously-operating jazz venues.
32
Keystone Korner
Georgetown · $$ ·
Keystone Korner is a popular jazz in Georgetown with 177 reviews and a 4.1 star rating.
33
National Gallery of Art - Friday Jazz in the Garden Series
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
National Gallery of Art - Friday Jazz in the Garden Series is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 86 reviews and a 4 star rating on Yelp.
34
Basin Street Lounge
Alexandria · $$ · Casual
Basin Street Lounge is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 139 reviews and a 3.9 star rating on Yelp.
35
Quadrant
Washington, DC · $$$ · Casual
Quadrant is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 64 reviews and a 3.8 star rating on Yelp.
36
DC Jazz Festival
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
DC Jazz Festival is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 5 reviews and a 3.8 star rating on Yelp.
37
Madam's Organ
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
Madam's Organ is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 523 reviews and a 3.8 star rating on Yelp.
38
Vegas Lounge
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
Vegas Lounge is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 63 reviews and a 3.5 star rating on Yelp.
39
Caton Castle
Georgetown · $ ·
Caton Castle is a popular jazz in Georgetown with 5 reviews and a 3 star rating.
40
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club
Bethesda · $$$ · Casual
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 420 reviews and a 2.7 star rating on Yelp.
41
Capital Jazz Fest
Georgetown · $$ ·
Capital Jazz Fest is a popular jazz in Georgetown with 3 reviews and a 2.3 star rating.
42
LivSuite
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
LivSuite is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 0 reviews and a 0 star rating on Yelp.
43
River East Cafe
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
River East Cafe is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 0 reviews and a 0 star rating on Yelp.
44
FAME
Bowie · $$ · Casual
FAME is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 0 reviews and a 0 star rating on Yelp.
45
Swinging Saturday Night with Tony Gudell at Columbia Station
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
Swinging Saturday Night with Tony Gudell at Columbia Station is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 0 reviews and a 0 star rating on Yelp.
46
The Nat Cave
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
The Nat Cave is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 0 reviews and a 0 star rating on Yelp.
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Mid Atlantic Jazz Festival
Rockville · $$ · Casual
Mid Atlantic Jazz Festival is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 0 reviews and a 0 star rating on Yelp.
48
Enjoy The Mike
Georgetown · $$ ·
Enjoy The Mike is a popular jazz in Georgetown with 0 reviews and a 0 star rating.
49
John Kocur Music
Georgetown · $$ ·
John Kocur Music is a popular jazz in Georgetown with 0 reviews and a 0 star rating.
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Kenney Holmes and ShowBiz
Georgetown · $$ ·
Kenney Holmes and ShowBiz is a popular jazz in Georgetown with 0 reviews and a 0 star rating.
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Touch Down II
Georgetown · $$ ·
Touch Down II is a popular jazz in Georgetown with 0 reviews and a 0 star rating.
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Econplusminus LLC
Georgetown · $$ ·
Econplusminus LLC is a popular jazz in Georgetown with 0 reviews and a 0 star rating.
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The Music of Mbandi
Georgetown · $$ ·
The Music of Mbandi is a popular jazz in Georgetown with 0 reviews and a 0 star rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best jazz club in DC?
Blues Alley in Georgetown is DC's most famous jazz venue with 60+ years of history. The Howard Theatre on T Street is a legendary historic venue. Lincoln Theatre on U Street also hosts great shows.
Is there a cover charge at DC jazz clubs?
Blues Alley charges $20–$40 per ticket depending on the performer, plus a food/drink minimum. Smaller venues like St. Vincent Wine in Petworth offer free jazz nights.
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