From Blues Alley to the Howard Theatre — the complete guide to jazz clubs and live music venues in Washington DC. Weekly updated listings.
17 venues · Updated weekly
Dupont Circle · ·
This Dupont Circle spot brings a laid-back energy with a mix of smooth jazz sounds. The crowd is a blend of locals and music lovers, all drawn in by the laid-back beats and the soft chatter that fills the air. It's the kind of place where you can sip quietly or lose yourself in the music, as the room hums with an easygoing charm.
Downtown · ·
Downtown · $$ ·
Intimate basement jazz club with nightly live music plus beer, wine & creative craft cocktails.
NoMa · ·
The largest theater in Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Hall was designed for live-music acoustics.
Downtown · ·
Downtown · $$ ·
Intimate jazz performance space with cabaret seating for an American menu with Southern accents.
Downtown · $$ ·
Dynamic jazz club offering an eclectic cocktail menu, plus familiar tapas & desserts.
Downtown · $$$ ·
Open more than 30 years, this jazz club with bi-level seating books name acts & has Northwest fare.
NoMa · $$$ ·
Classic Theater District jazz club with roomy red environs, a large bar & Cajun-influenced food.
Downtown · $$ ·
Swanky club with live performances by local & national acts, plus cocktails & Southern-style eats.
Downtown · $$ ·
Cool jazz club with a retro vibe, offering Mexican & international acts, plus classic cocktails.
Downtown · $$ ·
Cavernous jazz joint & bar showcasing local & touring artists in a cozy, brick-walled space.
NoMa · $$ ·
Tiny no-frills space delivers live jazz bands & jam sessions at modest prices.
NoMa · $$ ·
A cozy venue with clean sight lines & good sound featuring jazz, blues & Latin acts, plus eats.
Downtown · $$$ ·
Intimate music venue features the biggest names in jazz & serves drinks, plus Italian-American fare.
Downtown · $ ·
Cozy, old-school jazz & blues club hosts nightly performances by students & locals.
Downtown · $$ ·
Swanky jazz lounge, cocktail bar & New American bistro with 2 levels of seating & live music.
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.
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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