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Best Live Music in H Street, DC
The 23 best live music in H Street, Washington DC — ranked by locals and updated weekly.
23 venues · Updated weekly
1
9:30 Club
Featured✓ VerifiedShaw · $$ · Casual
Voted America's best live music club — iconic venue that's hosted everyone from Prince to Radiohead.
2
The Anthem
Featured✓ VerifiedSouthwest Waterfront · $$$ · Casual
Major concert venue at The Wharf for large-scale shows; seats 6,000.
3
The Howard Theatre
Featured✓ VerifiedShaw · $$ · Casual
Historic 1,200-seat venue that launched careers of Ella Fitzgerald and Marvin Gaye — fully restored.
4
Songbyrd Music House
Featured✓ VerifiedPetworth · $$ · Casual
Independent record store and 200-capacity live music venue. Vinyl, cocktails, and emerging artists in Petworth.
5
DC Blues Society
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
DC Blues Society is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 2 reviews and a 5 star rating on Yelp.
6
Green Island Cafe
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
Green Island Cafe is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 2 reviews and a 5 star rating on Yelp.
7
Dumbarton Concert Series
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
Dumbarton Concert Series is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 1 reviews and a 5 star rating on Yelp.
8
Sidney's Music and Entertainment
North Potomac · $$ · Casual
Sidney's Music and Entertainment is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 1 reviews and a 5 star rating on Yelp.
9
Anthem
✓ VerifiedSouthwest Waterfront · $$$ · Casual
Premier live music venue on The Wharf with capacity for 6,000 and world-class acts.
10
St. Vincent Wine
Petworth · $$ · Casual
Local wine bar with live jazz 4 nights/week; brunch jazz every weekend at 12:30 PM.
11
Miracle Theatre
Capitol Hill · $$ · Casual
Latino arts venue hosting live Latin music, flamenco, salsa nights, and theatrical performances.
12
JoJo Restaurant and Bar
Washington, DC · $$$ · Casual
JoJo Restaurant and Bar is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 941 reviews and a 4.2 star rating on Yelp.
13
Mr. Henry's Restaurant
Capitol Hill · $$ · Casual
Historic Capitol Hill jazz bar; one of DC's oldest continuously-operating jazz venues.
14
National Gallery of Art - Friday Jazz in the Garden Series
Washington, DC · $$ · 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.
15
Quadrant
Washington, DC · $$$ · Casual
Quadrant is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 64 reviews and a 3.8 star rating on Yelp.
16
DC Jazz Festival
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
DC Jazz Festival is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 5 reviews and a 3.8 star rating on Yelp.
17
Madam's Organ
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
Madam's Organ is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 523 reviews and a 3.8 star rating on Yelp.
18
Vegas Lounge
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
Vegas Lounge is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 63 reviews and a 3.5 star rating on Yelp.
19
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club
Bethesda · $$$ · Casual
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 420 reviews and a 2.7 star rating on Yelp.
20
LivSuite
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
LivSuite is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 0 reviews and a 0 star rating on Yelp.
21
River East Cafe
Washington, DC · $$ · Casual
River East Cafe is a popular jazzandblues spot in DC with 0 reviews and a 0 star rating on Yelp.
22
Swinging Saturday Night with Tony Gudell at Columbia Station
Washington, DC · $$ · 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.
23
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best live music venue in DC?
The Anthem at The Wharf is DC's premier mid-size venue (6,000 capacity). The Howard Theatre is iconic for R&B and jazz. Fillmore Silver Spring is great for touring acts.
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