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Best Live Music in Petworth, DC

The 2 best live music in Petworth, Washington DC — ranked by locals and updated weekly.

2 venues · Updated weekly

1

Songbyrd Music House

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Petworth · $$ · Casual

Independent record store and 200-capacity live music venue. Vinyl, cocktails, and emerging artists in Petworth.

★ 4.5

380 reviews

18+

2

St. Vincent Wine

Petworth · $$ · Casual

Local wine bar with live jazz 4 nights/week; brunch jazz every weekend at 12:30 PM.

★ 4.6

280 reviews

21+

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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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