Buffalo Traffic Jam - Pictures of You Tour
Fri, Oct 2 · 6:00 PM
Northwest Washington
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Alternative Music Concerts This Week in Washington, DC worth going out for.
There's a version of this city that empties at six and another that doesn't, and I only pay attention to the second one.
I keep track of alternative music concerts in Washington, DC and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.
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Browse Washington, DC neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
Top picks
Street Fest Block Party
Sat, Oct 3 · 3:30 PM
Northeast Washington
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Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry
Sat, Oct 3 · 7:00 PM
Southwest Waterfront
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Sylvan Esso
Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM
Northwest Washington
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ROBERT LESTER FOLSOM w/ Liz Cooper
Thu, Oct 8 · 7:00 PM
Northeast Washington
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BERTHA: Grateful Drag
Thu, Oct 8 · 7:00 PM
Northwest Washington
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Cain Culto Occulto U.S. Tour 2026
Thu, Oct 8 · 7:30 PM
Northwest Washington
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National Gallery Nights
Thu, Oct 8 · 6:00 PM
Northwest Washington
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Not everyone knows about these
TIM ATLAS
Fri, Oct 2 · 7:00 PM
Northeast Washington
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BEAR GHOST
Fri, Oct 2 · 7:00 PM
Northwest Washington
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CEREMONY
Sun, Oct 4 · 7:30 PM
Northwest Washington
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ÊXSZA w/ Soncier + Cam Strife + Tafon + Rowbel Solomon
Sun, Oct 4 · 8:00 PM
Northwest Washington
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ELLA BOH: BLURRY TOUR
Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM
Northeast Washington
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FAUX REAL
Wed, Oct 7 · 7:00 PM
Northeast Washington
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Frequently asked questions
How are these alternative music concerts in Washington, DC chosen?
I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.
Is everything here still happening?
Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.
How do I find something that suits me?
Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.
Do I need an account?
No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.
Is it free?
Yes, completely.