Things to do in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 31, 2026

25 events listed in and around Washington, DC, each with its time and venue.

Afternoon

Hamilton
Musical · 1 PM · Downtown DC

Evening

The Seldom Scene and Tim & Savannah Finch & The Eastman String Band
Live Music · Country · 7:30 PM · Arlandria
Black Tie New Year's Eve Gala at the Luxurious Willard
Dance Party · 7:30 PM – 1 AM · Downtown DC
THE NYE GALA - DC After Dark
Dance Party · New Year S Eve · 8 PM – 2 AM · Downtown DC
2ND ANNUAL DC AFTER DARK NEW YEARS EVE GALA
Dance Party · 8 PM – 2 AM · Downtown DC
BOE NYE26 Clarendon
Dance Party · New Year S · 8 PM – 2 AM · Courthouse
THE RESOLUTION NYE GALA AT HYATT REGENCY HOTEL
Dance Party · 8 PM – 2 AM · Crystal City
5th Thursdays Open Mic Night | Hyattsville |Hosted by Backpack Jeff
Books & Readings · 8 PM · Ellaville
New Years Eve Cocktail Party at The Light Horse Restaurant & Bar
Happy Hour · Cocktails · 8 PM – 2 AM · Old Town
Countdown On The Block NYE27 Block Party DC
Dance Party · 8 PM – 4 AM · Foggy Bottom
New Year's Eve Bash At Coco B's
Dance Party · New Year S Eve · 8 PM – 2 AM · Courthouse
Madhatter Masquerade Ball
Dance Party · Masquerade · 9 PM – 2 AM · Dupont Circle
DC New Year's Eve Under the Fireworks Yacht Party 2027
Dance Party · New Year S Eve · 9 PM – 1 AM · Washington Channel
Behind The Velvet Rope | A Dirty Habit NYE Celebration
Dance Party · 9 PM – 2 AM · Downtown DC
White Ford Bronco
Live Music · 9 PM · Cardozo
City Tap House NYE27 Dupont Circle
Dance Party · 9 PM – 2 AM · Dupont Circle
New Year's Eve 2027 at Shaw's Tavern!
Bar & Lounge · 9 PM – 1:30 AM · Shaw
ALPHA OMEGA - BIGGEST CARIBBEAN NYE EVENT
Dance Party · 9 PM – 3 AM · Ellaville
Cloonee (NYE)
DJ Set · Electronic · 9 PM · Langdon
Bootleggers New Year's Eve Gatsby Ball
Dance Party · 9 PM – 2 AM · Downtown DC
New Years Eve at VUE Rooftop: Moët & Chandon Champagne + Firework Views
Rooftop Party · Champagne · 9 PM – 1 AM · Downtown DC
Rockin New Year's Eve
Live Music · Rock · 9 PM – 2 AM · Courthouse
Gatsby's DC Fireworks New Year's Eve Yacht Party 2027
Rooftop Party · 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM · Washington Channel

Late

shallou
Live Music · 10 PM · Cardozo
New Year's Eve with DJ Trixie Mattel
DJ Set · Electronic · 10 PM · The Wharf
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