Washington D.C: Festivals
Washington DC Festivals: Festivals Around Washington DC
Capital Fringe Festival
(November)
Capital Fringe Festival Information
Public Transportation: Varies by venue, though most are easily accessible by metro buses and subway
Handicapped Accessibility: Good. Call 48 hours in advance if you need accessible seating or assistance
Performances/Programs: Programming includes more than 600 performances in theater, dance, puppetry, spoken word, film, and visual arts elements. Performance schedule varies
Ticket Prices: Must purchase a Fringe button for $7. Ticket prices range from $8–$20; a 4-show pass is $50.
D.C. Jazz Festival
(June)
D.C. Jazz Festival Information
Venues: Numerous venues throughout Washington D.C.
Public Transportation: Good (all venues accessible by the D.C. Metro system)
Handicapped Accessibility: Varies depending on venue
Performances/Programs: Approximately 200 events programmed over 2 weeks
Admission: Varies depending on performance and venue.
National Cherry Blossom Festival
(March – April)
National Cherry Blossom Festival Information
Public Transportation: Varies by venue, though most are easily accessible by metro buses and subway
Handicapped Accessibility: Depends on venue
Performances/Programs: Programming includes over 150 daily cultural performances by local, national, and international entertainers – music, kite festival, sports competitions, and fireworks. Performance schedule varies
Ticket Prices: Primarily free, a few ticketed events at a low cost.
The Washington Examiner’s Arts on Foot
(September)
The Washington Examiner’s Arts on Foot Information
Public Transportation: Varies by venue, though most are easily accessible by metro buses and subway
Handicapped Accessibility: Depends on venue
Performances/Programs: Festival features an interactive and cultural experience including a fine arts market, crafts, theater, dance, music, film, cuisine, and wine. Performance schedule varies
Ticket Prices: Ticket prices vary by performance and venue.
