Washington DC Broadway Shows in October 2026

Browse Broadway shows, musicals, plays, venues, schedules, and tickets in October 2026.

Updated: July 17, 2026

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Upcoming Shows
Oct 1
Next Show
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Lowest Price
$600
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Next Broadway Show:
Come From Away
Oct 1 · 2:00 PM · Washington, DC
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Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 92
  • Oct
    01
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Come From Away
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $465Avg. price ~ $600Tickets Available: 31
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Come From Away
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $75Avg. price ~ $266Tickets Available: 92
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Dirty Dancing
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Available: 342
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Shear Madness
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    location20566, 2700 F Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20566, 2700 F Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $99Avg. price ~ $11616 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Merrily We Roll Along
    The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    location22206, 4200 Campbell Ave.  Arlington, VAlocation22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $17612 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Dirty Dancing
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $100Avg. price ~ $217Tickets Available: 597
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Come From Away
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $138Tickets Available: 162
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Shear Madness
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    location20566, 2700 F Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20566, 2700 F Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $99Avg. price ~ $11616 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Merrily We Roll Along
    The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    location22206, 4200 Campbell Ave.  Arlington, VAlocation22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $167Tickets Available: 113
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Game's Afoot
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    location20851, 603 Edmonston Dr  Rockville, MDlocation20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $39Tickets Available: 104
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Come From Away
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $145Tickets Available: 138
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Dirty Dancing
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $104Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Available: 237
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Merrily We Roll Along
    The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    location22206, 4200 Campbell Ave.  Arlington, VAlocation22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $19522 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Shear Madness
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    location20566, 2700 F Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20566, 2700 F Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $99Avg. price ~ $11616 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Come From Away
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $145Tickets Available: 109
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Dirty Dancing
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $95Avg. price ~ $214Tickets Available: 453
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Shear Madness
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    location20566, 2700 F Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20566, 2700 F Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $99Avg. price ~ $11616 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Merrily We Roll Along
    The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    location22206, 4200 Campbell Ave.  Arlington, VAlocation22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $19522 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    The Game's Afoot
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    location20851, 603 Edmonston Dr  Rockville, MDlocation20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $39Tickets Available: 87
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Come From Away
    Ford's Theatre • 661 seats
    Ford's Theatre
    location20004, 511 10th Street  Washington, DClocation20004, 511 10th Street Washington, DC, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $192Tickets Available: 108
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    The Game's Afoot
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    location20851, 603 Edmonston Dr  Rockville, MDlocation20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $39Tickets Available: 102
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    04
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Merrily We Roll Along
    The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    location22206, 4200 Campbell Ave.  Arlington, VAlocation22206, 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Available: 94
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Dirty Dancing
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $90Avg. price ~ $208Tickets Available: 279
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Shear Madness
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
    location20566, 2700 F Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20566, 2700 F Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $99Avg. price ~ $11616 tickets remaining!
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October 2026 features Broadway shows, musicals, plays, family theatre productions, and live stage performances throughout Washington DC and nearby areas. Browse touring Broadway productions, award-winning musicals, seasonal performances, and popular theatre events scheduled throughout the month.

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Broadway Venues in Washington DC

Broadway performances take place at major theatres, performing arts centers, and entertainment venues throughout Washington DC.
Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
Theater
Upcoming Shows: 5
Next Show: Feb 28, 2027
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F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Rockville, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 26
Next Show: Sep 25, 2026
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Ford's Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 40
Next Show: Sep 10, 2026
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Howard Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Aug 22, 2026
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Kennedy Center Terrace Theater
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 8
Next Show: Jul 22, 2026
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Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 8
Next Show: Sep 29, 2026
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Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 28
Next Show: Jul 17, 2026
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Michael R. Klein Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 2
Next Show: Jul 19, 2026
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National Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 239
Next Show: Jul 17, 2026
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The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Arlington, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 130
Next Show: Jul 22, 2026
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The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Arlington, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 280
Next Show: Jul 19, 2026
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Broadway By Month

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January
Shows in January 2027
118 Upcoming Shows
February
Shows in February 2027
85 Upcoming Shows
March
Shows in March 2027
55 Upcoming Shows
April
Shows in April 2027
63 Upcoming Shows
May
Shows in May 2027
64 Upcoming Shows
June
Shows in June 2027
76 Upcoming Shows
July
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Shows in July 2026
277 Upcoming Shows
August
Shows in August 2026
509 Upcoming Shows
September
Shows in September 2026
502 Upcoming Shows
October
Shows in October 2026
489 Upcoming Shows
November
Shows in November 2026
333 Upcoming Shows
December
Shows in December 2026
208 Upcoming Shows