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Small Music Venues in Washington, DC

As of November 2026, No Stairs Please tracks 19 open small music venues and clubs under 500 capacity in Washington, District of Columbia. These local stages include 15 rooms with known capacity under 500, 6 venues with verified talent-booking contacts, and 17 rooms with active 90-day show schedules out of 34 total venues in town.

The Hamilton LiveMusic venue · Washington, DC · 600 cap
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Capital One ArenaMusic venue · Washington, DC · 20,674 cap
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Death PunchBar & pub · Washington, DC · 150 cap
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DC9 NightclubMusic venue · Washington, DC · 249 cap
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Dumbarton OaksMusic venue · Washington, DC
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Madam's OrganBar & pub · Washington, DC · 150 / 397 cap
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The AnthemMusic venue · Washington, DC · 6,000 cap
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metrobarBar & pub · Washington, DC · 500 cap
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Union StageMusic venue · Washington, DC · 500 cap
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The Kreeger MuseumHall & arts center · Washington, DC · 350 cap
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Ace LoungeBar & pub · Washington, DC · 106 cap
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The ArtemisBar & pub · Washington, DC · 97 cap
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Bernadette'sBar & pub · Washington, DC · 100 cap
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Navy MemorialHall & arts center · Washington, DC · 222 cap
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