When is The Howard Theatre open?
Mon–Sat 6 PM–3 AM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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The Howard Theatre
- 4.42.4k reviews
- Closed now
Historic Shaw theatre hosting live concerts, comedy and private events, with balcony and booth seating and table service.
Quick answers
The Howard Theatre in short
When is the best time to visit The Howard Theatre?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is The Howard Theatre indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does The Howard Theatre cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book The Howard Theatre?
Booking ahead is a good idea. It takes bookings online.
How long do you need at The Howard Theatre?
About 2.5 hours.
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Where is The Howard Theatre?
620 T St NW, Washington, DC 20001.
Is The Howard Theatre wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 6 pm.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
58°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 58°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 9am
60° - 10am64°
- 11am67°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 6 PM–3 AM
- tuesday
- 6 PM–3 AM
- wednesdayToday
- 6 PM–3 AM
- thursday
- 6 PM–3 AM
- friday
- 6 PM–3 AM
- saturday
- 6 PM–3 AM
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 The Howard Theatre
- 2 Techo Palma · 1 min
- 3 Shaw's Tavern · 2 min
- 4 TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar · 3 min
- 5 The Royal · 4 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 2.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 2.4k reviews
Known for
- Live concerts
- Balcony seating
- Historic venue
- Flamenco show
What people say
- People like:
- Beautiful historic theatre, good acoustics, welcoming staff, balcony seats
- Worth knowing:
- Some shows are standing room only
Around Shaw
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Techo PalmaBar · 1 min walk
Shaw's TavernGastropub · 2 min walk
TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop BarBrewery · 3 min walk
The RoyalLatin American · 4 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.