Where to See Live Jazz in DC

By the Synth team · Updated October 12, 2026

Live jazz in DC spans Blues Alley, Kennedy Center programming, restaurant late sets, and festival weeks. Check Synth for who is marking the same show.

Clubs vs. restaurant sets

Dedicated clubs hold the line-up history; restaurant gigs are great for conversation but check start times—they shift.

Find a show

• Thu, Oct 22, 8:00 PM
  John Scofield at The Hamilton Live
  John Scofield · The Hamilton Live
  Tickets
• Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 PM
  James Fernando at Blues Alley
  James Fernando · Blues Alley
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• Wed, Oct 28, 9:30 PM
  James Fernando at Blues Alley
  James Fernando · Blues Alley
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• Thu, Oct 29, 6:30 PM
  Dana and Alden at The Atlantis
  Dana and Alden · The Atlantis
  Tickets
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 PM
  Hot Club of San Francisco at Blues Alley
  Hot Club of San Francisco · Blues Alley
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• Wed, Nov 4, 9:30 PM
  Hot Club of San Francisco at Blues Alley
  Hot Club of San Francisco · Blues Alley
  Tickets
• Wed, Nov 11, 8:00 PM
  Surprise Chef at The Hamilton Live
  Surprise Chef · The Hamilton Live
  Tickets
• Mon, Nov 16, 7:30 PM
  Gregory Porter at The Anthem
  Gregory Porter · The Anthem
  Tickets

Go with someone who knows the room

Mark the show on Synth and message another member who has reviewed the venue before.