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Washington National Cathedral

Address
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC
Website
cathedral.org ↗
Area
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Coming up
20 events

Mostly Festivals & Community and Music — Jazz, Classical & Global.

Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC. 20 upcoming events, mostly Festivals & Community and Music — Jazz, Classical & Global. Dates, times and details on AskAlice.

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National Acolyte Festival
Festivals & Community
Sat, Oct 10
Sat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AM
Washington National Cathedral is delighted to welcome acolytes, servers, and vergers from across the country each year to celebrate this vital ministry of service and faith. The festival is a time-ho…
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Forum with Archbishop Hosam E. Naoum
Festivals & Community talks general
Sun, Oct 18 · Free
Sun, Oct 18 · 1:00 PM · Free
Following the October 18 Principal Sunday Holy Eucharist, all are welcome to attend a forum and conversation with The Most Rev. Hosam E. Naoum, Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem and Primate of the Pro…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Petite Messe Solennelle
Music classical
Sun, Oct 25
Sun, Oct 25 · 6:00 PM
Rossini's intimate reflection on faith and mortality, scored for chorus, soloists, two pianos, and harmonium -- 2026-27 season opener.
Retreat: Revival & Action (Oct 29-31)
Festivals & Community
Thu, Oct 29 · Through Oct 31 · Ticketed
Thu, Oct 29 · Through Oct 31 · Ticketed
All are welcome to join this 3-day retreat from October 29-31 at the Virginia Mae Center. Optional overnight accommodation is available (space is limited). For full details and to register, please vi…
10:00AM
10:00 AM
Family Fun Day
Festivals & Community family-friendly
Sat, Oct 31 · Ticketed
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM · Ticketed
Share the wonder of the world’s sixth-largest Cathedral with your kids through special activities tailored just for families from 10 am-2pm! Join hands-on activities and see demonstrations about Cath…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Mahjong at the Virginia Mae Center
Games & Social solocozy
Wed, Nov 4 · Ticketed
Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 PM · Ticketed
All experience levels are welcome to join in a relaxing evening of American Mahjong with DC Mahj Collective in the stunning Virginia Mae Center on the grounds of Washington National Cathedral. All Ma…
7:00PM
7:00 PM
An Evening with Senator Chris Murphy
Festivals & Community politics
Wed, Nov 18 · Ticketed
Wed, Nov 18 · 7:00 PM · Ticketed
All are welcome to join U.S. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut for an evening program on the challenges facing our civic life and the urgent work of rebuilding a sense of meaning, connection, and s…
2:00PM
2:00 PM
Organ Recital: Michael Hey
Music classical
Sun, Nov 22 · Free
Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM · Free
All are welcome to attend an organ recital performed by Michael Hey. Tickets are not required. Livestream available Join us in-person, watch the livestream below or on the Cathedral’s YouTube channel…
4:00PM
4:00 PM
Advent Lessons and Carols
Music classicalholiday
Sun, Nov 29 · Free
Sun, Nov 29 · 4:00 PM · Free
As we prepare for the birth of Jesus at Christmas, join us in-person or online for this popular seasonal service. Readings from Holy Scripture, hymns, and seasonal choral music proclaim the coming of…
7:00PM
7:00 PM
Handel's Messiah
Music classicaldate night
Fri, Dec 4 · Ticketed
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM · Ticketed
The Washington National Cathedral Choir and Baroque Orchestra perform Handel's Messiah. Run time 2.5 hours incl. intermission.
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Handel's Messiah
Music classicaldate night
Sat, Dec 5 · Ticketed
Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM · Ticketed
The Washington National Cathedral Choir and Baroque Orchestra perform Handel's Messiah. Run time 2.5 hours incl. intermission.
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Handel's Messiah
Music classicaldate night
Sun, Dec 6 · Ticketed
Sun, Dec 6 · 6:00 PM · Ticketed
The Washington National Cathedral Choir and Baroque Orchestra perform Handel's Messiah. Run time 2.5 hours incl. intermission.
2:00PM
2:00 PM
CCS: Joy of Christmas: 50 Years of Splendor
Festivals & Community classicaldate night
Sat, Dec 12 · Ticketed
Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM · Ticketed
Ring in the holidays with Cathedral Choral Society’s Joy of Christmas. Celebrate the season with brilliant brass, jubilant organ, and soaring choral music in one of the city’s most awe-inspiring spac…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
CCS: Joy of Christmas: 50 Years of Splendor
Festivals & Community classicaldate night
Sun, Dec 13 · Ticketed
Sun, Dec 13 · 6:00 PM · Ticketed
Ring in the holidays with Cathedral Choral Society’s Joy of Christmas. Celebrate the season with brilliant brass, jubilant organ, and soaring choral music in one of the city’s most awe-inspiring spac…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Gospel Christmas Service
Festivals & Community holidaygospel / choral
Sat, Dec 19 · Free
Sat, Dec 19 · 6:00 PM · Free
Gather with us as we tell the story, through music, poetry, and scripture, in our annual Gospel Christmas service. good to know Due to capacity concerns, in-person passes are required for this servic…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Cantus: Lessons and Carols for Our Time
Music classicalholiday
Sun, Dec 20 · Ticketed
Sun, Dec 20 · 6:00 PM · Ticketed
Acclaimed ensemble Cantus brings a contemporary take on the Lessons and Carols tradition, with seasonal readings and cherished carols.
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Christmas Lessons & Carols
General & Hyperlocal holiday
Wed, Dec 23 · Free
Wed, Dec 23 · 6:00 PM · Free
Readings from Holy Scripture, favorite hymns, and instrumental music carry us from Creation to the manger in Bethlehem, telling the ancient story of God’s continuing love as made known in Christ. ASL…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Christmas Lessons & Carols
Music gospel / choral
Thu, Dec 24 · Free
Thu, Dec 24 · 6:00 PM · Free
Readings from Holy Scripture, favorite hymns, and instrumental music carry us from Creation to the manger in Bethlehem, telling the ancient story of God’s continuing love as made known in Christ. ASL…
1:30PM
1:30 PM
Christmas Day Organ Recital
Music classicalholiday
Fri, Dec 25 · Free
Fri, Dec 25 · 1:30 PM · Free
All are welcome to attend the Christmas Day Organ Recital. Tickets are not required. Livestream available Join us in-person, watch the livestream below or on the Cathedral’s YouTube channel. good to…
9:30AM
9:30 AM
Retreat: Moving Mindfully Into the New Year
Festivals & Community solocozy
Thu, Dec 31 · Ticketed
Thu, Dec 31 · 9:30 AM · Ticketed
Join us at the Cathedral as we reflect on the year that has passed and look forward to 2027. Take time to let go of and celebrate memorable moments in 2026, making space for our intentions for the co…
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