Art All Night 2026
About The Event
Get ready for a night of wonder, creativity, and circus-inspired fun as Art All Night 2026 returns with this year’s District of Wonder theme. With live performances, music, treats, and family-friendly interactive activities, there’s something for everyone to discover.
On Saturday, September 12, starting at 7:00 p.m., Anthem Row, K Street, and the Carnegie Library Lawn transform into an open-air playground where art and entertainment take center stage.
From block to block, Art All Night brings local businesses, restaurants, artists, and the community together through visual and performing arts. Whether you’re here for the performances, looking to discover something new, or simply ready for a night of fun, stay out late and experience this unique celebration for one night only.
Entertainment & Activations
🎧 DJ
- DJ EBB KING
- Funset featuring DJ Harry Hotter & Jahsonic
🎶 Live Music
- Oddisee & Good Company
- Mambo Sauce
- Harb Scott Band
- Gracie Jay
🎠 District of Wonder Showcase
This activation is curated by Skylark Creative Group
- Shelly Flex, Contortionist
- Gena Cristiani, World-famous juggler extraordinaire
🎪 Circus & Variety
- Queen of Hoops ( Skylark Creative Group)
- Stilt Walkers ( Skylark Creative Group)
- Glow Wing Dancers
- Bubbles & Fire
- Unicyclist
- Magician
💃 Dance & Cultural Performances
- Batalá Washington
- Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute – Lion & Dragon Dancers
🫧 Family Fun Zone
- Neon Foam Party
- LED Games
🎨 Art Activations
- Arts & Crafts Market with 22 local artists
- Label Decorating with Capital City Mambo Sauce
- Collage-Making Station with DC History Center
Main Stage Performance Lineup
Complimentary Transportation
From 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., complimentary shuttle bus service will be available continuously for attendees between:
- The Walter E. Washington Convention Center | Entrance on Allen Y. Lew Place, NW
- Sandlot Uptown | 1900 7th Street, NW
Complimentary shuttle service made possible by U Street Parking.
Register TODAY and explore Downtown DC’s creative energy around every corner.
Art All Night App
Explore everything happening across the city all in one place. Whether you’re planning ahead or joining the fun on the go, the app has you covered. Click HERE to download the app, available on App Store and Google Play.
Details
- Cost: FREE
- Location:
- K Street between 7th & 9th Streets NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Anthem Row, 800 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Carnegie Library Lawn, 801 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red/Green/Yellow lines) via the 7th and H Street NW Exit.
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For more information about the event and DC’s Art All Night program, please visit HERE.
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