DowntownDC

Discover the best of downtown DC: arts, culture, food, events & local gems. Explore like an insider—not a tourist. ✨ Let’s make memories together!

Welcome to downtown DC—where the heart of the city comes alive! 🎉

Since 1997, the DowntownDC BID has been all about making downtown a place to explore, connect, and thrive! From hosting events to transforming parks and public spaces, we’re here to keep the energy flowing and the good times rolling. Spanning over 140 blocks of everything downtown DC has to offer, we’re your guide to the best in ar

ts, culture, museums, restaurants, and local gems. With us, you’ll experience downtown like an insider—not a tourist. Let us help make your time in downtown DC absolutely unforgettable. Follow us for exclusive updates, event invites, and ways to experience everything that makes downtown DC amazing.

09/01/2026

Check out the 2026 lineup for DC Jazzfest Downtown at Anthem Row🎶

🎷 Butcher Brown - Butcher Brown🔪🥊
🎺 Corcoran Holt - Corcoran Holt
🎹 Marshall Keys and Soulful Paths - Marshall Keys

Don’t miss this FREE event on Sept 3rd from 4:00pm-8:00pm!

DC Jazz Festival

08/27/2026

Our CEO, Gerren Price, sat down to let you know just how eventful gets. 🎥

Here are some major things you can’t miss:
🍽️ Summer Restaurant Week — Aug 24-30
🏈 Game Day at Anthem Row — Aug 30
🎷 DC JazzFest Downtown — Sept 3
🎡 DC State Fair — Sept 6
🎨 Art All Night — Sept 12
, when’s the doc dropping? 👀

08/26/2026

Downtown DC's full guide to Summer Restaurant Week 📋🍽️

Every participating Downtown restaurant, all in one place. From neighborhood favorites to award-winning spots, 3-course menus start for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Now through Aug 30.

Start planning your lineup: https://www.downtowndc.org/summer-restaurant-week-2026-in-downtown-dc/

08/24/2026

just became one giant menu. 🍽️

Summer Restaurant Week is here through August 30, which means prix fixe deals ranging from $25 to $65 at some of the best spots in the city.

Save this map so you always know where to go when hunger strikes.

Click here to learn more: https://www.downtowndc.org/summer-restaurant-week-2026-in-downtown-dc/

08/21/2026

Freedom 250 Grand Prix is coming to Downtown DC this weekend 🏁 Click for everything you need to know before you go — schedule, tickets, track map, and Metro stops.

Learn more here: https://www.downtowndc.org/weekend-things-to-do/

Address

1275 K Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington D.C., DC
20005

Website

http://www.downtowndc.org/, https://bit.ly/dtdcemail

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