Blues Alley

Blues Alley

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Blues Alley is a premier jazz venue located in Washington, DC. Known for its intimate setting and rich history, it offers a unique experience for music lovers.

Upcoming dates at Blues Alley

Concerts from Thursday, October 22, 2026 through Sunday, January 31, 2027.

November 2026

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1 Stephen Philip Harvey Octet 5:30 PM Stephen Philip Harvey Octet 8:00 PM
2 Formoson Groove 7:00 PM Formoson Groove 9:30 PM
3 George Mason University Jazz Faculty 7:00 PM George Mason University Jazz Faculty 9:30 PM
4 Hot Club of San Francisco 7:00 PM Hot Club of San Francisco 9:30 PM
5 Jeremy Pelt 7:00 PM Jeremy Pelt 9:30 PM
6 Jeremy Pelt 7:00 PM Jeremy Pelt 9:30 PM
7 Brian Bromberg 7:00 PM Brian Bromberg 9:30 PM
8 Brian Bromberg 5:30 PM Brian Bromberg 8:00 PM
9 Ronny Smith 7:00 PM Ronny Smith 9:30 PM
10 Matheus Fonseca 7:00 PM Matheus Fonseca 9:30 PM
11 Steve Herberman Plays "The American Songbook" 7:00 PM Steve Herberman Plays "The American Songbook" 9:30 PM
12 Orrin Evans Trio 7:00 PM Orrin Evans Trio 9:30 PM
13 Orrin Evans Trio 7:00 PM Orrin Evans Trio 9:30 PM
14 Jonathan Karrant 7:00 PM Jonathan Karrant 9:30 PM
15 Jonathan Karrant 5:30 PM Jonathan Karrant 8:00 PM
16 Jeff Ryan 7:00 PM Jeff Ryan 9:30 PM
17 Seth Kibel 7:00 PM Seth Kibel 9:30 PM
18 David W. Chappell's Birthday Celebration: Anthony Pirog 7:00 PM David W. Chappell's Birthday Celebration: Anthony Pirog 9:30 PM
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20 Ruben Studdard 7:00 PM Ruben Studdard 9:30 PM
21 Ruben Studdard 7:00 PM Ruben Studdard 9:30 PM
22 Ruben Studdard 5:30 PM Ruben Studdard 8:00 PM
23 Tia Dae 7:00 PM Tia Dae 9:30 PM
24 Nasar Abadey 7:00 PM Nasar Abadey 9:30 PM
25 Dani Cortaza 7:00 PM Dani Cortaza 9:30 PM
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27 Alex Bugnon 7:00 PM Alex Bugnon 9:30 PM
28 Alex Bugnon 7:00 PM Alex Bugnon 9:30 PM
29 Alex Bugnon 5:30 PM Alex Bugnon 8:00 PM
30 Blues Alley Youth Orchestra 7:00 PM Duke Ellington School of the Arts Jazz Combo 8:30 PM

December 2026

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1 Herm Hopkins 7:00 PM Herm Hopkins 9:30 PM
2 Eric Felten Performs Ellington's Nutcracker 7:00 PM Eric Felten Performs Ellington's Nutcracker 9:30 PM
3 Miriamm 7:00 PM Miriamm 9:30 PM
4 David Benoit Quartet & Courtney Fortune: A Charlie Brown Christmas 7:00 PM David Benoit Quartet & Courtney Fortune: A Charlie Brown Christmas 9:30 PM
5 David Benoit Quartet & Courtney Fortune: A Charlie Brown Christmas 7:00 PM David Benoit Quartet & Courtney Fortune: A Charlie Brown Christmas 9:30 PM
6 David Benoit Quartet & Courtney Fortune: A Charlie Brown Christmas 5:30 PM David Benoit Quartet & Courtney Fortune: A Charlie Brown Christmas 8:00 PM
7 Samuel Prather: A Nat King Cole Christmas - From Swing To Soul 7:00 PM Samuel Prather: A Nat King Cole Christmas - From Swing To Soul 9:30 PM
8 Renee Tannenbaum's Multi-Culti Salute to the Season 7:00 PM Renee Tannenbaum's Multi-Culti Salute to the Season 9:30 PM
9 Eric Felten Performs Ellington's Nutcracker 7:00 PM Eric Felten Performs Ellington's Nutcracker 9:30 PM
10 Nicole Henry 7:00 PM Nicole Henry 9:30 PM
11 Nicole Henry 7:00 PM Nicole Henry 9:30 PM
12 Langston Hughes II 7:00 PM Langston Hughes II 9:30 PM
13 Langston Hughes II 5:30 PM Langston Hughes II 8:00 PM
14 Benjie Porecki 7:00 PM Benjie Porecki 9:30 PM
15 The Redd Brothers 7:00 PM The Redd Brothers 9:30 PM
16 Eric Felten Performs Ellington's Nutcracker 7:00 PM Eric Felten Performs Ellington's Nutcracker 9:30 PM
17 Jane Monheit 7:00 PM Jane Monheit 9:30 PM
18 Jane Monheit 7:00 PM Jane Monheit 9:30 PM
19 Veronneau's Snow Time 7:00 PM Veronneau's Snow Time 9:30 PM
20 Veronneau's Snow Time 5:30 PM Veronneau's Snow Time 8:00 PM
21 Dave Detwiler 7:00 PM Dave Detwiler 9:30 PM
22 Svetlana and the New York Collective's "New York Holidays" 7:00 PM Svetlana and the New York Collective's "New York Holidays" 9:30 PM
23 A Soulful Christmas: Motown and Beyond 7:00 PM A Soulful Christmas: Motown and Beyond 9:30 PM
24 Bryan Eng: Twas The Night Before Christmas 5:30 PM Bryan Eng: Twas The Night Before Christmas 8:00 PM
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January 2027

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2 Adam Hawley 7:00 PM Adam Hawley 9:30 PM
3 Adam Hawley 5:30 PM Adam Hawley 8:00 PM
4 Jason Jackson 7:00 PM Jason Jackson 9:30 PM
5 Joe Alterman 7:00 PM Joe Alterman 9:30 PM
6 William Porter 7:00 PM William Porter 9:30 PM
7 Cheikh Ndoye 7:00 PM Cheikh Ndoye 9:30 PM
8 Cheikh Ndoye 7:00 PM Cheikh Ndoye 9:30 PM
9 Kayla Waters 7:00 PM Kayla Waters 9:30 PM
10 Kayla Waters 5:30 PM Kayla Waters 8:00 PM
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12 Manuel Valera Trio 7:00 PM Manuel Valera Trio 9:30 PM
13 Jim Snidero 7:00 PM Jim Snidero 9:30 PM
14 Eric Darius 7:00 PM Eric Darius 9:30 PM
15 Eric Darius 7:00 PM Eric Darius 9:30 PM
16 Brian Simpson & Jackiem Joyner 7:00 PM Brian Simpson & Jackiem Joyner 9:30 PM
17 Brian Simpson & Jackiem Joyner 5:30 PM Brian Simpson & Jackiem Joyner 8:00 PM
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19 Yoko Miwa 7:00 PM Yoko Miwa 9:30 PM
20 Ellis Hamilton 7:00 PM Ellis Hamilton 9:30 PM
21 JJ Sansaverino 7:00 PM JJ Sansaverino 9:30 PM
22 JJ Sansaverino 7:00 PM JJ Sansaverino 9:30 PM
23 Chris Standring 7:00 PM Chris Standring 9:30 PM
24 Chris Standring 5:30 PM Chris Standring 8:00 PM
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26 Champian Fulton 7:00 PM Champian Fulton 9:30 PM
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29 Sy Smith 7:00 PM Sy Smith 9:30 PM
30 Sy Smith 7:00 PM Sy Smith 9:30 PM
31 Sy Smith 5:30 PM Sy Smith 8:00 PM

Box office and calendar notes

Blues Alley features a diverse calendar of performances, primarily showcasing jazz artists. Events are typically scheduled several weeks in advance, allowing patrons to plan their visits accordingly.

Curtain times at Blues Alley usually vary, with evening shows commonly starting around 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Matinee performances may be available on weekends, often beginning in the afternoon.

The box office at Blues Alley operates during specific hours, providing patrons the opportunity to purchase tickets in person. It is advisable to check the venue's website for the most current box office hours and any updates on performance schedules.

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