The annual overnight festival, Art All Night, returns Friday, Sept. 11, through Saturday, Sept. 12, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. with two fun-filled days of visual and performing art events across the District’s eight wards.
More than 100 artists will highlight the 2026 event which includes crafts, live music, dance and poetry performances, photography displays, painting and drawing exhibitions and more. Local restaurants and businesses will also participate with giveaways, extended hours and event specials all weekend.
Explore the Arts Across the City
Join neighbors, local artists and community organizations for a late-night celebration of the arts. Each neighborhood will feature a unique line up of events, demonstrations, live music, interactive activities, theatrical performances, makers markets and more.
All attendees are invited to utilize the Art All Night App to search for nearby events, view performance schedules and navigate across the city. The app is free and can be downloaded here.
The following neighborhoods will host events on Friday, Sept. 11, from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m:
- Anacostia
- Barracks Row
- Cleveland Park
- Deanwood
- Eastern Market
- Glover Park
- Minnesota Avenue
- Penn Ave East
- Petworth
- Rhode Island Avenue
- U Street
- Union Station
- Upper Bladensburg Road
- Uptown
- Mount Pleasant
The following neighborhoods will host events on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m:
- Chevy Chase
- Congress Heights
- Dupont Circle
- Foggy Bottom & West End
- Georgetown
- H Street
- Logan Circle
- Block Party at MLK Library
- The Palisades
- The Parks
- Shaw
- Tenleytown
- Upper Georgia Avenue
- Van Ness
- Anacostia
Dine All Night
Explore the District’s best restaurants, bars, cafes, bakeries and more all weekend long. Dine All Night kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 10, and will continue through Sunday, Sept. 13.
Visit your neighborhood favorite or try something new with special happy hours, discounts, extended hours and more across the city.
5k Art Run
The timed, 5k road race will take place on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 9:30 a.m. along the Navy Yard waterfront.
The race is free and open to the public. Participants and spectators will enjoy live entertainment along the course. Learn more and register to attend here.
Visit www.dcartallnight.org to learn more.
