As of September 15, 2021, both subscriptions and single tickets are on sale. See our subscription info just below, and scroll down for single-tickets info.

Custom 2 Series
Save up to 10%* when you choose 2-3 paid events.

Custom 4 Series
Save up to 15%* when you choose 4 or more paid events.

* Some seating sections or performances are excluded from discounts. Reservations for free events can be included in your order but do not count toward minimum number of events for Custom 2 or 4 subscriptions.

 

Subscriber Benefits

• Discounts: Up to 15%—see above.
• Preferred Seating: Get the best available seats before tickets go on sale to the general public. Increase your seating priority by becoming a Friend of Washington Performing Arts.
• Free Exchange Privileges: Plans change? Exchange your tickets for another performance this season. (Some restrictions apply.)
• Lower Fees: Subscribers pay a flat handling fee of $10 per order, whereas single tickets incur a handling fee of 15% of the order total. Want to pay no handling fees? Become a Friend today—see below.

 

Want Higher Seating Priority? Become a Friend!

Our annual donors group, the Friends of Washington Arts, provides invaluable support for our artistic and education programming throughout the year. As a thank-you, we offer Friends these exceptional subscription benefits:

• Higher seating priority: During our subscription-only period (now through September 14), Friends’ subscription orders will be seated (by donor level) ahead of orders from the general public.
• Waived order fees: Friends subscribe without a handling fee—a $10 savings. Throughout the season, Friends also enjoy waived fees for all single-ticket orders—a savings of 15% of the ticket order.

More Friends program benefits throughout the season, both in-person and online!

• Behind-the-scenes events with artists
• Listening parties with experts and enthusiasts
• Open rehearsals, competitions, and additional opportunities to experience the art in action
• Guest Passes for free performance tickets
• And more!

Two easy ways to become a Friend (with a $75+ annual gift*):

• Visit our express donation page
• Add a gift to your subscription—you will be given this opportunity during the checkout process, before completing your order

*Current Friends: Want to increase your seating priority? Increase your annual gift when you place your subscription order.

 

How to Order:

Online:

• Visit our Season schedule
• Click on an event
• Click “Add to Cart” and follow the instructions
• Continue to add events until you qualify for a Custom 2 or Custom 4 subscription
• Click “Check out” and follow the instructions

Phone: (202) 785-9727
Note: Business hours are weekdays, 9:30am–5pm ET. Order volume may be high; if you call and reach our voicemail, please leave a detailed message including your name, preferred contact number, and best time to reach you during business hours. Thank you.

Mail:
Download, print, and fill out our printable order form and return it with payment to:
Washington Performing Arts, 1400 K Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005

Note: In keeping with the COVID safety policies of both Washington Performing Arts and our office building, there will be no in-person subscription or single-ticket sales for the 2021/22 Season at the Washington Performing Arts administrative offices. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Single tickets are now on sale. Please note that all single tickets purchased via Washington Performing Arts will have a 15% handling fee added to the order. (Want to avoid handling fees? Become a Friend of Washington Performing Arts.) Single tickets for most events will be available both via Washington Performing Arts and the venues’ own ticket offices. However, there are some important exceptions to note for single-ticket sales in 2021/22, as follows:

 

Notes on Single-Ticket Sales (By Venue)

• Lincoln Theatre events: All single tickets will be sold through the venue (via Ticketmaster)—direct purchase links will be provided on our website. Also, as of SEP 15, Lincoln Theatre events cannot be included in Custom 2 or 4 subscription orders. Please note that for the AUG 31–SEP 14 subscription-only period, we have secured a limited number of Lincoln Theatre event tickets that can be included in a Washington Performing Arts subscription and are eligible for subscription discounts. You are welcome and encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to acquire great seats at a discount before all sales shift to Ticketmaster.
• Sixth & I events: All single tickets will be available solely via Washington Performing Arts. Tickets will be available at the door on the evening of each performance.
• Center for Performing Arts at Prince George’s Community College (June 11 event only): All single tickets will be available solely via Washington Performing Arts. Tickets will be available at the door on the evening of each performance.
• Library of Congress (May 13 event only): Reservations for this free concert will be handled solely by the Library of Congress—details to be announced.

 

Questions?

Please visit our main Tickets & Patron Services page or contact our Patron Services at PatronServices@WashingtonPerformingArts.org or (202) 785-9727.

Note: Business hours are weekdays, 9:30am–5pm ET. Order volume may be high; if you call and reach our voicemail, please leave a detailed message including your name, preferred contact number, and best time to reach you during business hours. Thank you.