About
Lisner Auditorium is a world-class multi-purpose venue in Washington, DC. Host to concerts, sports, and live entertainment — plan your visit with tickets, directions, and nearby dining & hotels.
3M+
Events Hosted
454M+
Guests Welcomed
72+
Years of History
Countless
Unforgettable Moments
- Venue Type
- Multi-Purpose Venue
- Capacity
- 74,554
- Built
- 1954
- Renovated
- 1988
- Owner
- Venue Group
Upcoming Events
OCT
28
Georgian National Ballet "Sukhishvili"
8:00 PM EDT • Dance
OCT
31
National Symphony Orchestra Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular
2:00 PM EDT • Classical
NOV
2
Slavoj Zizek: Signs from the Future
7:00 PM EST • Miscellaneous Theatre
NOV
6
An Evening with David Falk
6:30 PM EST • Miscellaneous Theatre
NOV
8
GW and Politics & Prose Presents: Rachel Maddow | Department of Fate
5:00 PM EST • Miscellaneous Theatre
Location & Map
730 21st Street, NW
Washington, DCGet DirectionsGetting Here
Multiple lines nearby
Frequent service
Airports
Restaurants Nearby
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Hotels Nearby
The Plaza Hotel
From $650/night
Pod Times Square
From $189/night
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
From $425/night
Things to Do Nearby
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour
Cultural Tours • 2.1 mi
Broadway Show Experience
Art & Museums • 1.8 mi
Central Park Bike Tour
Outdoor Adventures • 1.4 mi
Parking Nearby
Lisner Auditorium Official Lot
0.1 mi • $49
Pennsylvania Plaza Garage
0.2 mi • $39
Nearby Street Parking
0.4 mi • $19