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9:30 Club

9:30 Club

Music Venue, Rock Club, and Bar
U-Street, Washington
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    The concerts at 9:30 Club is a can't miss
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    Carolina E.
    "You really feel close to the stage and get an awesome experience."(10 Tips)
    Matt F.
    "My favorite music venue in DC."(4 Tips)
    Pearl A.
    "Get there early to get a good seat on the 2nd floor balcony!"(13 Tips)
    Kristen M.
    "Awesome and intimate concert venue."(4 Tips)
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  • Amy C.heart icon on user image
    Amy CummingsMarch 18, 2018
    Great place to check out a concert.
  • Jason K.
    Jason KyleFebruary 16, 2012
    We saw The Dismemberment Plan here back in January '11. Was a great venue, not really a bad view in the house and acoustics were great.
  • Mike
    MikeOctober 18, 2011
    Make sure to bring your earplugs if you're seeing anything but a very quiet band. The soundboard ops here, like at most small venues, believe that the only good volume setting is "all the way up".
  • Washington Post
    Washington PostSeptember 11, 2013
    Josh Burdette, who died Sept. 1, 2013 at 36, was called many things. Head of security. Door-staff supervisor. Crew chief. That guy. He said: "I am not a bouncer." Read our obituary for him. Read more
  • Scoutmob
    ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011
    The 9:30 club isn't so named because it has anything to do with any time of the day, but because of its original location, 930 F St. NW, which is now an office building. Womp-womp.
  • Pearl A.heart icon on user image
    Pearl AOctober 8, 2012
    Get there early to get a good seat on the 2nd floor balcony! Such a great view for concerts!
  • Matt P.
    Matt PenniniAugust 16, 2010
    Bring a couple dollar bills if you plan on sitting in line outside during summer shows. There is a nice guy who will stroll down the sidewalk with a cart filled with bottles of water for a buck.
  • Jenny S.
    Jenny SlaughterAugust 18, 2010
    Awesome! My only complaint is that I went there for a show on a Sunday morning so I opted for a coke instead of a beer. It was four bucks! Solution: get a beer. Problem solved.
  • Eloise T.heart icon on user image
    Eloise TweetsAugust 24, 2016
    Some of the best shows... Use your rewards card and get tons of points
  • Brent B.heart icon on user image
    Brent BovenziNovember 27, 2014
    Great music! Down front for the action or up top to just chill.
  • Jessica P.heart icon on user image
    Jessica PlacenciaJanuary 5, 2015
    Huge venue, floor can get kind of crazy and crowded but good shows always happening here
  • Michael Patrick Joseph G.
    Be careful where you park. We were vandalized tonight as our car sat on V Street across from the club. In broad daylight.
  • Ata Can B.heart icon on user image
    Ata Can BertayNovember 1, 2016
    Main show starts around 9! Don't forget to bring your earplugs!
  • Terence R.heart icon on user image
    Terence RoseJune 10, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Get there early to get to the front of the stage.
  • Yianni K.
    Yianni KonstantopoulosOctober 8, 2010
    9:30 Club is the best venue for a show in DC! Hands down! Get there early to get a good spot as its standing room only!
  • Matthew J.
    Matthew JordanMarch 30, 2016
    Here is a fun video of the neighborhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmd15ZQd_Vc
  • Shawn R.
    Shawn RiderJuly 26, 2009
    Go to a show with a good opener, and get there in time to hold down the bar stools on the balcony above the VIP area and within arm's reach of the bar. Ideal seated viewing spot.
  • Emily T.heart icon on user image
    Emily TylerMay 16, 2014
    Dance yourself clean (or nod/sway if that's more your style
  • Nicole K.heart icon on user image
    Nicole KyleAugust 8, 2014
    Upstairs is great if you can stake out a spot by the railing.
  • Heather W.
    Heather WeyforthOctober 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Always visit the backbar before the doors open. Also, try the house beer!
  • Kristen M.heart icon on user image
    Kristen MentastiMay 12, 2013
    Awesome and intimate concert venue. Brings hot talent.
  • Amanda H.
    Amanda HoffmanApril 6, 2012
    They changed their Backbar policy and claim it's never been a separate line. Except every other concert we've been to HAS been a separate line. BE CAREFUL!!!!!!
  • diane q.heart icon on user image
    diane quereyApril 25, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Best place to see livemusic
  • Xy X.
    Xy XXMay 14, 2016
    Make sure that there isn't another show playing the same night. If so, verify the time- 9:30 isn't ALWAYS 9:30
  • Josh H.heart icon on user image
    Josh HigginsApril 28, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Best concert venue in DC.
  • Jennifer K.
    Jennifer KeeneMay 19, 2011
    There's no bad spot to hear shows at 9:30 Club. Just be sure to buy tickets directly from 9:30 - counterfeit operations abound on Craigslist.
  • Sam R.heart icon on user image
    Sam RendersFebruary 3, 2017
    Played here recently, amazing venue
  • Amanda H.heart icon on user image
    Amanda HamiltonAugust 5, 2018
    Historic venue, 90’s cover band brought all the hits
  • Kathryn C.heart icon on user image
    Kathryn CJanuary 1, 2015
    Surprisingly extensive and good food menu.
  • Joe G.heart icon on user image
    Joe GizziSeptember 20, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Best concert venue in DC.
  • Jacob N.
    Jacob NicholsAugust 3, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The best indoor venue I have ever been to. Very intimate and not a bad spot in the place.
  • JB F.
    JB FabyNovember 15, 2011
    Really awesome music venues with a good mix of bands coming in, known or less known.
  • OurStage
    OurStageApril 7, 2011
    About 1,000 times bigger than the original 9:30, but great site lines and free cupcakes backstage if you're lucky.
  • Phil L.heart icon on user image
    Phil LFebruary 10, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    The best music club in America
  • Matthew P.
    Matthew PimmMay 13, 2013
    Best spot...1st level balcony (center)
  • Garrett C.
    Garrett ClayJuly 11, 2011
    One of the hottest venue's around, great idea to check their shows online, and go see one. Read more
  • Stephani S.
    Stephani SOctober 14, 2010
    One of the best music venues in D.C. I saw Lupe Fiasco and VV Brown here. Standing room only so wear flats!
  • Stacey M.
    Stacey MillerNovember 23, 2010
    Get there early to not have to fight your way through the crowd to the front of the stage. Pre-bands are always good.
  • Brandy B.heart icon on user image
    Brandy BonesJanuary 13, 2016
    One of the greatest venues in the world.
  • Soundproofblog
    SoundproofblogJanuary 28, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Never give up on a sold out show! There are always people getting rid of extras for face value an hour before the show. Not really surprising giving the flakiness level of this town! Read more
  • Harley Q.
    Harley QuinnFebruary 28, 2011
    If you are feeling energenic, work your way to the middle of the floor and join in the mosh. Lots of jumping and bumping.
  • Chris V.heart icon on user image
    Chris VApril 1, 2015
    Nice venue, crap coffee.
  • Linda Rosaheart icon on user image
    Linda RosaDecember 4, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Free coat check-in with your "Friends with Benefits" card.
  • Ashley C.heart icon on user image
    Ashley ConwayMay 31, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    This is the best place to see a concert in DC, period. Wear comfortable shoes -- standing room only!
  • Edward H.heart icon on user image
    Edward HenryJanuary 26, 2016
    Best music venue in DC
  • Elizabeth
    ElizabethNovember 20, 2009
    I would recommend buying advance tickets and getting there early. It's standing room only. One of the best live music venues I've been to. Read more
  • Aaron W.heart icon on user image
    Aaron WertliebJanuary 11, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Been there since the inception. Like home
  • Charlotte B.heart icon on user image
    Charlotte BouwmanJuly 8, 2015
    Nice underground feeling in this club
  • Michelle C.heart icon on user image
    Michelle CharlesFebruary 1, 2015
    Always amazing groups! Years of love. Thanks 930 club!
  • Chris F.heart icon on user image
    Chris FredericksDecember 28, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    My favorite DC music venue.
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