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Ford's Theatre Events & Tickets

Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC has 129 upcoming events: 73 theatre shows and 56 experiences. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About Ford's Theatre

Ford's Theatre is a theater in Washington, D.C., which opened in 1863. In 1865, it was the site of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth. The theater was later used as a warehouse and government office building. In 1893, part of its interior flooring collapsed, causing 22 deaths, and needed repairs were made. The building became a museum in 1932, and it was renovated and re-opened as a theater in 1968. A related Center for Education and Leadership museum opened in 2012, next to Petersen House.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • ArchivesMetro station180 m · 3 min walk
  • Federal TriangleMetro station520 m · 8 min walk
  • Judiciary SquareMetro station660 m · 11 min walk
  • SmithsonianMetro station670 m · 11 min walk
  • Gallery PlaceMetro station690 m · 11 min walk
  • L'EnfantTrain station740 m · 12 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Colonial ParkingUnderground car park350 m · 6 min walk
  • Underground car park450 m · 7 min walk
  • LazUnderground car park560 m · 9 min walk
  • PMIUnderground car park570 m · 9 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • Pavilion CaféCafé · american140 m · 2 min walk
  • The Capital Grille - Washington DCRestaurant · steak house210 m · 3 min walk
  • Garden CaféCafé230 m · 4 min walk
  • StarbucksCafé · coffee shop240 m · 4 min walk
  • Tip ThaiRestaurant · thai240 m · 4 min walk
  • FiolaRestaurant · italian240 m · 4 min walk
  • Penn Quarter Sports TavernPub250 m · 4 min walk
  • D'Acqua RestaurantRestaurant260 m · 4 min walk

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Ford's Theatre: FAQs

What's on at Ford's Theatre?

Ford's Theatre has 129 upcoming events. Next up: A Christmas Carol (Preview) - Washington on Thursday, November 19, 2026.

Where is Ford's Theatre?

Ford's Theatre is located at 511 10th St Nw, Washington, DC, 20004.

How big is Ford's Theatre?

Ford's Theatre has a capacity of around 665.

What is the nearest station to Ford's Theatre?

The nearest station is Archives (Metro station), about 180 m from Ford's Theatre.

Which hotels are closest to Ford's Theatre?

The closest places to stay are Waldorf Astoria Washington DC (510 m), Hotel Monaco (540 m), and Courtyard (590 m).

Where can I park near Ford's Theatre?

Public car parks near Ford's Theatre include Colonial Parking (350 m), Underground car park (450 m), and Laz (560 m).

When did Ford's Theatre open?

Ford's Theatre opened in 1863.