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Lisner Auditorium Events & Tickets

Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC has 16 upcoming events: 4 concerts, 5 theatre shows, and 7 arts events. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About Lisner Auditorium

Lisner Auditorium is a performance venue sited on the Foggy Bottom campus of George Washington University at 730 21st Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. Named for Abram Lisner (1852-1938), a university trustee and benefactor whose will provided one million dollars towards its construction, it was designed in 1940 and completed in 1946. Constructed in the stripped classicist style of the late Art Deco and host to major classical, folk, rock, blues, opera, and theatrical performances over the decades, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 for its dual significance as an architectural work and as a performance venue.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • Foggy Bottom–GWUMetro station320 m · 5 min walk
  • Farragut WestMetro station620 m · 10 min walk
  • Farragut NorthMetro station770 m · 13 min walk
  • Dupont CircleMetro station1.2 km · 19 min walk
  • Georgetown Ferry LandingFerry terminal1.2 km · 20 min walk
  • McPherson SquareMetro station1.3 km · 22 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Public $21/dayCar park150 m · 2 min walk
  • Multi-storey car park170 m · 3 min walk
  • PublicUnderground car park270 m · 4 min walk
  • Public $24/dayCar park290 m · 5 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

  • Chaat HouseRestaurant · indian50 m · 1 min walk
  • StarbucksCafé · coffee shop130 m · 2 min walk
  • Uptowner CafeCafé · coffee shop130 m · 2 min walk
  • Leo's GW DelicatessenCafé140 m · 2 min walk
  • Peet's CoffeeCafé · coffee shop140 m · 2 min walk
  • BodegaRestaurant · mexican160 m · 3 min walk
  • Tonic at Quigley'sPub160 m · 3 min walk
  • Duke's GroceryRestaurant170 m · 3 min walk

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Lisner Auditorium: FAQs

What's on at Lisner Auditorium?

Lisner Auditorium has 16 upcoming events. Next up: Georgian National Ballet "Sukhishvili" on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Where is Lisner Auditorium?

Lisner Auditorium is located at 730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20052.

How big is Lisner Auditorium?

Lisner Auditorium has a capacity of around 1,490.

Is there parking at Lisner Auditorium?

The closest public garage is the University Student Center garage, accessible on H Street between 21st and 22nd streets, NW. Please visit https://business-services.gwu.edu/visitor-parking for rates. Street parking is also available, obey posted signs.

Does Lisner Auditorium have accessible seating?

Wheelchair accessible seating and mobility impaired seating is available at all price levels in row M of the Orchestra. All Terrace seating requires climbing stairs to access. For sight and hearing-impaired seating, please contact the box office at gwticket@gwu.edu

When is the Lisner Auditorium box office open?

Fall 2025 Semester: Tuesdays 11a-3p Event Days: (1) One hour prior to Showtime

What is the nearest station to Lisner Auditorium?

The nearest station is Foggy Bottom–GWU (Metro station), about 320 m from Lisner Auditorium.

Which hotels are closest to Lisner Auditorium?

The closest places to stay are Hotel Lombardy (270 m), State Plaza Hotel (300 m), and Hotel Hive (340 m).

When did Lisner Auditorium open?

Lisner Auditorium opened in 1943.