9:30 Club DC: Concerts, Parking, Metro & Venue Guide

The 9:30 Club is Washington’s most famous rock club, a 1,200-capacity room at the corner of 9th and V Streets NW. Since 1980 it has been the place where touring bands play DC on their way up, and the place big names return to when they want a club show.

This guide covers tickets, parking, Metro, age policy, and what to expect inside.

9:30 Club Venue Information

• Address: 815 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001
• Location: U Street Corridor, at 9th and V Streets NW
• Capacity: About 1,200
• Age policy: Most shows are all ages unless otherwise posted
• Format: General admission standing floor with a balcony

Upcoming Concerts and Tickets at the 9:30 Club

See upcoming shows on our 9:30 Club event listings or browse the full DC Social Guide concert calendar. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster and at the I.M.P. box offices. Visit the official 9:30 Club website for announcements.

Who Books Shows at the 9:30 Club?

The 9:30 Club is owned and operated by I.M.P., the independent promoter founded by Seth Hurwitz and Rich Heinecke. I.M.P. also runs The Anthem, The Atlantis, Lincoln Theatre, and Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Parking at the 9:30 Club

The club’s monitored parking lot is at 2366 9th St NW, a few blocks north, and opens one hour before general admission doors. Space is limited, so buy a parking pass with your ticket. Private garages on 8th Street NW and street parking are other options, but street parking fills fast.

Metro and Rideshare

The U Street station on the Green and Yellow lines is the closest Metro stop. Rideshare drop-off works on V Street or 9th Street NW, and the corner gets crowded at the end of the night when The Atlantis lets out too.

What to Expect at the 9:30 Club

The main floor is standing room, with a balcony wrapping around the room and bars on each level. The stage is mounted on wheels so the staff can adjust the size of the room for each show. The club is cashless; patrons who want to pay cash can convert it to an I.M.P. gift card at the merch stand.

The club enforces its ID policy strictly: anyone without proper ID is treated as under 21.

9:30 Club History

The original Nightclub 9:30 opened on May 31, 1980, in a 199-capacity room in the Atlantic Building at 930 F Street NW, which gave the club its name. The current club opened on January 5, 1996, in the former WUST Radio Music Hall on V Street. Next door, I.M.P. opened The Atlantis in 2023 as a near-replica of that original F Street room.

9:30 Club FAQ

Is the 9:30 Club all ages?

Most shows are all ages unless posted otherwise.

Does the 9:30 Club have seats?

Very few. Most shows are general admission standing room.

Where do I park?

The club’s monitored lot at 2366 9th St NW opens one hour before doors.

What Metro station is closest?

U Street on the Green and Yellow lines.

Does the 9:30 Club take cash?

No. Cash can be converted to an I.M.P. gift card at the merch stand.

Also nearby: The Atlantis, Lincoln Theatre, and The Howard Theatre.

Hours, policies, and parking details can change. Check the official venue website before you go.

Map and Directions

9:30 Club
815 V St NW
Washington, DC 20001

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