Warner Theatre DC: Concerts, Parking, Metro & Venue Guide

The Warner Theatre is a 1924 movie palace in downtown Washington, a block from Pennsylvania Avenue, that now hosts concerts, comedy, dance, and theatrical productions. Its gilded lobby and auditorium make it one of the most beautiful rooms in the city.

Here’s what to know before you go.

Warner Theatre Venue Information

• Address: 513 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
• Location: Downtown DC, on 13th Street between E and F Streets NW
• Capacity: About 1,850 seated
• Operator: Live Nation
• Format: Reserved theater seating, with an orchestra level and balcony

Upcoming Concerts and Tickets at the Warner Theatre

See upcoming shows on our Warner Theatre event listings or browse the full DC Social Guide concert calendar. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster; visit the official Warner Theatre website for the full calendar.

Who Books Shows at the Warner Theatre?

Live Nation operates the theater and books concerts and comedy tours, while arts groups present their own productions and seasons.

Parking at the Warner Theatre

An independently operated garage sits right next door, with its entrance on 12th Street between E and F Streets NW. Many other downtown garages are within a few blocks.

Metro and Rideshare

Metro Center (Red, Orange, Blue, and Silver lines) and Federal Triangle (Orange, Blue, and Silver lines) are each about a block away. Rideshare drop-off works on 13th Street or E Street NW.

What to Expect at the Warner Theatre

The restored interior features a marble and gold-leaf lobby, gold-leaf ceilings, and chandeliers. All shows are seated, and there are several bars in the lobbies. Accessible seating is available.

Warner Theatre History

The theater opened on December 27, 1924, as the Earle Theatre, a vaudeville and movie palace designed by C. Howard Crane and Kenneth Franzheim, complete with a rooftop garden and basement ballroom. It was renamed in 1947 for owner Harry Warner, one of the founders of Warner Bros. After closing in 1989, it reopened in October 1992 with a performance by Frank Sinatra.

Warner Theatre FAQ

Is the Warner Theatre seated?

Yes. It’s a reserved-seat theater.

Where do I park?

The garage next door has an entrance on 12th Street between E and F Streets NW.

What Metro station is closest?

Metro Center and Federal Triangle, each about a block away.

How many seats does the Warner Theatre have?

About 1,850.

Also nearby: Capital One Arena and Hammer Auditorium.

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

Map and Directions

Warner Theatre
513 13th St NW
Washington, DC 20004

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