What's On at Black Cat, Washington

Explore 61 concerts at Black Cat in Washington, United States.

About Black Cat

Black Cat is a live music venue in Washington. Gigvault tracks every show that has happened here — setlists, attended bands and the fans who were there. Browse the venue's full concert history, see who recently played and find friends who were at the same show.

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Black Cat on record

Gigvault documents 61 concerts at Black Cat, spanning 1998 to 2026. The busiest year on record is 2025, with 25 shows. 50 different acts have played here, and Velocity Girl has come back most often (6 times).

Black Cat — Venue information

Tucked away on 14th Street, Black Cat serves as the soot-stained heartbeat of D.C.’s independent music landscape, where the smell of stale beer and history clings to the red-walled corridors. This is a space that favors grit over polish, hosting everything from blistering post-punk and sludge-heavy metal to experimental synth-pop under the hum of a flickering marquee. There is an intimate, claustrophobic intensity to the main stage, where the sweat of the crowd and the sheer volume of the sound system make the floorboards vibrate beneath your boots. Between sets, the upstairs Red Room offers a necessary, kitschy reprieve, filled with pinball machines and a jukebox that feels curated by the neighborhood’s permanent night owls. For over three decades, it has stood as the essential incubator for local dreamers and a mandatory stop for touring outsiders who value authenticity over velvet ropes. It is not just a venue; it is a vital, uncompromising anchor in the shifting tides of the city’s culture.

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Concerts at Black Cat with setlists

The most recent shows here for which Gigvault holds a full song list.

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Frequently asked questions

What concerts are coming up at Black Cat?

All upcoming shows at Black Cat in Washington, United States are listed live at the top of this page – including tour dates, headliners and support acts.

Who has played at Black Cat?

The full concert history of Black Cat – from setlists to past headliners – is in the "Past Shows" section. Setlists are pulled automatically from setlist.fm and the Gigvault community.

How do I track which shows I've been to at Black Cat?

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Where do I find the setlist of my show at Black Cat?

Open the past show in question – you'll see the full setlist, the date and other fans who were at the same concert at Black Cat.

Is Gigvault free for Black Cat?

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