Fall 2025 Dupont Underground Events

Join us at Dupont Underground for the fall season!
This event list will grow throughout the fall, but if you see something of interest don’t wait in case it sells out!

SEPTEMBER 2025

  • ALT-DC Exhibition - Sept 5-Oct 5

    See DC through an artists lens. Videography and photography by locals.

    (The exhbition will be closed for a private event Friday, September 26 from 2-5 pm and all day Saturday, September 27.)

    On View through October 5. Exhibition Page.

  • Logo for Art All Night in bright colors

    Art All Night! - Sept 13

    7:00 PM - Doors open - ALT-DC: Videos + Stills 
    8:30 - 10:30 PM - Chicha Morada - DC's Psychedelic Cumbia Band
    11:00 PM - Closing


    Dupont Underground joins Art All Night with the exciting sounds of Chicha Morada, a Washington, DC-based band that fuses rock 'n' roll with the soulful rhythms of Peruvian chicha and cumbia.

    DANCING is RESISTING!

  • Raíces y Ritmos - Sept 19

    A Tintas DC Showcase, a celebration of Latine voices from across the DC metro area, highlighting the richness and diversity of the Latine experience through poetry, storytelling, music & performance

  • Blue poster with monsters

    Counterpoint Matinee - Sept 27

    Counterpoint Concerts opens its 2025–26 season with a tribute to Maurice Ravel in honor of the 150th anniversary of his birth, featuring his most evocative solo piano works.

    DOORS & BAR CART OPEN AT 1:30 PM PERFORMANCE: 2:00 PM – 3:20 PM (NO INTERMISSION)

  • See below for October events.

OCTOBER 2025

  • Black and White Photo folks in DU

    Artist Gathering + Artist Talk & First Friday - Oct 3

    Open and free to the public 6-9 pm, we will host an artist gathering and arts exchange during the Dupont Circle First Friday. Join us for two artists panels from 7-8 pm!

  • Paint and Debate - Oct 11

    Inclusive conversation on political, social, & pop cultural issues. 6-8 pm on Saturday, October 11.

  • Kung Fu & Community Service: Celebrating 30 Years of Hung Tao Choy Mei - Oct 17 - Nov 9

    October 18: GRAND OPENING: kung fu demos, lion & dragon dancing, and more!

    Extended hours at DU: Open Sunday and weekdays (Sunday through Thursday) from 11:00am - 5:00pm

    Fridays and Saturdays will be open from 11:00am - 10:00pm

    (Closed October 31)

    Since 1995, Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute has brought martial arts, African drumming, traditional Chinese Lion and Dragon Dance, and Chinese musical instruments to Washington, DC.

    Learn more about HTCMLI at jowga.org.

  • Neon Ghost Train

    Fantom Comics Halloween Party - Oct 31

    🎃ALL ABOARD! HERE COMES THE SPOOKY TRAIN 🎃

    The annual Fantom Comics Halloween party will take place in Dupont Underground !!
    19 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, DC 20036

    LIVE SETS by CLEAR CHANNEL & SAD ROACH!
    DJ BAST will be spinning all night!

    Video games with SakuraSkirmish and animations from District Motion Graphics and much much more! 5 pm to midnight.

  • See below for November events.

NOVEMBER 2025

  • Kung Fu & Community Service: Celebrating 30 Years of Hung Tao Choy Mei - Oct 17 - Nov 9

    October 18: GRAND OPENING: kung fu demos, lion & dragon dancing, and more!

    Extended hours at DU: Open Sunday and weekdays (Sunday through Thursday) from 11:00am - 5:00pm

    Fridays and Saturdays will be open from 11:00am - 10:00pm

    (Closed October 31)

    Since 1995, Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute has brought martial arts, African drumming, traditional Chinese Lion and Dragon Dance, and Chinese musical instruments to Washington, DC.

    Learn more about HTCMLI at jowga.org.

  • Cartoon wizard cat trick or treati

    Good Beats Halloween - Nov 1

    Classical musicians performing music from your favorite video games, movies, and cartoons! Doors open at 7:30 pm

  • Family Friendly Dance Party - Nov 2

    From 2-4 come dance! All ages welcome—wear your costumes if you have them!

MORE NOVEMBER & DECEMBER EVENTS COMING SOON!