Dupont Underground
Transforming an old street car platform
into a space for art, artists, and community.
ORQUESTRA MANPLESA - NOV 15 (SOLD OUT)
Writers for Democratic Action - Nov 16
La Pluma Launch Party - Nov 17
AACIA Ibero-American Short Film Series - Nov 18 & 19
Cupboard's Cabaret - NOV 21
Call for Poets through Nov 30
The Swallow - Dec 4-7 & Dec 10-14
Regular Hours of Operation During Exhibitions
Dupont Underground will be open for scheduled events only in November 2025, no further open exhibition hours until December.
Dupont Underground will be on winter break December 15, 2025-January 5, 2026.
Additional Open Times During Performances and Special Exhibitions, viewable by event on the Events Page.
A PLACE FOR THE ARTS
3 minute video highlighting arts at Dupont Underground.
DUPONT UNDERGROUND HISTORY TO TODAY
A sub-terrain landmark
Uniquely situated to enhance the cultural life of Washington DC. In a city with no lack of public spaces and cultural institutions, it is surprising that there are precious few that offer flexible space for public expressions of creativity through onsite arts production, performance and exhibition. The Dupont Underground is evolving to fill that need, whether as a black box theatre, a workshop and exhibition space, or a venue for alternative media productions.
A place that fosters creativity
Dupont Underground is a citizen-driven urban initiative that is responding to the need to strengthen and expand the city‘s creative culture. Increasingly understood as a catalyst of urban growth, creative communities have a critical role in defining the urban identity of the District.
Sparking creative expression
Dupont Underground is a versatile and ever-changing space where the public can create, interact with, and deepen its cultural knowledge. In addition to its own curated programming, Dupont Underground provides event and exhibition space for partnering organizations, collaborating with galleries, art spaces, and artists. It provides a local nexus to develop collaborations with innovative cultural institutions around the world.