The Lincoln Theatre

The Lincoln Theatre "The Jewel On U" celebrating 100 years of history on U Street! President Franklin D. I.M.P.

The Lincoln Theatre, built in 1922, was a cultural center of D.C., predating and influencing Harlem’s renaissance. Washington natives Duke Ellington and Pearl Bailey were joined by nationally acclaimed artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Nat King Cole, Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, and Sarah Vaughn who performed regularly on the storied stage. Roosevelt celebrated his birthday parties at the Lincoln Colonnade, a party hall once located at the Theatre. In June 2013, I.M.P was selected by the District of Columbia to operate the theater in the city's U Street neighborhood. also operates the 9:30 Club in the District and Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Md.

09/05/2026

‼️ GIVEAWAY ALERT ‼️

Oscar winning actor Ke Huy Quan (THE GOONIES, EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE) is headed to DC, and you'll have the chance to see him in-person!

Alamo Drafthouse DC is teaming up with the Lincoln Theatre to give away two pairs of tickets to Ke Huy Quan's book tour 📚

What you'll win:
🎤 2 tickets to Ke Huy Quan's NEVER SAY DIE In-Person Book Talk at the Lincoln Theatre (Wed 9/16)
🎟 2 tickets to screen EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE at Alamo DC Bryant Street (Tues 9/15)

**Ke Huy Quan will only be live & in-person at the Lincoln Theatre on Wed 9/16

How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow and
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Comment and tag someone you'd like to share this experience with
⚡️ Bonus entry: Share this post to your Stories and tag us

Giveaway closes on Wednesday 9/9, and two winners will be randomly selected at 5 PM.

EARLY SHOW ADDED! 11/15, Amber Autry🎟️: hive.co/l/amberautrylincolnearly
09/02/2026

EARLY SHOW ADDED! 11/15, Amber Autry
🎟️: hive.co/l/amberautrylincolnearly

Need some September plans? 🤔 We’ve got you covered! 🎟️ Come catch a show (we have seats 🪤)
09/01/2026

Need some September plans? 🤔 We’ve got you covered! 🎟️ Come catch a show (we have seats 🪤)

We’ve got some great shows coming up, grab tickets while you still can! ⏰
09/01/2026

We’ve got some great shows coming up, grab tickets while you still can! ⏰

08/28/2026

A quick drop-in from the Bogotá-based Monsieur Periné! Get your tickets now ahead of their genre-bending show on September 18 at The Lincoln! 🇨🇴 ✨️

08/26/2026

Imagine a night at the orchestra but you're hearing your favorite songs by your favorite pop, rock, R&B, and KPop artists... and did we mention Bridgerton? 🪷 🎻 Don't miss Vitamin String Quartet string at our Jewel on U on October 7!

ON SALE NOW: 12/19, , Second Show Added!🎟️: hive.co/l/zarnagarg2
08/26/2026

ON SALE NOW: 12/19, , Second Show Added!
🎟️: hive.co/l/zarnagarg2

JUST ANNOUCED: 12/19, Zarna Garg Second Show Added!🎟️ : hive.co/l/zarnagarg2
08/24/2026

JUST ANNOUCED: 12/19, Zarna Garg Second Show Added!
🎟️ : hive.co/l/zarnagarg2

08/22/2026

Our friend Emei will bring the pain, the gag, AND the drama to the historic Lincoln Theatre on October 22. Get your tickets for a Night At The Opera!🎭️

ON SALE NOW: 9/30, Brian Henson's 🎟️ : hive.co/l/puppetup
08/21/2026

ON SALE NOW: 9/30, Brian Henson's
🎟️ : hive.co/l/puppetup

Address

1215 U Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20009

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 7pm
Tuesday 1pm - 7pm
Wednesday 1pm - 7pm
Thursday 1pm - 7pm
Friday 1pm - 7pm

Telephone

+12028880050

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