The National Capital Cabaret Festival

Capital Cabaret presents its 4th Annual National Capital Cabaret Festival on March 27-28, 2026 at Barrel House Cafe and Bar, Washington, D.C. This year’s Festival features well-known local cabaret singers, as well as emerging artists from a variety of area educational programs

Capital Cabaret is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes and educates about the art form of cabaret. The magic of cabaret is a connection between singer and audience members through story-telling and song. In this way, cabaret is more than just a performance, it is community. Capital Cabaret warmly invites Festival guests to be a part of that community, joining together to create and celebrate the power of cabaret. See you at the Festival!

Festival Schedule

March 27, 2026 - 6:30pm: Dan Murray with Alfred Yun

"Reviving DC's Jazz Gems" will feature select standards (and an original tune) that were either historically significant on their own, were performed in historic places, or composed by figures from DC.

March 27, 2026 - 8:30pm: Steve Washington

"Songsmiths and Troubadours" will feature some of the standout pieces Steve has acquired over the last couple of years along with a few personal and perennial favorites.

March 28, 2026 - 6:30pm: Emerging Artist Showcase

Featuring standout singers from DMV-area educational programs, this performance celebrates fresh voices, bold storytelling, and the future of cabaret—right as it takes the stage.

March 28, 2026 - 8:30pm: Michael Shea

"Psyche Knows The Way" is an intimate cabaret that spotlights Michael Shea’s mental health journey through singing and psychotherapy.

Tickets are available for individual shows or make a full evening of it and purchase the evening pass! Click here to see all the information and purchase your tickets!