Eighteenth Street Lounge

Eighteenth Street Lounge www.eighteenthstreetlounge.com The Eighteenth Street Lounge opened its doors in April 1995 and unknowingly changed the face of DC’s dance music culture forever.
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"Enough energy for a party, but also a place where people are able to socialize in an intimate environment" is what owner and Executive Creative Director Farid (Ali) Nouri felt Washington, DC needed. After almost two decades of premiere house parties, Farid’s dream has created a legacy unmatched by any other venue in the District. The Lounge has been independently operated and curated by Farid sin

ce its inception in 1995. Energy. Music. Culture. The Eighteenth Street Lounge is dedicated to providing Washington DC with the best live and DJ entertainment ranging from traditional Jazz and Funk, to Reggae and a hybrid of Latin sounds. We showcase live bands Tuesday through Saturday. Please visit our Schedule page to see our entertainment line-up on our website www.eighteenthstreetlounge.com.

Cocktails that are beautiful AND taste good?! AND a Happy Hour from 8-9 PM Tuesday-Thursday?! Come to 18th st Lounge thi...
06/01/2026

Cocktails that are beautiful AND taste good?! AND a Happy Hour from 8-9 PM Tuesday-Thursday?!

Come to 18th st Lounge this week and see for yourself :) 🍸🍷🥂

05/29/2026

The bartenders were put to the test and passed with flying colors!

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05/28/2026

Come for a drink…or two or three🍸

DJs: .ofc
Art:

This Week’s Lineup:🔥Tuesday: 2 Floors open!Main floor: Open Mic night by open sourceRed room: Get together Salsa & Bacha...
05/27/2026

This Week’s Lineup:

🔥Tuesday: 2 Floors open!
Main floor: Open Mic night by open source
Red room: Get together Salsa & Bachata Dance Social .together.socials
$10 class 8pm-9pm | Free dance Social 9pm-2am | 21+

🎧 Wednesday:
Main Room: Live Jazz Music with Matt Dardick and the Vernon squares .dardick
Red Room: Open Decks with
Sign up at the door.
Free Entry | 21+

🕺 Thursday: Make People Dance
Our weekly house ritual with local legends
Free Entry | 21+

🍾Friday:
Main Room:
Red Room:
Good vibes all night
Free Entry | 21+

💿 Saturday: Two floors, two vibes
Main Room:
Red Room: Dj seen
Late-night grooves, zero regrets.
Free Entry | 21+

📸 Sunday: dc

The only way to end the weekend.
Free Entry | 21+

This Week’s Lineup:🔥Tuesday: 2 Floors open!Main floor: Open Mic night by open sourceRed room: Get together Salsa & Bacha...
05/26/2026

This Week’s Lineup:

🔥Tuesday: 2 Floors open!
Main floor: Open Mic night by open source
Red room: Get together Salsa & Bachata Dance Social .together.socials
$10 class 8pm-9pm | Free dance Social 9pm-2am | 21+

🎧 Wednesday:
Main Room: Live Jazz Music with Matt Dardick and the Vernon squares .dardick
Red Room: Open Decks with
Sign up at the door.
Free Entry | 21+

🕺 Thursday: Make People Dance
Our weekly house ritual with local legends
Free Entry | 21+

🍾Friday:
Main Room:
Red Room:
Good vibes all night
Free Entry | 21+

💿 Saturday: Two floors, two vibes
Main Room: Soundroom
Red Room: Dj seen
Late-night grooves, zero regrets.
Free Entry | 21+

📸 Sunday: dc

The only way to end the weekend.
Free Entry | 21+

No other bar compares…Art:
05/25/2026

No other bar compares…

Art:

05/22/2026

Grab some cocktails at ESL this weekend and make your dream date a reality 🍸🍹🥂

05/21/2026

The red lights are waiting for you🍷🎧

DJs: .ofc
Art:

This Week’s Lineup:🔥Tuesday: Red room: Get together Salsa & Bachata Dance Social .together.socials $10 class 8pm-9pm | F...
05/20/2026

This Week’s Lineup:

🔥Tuesday:
Red room: Get together Salsa & Bachata Dance Social .together.socials
$10 class 8pm-9pm | Free dance Social 9pm-2am | 21+

🎧 Wednesday:
Main Room: Live Jazz Music with Matt Dardick & The Vernon squares .dardick
Red Room: Open Decks with
Sign up at the door.
Free Entry | 21+

🕺 Thursday: Make People Dance
Our weekly house ritual with local legends
Free Entry | 21+

🍾Friday: Maximilano & The Mixing Bowl & DJ Sküp .skup
Good vibes all night
Free Entry | 21+

💿 Saturday: Two floors, two vibes
Main Room: .r01 and Special Guest
Red Room:
Late-night grooves, zero regrets.
Free Entry | 21+

📸 Sunday:
Main Room: with Opening Set
Red Room: Pulse, Juicy Bitz + Say Less and Perra
The only way to end the weekend.
Free Entry | 21+

Address

1230 9th Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20001

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9pm - 1am
Wednesday 9pm - 1am
Thursday 9pm - 2am
Friday 9pm - 3am
Saturday 9pm - 3am
Sunday 9pm - 3am

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