Airport guide
Flying into Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Every venue below has IAD as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is a large airport 23 miles from downtown Washington in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 33 venues with 970 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026); the closest is NextStop Theatre at 4.5 miles. It is one of the 3 airports the WAS search covers.
Venues nearest IAD
| Venue | City | From IAD | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NextStop Theatre | Herndon | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) | 79 | DCA, 20 mi | Hotels |
| Fair Oaks Mall - VA | Fairfax | 7.8 mi (12.5 km) | 1 | DCA, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts | Vienna | 10 mi (16.4 km) | 2 | DCA, 14 mi | Hotels |
| The Barns At Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts | Vienna | 10 mi (16.5 km) | 50 | DCA, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Jammin Java | Vienna | 11 mi (17.3 km) | 10 | DCA, 13 mi | Hotels |
| EagleBank Arena | Fairfax | 11 mi (17.9 km) | 45 | DCA, 14 mi | Hotels |
| George Mason Center For The Arts - Concert Hall | Fairfax | 11 mi (17.9 km) | 6 | DCA, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Tally Ho Theater | Leesburg | 13 mi (21.2 km) | 34 | DCA, 34 mi | Hotels |
| Jiffy Lube Live | Bristow | 13 mi (21.3 km) | 2 | DCA, 30 mi | Hotels |
| Merchant Hall At Hylton Performing Arts Center | Manassas | 14 mi (21.7 km) | 37 | DCA, 27 mi | Hotels |
| Gregory Family Theater At Hylton Performing Arts Center | Manassas | 14 mi (21.7 km) | 9 | DCA, 27 mi | Hotels |
| Gaithersburg Arts Barn | Gaithersburg | 17 mi (26.9 km) | 18 | DCA, 21 mi | Hotels |
| Fauquier Community Theatre | Warrenton | 19 mi (29.7 km) | 9 | DCA, 36 mi | Hotels |
| Give a Hoot Comedy Club | Gaithersburg | 19 mi (30.9 km) | 73 | DCA, 20 mi | Hotels |
| Black Rock Center For the Arts | Germantown | 19 mi (31.0 km) | 1 | DCA, 26 mi | Hotels |
| Vanish Farmwoods Brewery | Leesburg | 20 mi (31.7 km) | 2 | DCA, 37 mi | Hotels |
| Globe Hall - MD | Germantown | 20 mi (32.2 km) | 1 | DCA, 26 mi | Hotels |
| Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium | Frederick | 32 mi (51.0 km) | 64 | BWI, 43 mi | Hotels |
| Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races | Charles Town | 32 mi (52.0 km) | 22 | DCA, 53 mi | Hotels |
| RAK Brewing CO | Frederick | 32 mi (52.2 km) | 1 | BWI, 43 mi | Hotels |
| The Robin Drummond MainStage at Maryland Ensemble Theatre | Frederick | 33 mi (52.4 km) | 62 | BWI, 43 mi | Hotels |
| The Weinberg Center For The Arts | Frederick | 33 mi (52.4 km) | 45 | BWI, 43 mi | Hotels |
| Second Stage at Maryland Ensemble Theatre | Frederick | 33 mi (52.4 km) | 40 | BWI, 43 mi | Hotels |
| New Spire Arts - MD | Frederick | 33 mi (52.4 km) | 3 | BWI, 43 mi | Hotels |
| The Maryland Theatre | Hagerstown | 50 mi (80.8 km) | 14 | None | Hotels |
And 8 more venues in Fredericksburg, Winchester, Hagerstown and Frederick.
Event weekends near IAD
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues IAD is the first airport for, counted Nov 8, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 25 | NextStop Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 30 | Gregory Family Theater At Hylton Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 40 | Gregory Family Theater At Hylton Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 47 | The Maryland Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 40 | The Weinberg Center For The Arts | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 25 | Merchant Hall At Hylton Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 4 | Riverside Center for the Performing Arts | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 6 | Tally Ho Theater | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 7 | Tally Ho Theater | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 9 | The Weinberg Center For The Arts | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 11 | Riverside Center for the Performing Arts | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 19 | Riverside Center for the Performing Arts | Search this weekend |
Next events near IAD
Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Atlantis
Fair Oaks Mall - VA, Fairfax, Virginia
From about $52.00View TicketsA Christmas Carol
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fox N' Vead
Bright Box Theater - VA, Winchester, Virginia
Raiatea Helm
The Barns At Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Vienna, Virginia
From about $88.00View TicketsSo You Think You Are Funny? - Semi Final
Give a Hoot Comedy Club, Gaithersburg, Maryland
From about $30.00View TicketsThe Ultimate 2000's Dance Party
Tally Ho Theater, Leesburg, Virginia
From about $74.00View TicketsA Christmas Carol
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Several Species - The Pink Floyd Experience
Hub City Vinyl, Hagerstown, Maryland
From about $58.00View TicketsMike Burton
Give a Hoot Comedy Club, Gaithersburg, Maryland
From about $38.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 9: Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Atlantis
- Nov 11: A Christmas Carol
- Nov 12: A Christmas Carol
- Nov 13: The Ultimate 2000's Dance Party
When events near IAD happen
- 77% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 232 of 349 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities IAD serves
| City | Events | From IAD | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg | 304 | 43 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Frederick | 216 | 33 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Gaithersburg | 91 | 20 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Vienna | 62 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Fairfax | 52 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Manassas | 46 | 14 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Leesburg | 36 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Winchester | 29 | 42 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Charles Town | 22 | 32 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Hagerstown | 20 | 50 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near IAD
| Airport | Type | From IAD |
|---|---|---|
| DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | Large airport | 23 mi |
| BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Large airport | 45 mi |
DCA is the second option for 20 of these venues.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
Which other airports are near IAD?
Within 50 miles of IAD we also list Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 23 miles away and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), 45 miles away.
How far is IAD from downtown Washington?
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 23 miles (36.7 km) from downtown Washington in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How many events are near IAD in the next 12 weeks?
We list 263 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues IAD is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Dec 4, with 47. Counted as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which venues are closest to IAD?
Of the venues IAD is the first airport we list for, the closest are NextStop Theatre (4.5 miles), Fair Oaks Mall - VA (7.8 miles) and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (10 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How far is IAD from NextStop Theatre?
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 4.5 miles from NextStop Theatre in a straight line.
