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 33 miles from downtown Frederick in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 29 venues with 536 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is Dulles Expo Center at 4 miles. It is one of the 3 airports the WAS search covers.
Venues nearest IAD
| Venue | City | From IAD | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulles Expo Center | Chantilly | 4 mi (6.4 km) | 3 | DCA, 22 mi | Hotels |
| Loudoun Station | Ashburn | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 14 | DCA, 26 mi | Hotels |
| Segra Field | Leesburg | 9.7 mi (15.6 km) | 2 | DCA, 31 mi | Hotels |
| Jammin Java | Vienna | 11 mi (17.3 km) | 24 | DCA, 13 mi | Hotels |
| EagleBank Arena | Fairfax | 11 mi (17.9 km) | 22 | DCA, 14 mi | Hotels |
| George Mason Center For The Arts - Concert Hall | Fairfax | 11 mi (17.9 km) | 9 | DCA, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Tally Ho Theater | Leesburg | 13 mi (21.2 km) | 30 | DCA, 34 mi | Hotels |
| Jiffy Lube Live | Bristow | 13 mi (21.3 km) | 4 | DCA, 30 mi | Hotels |
| Merchant Hall At Hylton Performing Arts Center | Manassas | 14 mi (21.7 km) | 42 | DCA, 27 mi | Hotels |
| Give a Hoot Comedy Club | Gaithersburg | 19 mi (30.9 km) | 6 | DCA, 20 mi | Hotels |
| Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium | Frederick | 32 mi (51.0 km) | 66 | BWI, 43 mi | Hotels |
| Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races | Charles Town | 32 mi (52.0 km) | 25 | DCA, 53 mi | Hotels |
| The Grandstand At The Great Frederick Fair - Frederick | Frederick | 32 mi (52.1 km) | 3 | BWI, 42 mi | Hotels |
| The Robin Drummond MainStage at Maryland Ensemble Theatre | Frederick | 33 mi (52.4 km) | 71 | BWI, 43 mi | Hotels |
| The Weinberg Center For The Arts | Frederick | 33 mi (52.4 km) | 42 | BWI, 43 mi | Hotels |
| New Spire Arts - MD | Frederick | 33 mi (52.4 km) | 3 | BWI, 43 mi | Hotels |
| Union Mills Public House | Frederick | 33 mi (52.4 km) | 2 | BWI, 43 mi | Hotels |
| Summit Point Motorsports Park | Summit Point | 35 mi (55.7 km) | 1 | DCA, 57 mi | Hotels |
| International Community Church - MD | Frederick | 36 mi (57.4 km) | 1 | BWI, 44 mi | Hotels |
| Ram Stadium | Shepherdstown | 39 mi (62.3 km) | 3 | DCA, 58 mi | Hotels |
| Backseat Events | Winchester | 41 mi (66.7 km) | 7 | — | Hotels |
| Bright Box Theater - VA | Winchester | 42 mi (66.8 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| Winchester Little Theatre | Winchester | 42 mi (67.3 km) | 11 | — | Hotels |
| Riverside Center for the Performing Arts | Fredericksburg | 42 mi (67.5 km) | 37 | DCA, 43 mi | Hotels |
| The Maryland Theatre | Hagerstown | 50 mi (80.8 km) | 26 | — | Hotels |
And 4 more venues in Fredericksburg and Hagerstown.
Event weekends near IAD
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues IAD is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 22 | Loudoun Station | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 22 | Loudoun Station | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 20 | EagleBank Arena | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 14 | Tally Ho Theater | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 19 | The Weinberg Center For The Arts | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 5 | The Weinberg Center For The Arts | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 15 | Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 15 | Riverside Center for the Performing Arts | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 11 | The Robin Drummond MainStage at Maryland Ensemble Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 18 | Merchant Hall At Hylton Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 26 | The Maryland Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 20 | Riverside Center for the Performing Arts | Search this weekend |
Next events near IAD
Let's Sing Taylor - A Live Band Celebrating Music of Taylor Swift
The Grandstand At The Great Frederick Fair - Frederick, Frederick, Maryland
From about $36.00View TicketsJay Leno
The Maryland Theatre, Hagerstown, Maryland
From about $108.00View TicketsThe Rush Experience - A Tribute to Rush
Tally Ho Theater, Leesburg, Virginia
From about $45.00View TicketsVenardos Circus
Loudoun Station, Ashburn, Virginia
From about $56.00View TicketsInto the Woods
The Robin Drummond MainStage at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, Frederick, Maryland
Bearly Dead - Grateful Dead Tribute
Hub City Vinyl, Hagerstown, Maryland
From about $44.00View TicketsVenardos Circus
Loudoun Station, Ashburn, Virginia
From about $56.00View TicketsY2K Daytime Dance Party
Jammin Java, Vienna, Virginia
From about $53.00View TicketsVenardos Circus
Loudoun Station, Ashburn, Virginia
From about $56.00View TicketsVenardos Circus
Loudoun Station, Ashburn, Virginia
From about $56.00View Tickets
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When events near IAD happen
- 81% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 194 of 280 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities IAD serves
| City | Events | From IAD | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick | 188 | 33 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Fredericksburg | 102 | 43 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Manassas | 42 | 14 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Hagerstown | 39 | 50 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Leesburg | 32 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Fairfax | 31 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Charles Town | 25 | 32 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Vienna | 24 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Winchester | 22 | 42 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Ashburn | 14 | 4.6 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Gaithersburg | 6 | 20 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Bristow | 4 | 13 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 16 of these venues.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from downtown Frederick?
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 33 miles (52.8 km) from downtown Frederick in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
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 The Robin Drummond MainStage at Maryland Ensemble Theatre?
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 33 miles from The Robin Drummond MainStage at Maryland Ensemble Theatre in a straight line.
How many events are near IAD in the next 12 weeks?
We list 207 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 26. Counted as of Sep 24, 2026.
Which venues are closest to IAD?
Of the venues IAD is the first airport we list for, the closest are Dulles Expo Center (4 miles), Loudoun Station (4.6 miles) and Segra Field (9.7 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
