Washington, DC venue guide
Check the 9:30 Club bag policy with an official source, then plan your entrances, parking, and dining in Washington, DC. Confirm event-specific entry rules before you go.
Bag policy
Bags are searched and may need to be checked depending on size; leaving bags at home is preferred. Coat check is seasonal. Prohibited items include weapons, outside food or drinks, bottles, cans, coolers, laser pointers, selfie sticks and non-service animals. Ask staff about medical exceptions.
Entrances
The club discourages overnight lines and asks guests not to start lining up before 10 a.m., and it may refuse entry to people who camped out. On most nights, guests may leave and come back in to smoke. Medical exceptions can be raised with staff at the door.
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Bags are searched and may need to be checked depending on size; leaving bags at home is preferred. Coat check is seasonal. Prohibited items include weapons, outside food or drinks, bottles, cans, coolers, laser pointers, selfie sticks and non-service animals. Ask staff about medical exceptions.
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Call 202-265-0930 to arrange accessibility accommodations, including seating or ASL interpretation. Request ASL interpreters at least two weeks before the show.
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Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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815 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001
The Green Line U Street/African American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metro station is two blocks away. Use the 10th Street exit for the shortest walk.
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Parking
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The Food Food stand on the lower level serves tacos, quesadillas, and salad bowls. Four full bars offer draft and bottled beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks, and a coffee bar is also available. The bars, coffee bar, and Food Food stand accept major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Guests paying with cash can exchange it for an I.M.P. gift card at the merch stand.
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The 9:30 Club FAQ doesn't publish restroom locations. Staff can direct guests on site, and accessibility needs, including seating, can be arranged ahead by calling the box office at 202-265-0930.
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The merchandise stand takes major credit and debit cards as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay. Guests paying with cash can exchange it for an I.M.P. gift card at that stand.
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