The Black Cat has two performance spaces, the Mainstage and the Backstage, in addition to the no-cover Red Room Bar.
Mainstage
The Mainstage consists of a 7000 square-foot performance room and features high-quality, professional sound, a large floorspace that affords great sight lines, and a rock club atmosphere unparalleled in DC. This room features national independent touring acts, local bands suitable for a larger club atmosphere, and monthly DJ dance events. Our Mainstage has hosted the best underground/ alternative acts that DC has to offer, as well as some of the most amazing national acts around. Check out our club history for a list of a few of our more interesting shows.
Our shows are all-ages. No one under the age of 21 may consume alcohol. Those under the age of 18 may attend, but we prefer them to have parental permission and be accompanied by an adult. Please be aware that DC has a Curfew Law which affects those 17 and under. Curfew hours go into effect at 11:00pm Sunday-Thursday (weekedays) and at 12:01am on Saturday or Saturday (weekends). If you are 17 or younger you must be out of the club by the times stated, unless accompanied by a parent.
Seating is available in both concert rooms for our disabled patrons. For more information, or questions concerning access, please call 202-667-4490.
Backstage
The Backstage is located downstairs next to the Red Room Bar and offers an intimate state-of-the-art performance space with a capacity of about 200. Recent events on the Backstage have included indie, punk, and garage rock bands, solo artists, DJ dance nights, monthly spoken word events, and independent film screenings.
Doors for the Backstage open at 9pm on weekdays, although it is always a good idea to check door times as these are subject to change. The opening act goes on 1/2 hour later than the posted door time. Our shows are all-ages. No one under the age of 21 may consume alcohol. Those under the age of 18 may attend, but we prefer them to have parental permission and be accompanied by an adult. Please be aware that DC has a Curfew Law which affects those 17 and under. Curfew hours go into effect at 11:00pm Sunday-Thursday (weekdays) and at 12:01am on Friday and Saturday (weekends). If you are 17 or younger you must be out of the club by the times stated, unless accompanied by a parent.
Seating is available in both concert rooms for our disabled patrons. For more information, or questions concerning access, please call 202-667-4490.
