Before the curtain rises, head upstairs for monumental skyline views, exclusive bites, and live entertainment in the heart of Penn Quarter!
A Centennial Stage Above the Nation’s Capital
Since opening on December 27, 1924, the Warner Theatre has anchored DC’s Penn Quarter as a neo-renaissance concert hall and a living archive of music, comedy, theater, and political moments. Originally known as the Earle, the velvet-draped picture palace earned praise from the Washington Post as a pleasure to enter and a regret to leave.
A century later, the historic venue still sets the stage for sensational nights, and now it rewards ticketholders with something extraordinary upstairs.
Monumental Views Before the Main Act
The Rooftop Rendezvous is a FREE early-access experience that comes with select show tickets. Doors open two hours before showtime, weather permitting, and guests soak in sweeping views of the Nation’s Capital. Rooftop entertainment complements each performance, and exclusive food and beverage options round out the experience. Bartenders pour crafted cocktails alongside Warner’s special centennial-year brew, making the pre-show ritual a destination of its own.
How to Get There and What’s Coming Up
Parking is generally available on site at the Warner Building Parking Garage. Rideshare and Metro guests should head to 13th and E Streets, NW, where staff verify rooftop passes.
Upcoming rooftop-eligible shows include Jordan Klepper (5/08), Akaash Singh (5/9), LeAnn Rimes (5/15), Alex Isley (5/29), Echo & The Bunnymen (6/05), Daniel Tosh (6/18 & 6/19), and Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers (6/20). Cancellation calls are typically made by noon the day of the event.
The Washington Lobbyist celebrates the venues that make DC unforgettable, and Warner Theatre’s centennial deserves your attention. Grab a ticket, head upstairs, and toast 100 years of firsts!
Warner Theatre | 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004.
