Venue guide

Black Cat

Black Cat is a live music club in Washington, DC.

Venue info

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Bag policy

Checked Oct 30, 2026

Black Cat searches all bags at the door. It hasn't published size limits, so bring only what you need.

Entrances and doors

Checked Oct 30, 2026

Door times change by event, so check the show listing or your ticket before you go.

Parking

Checked Oct 30, 2026

Black Cat partners with SpotHero, so you can reserve a parking spot in advance on the club's SpotHero page. The club is also three blocks from the U Street/Cardozo Metro station.

Rideshare

Checked Oct 30, 2026

Concerto couldn't find a rideshare pickup zone published by Black Cat. Set your pickup to the venue's address. After the show, use any signed pickup area, or walk a block or two from the main exit before you request a ride so your driver can reach you.

Accessibility

Checked Oct 30, 2026

Black Cat hasn't published accessibility details on its official site. Check your event page or contact the venue before you go.

Food and drink

Checked Oct 30, 2026

The bars take debit cards, credit cards and cash, and there's an ATM on site. Apple Pay, digital wallets, Venmo and PayPal aren't accepted at the bar.

Allowed

  • Debit cards
  • Credit cards
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Apple Pay and digital wallets
  • Venmo, PayPal and other peer-to-peer payments

Re-entry

Checked Oct 30, 2026

Black Cat hasn't published re-entry details on its official site. Check your event page or contact the venue before you go.

Tickets and will call

Checked Oct 30, 2026

The box office is open whenever the club is open, and cash tickets bought there have no service fee; online sales go through Etix. Everyone needs a valid government-issued ID. Shows are open to all ages, but guests under 18 should come with an adult, and anyone without valid ID gets a no-alcohol hand stamp.

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