Venue guide
Black Cat
Black Cat is a live music club in Washington, DC.
Venue info
Checked against Black Cat’s official sources. Tap a section to open it.
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.
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.
Upcoming shows at Black Cat
Save a show in Concerto and get its bag rules, doors, and parking on the morning of the show.
Around Black Cat
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