Culture Calendar
D.C. is our nation's capital and also home to excellent international-themed events for our globally minded readers. Check out National Mall festivals, Annandale night markets, Fairfax Obon, and Asian food markets across the D.C. metro and Northern Virginia suburbs.
Upcoming culture events, festivals, and markets in the DMV area. Dates, venues, and source links are listed below.
Ashburn, Virginia
Asia in a Bite runs July 18–19, 2026 at One Loudoun in Ashburn with 30–40 Asian food vendors, merchandise rows, and free RSVP entry.
Image: Asia in a Bite Festival
Washington, D.C.
Asia in a Bite returns July 25–26, 2026 at Tingey Plaza in Navy Yard with about 30 Asian street-food vendors, merchandise rows, DJ music, and free RSVP entry.
Image: Asia in a Bite Festival
Annandale, Virginia
DMV Asian Night Market returns July 25, 2026, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale with free admission, Asian street food, and live performances.
Image: Neon District DMV
Ashburn, Virginia
Asia in a Bite runs August 1–2, 2026 at One Loudoun in Ashburn with rotating Asian street-food vendors and free RSVP entry.
Image: Asia in a Bite Festival
Hanover, Maryland
Live! Night Market returns August 8–9, 2026 at Live! Casino Maryland with free entry, rotating Asian street-food vendors, and DJ music.
Image: Asia in a Bite / Live! Casino Maryland
Washington, D.C.
Panda Fest DC debuts August 15–16, 2026 on Pennsylvania Avenue NW with Asian food vendors, live performances, and cultural programming.
Image: Panda Fest
Washington, D.C.
Asia in a Bite returns August 22–23, 2026 at Tingey Plaza in Navy Yard with Asian street-food vendors and live entertainment.
Image: Asia in a Bite Festival
Ashburn, Virginia
Asia in a Bite returns August 29–30, 2026 at One Loudoun in Ashburn with rotating Asian street-food vendors and free RSVP entry.
Image: Asia in a Bite Festival
Annandale, Virginia
DMV Asian Night Market returns August 29, 2026 at 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale with free admission, rotating Asian street-food vendors, and live performances.
Image: Annandale Today / Neon District DMV
Washington, D.C.
Washington Chinese Culture Festival runs August 29, 2026 on Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues NW with cultural performances and community booths.
Image: Greater Washington Chinese American Community
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Hanover, Maryland
Live! Night Market at Live! Casino Maryland runs July 11–12, 2026 with free entry, Asian street-food vendors, DJ music, and casino giveaways.
Image: Asia in a Bite / Live! Casino Maryland
Fairfax Station, Virginia
Ekoji Obon runs July 11, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with bon odori, Nen Daiko, food booths, and a candlelight memorial garden ceremony. Tickets are $10; no sales at the gate.
Image: Ekoji Buddhist Temple
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