Union Stage

740 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States

Capacity

450

Approximate standing-room capacity

Know Before You Go

Why it matters

Union Stage is a below-grade Wharf venue with a multi-level 450-person concert room, three bars and a calendar spanning music, comedy, podcasts and spoken-word events.

Getting there

Use Waterfront station on the Green Line and walk south to The Wharf. Wharf garages are convenient but expensive and slow to empty after simultaneous events.

Bag policy

Small purses, fanny packs and shoulder bags are allowed and do not need to be clear. Large bags, including backpacks and duffel bags, are prohibited. All bags are searched at entry.

Local tips

The venue is below the Wharf promenade and can be missed from street level. Confirm the stair or elevator entrance, and eat before joining the line because the waterfront gets crowded on weekend evenings.

Official Union Stage website

Information last verified September 23, 2026

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