9:30 Club - Influential live-music venue

The 9:30 Club relocated to its current address on V Street NW in 1996 after operating at 930 F Street NW since 1980, and it has been a premier venue for alternative, punk, hip-hop, and indie acts in Washington, D.C. The venue is known for its intimate capacity, diverse booking history, and for hosting performances that have been professionally recorded for official live releases. It remains a central stop for national and international touring artists.