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About Capital Turnaround
Capital Turnaround is a historic car barn in Washington, DC, transformed into a versatile events space featuring an Auditorium, a Main Hall, plus green rooms and breakout areas. Located at 700 M St SE (entrance on 7th St), near Capitol Hill and the Navy Yard, this venue hosts concerts, comedy, podcasts, and corporate events in a comfortable, modern setting with plenty of character.
Whether you’re planning a seated performance, a lively reception, or a multi-artist show, Capital Turnaround offers adaptable spaces and a welcoming vibe. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, transit, parking, and nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.
Venue details: Former Navy Yard Car Barn, renamed Capital Turnaround around 2019, combines historic architecture with contemporary event spaces. The Auditorium seats 823–832 (official pages list 823 or 832) and can accommodate up to 982 standing depending on configuration. The Main Hall seats about 330 with room for roughly 450 standing for receptions. The venue includes green rooms and breakout spaces to support performers and production teams.
Parking and transit: There is no on-site parking. Capital Turnaround benefits from strong public transit access with nearby Metro stops (Navy Yard–Ballpark and Eastern Market area) and multiple bus routes. Expect short 10–11 minute walks from the stations to the venue, making it a convenient option for city travelers.
Nearby hotels and dining: For visitors and traveling guests, we highlight affiliate-friendly hotel partners and recommended restaurants within easy reach. Nearby options include Reside Navy Yard, Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard, and Courtyard Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard. We’ve curated trusted hotel partners and dining spots to help you plan comfortable stays and great meals before or after events.
Why choose Capital Turnaround: A unique blend of historic charm and modern amenities, flexible spaces for performances and receptions, and a central DC location near Capitol Hill and the Navy Yard make Capital Turnaround a reliable, straightforward choice for events of various sizes. Secure your seats and plan your outing with confidence—we’ve got you covered.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 700 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003 (entrance on 7th St; near Capitol Hill/Navy Yard).
- Venue type: historic car barn converted into a modern events space with an Auditorium and a Main Hall, plus green rooms and breakout spaces.
- Auditorium capacity: 823–832 seats (official pages list 823 or 832); up to 982 standing depending on configuration.
- Main Hall capacity: approximately 330 seated and about 450 standing for receptions.
- Parking/transit: no on-site parking; good Metro access (Navy Yard–Ballpark and nearby Eastern Market) with multiple bus stops; walking times ~10–11 minutes from the stations.
- Nearby hotels: Reside Navy Yard (818 Potomac Ave SE), Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard (1233 First St SE), Courtyard Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard (140 L St SE).
- Notable events/renaming: originally the Navy Yard Car Barn; renamed Capital Turnaround around 2019; hosts concerts, comedy, podcasts, and corporate events.