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About National Cathedral

The National Cathedral in Washington, DC is a working Episcopal cathedral and a national landmark known for its stunning architecture, world-class concerts, and intimate recitals. With a nave seating range from 850 to 1,600 for typical seated events and larger configurations in other spaces, the cathedral offers flexible spaces for a variety of programs—from orchestral performances to organ recitals. This page provides essential information to help you secure your seats and plan a seamless visit, including seating details, parking, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations.

Note: The cathedral calendar features occasional closures for events or weather. When events are scheduled or rescheduled, we reflect current information and, if needed, indicate any changes clearly on the calendar pages.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016.
  • Venue type: Washington National Cathedral, an active Episcopal cathedral and national landmark.
  • Nave seating capacity: 850–1,600 for typical seated events; other spaces can yield higher capacities (up to ~2,600+ depending on setup).
  • Seating chart: detailed seat maps are available on the cathedral's ticketing site (seat map sections include Nave configurations).
  • Parking: underground garage on Cathedral grounds with limited surface parking; Sunday parking free; garage hours typically 6am–11pm; height limit 7'6".
  • Transit: nearest Metro stations are Tenleytown and Woodley Park; multiple WMATA bus routes serve the area.
  • Nearby hotels: Kimpton Glover Park Hotel; Kalorama Guest House; Washington Marriott Wardman Park; Omni Shoreham Hotel (per local hotel listings).
  • Notable events hosted: regular concerts and recitals (orchestral works, organ recitals, guest artists) and other cathedral events.
  • Renovations/closures: not demolished or renamed; occasional closures for events or weather are announced on the cathedral calendar.