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Large downtown social bar and event space that hosts live bands, parties and ticketed entertainment. A current October 10, 2026 listing confirms multiple live rock-band sets at Penn Social. From a performer’s standpoint, the venue is set up around event bar with stage/live-band programming. The music mix includes Rock, cover bands, party bands, DJs, mixed, which helps define the kinds of performers already represented in the venue’s programming. For working musicians, that established live-use pattern makes the venue easier to evaluate in terms of format, audience setting, and show style. Penn Social is located at 801 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004. Capacity is 500 reception / 300 theatre — tourism listing. Age access is event-dependent. Musicians considering the venue can use its existing programming and performance format as the main guide when deciding whether their set, instrumentation, and audience expectations are a good match. Its ongoing connection to live performance also gives artists a stronger basis for judging the room than they would have with a venue used only sporadically for music.

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771-203-0801

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Capacity
500
Capacity notes
standing, 76 - 200 seated (Event Space / Music Hall), 80 seated (Little Penn Coffeehouse).
Age policy
21+
Genres
All Genres
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Address
801 E Street NW, 20004, United States
Venue phone
(771) 203-0801
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