The Atlantis opened its doors on May 30th, 2023, to exceptional fanfare and excitement. Its history began as a bookend to an announcement made almost two years earlier—with The Foo Fighters performing on opening night.
The Atlantis opened its doors on May 30th, 2023, to exceptional fanfare and excitement. Its history began as a bookend to an announcement made almost two years earlier—with The Foo Fighters performing on opening night.
When The Foo Fighters performed at the 9:30 Club's re-opening on September 9th, 2021, Washington DC's favorite son, Dave Grohl, announced that a replica of the old 9:30 Club would be built next door.
Fast-forward back to 2023 when the mythical Foo Fighters performance at The Atlantis kicked off a legendary run of 44 performances, which included some of the biggest names in music. For the 20,000 tickets available for these shows, a staggering 520,000 tickets were requested in a public lottery.
The Atlantis' Opening Series Poster
The Atlantis' Opening Series Poster
On Sunday, October 1st, 2023, Andy Frasco & The U.N. opened The Atlantis to the first non-lottery and regular performance at The Atlantis. You could say that the rest is history - The Atlantis Is Where Music Begins.
Performance Calendar
Performance Calendar
Performance Calendar
Please make sure to view venue's event calendar.
Essential Information
Essential Information
Essential Information
Seating
Seating
Seating
The venue is standing room only.
Almost all performances are standing room only. Concertgoers can sit down on either side of the balcony level so long as they do not mind sitting on painted concrete floors.
There is seating available in the VIP section. Depending on the performance VIP seating is available. In many other cases, you must belong to the 9:30 Club's Friends-with-Benefits program.
There are a few seats also available in front of the balcony level bar.
Tip: If you want to ensure you get seats then you should go to the balcony bar when the house doors open. Please make sure there is not a piece of tape in front of a barstool. Those seats are reserved for individuals who pre-arranged seating because of an injury or limitation (the venue has a list of these individuals so do not even try to rip the tape off because you will find yourself out of a seat that way.)
Accessibility
Accessibility
Accessibility
The venue DOES have any elevators, The elevator can be found on the far side of the venue towards the bathrooms. The elevator has access to all levels of the venue.
Stage, Lighting, & Sound
Stage, Lighting, and Sound
Stage, Lighting,
and Sound
Floor
The floor at The Atlantis is meant to bounce and have some give. This prevents noise from traveling to the neighboring 9:30 Club and is completely normal.
Sound
The venue boasts an exceptional sound system and because the venue is so small - the sound is plentiful.
Note: The evening's performance music is played on outdoor speakers on the rooftop deck.
Lighting
The venue lighting is brand new and state of the art. However, true to the 1980's-1990's vibe of the venue, the lights are stationary with a few front-flood lights.
Food
Food
Food
There is NO food available at the venue. Please look at food options below.
Drinks
Drinks
Drinks
Bars
Main Level: There is a single bar on the main level. As you walk into the venue you will see the bar immediately to your left.
Balcony Level: There a single bar on the balcony level. This bar is at the very back of the venue and is to the right of the stairs.
Rooftop: The rooftop bar is a seasonal bar and is not open during the colder months. However, there is no better place in Washington, DC, to hang out, share a drink, and watch the 9:30 Club's antenna radiate with color.
Restrooms
Restrooms
Restrooms
Main Floor: There are two bathrooms (1 Men / 1 Women) on the main floor of the venue. These are located down the hallway on the far side of the venue, past the coat check.
First floor bathrooms are located at the end of this hall.
Note: When the venue is SOLD-OUT, it may be quite difficult to get to these bathrooms if you are on the street side of the venue. We recommend using the second floor bathrooms instead as they are much easier to get to.
Second Floor: There are six individual bathrooms on the balcony level / second floor of the venue. These bathrooms can be found right behind the bar and risers.
Rooftop: There are two bathrooms (1 Men / 1 Women) on the rooftop of the venue. The bathrooms are located at the end of the hallway at the far end of the terrace and furthest from the bar.
Vending
Vending
Vending
Vending can be found at the back of the main performance space between the bar and beside the soundbar.
If entering the venue pick the first set of doors to your right to go to the merchanise booth.
Merch booth
Coat Check
Coat Check
Coat Check
The coat check can be found on the far side of the first floor (opposite the vending window).
Coat check is cash only and $2 per item.
NOTE: The coat check is closed during the warmer months of the year. The coat check is also FREE to anyone that has a Atlantis / 9:30 Club Members with Benefits card.
Pre & Post Show Options
Pre & Post Show Options
Pre & Post Show Options
DC Institutions
Ben's Chili Bowl: If you are visiting Washington, D.C., and you want to go to a "DC Institution" look no further than Ben's Chili Bowl located five blocks away from the venue 1213 U Street NW. This DC Institution opened in August 1958 and has been satisfying customers ever since with their Half-Smokes and Chili-Dogs ever since. Ben's has kept up with the times including healthier options including a turkey and vegetarian versions of their classics.
Pre-Show
Less than a block from the 9:30 Club is Witlows DC on the corner of 9th & U Street. Gone are the days of Witlows On Wilson in Arlington, Virginia, but from its' ashes the reincarnation arrives in DC. Witlows features daily drink and food specials, happy hours, and with three floors of bars and dining, you are sure to find something before a performance there.
Note: If you are vegan, this is an excellent food option only feet away from the venue.
Service Bar is located a very short walk from the venue and is located on 926-928 U St NW and is open until 2AM. You can find food and drinks at this establishment, and most importantly their late night dining menu is available well beyond when most other kithcens close.
Post-Show
There is no shortage of places to eat and drink after a show at the 9:30 Club. Simply walk down U Street and stop in at any one of the restaurant and bars that dot the U Street Corridor. Many of the establishments we listed in the pre-show section are also open into the wee hours of the morning.
Getting There
Getting There
Getting There
Entrance
The venue is attached to the 9:30 Club, just a hundred or so feet north of the intersection of V Street and 9th Street Northwest.
The Atlantis does not permit queuing for shows in front of the venue (and obstructing nearby apartment building entrances.). If you arrive to the venue before the doors open, you must join a line in front of the 9:30 Club along V Street on the street side of sidewalk.
Box Office
The Atlantis shares a box office with the 9:30 Club. The box office is located just to the right of the glass doors.
The Atlantis box office is only open on show nights one hour before doors open. Tickets for The Atlantis, 9:30 Club, Lincoln Theatre, The Anthem, Merriweather Post Pavilion and other I.M.P. shows can be purchased at any of our venue box offices or online.
Important Tip: There are no service fees when purchasing tickets at the box office.
Parking
Parking
Parking
Street parking is available but can be quite limited due to time limitations on parking meterss or Parking Zoning (Zone 1 & 2 - based on the street you park).
There are several parking options available.
Venue Parking
There is limited (and monitored) venue parking next door to the venue on 9th Street NW. Since parking is limited, we recommend purchasing a parking pass along with your tickets.
Venue parking is located at: 2366 9th Street NW a few blocks north of the club. (We shed a tear for the old parking lot just feet from the venue. Yet another apartment building comes to the neighborhood).
Parking is available online in advance for $20, and at the lot on the night of the show for $25, pending availability.
If purchasing online, please make sure you select the date that corresponds to the show you are attending!
Note: On site parking is credit only, no cash. If you purchased your parking pass online, your name will be at the gate with the parking attendant.
Note: The parking lot does not open to the public until one hour before venue doors.
Public Parking
Street parking is available around The Atalantis but it is limited.
Parking is available on 8th Street NW in the Atlantic Plumbing Building (2112 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20001). as well as on the corner of 8th & V Street NW as well as a few other parking lots in the area. )We recommend that you
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Public Transportation
Public Transportation
Public Transportation
The closest Metro Station to the venue is U Street / African-American Civil War Memorial. There are two exits to this station. Please follow signs to the 10th Street exit. The 9:30 Club is only a two block walk from this metro station.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Additional
Resources
Related Performances
Related Performances
Related Performances
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