Bohemian Caverns Washington DC

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Washington DC's Bohemian Caverns has been the capital's premier jazz nightclub since 1926. The Bohemian Caverns schedule is jam packed with all of your favorite local and national jazz performers and features a full restaurant and bar. The club went into a period of decline during the '70s but has subsequently been revived to its former glory. Join the Bohemian Caverns as it celebrates over 80 years as Washington DC's beloved Jazz venue. Register with Eventful to receive regular updates and to purchase tickets for all of your favorite local events.

The Bohemian Caverns restaurant and Jazz Nightclub is located at 11th and U Streets in NW Washington DC. It was founded in 1926 as a venue for variety shows and was frequented by such legends as Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway. By the 1950s the name of the club was changed to Crystal Caverns eventually settling on Bohemian Caverns. During the 1960s, The Bohemian Caverns was the premier jazz club and ushered in the era of jazz music for the city. The club was able to book jazz superstars such as Miles Davis, Shirley Horn, John Coltrane, and Charles Mingus.

By the turn of the decade, however, the club went into a state of disarray and it was closed. Following revitalization efforts in NW Washington DC, the club was renovated and reopened to its former glory. Now the venue is once again DC's premier jazz nightclub, featuring several performances each week by national acts. The venue also features a full service restaurant/bar and is the perfect venue for jazz aficionados. Don't miss a date on the Bohemian Caverns concert calendar. Use Eventful as your source for the Bohemian Caverns schedule and never miss out when your favorite performers visit a venue near you.