Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C.

Name: Lincoln Theatre
Address: Washington D.C., United States
Telephone: +1 202-328-6000

#210 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Lincoln Theatre is a theater in Washington, D.C., located at 1215 U Street, next to Ben's Chili Bowl. The theater, located on "Washington's Black Broadway", served the city's African American community when segregation kept them out of other venues. The Lincoln Theatre included a movie house and ballroom, and hosted jazz and big band performers such as Duke Ellington. The theater closed after the 1968 race-related riots. It was restored and reopened in 1994, and hosts a variety of performances and events. The U Street Metro station, which opened in 1991, is located across the street from the Lincoln Theatre. ()

Opened: 22 January 1922 (102 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCapacity: 1225Coordinates: 38°55'2"N, 77°1'44"W

Address

Northwest Washington (U-Street)Washington D.C. United States

Contact

+1 202-328-6000

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Lincoln Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Cat, U Street Music Hall, Bohemian Caverns, Cascading Waterfall.

~1200 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Black Cat, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • In the heart of the nation's capital, Black Cat stands as a cultural hub for music lovers and night owls in Washington D.C. Opened in 1993, this iconic nightclub has been a steadfast venue for live music, hosting a diverse array of performances that span across genres...
~380 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
U Street Music Hall, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the nation's capital, U Street Music Hall stands as a beacon for live music and nightlife enthusiasts in Washington D.C. Established in 2010, this subterranean music venue has quickly become a hallowed ground for both emerging and established...
~620 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Bohemian Caverns, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Bohemian Caverns, once a pulsing heart of jazz in the nation's capital, is a historic jazz club that was located in Washington D.C., United States. Nestled in the U Street corridor, the club was an emblem of the rich cultural tapestry and the vibrant African American...
0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
Cascading Waterfall, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Cascading Waterfall is a public art work by American artist John Joseph Earley, located in Meridian Hill Park, Washington, DC. Cascading Waterfall was originally surveyed as part of the Smithsonian's Save Outdoor Sculpture! survey in 1994.
~1550 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
9:30 Club, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The 9:30 Club is a nightclub and concert venue in Washington, D.C. In 2018, the 9:30 Club was named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone, and in 2019 the club was named "Venue of the Decade" by VenuesNow.
~890 ftE
Memorial, History museum, Museum
African American Civil War Memorial, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The African American Civil War Memorial Museum, in the U Street district of Washington, D.C. recognizes the contributions of the 209,145 members of the United States Colored Troops.
0.4 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Howard Theatre, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. Opened in 1910, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
0.4 miNE
Universities and schools
Howard University, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Howard University is an American private federally chartered historically black research university in Washington, D.C. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
0.4 miS
Park
Shaw, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The Shaw Neighborhood Library or Watha T. Daniel Library is a building of award-winning design and one of the recently renovated libraries in the District of Columbia Public Library's system.
~1720 ftN
Colonial revival architecture
Clifton Terrace, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Clifton Terrace are historic structures located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in the Northwest Quadrant of Washington, D.C. Frank Russell White and Albert Moreland Schneider designed the three building apartment complex in the Colonial Revival style. They were inspired by the garden city movement.
0.4 miNW
Tudor Revival architecture
Meridian Hall, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Meridian Hall is an historic house in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It has been listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites since 1990 and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 as the Mansion at 2401 15th Street, NW.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lincoln Theatre open?

Lincoln Theatre is open:

Monday 12 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 12 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 12 am - 7 pm
Thursday 12 am - 7 pm
Friday 12 am - 7 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Lincoln Theatre?

Nearby attractions include True Reformer Building, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Twelfth Street YMCA Building, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Whitelaw Hotel, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), African American Civil War Memorial, Washington D.C. (5 min walk).

How to get to Lincoln Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lincoln Theatre:

Metro

U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (5 min walk)
Shaw–Howard University • Lines: Gr, Yl (12 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (34 min walk)