Pearl Street Warehouse
Category: Live Music Venues, American, Waterfront
Neighborhood: The Wharf
Price: $$
Address: 33 Pearl St SW, Washington, DC 20024
✨ Vibe
An intimate, industrial-chic "back alley" music hall that brings you face-to-face with world-class artists in the heart of The Wharf’s vibrant waterfront.
🍸 Best For
Up-close live music experiences, curated indie concerts, casual waterfront dates, and high-energy private event receptions.
🔥 Highlights
- Now part of the prestigious Union Stage Presents family, this venue offers a professional, top-tier sound system with stellar acoustics that ensure every drum beat and bass line hits perfectly.
- The versatile multi-level layout features an "all-access" feel where the front row is just inches from the stage, plus an elevated mezzanine for birds-eye views of the performance.
- Enjoy a diverse and packed calendar of events ranging from free bluegrass festivals and comedy nights to high-profile touring acts like Margaret Glaspy and the upcoming Gubbulidis tour.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Arrive early to snag a coveted spot along the upstairs mezzanine railing for the absolute best sightlines in the house.
- Most shows are all-ages, and the venue features a unique outdoor seating area where you can still see and hear the performers while enjoying the fresh air.
Happy Hour
Pearl Street Warehouse All Ages
📰 In the News
Twiddle’s Mihali Savoulidis and Zdenek Gubb to Unite as Gubbulidis for First-Ever Tour
Pearl Street Warehouse will host the musical duo Gubbulidis, featuring former Twiddle bandmates Mihali Savoulidis and Zdenek Gubb, on February 20, 2026. This performance is part of a 12-stop East Coast tour and marks one of the pair's first major outings together following their previous band's indefinite hiatus.
Live Review: Lera Lynn @ Pearl Street Warehouse -- 11/7/25 | Parklife DC
Pearl Street Warehouse hosted an intimate performance by Lera Lynn, featuring a blend of noir-tinged pop and rock music that highlighted her artistic evolution. The evening's set included tracks from her album Comic Book Cowboy alongside soulful covers, offering a signature live music experience at the D.C. venue.
Live Review: Margaret Glaspy w/ Brooke Annibale @ Pearl Street Warehouse -- 11/1/25 | Parklife DC
Pearl Street Warehouse hosted an intimate acoustic performance by singer-songwriter Margaret Glaspy on November 1, 2025, featuring opener Brooke Annibale. The venue provided a professional setting for Glaspy to showcase her musicianship and debut new material from her upcoming album alongside fan favorites and covers.
Margot MacDonald: Pearl Street Warehouse (as part of The North Country)
Pearl Street Warehouse hosts a performance by Margot MacDonald as part of the band The North Country. The event takes place at the venue's location at The Wharf in Washington, D.C.
Jammin Java Owners Buy DC’s Pearl Street Warehouse, Rebrand Business
Pearl Street Warehouse in DC's Southwest waterfront is now owned by the Brindley brothers, who integrated the 300-seat venue into their rebranded events business, Union Stage Presents. The acquisition brings the venue under the same umbrella as several other prominent local spots, including Jammin Java, Union Stage, and the Howard Theatre.
Recent Reviews from Google
A more "intimate" setting for a concert, but we had a blast! The upstairs mezzanine seating is great, and if you go to a heavier show, a nice way to enjoy the concert without having to be in the pit....
i photographed a wedding here for the first time a few weeks ago and it was absolutely one of my favorite venues for a reception. combine the stage with a great band and it’s hard to go wrong ig...
Was a great little venue with decent beer. They had a food menu but we did not order anything. There is main floor seating and limited balcony seating. We saw The Bones of J.R. Jones who was fantastic...
Let me start off by saying that my son and I had an excellent time watching Bit Brigade! We purchased the premium seating which in my opinion is only really premium If you can get lined up against the...
Pearl Street Warehouse is perfect for an intimate concert. We were so close to the stage that we were able to reach out and shake hands with the performers. The mezzanine offers great views of the...