Updated April 15, 2024

Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department comes out Friday, April 19th. Not surprisingly-several DC bars are hosting listening/dance parties. The Post has more events.

Thurs April 18th

• Barrel – $13 – (includes welcome shot) starts at 8p with dance party and listening to new album at midnight, $13 Tswift cocktail specials
• As You Are – free admission – starts at 5p with dance party and listening to new album at midnight
• Royal Sands – $35/40 – American Heart Association fundraiser, screening New Eras movie, listening to new album at midnight, unlimited friendship bracelets

Fri April 19th

• Public Bar (Drinks in the District) – $25 -“Taylor Swift Rave” – starts at 10p
• Howard Theater – $20 ($50 for seat) – starts at 9p, doors at 8p
• Wundergarten – free – starts at 8p
• Red Derby – free – starts at 7p
• DC9 – $15-20 – starts at 8p (18+)
• Franklin Hall – free – 9p-midnight

Mon April 22nd

• The Pug – free – starts at 8p Mon April 22nd