U Street Music Hall

U Street Music Hall was an underground dance venue in the U Street Corridor designed for electronic music performances. The space featured a bare-bones setup with a dance floor and professional sound equipment, avoiding the typical nightclub frills.

The club was founded in 2010 and operated as a DJ-owned establishment focused on musical performances. It served the dance music community until it closed in 2020.

The venue introduced electronic music genres like Moombahton and Deep House to the local audience through regular events and touring artists. People came here to experience dance music that wasn't commonly heard elsewhere in the city.

The club was located near the U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial metro station in a walkable area. The neighborhood was easily accessible by public transportation and nearby public transit connections.

The space deliberately avoided common nightclub features like VIP sections, bottle service, and extensive seating to keep focus on the music. This approach made it stand out from typical venues of that era.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 2010

Official opening: March 17, 2010

Capacity: 500

Address: 1115A U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009

Website: http://ustreetmusichall.com

GPS coordinates: 38.91720,-77.02770

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07