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Each season, the nation's orchestra welcomes the world's greatest guest artists to the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, and offers many other exciting events and educational programs throughout D.C., the nation, and the world.
Wednesdays through Saturdays at 6 p.m., the Kennedy Center hosts a free performance or film. No tickets are required. Featuring local, national, and international talents, the Millennium Stage has been hailed as "a cultural institution within a cultural institution" by the Washington Post.
The curtain of the Opera House rises, stories unfold, emotions are laid bare, and elegance is revealed through the grace and beauty of ballet. See legendary companies from around the globe.
From the National Symphony Orchestra to Fortas Chamber Music, traditional to 20th Century, experience the brilliance, emotion and vitality of great classical works.
With stand-up stars, sketch comedy, podcasts, improv, music, and more, our lineup serves up hilarity in all of its shapes and sizes.
Welcome to the nexus of dance… where physical and mystical forces collide, power and poise come to a point, profound connections are made, bodies make impact, and gravity meets grace.
Ignite your imagination with exciting theater, music, and dance performances. There’s something for little and big kids alike, from world premieres found nowhere else to intriguing international works.
Celebrate hip hop’s role as a catalyst for innovation, exploration, and transformation with a dynamic mix of performances, humanities events, film screenings, workshops and interactive experiences.
Experience acclaimed art and artistry in music, theater, dance and more -- curated from around the world.
From seasoned jazz veterans to the hottest up-and-comers, come to where jazz is just the way you like it—in venues ranging from the intimate Terrace Theater to the cabaret setting of the KC Jazz Club.
Tony Award–winning triumphs. American musical classics. Powerful dramas. Thrilling new productions. They’re all here, from Broadway’s blockbusters to spectacular revivals produced by the Kennedy Center.
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Our patron magazine features in-depth articles on the world of the performing arts, interviews with leading creators, and a bimonthly performance calendar.
Our patron magazine features in-depth articles on the world of the performing arts, interviews with leading creators, and a bimonthly performance calendar.
Explore the history of the Kennedy Center and its mission through interactive timelines, video, and more.
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