Theater, music, and dance performances have the power to move us deeply—transform us. Explore our programs and performances designed for educators, preK-12 students, families, and audiences of all learning abilities.
Click into the event for additional information about each program’s dates and times or click “Register” for additional information about each program’s dates and times.
The registration form includes the “Get on the Bus” scholarship application. This program is for Title I schools to attend one Kennedy Center school performance by providing support, including tickets and transportation.
Check out our growing collection of on-demand virtual field trips, presentations, and events. The virtual performances are part of the Kennedy Center’s extensive Digital Resources Library which also features arts-related classroom lessons, media, and activities.
Kennedy Center Education School Performance
Christylez Bacon and Friends
Apr. 30 - May 1, 2026
Progressive hip hop artist and multi-instrumentalist Christylez Bacon expands kids’ imaginations with the help of friends from world music traditions.
Kennedy Center Education School Performance
Doodle POP
May 13 - 15, 2026
All ages will delight in this playful show’s stunning interactive projections, live whiteboard drawings, and abundance of theatrical imagination.
Kennedy Center Education School Performance
Christylez Bacon and Friends
Apr. 30 - May 1, 2026
Progressive hip hop artist and multi-instrumentalist Christylez Bacon expands kids’ imaginations with the help of friends from world music traditions.
Kennedy Center Education School Performance
Doodle POP
May 13 - 15, 2026
All ages will delight in this playful show’s stunning interactive projections, live whiteboard drawings, and abundance of theatrical imagination.
Kennedy Center Education School Performance
Doodle POP
May 13 - 15, 2026
All ages will delight in this playful show’s stunning interactive projections, live whiteboard drawings, and abundance of theatrical imagination.
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The Vice President of Education is generously endowed by the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation.
Generous support for educational programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
Gifts and grants to educational programs at the Kennedy Center are provided by The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation; Bank of America; Capital One; The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation; Carnegie Corporation of New York; The Ednah Root Foundation; Genesis Inspiration Foundation; Harman Family Foundation; William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust; the Kimsey Endowment; The Kiplinger Foundation; Laird Norton Family Foundation; Lois and Richard England Family Foundation; Dr. Gary Mather and Ms. Christina Co Mather; The Markow Totevy Foundation; Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation; The Morningstar Foundation; Myra and Leura Younker Endowment Fund; The Irene Pollin Audience Development and Community Engagement Initiatives;
Prince Charitable Trusts; Dr. Deborah Rose and Dr. Jan A. J. Stolwijk; Rosemary Kennedy Education Fund; The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates; The Victory Foundation; The Volgenau Foundation; Jackie Washington; GRoW @ Annenberg and Gregory Annenberg Weingarten and Family; and generous contributors to the Abe Fortas Memorial Fund and by a major gift to the fund from the late Carolyn E. Agger, widow of Abe Fortas. Additional support is provided by the National Committee for the Performing Arts..
The content of these programs may have been developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education but does not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education. You should not assume endorsement by the federal government.