Millennium Stage

Millennium Stage

See the upcoming events and watch recently filmed videos from our free series. And delve into full-length encore performances from over 20 years of Millennium Stage featured below.

Weekly Activities

Film Screenings

Catch a free weekly film screening in the Justice Forum or outside on the REACH Plaza, Sundays at 3 p.m.

Live Performances

Join us for free performances in the Grand Foyer Wednesdays through Saturdays at 6 p.m. Or catch the livestream online! Livestream will be available on the day of at 6p.m., with a “Watch Now” link. 

Free Tickets

Book tickets in advance online or grab a ticket in-person a the Box Office the day of each performance. Tickets are always FREE, and are first come, first served.

What’s Coming to Millennium Stage

Millennium Stage (In-Person)

Millennium Stage Talks:
Ashley Davis and Kevin O’Leary 

Mon. Apr. 27, 2026

Ashley Davis, joined by entrepreneur and investor Kevin O’Leary, launches The Power Pivot—an evening centered on leadership, discipline, and the decisive moments that shape influence and long-term success.

Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)

Chamber Music from the U.S. Air Force Band 

Thu. Apr. 30, 2026

Through world-class musical presentations and ceremonies, the United States Air Force Band uses music to bridge cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic differences to advance international relationships and inspire positive and long-lasting impressions of the U.S. Air Force and the United States of America.

Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)

NSO Youth Fellows

Fri. May 1, 2026

Students from the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship Program perform chamber music on the Millennium Stage.

Millennium Stage Livestream

Millennium Stage Today

See the Latest Livestream

Unofficial Late Night - April 25, 2026

Built on cinematic writing and the unpredictability of live theater, Unofficial Late Night blends stand-up, sketch, improvisation, and character-driven comedy into a dynamic format for stage and screen.

Watch the Latest Livestreams

Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)

Unofficial Late Night

Sat. Apr. 25, 2026

Built on cinematic writing and the unpredictability of live theater, Unofficial Late Night blends stand-up, sketch, improvisation, and character-driven comedy into a dynamic format for stage and screen.

Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)

NSO Youth Fellows

Fri. Apr. 24, 2026

Students from the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship Program perform chamber music on the Millennium Stage.

Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)

DJ Swiftie

Thu. Apr. 23, 2026

DJ Swiftie is called by fans the world’s #1 Taylor Swift Tribute DJ by traveling over 250 days per year around the world performing for audiences with electrifying mixes that seamlessly blend Taylor’s iconic hits.

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Couch Concerts

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Your gift today will provide vital support for our artistic and educational programming, both in-person and online.

Sponsors

The Dougherty Family Foundation and Mr. and Mrs. Mallory Walker, and other supporters of

and James A. Johnson and Maxine Isaacs—who created and underwrote the Millennium Stage to make the performing arts accessible to everyone in fulfillment of the Kennedy Center's mission to its community and the nation, The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, Marriott Foundation, The Meredith Foundation

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