Join local Dance for Parkinson’s Disease certified instructor Lucy Bowen for free classes where participants are empowered to explore movement and music in ways that are refreshing, enjoyable, stimulating and creative.

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.

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.

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

Moonshot Studio at the REACH celebrates creativity and the artist in everyone through hands-on art-making. The recommended age is 5 years old and above. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on (most) Saturdays & Sundays to explore our projects.

Join us for a FREE film screening in the Justice Forum at the REACH. In Casablanca (1942), a cynical expatriate American cafe owner struggles to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis in French Morocco.

JChris (vocals/piano) and Qi Yu (Chinese zither/Guzheng) take you on a musical journey through Latin America and East Asia. Inspired by Silk Road’s legacy of cultural exchange, SilkBeat infuses the melodies, rhythms, and textures of China and Peru.

HuDost is an internationally touring band known for blending Electric Americana and World Rock with a deep sense of connection and storytelling. Live, their shows have been described as enchanting, moving, wild, and inspiring, leaving audiences captivated around the world. 

The U.S. Army Blues, part of the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” is the premier jazz ensemble of the US Army. This performance will feature the 2026 high school and collegiate winners of the Blues’ annual solo competition. 

Levin Kates is a soulful vocalist performing Motown and R&B classics. He is known for his rendition of “What a Wonderful World,” a consistent audience favorite. Levin brings people to their feet with a performance that never fails to move the crowd.

Galera is a shared program that brings together two contemporary dance pieces: Un solo día and Uholdeak. Both offer perspectives that engage in dialogue around loss and the urgency of inhabiting the present—the only truly meaningful time.

Carolyn Hester, whose luminous voice and trailblazing spirit helped define the American folk revival of the early 1960s, performs alongside her daughters Amy and Karla Blume.

Join best-selling author and 30th White House press secretary Sean Spicer in a conversation about his latest book.

Mr. Covington is a world-renown organist and pianist who has performed with major artists such as George Benson, Sammy Davis, Abbey Lincoln, Aretha Franklin, and many more. He demonstrates various jazz styles (contemporary, popular, and standards) and captivates his audiences wherever he performs... from the White House to the Governor’s Mansion.

Members of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra emerge from the orchestra pit and take their place on the Millennium Stage to share the rich and varied chamber music repertoire. Each musician plays a solo part and the interaction among them creates an astonishing range of sounds and emotions.

Internationally renowned soloists Lily Neill (harp) and Clive Carroll (acoustic guitar) have teamed up to create an eclectic program—with a rapport and spontaneity that takes listeners on an exhilarating journey!

Join us for two inspiring evenings on the Millennium Stage featuring the next generation of artists from Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts. Celebrate the creativity, dedication, and artistry of these exceptional young performers. 

Join us for two inspiring evenings on the Millennium Stage featuring the next generation of artists from Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts. Celebrate the creativity, dedication, and artistry of these exceptional young performers. 

Music Celebrations International partners with The Capital Wind Symphony and the American Veteran’s Center to present The 16th Annual Memorial Day Choral Festival.

Join us for a FREE film screening in the Justice Forum at the REACH - An exploration of Marcel Duchamp, one of the 20th century's most influential modernists, and how his revolutionary ideas and philosophies changed the way that society looks at art and culture today.

CreatiVets Presents FROM MILITARY TO MUSIC

Four voices of service. One night of song. A writers round featuring veteran and active duty songwriters.

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

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.

Join us for a FREE film screening in the Justice Forum at the REACH. Gotham: The Fall and Rise of New York tells the unbelievable story of New York City’s history and the legacy of its six mayors from 1966–2013.

Watch extraordinary performances from the Kennedy Center's stages and beyond.

Explore music, dance, theater, opera, visual and media arts at home and in the classroom through informative and engaging Kennedy Center Education digital learning resources. Browse the highlights listed here, or access the complete collection (below).

Explore our vast collection of tribute performances, interviews, and memories captured on film.

Celebrate the 27th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Discover this year’s honoree and explore unforgettable moments—performances, tributes, and interviews—from past celebrations.