Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)

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Millennium Stage

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. 

Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.

Sat. May 23, 2026 6p.m.

On Sale Wed. May 6, 2026 10a.m.

Event Information

  • Genre

    Millennium Stage

  • Price

    Free

  • Ticket limit

    4

Video Stream

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Program

Join us for two inspiring evenings on the Millennium Stage featuring the next generation of artists. This special performance highlights the senior honors recital from Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts alongside senior ensembles from School Without Walls, presented in partnership with the Kennedy Center’s Education School and Community Programs team. Celebrate the creativity, dedication, and artistry of these exceptional young performers.

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Ticketing & Entry

For all Millennium Stage performances, a limited number of advance reservations are available on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations do not guarantee a seat, and patrons are encouraged to arrive early.

Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.

For live Millennium Stage performances free tickets will also be available at the Hall of States Box Office on the day of the performance, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Seating is first come, first served. Standing room is available behind the seated area as space allows.

Terms and Conditions

All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.

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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