The Kennedy Center Honors
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Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
Unofficial Late Night
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.
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 30, 2026
6p.m.
On Sale Wed. May 13, 2026 10a.m.
Event Information
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Genre
Comedy
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Price
Free
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Ticket limit
4
Video Stream
Program
The crowd-favorite is back and leaving it all on the stage in the can't-miss finale to Unofficial Late Night's unforgettable Residency.
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.
Host & Executive Producer Amelia Cameron brings her experience on Emmy Award–winning productions as she is joined onstage by comedy king Earl Wyatt, standup star BG Wooten, character-queen Julie Pica, Richmond's rising star Evie Cameron, with a special performance by Grace Manson, and more surprise appearances from your Unofficial Late Night favorites. Together, this electric ensemble is storming the Center with razor-sharp timing, fearless commitment, and genre-bending comedic style one last time.
Don't miss the chaos and fun as Unofficial Late Night closes out their last show on Millennium Stage.
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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
The Jim Johnson Arts Access Endowment Fund
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