Current and Upcoming Events on Millennium Stage

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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.

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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.

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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 Films

Casablanca

Sun. May 3, 2026

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.

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SilkBeat

Wed. May 6, 2026

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.

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HuDost

Thu. May 7, 2026

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. 

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Army Blues Band

Fri. May 8, 2026

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. 

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Levin Kates

Sat. May 9, 2026

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.

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Embassy of Spain: Galera

Wed. May 13, 2026

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.

On Sale Wed. Apr. 29, 2026 10a.m.

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Carolyn Hester

Thu. May 14, 2026

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.

On Sale Wed. Apr. 29, 2026 10a.m.

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Sean Spicer: Trump 2.0

Fri. May 15, 2026

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

On Sale Wed. Apr. 29, 2026 10a.m.

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The Charles Covington Trio

Sat. May 16, 2026

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.

On Sale Wed. Apr. 29, 2026 10a.m.

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KCOHO

Wed. May 20, 2026

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.

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

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Lily Neill and Clive Carroll

Thu. May 21, 2026

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!

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

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DCPS

Fri. May 22, 2026

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. 

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

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DCPS

Sat. May 23, 2026

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. 

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

Millennium Stage Films

Marcel Duchamp

Sun. May 24, 2026

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.

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

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CreatiVets

Wed. May 27, 2026

CreatiVets Presents FROM MILITARY TO MUSIC

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

On Sale Wed. May 13, 2026 10a.m.

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NSO Youth Fellows

Fri. May 29, 2026

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

On Sale Wed. May 13, 2026 10a.m.

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Unofficial Late Night

Sat. May 30, 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.

On Sale Wed. May 13, 2026 10a.m.

Millennium Stage Films

Extraordinary Cinema: Gotham: The Fall and Rise of New York

Sun. May 31, 2026

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.

On Sale Wed. May 13, 2026 10a.m.