Millennium Stage
Couch Concert
Eaton DC Presents: Petworth Jazz featuring Imani-Grace, Luke Stewart and Pat Cain
Streaming Live
From Fairmont Street to U Street, from the Howard Theater to the Bohemian Caverns, take a tour through jazz history with Billy Taylor and Frank Wess, who lead listeners through their hometown’s music scene in this seven-part audio series.
Foot thumping rhythms, crooning voices, soulful melodies – jazz is a music with a history as rich as its sound. Follow the great migration that lead African Americans to Harlem, meet jazz icons such as Bessie Smith and Charlie Parker, and stop by the Cotton Club and Apollo Theater on a journey through the past of this American art form.
In Empress of the Blues, Romare Bearden takes inspiration from jazz to create one of his most famous works of art.
The story behind Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit” (1939) is one of violence and tragedy, but also bravery in the face of adversity.
Explore our deep archive of video highlights from this annual event paying tribute to our nation's preeminent artists with performances by the great stars of today who have followed in their footsteps.
Cynthia Erivo has graced the Kennedy Center stages for nearly a decade. See some of her most memorable performances here.
Wed. - Sat. at 6 p.m. ET
Experience something extraordinary live from the Kennedy Center. Attend in person or watch our livestreams and explore a video archive from over 20 years of great performances.
Watch extraordinary performances from the Kennedy Center's stages and beyond.
