Pop icon, multi-faceted artist, and activist Sara Bareilles pays homage to revolutionary singer-songwriter, Elton John, by performing the iconic “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center’s sold-out Concert Hall. During a career retrospective concert, Sara journeys through her life and career as an artist, sharing emotional and oftentimes comedic stories of experiences that shaped her path.

Pop icon, multi-faceted artist, and activist Sara Bareilles brings an unforgettable performance of "Saint Honesty” with Emily King, David Ryan Harris, Rob Moose, Alan Hampton, and the National Symphony Orchestra. In a retrospective concert, Sara journeys through her life and career as an artist, sharing emotional and oftentimes comedic stories of experiences that shaped her past.

Moreno performs her composition that was written for the film “Radical” and received a nomination for “Best Song for an Independent Film” by The Hollywood Music In Media Awards™.

Joined on stage by Gaby Moreno, Silvia Pérez Cruz, and Fuensanta, these dynamic artists bring the audience to their feet during a sold out show at the Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall.

Jazz superstar Laufey performs "Magnolia" with the National Symphony Orchestra as part of Ben Folds' DECLASSIFIED series which challenges artists to re-imagine their work through an orchestral lens.

dodie performs "Lonely Bones" with the National Symphony Orchestra as part of Ben Folds' DECLASSIFIED series which challenges artists to re-imagine their work through an orchestral lens.

The legendary Ben Folds performs "What Matters Most" with the National Symphony Orchestra as part of his long-running DECLASSIFIED series which challenges artists to re-imagine their work through an orchestral lens..

Jazz artist, @laufey joins the National Symphony Orchestra to perform a refreshing rendition of her piece "From the Start." Laufey’s vocal and instrumental skills take over the stage while the orchestra kicks off the contemporary jazz tone that provides a new sentiment and meaning for listeners.

The virtuosic Jacob Collier and chart-topping dodie perform “Summer Rain” with the National Symphony Orchestra as part of Ben Folds' DECLASSIFIED series which challenges artists to re-imagine their work through an orchestral lens.

Cynthia Erivo, enchanting star of the stage and screen, performs “I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know”, a song about unwavering love.

"The Color Purple" co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Joaquina Kalukango perform the Hip Hop Trio Fugees’ funky rendition of "Killing Me Softly." The global hit steeped in unrequited love is told by two friends, whose friendship can be felt through the screen.

Tony Award winners Cynthia Erivo and Ben Platt fill the stage with joy as they perform this classic Soul hit. Watch the whole concert on PBS.

Liany Mateo and Sequoia “REDWOOD” Snyder perform “Feed the Fire” by the late Geri Allen, a renowned American jazz pianist, composer, and educator. Featured in NEXT at the Kennedy Center on PBS.

Ballet Hispánico explores Evita Perón’s diverging legacies in this invigorating and emotional work. Her rags-to-riches story is interpreted through movement – following her journey from dancehall performer to radio star, politician, and Argentina’s First Lady. Featured in NEXT at the Kennedy Center on PBS.

Join Sara Bareilles for a career-spanning New Year's Eve! Since her first mega-hit “Love Song,” Bareilles has become one of the most acclaimed singers and songwriters of her era. The two-time Grammy winner was nominated for Album of the Year for The Blessed Unrest and made her Broadway debut in 2016 with Waitress, which she starred in and for which she wrote the music and lyrics, picking up a pair of Tony nominations in the process.

Snarky Puppy, the acclaimed Grammy Award-winning band, brings their genre breaking sound to a sold-out show at the Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall. When one of the main guest artists, Afro-Peruvian icon Susana Baca, falls ill the band quickly come up with a new plan to transform the concert into a loving tribute to her music and influence. Joined on stage by stars from several Spanish-speaking countries: Silvana Estrada (Mexico), Gaby Moreno (Guatemala), Silvia Pérez Cruz (Spain), and Fuensanta (Mexico) – they perform a special “Family Dinner”-style concert playing their own songs along with Susana’s.

Alonzo King LINES Ballet performs the elegant Deep River in collaboration with Grammy Award®–winning vocalist Lisa Fischer and Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran. Founder and choreographer Alonzo King invites audiences to look at human beings as the pinnacle of creation in this deeply soulful work. The San-Francisco-based, celebrated contemporary dance company is recognized for its impeccable technique, captivating dancers, and rich visual works that challenge the way we look at ballet.

Ben Folds invites the virtuosic Jacob Collier, rising jazz superstar Laufey, and chart-topping English singer-songwriter dodie to perform with the National Symphony Orchestra and challenge them to reimagine their music through an orchestral lens. Part of our TV series NEXT at the Kennedy Center.

Renowned jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman performs songs from his new album, where are we, as he explores the myths and realities of life in America. Accompanied by soulful vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa and an all-star ensemble featuring Aaron Parks (piano), Joe Sanders (bass), and Brian Blade (drums), the group explores the duality of differing jazz standards interpreted with the improvisational brilliance and melodic invention that is a hallmark of Redman’s artistry. 

Cynthia Erivo, enchanting star of the stage and screen, invites you to ring in the New Year with her magnificent friends Ben Platt and Joaquina Kalukango as they bring their powerful voices and favorite songs to the Kennedy Center. Erivo takes the audience on a journey through a diverse repertoire of songs that have shaped her artistic sensibility from Broadway and Motown, to Rock and R&B.

With the birth of the Grammy Award-winning album, Black Radio, Robert Glasper gave rise to a completely new space for music; one where artists were allowed and encouraged to take risks, be unapologetically in the moment, and challenge their expectations of what popular music could be. In celebration of Black Radio’s 10^th Anniversary, the Kennedy Center hosts a homecoming for some of the album’s original collaborators who share how his explorations of new musical territory blended to create a musical collage of contemporary black music and beyond.

In partnership with electronic music pioneers The Halluci Nation, R&B artist Martha Redbone, and performance artist Ty Defoe, The Kennedy Center explores the impact and evolution of indigenous performing arts cultures.

The music icons collaborate for an electrifying performance, share stories about their legendary teachers and introduce us to their remarkable protégés.

This invigorating and emotional work explores Evita Perón’s diverging legacies through dance – following her journey from dancehall performer to Argentina’s First Lady.

Hip Hop legends The Roots give an electrifying performance during their residency at the Kennedy Center. Beyond the stage, the band endeavors to inspire others and explore the depths of their creative potential.

Join Renée Fleming, Lalah Hathaway, Jimmie Herrod, Raul Midón, and Aoife O’Donovan for a heartfelt tribute showcasing the beauty and wisdom of Joni Mitchell’s music. The one-of-a-kind concert will be accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of six-time Grammy Award^® winner and 25-time nominee Vince Mendoza—who won two Grammys^® for his arrangement of “Both Sides Now,” from Mitchell’s album of the same name, and for “Woodstock” from Travelogue.

The debut episode celebrates the legacy of composer, bassist, and bandleader Charles Mingus (1922–1979), a seminal figure in American culture who spent his life pushing against musical norms and social injustice.

Anchored by a performance from the Mingus Big Band in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, the program showcases performances and interviews with legendary musicians, record producers, historians, and activists across generations, who share their personal experiences playing with Mingus and growing up with his music.