• National Symphony Orchestra

  Each season, the nation's orchestra welcomes the world's greatest guest artists to the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, and offers many other exciting events and educational programs throughout D.C., the nation, and the world.

  

• Washington National Opera

  Washington National Opera continues to move boldly forward on the great adventure that began years ago in a university auditorium. Washington National Opera is now one of the nation's leading opera companies and plays to standing room audiences in the Kennedy Center.

  

• Millennium Stage

  Wednesdays through Saturdays at 6 p.m., the Kennedy Center hosts a free performance or film. No tickets are required. Featuring local, national, and international talents, the Millennium Stage has been hailed as "a cultural institution within a cultural institution" by the Washington Post.

  

• Ballet

  The curtain of the Opera House rises, stories unfold, emotions are laid bare, and elegance is revealed through the grace and beauty of ballet. See legendary companies from around the globe.

  

• Classical Music

  From the National Symphony Orchestra to Fortas Chamber Music, traditional to 20th Century, experience the brilliance, emotion and vitality of great classical works.

  

• Comedy

  With stand-up stars, sketch comedy, podcasts, improv, music, and more, our lineup serves up hilarity in all of its shapes and sizes.

  

• Dance

  Welcome to the nexus of dance… where physical and mystical forces collide, power and poise come to a point, profound connections are made, bodies make impact, and gravity meets grace. 

  

• Performances for Young Audiences

  Ignite your imagination with exciting theater, music, and dance performances. There’s something for little and big kids alike, from world premieres found nowhere else to intriguing international works.

  

• Hip Hop

  Celebrate hip hop’s role as a catalyst for innovation, exploration, and transformation with a dynamic mix of performances, humanities events, film screenings, workshops and interactive experiences.

  

• International

  Experience acclaimed art and artistry in music, theater, dance and more -- curated from around the world.

  

• Jazz

  From seasoned jazz veterans to the hottest up-and-comers, come to where jazz is just the way you like it—in venues ranging from the intimate Terrace Theater to the cabaret setting of the KC Jazz Club.

  

• Theater

  Tony Award–winning triumphs. American musical classics. Powerful dramas. Thrilling new productions. They’re all here, from Broadway’s blockbusters to spectacular revivals produced by the Kennedy Center.

  

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