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The revolutionary 1960 album We Insist!: Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite explored issues of social justice and racial inequality through the lens of jazz and poetry. In celebration of the centennial of Max Roach—drummer, bebop pioneer, and civil rights activist—this landmark work is reimagined for today’s world by Musical Director Nasheet Waits, vocalist Cassandra Wilson, poets Sonia Sanchez and Saul Williams, saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, pianist David Virelles, bassist Rashaan Carter, and others.

A young girl embarks on a quest to save her father after he’s struck by the “Big Bad Sickness of the Sea.” Come along on this enchanting musical journey about facing fears, embracing emotions, and believing in yourself.

A group of six mid-pubescents compete in the title championship, spelling their way through vexing vocabulary while sharing hilarious and poignant personal stories. A riotous ride, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced and funny D-E-L-I-G-H-T.

Gianandrea Noseda brings the drama in Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben, a sumptuous musical portrait of the composer, his wife, his dreaded critics, and his works. The program begins with Beethoven’s final, heroic piano concerto in the hands of returning favorite Leif Ove Andsnes—“a pianist of magisterial elegance, power, and insight” (The New York Times).

Set today in the Shear Madness hairstyling salon, this record-breaking comedy is Washington’s hilarious whodunit. After more than 17,800 performances, the show has stayed in great shape. Performances are ongoing.

All ages welcomed, recommended for 13+

Join us for a conversation with Renée Fleming, Susan Magsamen, and Dr. Daniel J. Levitin about the growing role of music and the arts in healthcare and beyond. Focusing on not just the artistic merits but also the social, neurological, and physiological uses for arts, we expand the definition of what great art can do for us.

In this dynamic three-act performance, five Black female artists showcase their talents through poetry, spoken word, music, and mixed-media art. They share stories inspired by their grandmothers, blending intergenerational teachings of faith and hope into a powerful narrative of resilience.

David Sedaris returns for the first time in two years! Sedaris is one of America’s preeminent humor writers, and a master of satire. In this show, he will be reading from new and unpublished work.

In partnership with Bold Fork Books, join a special panel conversation with authors, journalists, and recipe developers about food’s power to comfort our bodies and minds.

This major permanent exhibit in the massive roof-level Atrium will explore Kennedy’s appreciation and promotion of the arts and why the Kennedy Center came to be the living memorial to him and his ideals.

Country singer Laura Cantrell has balanced different aspects of her music life over the course of a 20-plus years career, whether as a recording artist, radio host, writer, or working parent of a high-school-aged musician.

Moonshot Studio at the REACH celebrates creativity and the artist in everyone through hands-on art-making. The recommended age is 5 years old and above. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on (most) Saturdays & Sundays to explore our projects.

Join us for FREE film screenings in the Justice Forum at the REACH. Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes is the story of a musician whose far-reaching ambitions were inspired and challenged by the inequities of the society around him. Stay after for a panel with Raoul Roach, Dr. Tammy Kernodle, Nasheet Waits, and Willard Jenkins.

Launched as a partnership between Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group, this program offers internationally acclaimed dance classes for people with Parkinson’s Disease in more than 250 communities and 24 countries. 

Exquisite vocals, powerful lyrics, and gorgeous melodies make Paula Fuga one of the most sought-after live performers in Hawai‘i. A poet and accomplished ‘ukulele player, her songs embody a personal style combining storytelling with passion and intense emotion.

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

The Open Doors Festival is a celebration of disability culture through the arts, for and by people with disabilities. The festival elevates the voices of artists with disabilities and builds community with artists and organizations invested in disability arts in the DMV region.

Free! Join local nonprofit FRESHFARM for activities, vendors, and music to explore the local food system.

Country singer Laura Cantrell has balanced different aspects of her music life over the course of a 20-plus years career, whether as a recording artist, radio host, writer, or working parent of a high-school-aged musician.

Join us for FREE film screenings in the Justice Forum at the REACH. Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes is the story of a musician whose far-reaching ambitions were inspired and challenged by the inequities of the society around him. Stay after for a panel with Raoul Roach, Dr. Tammy Kernodle, Nasheet Waits, and Willard Jenkins.

In this dynamic three-act performance, five Black female artists showcase their talents through poetry, spoken word, music, and mixed-media art. They share stories inspired by their grandmothers, blending intergenerational teachings of faith and hope into a powerful narrative of resilience.

Exquisite vocals, powerful lyrics, and gorgeous melodies make Paula Fuga one of the most sought-after live performers in Hawai‘i. A poet and accomplished ‘ukulele player, her songs embody a personal style combining storytelling with passion and intense emotion.

This major permanent exhibit in the massive roof-level Atrium will explore Kennedy’s appreciation and promotion of the arts and why the Kennedy Center came to be the living memorial to him and his ideals.

Explore art and sculpture inside the REACH as well as outside on our campus.

Country singer Laura Cantrell has balanced different aspects of her music life over the course of a 20-plus years career, whether as a recording artist, radio host, writer, or working parent of a high-school-aged musician.

Exquisite vocals, powerful lyrics, and gorgeous melodies make Paula Fuga one of the most sought-after live performers in Hawai‘i. A poet and accomplished ‘ukulele player, her songs embody a personal style combining storytelling with passion and intense emotion.

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

Full of warmth and holiday cheer, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker^® returns in a whimsical production from Philadelphia Ballet (formerly Pennsylvania Ballet). Marvel at the magic of swirling snowflakes, dancing candy canes, and enchanted toys.

BalletX is Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet lauded for producing nearly 130 world premiere ballets by over 70 choreographers from around the world. The acclaimed company returns with works by Justin Peck, Jodie Gates, Takehiro Ueyama, and Matthew Neenan.

The Jasper String Quartet is praised for its compelling, thought-provoking programs, which connect the music of underrepresented and living composers to canonical repertoire.

Your favorite holiday classics as you’ve never heard them! ��ݮ��Ƶ��Ѱ�app and NPR present A Jazz Piano Christmas, the annual sell-out event featuring jazz-infused renditions of the season’s most-loved tunes performed by Grammy Award–winning pianist Kris Davis, 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition winner Jahari Stampley, and Cuban sensation Roberto Fonseca.

Created by the Emmy® Award–winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: What would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.

Miró Quartet is one of America’s highest-profile chamber groups, captivating audiences around the world with its thoughtful expressivity and imaginative interpretations.

Make it an unforgettable evening at D.C.’s hottest New Year’s Eve show! Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling and visionary hybrid guitarist Charlie Hunter reignite their funk, soul, and fusion–inspired partnership in SuperBlue—a fierce collection of new songs and surprising covers. They’re joined by dynamic jazz/R&B/funk drummer Nate Smith and the high-energy Huntertones Horns.

SHAPESHIFT presents powerful stories of friendship through interconnected vignettes, exploring themes of social injustice, sexual identity, addiction, and betrayal. Nine accomplished dancers combine hip hop with contemporary dance to illuminate the human experience.

With its dazzling hybrid of western ballet and Chinese culture, National Ballet of China returns to thrill audiences with its luminous fusion of traditions, telling the story of a family’s Chinese New Year celebration—set to Tchaikovsky’s treasured Nutcracker score.

Based on the hit Apple TV series!

Introducing Schmigadoon!, the world-premiere musical of the Emmy Award®–winning hit show. New York doctors Josh and Melissa go backpacking in a last-ditch attempt to save their failing relationship, but instead get lost in the woods and end up trapped in Schmigadoon, a magical town that’s a classic Golden Age musical come to life!

Superstars share the stage at an unforgettable double bill of indie-folk Americana. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Aoife O’Donovan, deemed “a vocalist of unerring instinct” by the New York Times, explores a century of women’s rights on her latest album All My Friends. Comprised of Anaïs Mitchell (Hadestown), Eric D. Johnson (Fruit Bats, The Shins), and Josh Kaufman (The National, Hiss Golden Messenger), folk band Bonny Light Horseman performs orchestral arrangements by Bryce Dessner, including two world premieres.

Culture icon, music innovator, and seven-time Grammy® Award–winning artist and multi-hyphenate André 3000 makes his historic Kennedy Center debut with a special presentation of New Blue Sun LIVE in Concert. Join us for an adventurous evening of mind-opening, soul-stirring, and thought-provoking music.

Add some soul to your holiday season with the one and only KEM! The Platinum-selling R&B singer-songwriter treats Kennedy Center audiences to an evening of holiday magic and jazzy love songs with the National Symphony Orchestra. Celebrate the season of joy at this intimate, uplifting concert event with music from KEM’s acclaimed album What Christmas Means, fan favorites from his prolific career, fresh takes on comforting Christmas classics, and more. VIP Packages available!

After making history as the first DJ and hip-hop artist to headline the Kennedy Center Opera House in 2022 and launching his three-day Club Quarantine Live Residency in 2023, legendary artist, DJ, photographer, and Kennedy Center Hip Hop Culture Council Member D-Nice brings Club Quarantine Live back for another year—this time in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall!

Celebrate the end of 2024 with John Oliver, who shares his warm, witty jokes in a new stand-up set. Oliver is an Emmy® and Writers Guild Award–winning writer and comedian, and is the host and producer of the HBO show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

The LA Times named Kenny Barron “one of the top jazz pianists in the world” and Jazz Weekly calls him “the most lyrical piano player of our time.” The NEA Jazz Master—along with his trio featuring bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa and drummer Savannah Harris—brings soul, grace, wit, and an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with elegant playing and infectious rhythms.