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Millennium Stage

Millennium Stage

See the upcoming events and watch recently filmed videos from our free series. And delve into full-length encore performances from over 20 years of Millennium Stage featured below.

A Social Impact Program

Weekly Activities

Film Screenings

Catch a FREE weekly film screening in the Justice Forum or outside on the REACH Plaza, Sundays at 3 p.m.

Live Performances

Join us for FREE performances in the Grand Foyer Wednesdays through Saturdays at 6 p.m. Or catch the livestream online! Livestream will be available on the day of at 6p.m., with a “Watch Now” link. 

Free Tickets

Book tickets in advance online or grab a ticket in-person a the Box Office the day of each performance. Tickets are always FREE, and are first come, first served.

What’s Coming to Millennium Stage

Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)

The Washington Musical Pathways Initiative

Wed. Dec. 11, 2024

The Washington Musical Pathways Initiative (WMPI) is a talent development program for dedicated student musicians in grades 8–12 from communities that have been historically excluded from classical music and want to pursue music study in college.

Tickets Not Currently Available

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An Irish Christmas with John Doyle and Mick McAuley 

Thu. Dec. 12, 2024

John Doyle and Mick McAuley have been playing music together on the international stage for over 20 years. As multi-instrumentalist members of Irish American supergroup Solas, they combined to create part of the group’s unmistakable early sound which garnered critical worldwide acclaim.

This event is currently standing room only

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A Night of Klezmer—A Hannukah Celebration

Fri. Dec. 13, 2024

Join Klezmer clarinetist Michael Winograd and his band of Brooklyn Klezmorim for an evening of Jewish celebration music, new and old!

This event is currently standing room only

Millennium Stage Livestream

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The Washington Musical Pathways Initiative - December 11, 2024

The Washington Musical Pathways Initiative (WMPI) is a talent development program for dedicated student musicians in grades 8–12 from communities that have been historically excluded from classical music and want to pursue music study in college.

Watch the Latest Livestreams

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CLH Trio

Sat. Dec. 7, 2024

Guitarist & Composer, Connor Leeds Holdridge and his trio perform an intimate set of blues-infused originals with the occasional deep cut from his favorite records.

Honors: Beyond the Broadcast 

Maia Sharp & Amythyst Kiah in a Songwriters’ Showcase curated by Bonnie Raitt

Fri. Dec. 6, 2024

Video Available Now

Amythyst Kiah is an artist of both daring originality and uncompromising depth. In 2021, the Grammy® nominee released her breakthrough album Wary + Strange. Maia Sharp has had her songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, The Chicks, Trisha Yearwood, and many more. Through it all, Sharp has continued to record her own albums including nine solo releases.

Honors: Beyond the Broadcast

YahZarah in collaboration with The Apollo

Thu. Dec. 5, 2024

Video Available Now

YahZarah is a District of Columbia–born Ghanian singer and songwriter hero is perfect for the times today. Her voice has been recognized in groundbreaking musical compositions with Erykah Badu. She’s also performed her music live on stage with The Roots, and traveled the world as a member of rock icon Lenny Kravitz’s band.

Honors: Beyond the Broadcast

BERTHA: Grateful Drag

Wed. Dec. 4, 2024

Video available Now

The world’s first Grateful Drag band, BERTHA is an all-star collective of queer and allied East Nashville talent coming together in wigs and full face for a good cause. Fronted by a harmony trio of Berthas and backed by a rocking all-Bertha band, BERTHA has captured the heart and imagination of Deadheads everywhere

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Merry Tubachristmas!

Mon. Dec. 2, 2024

2024 is the 51st year of Merry TUBACHRISTMAS! events which are presented throughout the world. Since the first TUBACHRISTMAS, musicians of all ages have gathered annually to perform traditional Christmas music arranged by American composer Alec Wilder on the tuba and euphonium.

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Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters

Sat. Nov. 30, 2024

Caleb Caudle’s sixth studio LP Sweet Critters is a nocturnal collection of songs about the things that keep you up at night, by an artist deeply in tune with himself.

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Raíces Negras Trio

Wed. Nov. 27, 2024

Join the Raíces Negras trio for a chamber music concert celebrating prominent American women composers of the 20th and 21st centuries, plus some of their male contemporaries.

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Miss Chief Rocka

Fri. Nov. 22, 2024

Culture Caucus member Angela Miracle Gladue aka Miss Chief Rocka, is a nehiyaw (Cree)/Greek interdisciplinary artist from the Treaty 6 Territory of amiskwaciy-wâskahikan (Edmonton, Alberta). Since 2016, Angela has toured as one of the lead dancers for The Halluci Nation (formerly known as A Tribe Called Red), and has also opened for major recording artists such as TLC, Sean Paul, Lil’ Kim, and more.

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James Fernando

Thu. Nov. 21, 2024

Hailed as a “prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,” James Fernando creates music that lies at the intersection of jazz, classical, and electronic music. He relies on his genre-expanding original compositions to deliver thought provoking and exciting performances on some of the world’s most renowned stages.

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Malta Day 2024: Celebrating 60 Years as a Nation

Wed. Nov. 20, 2024

This year is a special one for the Embassy of Malta to the U.S., as it marks the anniversary of numerous momentous occasions: Malta is celebrating 60 years since gaining independence, 50 years since becoming a republic, and 20 years since its accession to the European Union. This concert puts the spotlight on sheer Maltese talent!

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