7,193 stories by "The Kennedy Center"
Joshua Bayer plays straight-ahead jazz from pre-bop to post-bop. Experience a set from the history of jazz—from Basie to Ellington and Parker to Miles.
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Inspired by the 12th-century Sufi poem The Conference of the Birds, Parda Ensemble explores themes of freedom, flight, and oneness through musical languages spanning Persian classical to blu…
Amazin’ Grace’s story is one of perseverance and determination, a strength that manifests itself through her powerful voice. Grace is a woman who has seen many different facets of the en…
Free Whenever’s music sits somewhere in between form (saguna) and formlessness (nirguna).
The band’s guiding philosophy and approach to making music is rooted in the ancient practice o…
Brazilian troubadour Matheus Fonseca built his career across five countries—from the streets of Lisbon and Bournemouth to stages in Spain, Switzerland, Bolivia, France, Ecuador, and United…
Gaultier possesses a rare gift—a voice that resonates as an unequivocal marvel. His vocal cadence, a divine bestowment, and his mastery of modulation render his performances unparalleled. …
Leonard Bernstein, Candide Overture
Sara Kirkland Snider, Something for the Dark
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Mason Bates, Warehouse Medicine from the B-sides
Antonin Dvorak, Symphony No. 9
This year marks …
Gaultier possesses a rare gift—a voice that resonates as an unequivocal marvel. His vocal cadence, a divine bestowment, and his mastery of modulation render his performances unparalleled. …
Pablo Antonio y La Firma is a 12-musician live tropical Latin band based in Washington, D.C., performing since 1999. Founded by vocalist and bandleader Pablo Antonio Zelaya—whose performan…
Award-winning jazz drummer and composer Sofia Goodman presents “Butterfly Blood,” an original work exploring the lives of butterflies in various phases. Through exposing nature, Goodman …
Carlos Simon, Festive Fanfare and Overture
Charles Griffes, The White Peacock
Aaron Copland, Appalachian Spring
Dmitri Shostakovich, Symphony No. 5
This year marks the 33rd anniversary of th…
https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/exhibits/2025-2026/national-scrollathon/
On Display Now Through June 29!
250,000 participants from all 50 state and territories. 56…
Get tickets: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/theater/2025-2026/bluey/
Bring the whole family for a joyful live theater experience with Bluey’s Big Play!
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Giovanni Pergolesi
Sonata No. 4 Trombone Trio
Jonas Ruelas, Trombone I, TX
Danilo Donzeti, Trombone II, Brazil
Jackson Quevedo, Bass Trombone, TX
Maurice Ravel String Quartet in F major
Yena…
Franz Schubert
“Trout” Quintet
Polina Ciborati, Violin, Moldova
Ellie Earle, Viola, VA
Yenna Kang, Cello, VA
Andrew Bowles, Double Bass, KS
William Hsieh, Piano, VA
Paul Hindemith
Wind Q…
Claude Debussy
Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp
William Garrity, Flute, NY
Naiomy Jimenez, Viola, TX
Julia Mukaida, Harp, TX
Jan Koetsier
Brass Quintet Op. 65
Ian Larkin, Trumpet I, VA
Kyli…
CONQUEROR::CONQUISTACON is the theatre you build when you cannot afford to grieve :: the conqueror is always the protagonist.
All narratives are subordinated to the logic of victory :: deat…
Celebrate Juneteenth in an unforgettable evening at the Kennedy Center, where music, unity, and gratitude take center stage. Presented by our Faith and Family Programming, this free event fe…
Led by multimillion-selling songwriter Monte Warden, the legendary Texas Music Hall of Famers and Americana pioneers are known for their high-energy live shows.
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The Last Outlaw is an intimate, raw, and redemptive story-driven set from country singer-songwriter Maurice the Music, weaving viral street-performance favorites with songs forged through hi…
The AAMS presents emerging young artists from career development and professional empowerment workshops. This final performance will feature solos, duets, trios, and group ensembles. Join us…
Moulin Rouge! The Musical, the show that delighted and amazed Kennedy Center audiences, is back. Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! …
Members of the National Symphony Orchestra play an assortment of chamber music.
Program for Friday, June 12th
To be announced
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Presented by the Embassy of The Bahamas in Washington, D.C., An Evening of Harmony is a curated musical experience celebrating the 53rd Anniversary of Bahamian Independence in conjunction wi…
The U.S. Navy Band Cruisers, the Navy’s premier popular music group, features eight of the Navy’s most dynamic performers. Formed in 1999, the group takes its name from the Navy's versat…
