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Sponsorship Opportunities

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÃâ·Ñ°æapp offers a wide range of programs for sponsorship, including season sponsorships, major festivals, and individual productions. These partnerships provide much-needed support for the Center's programs, while giving companies unparalled exposure and activation opportunities. Sponsorships are available at a variety of giving levels and can be tailored to meet your specific engagement and outreach needs.

Some sponsorship opportunites include:

Theater

Theater is the Center’s largest program and presents touring shows, exclusive original productions, and reimagined Broadway favorites with today’s best talent.

A scene from the Broadway Center Stage production of The Who's Tommy at the Kennedy Center.

Hip Hop Culture

With iconic artist Q-Tip at the helm, the Center celebrates Hip Hop’s contributions to global culture through a lively season of high-profile concerts, film screenings, parties, and humanities activities.

Education

Through more than 40 programs, Education at the Kennedy Center serves 1.4 million students, teachers, and families and fosters an inclusive artistic community locally and nationally.

A photo of students performing.

Special Events

Through an outstanding array of galas and special events, the Kennedy Center offers unparalleled client entertainment, employee engagement, corporate hospitality, and networking opportunities.

Kennedy Center building during Honors with rainbow lights.

NSO

The National Symphony Orchestra is one of America's most dynamic and recognized orchestras, and each year presents an extensive season of classical and pops programming, educational activities, and community engagement initiatives.

Noseda conducting the National Symphony Orchestra

WNO

Washington National Opera works to sustain the future of American opera by offering world-class classical and contemporary productions, competitive training and education programs, and premier social events.

Actors onstage for a performance of Aida.

Jazz

Celebrated artists experiment, create, and interpret sound and space as they reflect on history and contemporary culture in a season curated by Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran.

A man plays the trumpet.

Social Impact

Innovative, community-driven programming that invites creatives to leverage the Kennedy Center’s resources, amplifying their voices through residency and incubator programs, public performances, and presentations.

A photo of a Social Impact event with a panel onstage including a woman raising her fist.

International Programming

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÃâ·Ñ°æapp brings together some of the greatest artists and performers from around the world, celebrating all types of people and cultures.

A photo from an international dance performance.

Dance

Dance centers movement, athleticism, and passion in its programming that features companies from around the world, and brings the best dancers to the nation’s capital.

A photo of a Mark Morris dance performance.

Comedy

Comedy at the Kennedy Center features over 30 performances and events focused on elevating comedy as an art form and uniting the community through laughter.

The Club at Studio K

A new cabaret-style lounge at the REACH offers an intimate performance experience showcasing comedy, jazz, Hip Hop, and contemporary music artists.

A photo of a Jazz performance.

Sponsorship Benefits

A tailored sponsorship package can help you achieve key business objectives and provide ample opportunities for activation. Depending on your level of support you can enjoy the following rights and benefits.

Visibility

  • Category exclusivity in an uncluttered environment
  • Tabling or sampling opportunites onsite
  • Inclusion in extensive media and advertising campaigns, with logo
  • Logo recognition in onsite signage and Center publications
  • Logo, with hyperlink to corporate page, on the Center's website

Hospitality

  • Complimentary tickets to sponsored events
  • Invitations to exclusive opening night dinners, post-performance events, and more
  • Opportunity to host your corporate event at the Center at reduced rates
  • Invitation to purchase tickets to the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors

Membership Access

Your corporation will receive Corporate Fund membership privileges for the period of one year, including:

  • Exclusive ticket purchasing services and invitations to special events
  • Use of the Center's Circles Lounges
  • Reserved parking while attending performances
  • Access to the Center's event planning services

Contact Us to Learn More

If you have any questions or would like to discuss creating a personalized sponsorship package, connect with a member of our corporate team.