The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a premiere location for your distinctive special event. The pricing listed below is for a one-day venue rental only, additional costs will apply. Any event starting prior to 12pm may require an additional rental day for load in.
Standing 180 | Rounds 60
Non-Profit: $1,920
Standard: $2,560
The Opera House Circles Lounge is located on the Box Tier of the Opera House and can be used as an event space, meeting room, and private lounge for the Center’s Circles donors. Limited availability due to performance schedule.
Standing 80 | Rounds 60
Non-Profit: $1,280
Standard: $1,700
The African Lounge is a reception room for dignitaries, donated to the Kennedy Center by the nations of Africa. It is located on the box tier of the Opera House, opposite the South Opera Lounge. Limited availability due to performance schedule.
Standing 120 | Rounds 80
Non-Profit: $1,280
Standard: $1,700
The South Opera Tier Lounge is located on the Second Tier of the Opera House and can be used for cocktail receptions, seated dinners, meetings, and lectures. Limited availability due to performance schedule.
Standing 60 | Rounds 40
Non-Profit: $1,280
Standard: $1,700
The Chinese Lounge is located on the Box Tier of the Eisenhower Theater and can be used for cocktail receptions and small seated dinners. Due to the color of the carpet in the Chinese Lounge, we cannot allow any dark liquids (including red wine) in this space. Limited availability due to performance schedule.
Standing 80 | Rounds 60
Non-Profit: $1,280
Standard: $1,700
The Israeli lounge is located on the Box Tier of the Concert Hall and can be used for cocktail receptions and seated dinners. Limited availability due to performance schedule.
Standing 200 | Rounds 100
Non-Profit: $2,390
Standard: $3,190
The Eisenhower Box Tier is located in the lobby of the Eisenhower Theater. This space can be used for receptions and seated dinner on evenings when there are no performances inside the Eisenhower Theater. Limited availability due to performance schedule.
Standing 250 | Rounds 150
Non-Profit: $2,390
Standard: $3,190
The Opera House Box Tier is located in the lobby of the prestigious Opera House and is the only space with a direct view to the bust of President Kennedy. This space can be used for receptions and seated dinners on evenings when there are no performances inside the Opera House. Limited availability due to performance schedule.
Standing 200 | Rounds 100
Non-Profit: $2,390
Standard: $3,190
The Concert Hall Box Tier is located in the lobby of the Concert Hall. This space can be used for receptions and seated dinner on evenings when there are no performances inside the Concert Theater. Limited availability due to performance schedule.
Standing 850 | Rounds 500
Non-Profit: $15,920
Standard: $21,220
The Nations Gallery is a semi-private venue located on the Terrace Level. This venue requires additional approval for use. Please inquire for more information.
Standing 1,000
Non-Profit: $19,910
Standard: $26,530
The JFK Gallery is a public exhibit open daily on the Terrace Level and may be available to rent in addition to Nations Gallery only. All rentals cannot start loading into the JFK Gallery prior to 2:00pm, and there are décor and technical limitations. Please inquire for more information.
Standing 3,000 | Rounds 1,000
Non-Profit: $15,920
Standard: $21,220
Both Plazas are outdoor and uncovered areas that may require full tenting, temporary structures, and HVAC. This venue requires additional approval for use. Please inquire for more information.
To inquire about renting space at the Center, please email us directly at [email protected].