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Maruja Limón is a female sextet from Barcelona known for their vibrant music that blends flamenco, pop, and Latin rhythms. The group delivers explosive music with lyrics that balance sensitivity and irony.

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

Members of the National Symphony Orchestra play an assortment of chamber music.

Yeison Landero was born in San Jacinto (Bolívar), and carries in his soul a cumbiambero heart inherited from his legendary musician grandfather, Andrés Landero. His love for his ancestral accordion and his passion for cumbia are so great that he decided to turn them into the motor of his life.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Georgetown University celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a free, ticketed musical tribute, the Let Freedom Ring Celebration.

The Guitar Renegades are a guitar quintet comprised of Cristian Perez (founder/leader), Connor Holdridge, Jan Knutson, Parker Spears, and Tommy Holladay. Although they’re all jazz guitarists at heart, they venture into repertoire as diverse as Bach, Simon & Garfunkel, and more.

Members of the Washington National Opera Orchestra play an assortment of chamber music.

International bestselling author Mary Beard (SPQR, The Fires of Vesuvius) offers a sweeping account of the social and political world of the Roman emperors. Don’t miss a fascinating talk with “the world’s most famous classicist” (Guardian).

Curated by interdisciplinary ritual artist Tara Aura, this Dance Sanctuaries brings together three of DC's most beloved yoga teachers for a special day of integrated mental health and wellness support. Come join dynamic yoga classes, guided meditation and a soundbath to benefit from a nervous system reset and come away with a greater sense of calm, clarity and confidence.

Prepare to welcome the Year of the Snake with lion dancing and musical performances at the Kennedy Center on the Millennium Stage! This year’s musical performance will feature Stephanie Chou, a Chinese American jazz composer, saxophonist, and singer.

Join us for a FREE film screening in the Justice Forum at the REACH. This epic film, based on the best-selling novel by Amy Tan, beautifully reveals startling events and conditions that have shaped the lives of several generations of Chinese women.

“Virtuosos on clarinet & saxophone” (New York Times), Grammy®-winning Juilliard graduates and identical twins Peter & Will Anderson have performed across the world. On this lively evening of amazing jazz, the twins and their quintet will explore the works of iconic composer Duke Ellington.

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

Experience the energy of emerging conductors Sasha Scolnik-Brower, Chia-Hsuan Lin, Kyle Ritenauer, and Kellen Gray as they lead the National Symphony Orchestra in concert following masterclasses with Music Director Gianandrea Noseda.

KanKouran West  African Dance Company presents "Visit Africa." This class series will introduce participants to traditional West African dances from Mali, Senegal, and Guinea. Each class will provide a cultural explanation of the dance and its meaning, a careful breakdown of the movements, and the opportunity to execute the dance to live drums. 

The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) presents the AAMS Family Concert by winners of the 2024 AAMS ensemble competition. It will be a fantastic performance by these talented young musicians, who’ll serenade and entertain your family. Join us for the joyful sounds!

See the latest performances from our free series, and delve into full-length encore performances from over 20 years of Millennium Stage.

Eleven black dancers from historically white ballet companies were commissioned by ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÃâ·Ñ°æapp to create and perform a brand new ballet in just two weeks. This is their story...

The Cartography Project seeks to use music as both a source of healing and a way to open dialogue about the future of anti-racism. The NSO, WNO, and Kennedy Center commissions composers and librettists from regions spanning the entire country to create work that responds to an event that has occurred in that region and also asks, “Where do we go from here?”

Active Hope explores how the country’s vanguard artists and arts leaders can shape this transformational, historical, and polarizing moment in history. After emerging from a global quarantine while still figuring out what the new normal is, the second season of our podcast orbits the theme of “Organizing Hope”.

Get the fascinating story behind the new play by Alexandra Palting, the 2022 Artist-in-Residence at the Kennedy Center with the Local Theater Residency Program. The piece is named for the number of letters that Alexandra’s grandparents wrote to each other during a three-year long-distance courtship between the U.S. and the Philippines.

The REACH aims to both mobilize people and bring them together. To educate groups in mass, and inspire individual reflection. With bold and engaging programming and a warmly inviting atmosphere, it’s a shared space for collective healing, exploration, and experimentation across disciplines.

A conflux is the place where two flowing rivers meet and become one. ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÃâ·Ñ°æapp sits on a conflux where the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers meet. The Conflux program is a confluence of efforts where the Kennedy Center and a flagship national community partner – each with its distinct missions, values, and social impact objectives combine efforts. The result is a series of transformative programming that advances the field and maximizes our collective impact.

Join us for free movement-based classes on select Saturdays in the REACH. Dancers are invited for three one-hour structured classes and an optional Open House Hour. Free, pre-registration is highly recommended. 

Local Theatre Residency is a curated developmental residency program for local DMV theater companies and playwrights. Hosted at the Kennedy Center’s REACH, we seek those who leverage their artistry to amplify stories that are often overlooked.

Catch a FREE screening of impactful films in the Justice Forum at the REACH.

Office Hours is a curated developmental residency program hosted at the Kennedy Center’s REACH. Provided with access to studio space in the REACH, artists have the sole task of creation. Office Hours seeks artists with an interest on site-specific work and supports the ideas of playful exploration and spatial intervention.

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÃâ·Ñ°æapp Social Impact projects are calling for your help. See our open call auditions and find the right one for you.

The whole farmyard is getting ready for a hoedown—but it needs your help! Presented in collaboration with Teller Productions and developed specifically for toddlers, this immersive show features puppets, a storyteller, and a string quartet from the National Symphony Orchestra.

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.

Curated by interdisciplinary ritual artist Tara Aura, this Dance Sanctuaries brings together three of DC's most beloved yoga teachers for a special day of integrated mental health and wellness support. Come join dynamic yoga classes, guided meditation and a soundbath to benefit from a nervous system reset and come away with a greater sense of calm, clarity and confidence.

Join us for a FREE film screening in the Justice Forum at the REACH. This epic film, based on the best-selling novel by Amy Tan, beautifully reveals startling events and conditions that have shaped the lives of several generations of Chinese women.

After a seven-week run Off Broadway in NYC with four extensions, an international tour, and a New York Times Critic’s Pick, the bad boy of clown Zach Zucker arrives in D.C. with his award-winning alter-ego: Jack Tucker.

Firebrand trumpet player Jeremy Pelt balances a deep grasp of the jazz tradition with his trademark warm, searching post-bop sound. JazzTimes calls him a “technical marvel” who “executes intricate solos with ease, plays gorgeous ballads in a tasteful manner, and never lacks flair.” Performing music from his 2023 release The Art of Intimacy and more, Pelt improvises an evening of beauty and mastery.

KanKouran West  African Dance Company presents "Visit Africa." This class series will introduce participants to traditional West African dances from Mali, Senegal, and Guinea. Each class will provide a cultural explanation of the dance and its meaning, a careful breakdown of the movements, and the opportunity to execute the dance to live drums. 

Nite Bjuti (pronounced “Night Beauty”) is a woman-led improvisatory trio of vocalist Candice Hoyes, Grammy-winning sound chemist Val Jeanty, and bassist Mimi Jones. Their improvised electro acoustic performances move through grooves into freedom. According to the New York Times, “spirit, conjure, necromancy, and memory seem to be some of the grounding ideas behind Nite Bjuti’s stunning, fully improvised sound.”