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Festivals & Series

Holidays 2024

From NSO Holiday shows to Kwanzaa festivities to a wide range of free performances, ’tis the season to celebrate at the Kennedy Center!

Celebrate Kwanzaa

Celebrate Kwanzaa this 2024 year with Social Impact at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÃâ·Ñ°æapp. ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÃâ·Ñ°æapp is offering music, performances, stories, and an African marketplace.

Dance Sanctuaries

SELECT SATURDAYS AT 10:30 A.M.

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. 

The Promise of US

Coming in 2026

In 2026, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As we reflect on our nation’s progress and acknowledge the work yet to be done, the Kennedy Center’s programming will uplift and empower artists who speak to the promise of our country and the promise of our peoples, organized into three inspiration pillars: Sounds of US, Stories of US, and Future of US.

Conflux

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.

Renée Fleming VOICES

The Renée Fleming VOICES series explores the remarkable range and expression of the human voice through a diverse number of talented singers, composers, and other vocal artists.

Hip Hop Culture

The Hip Hop Culture program at the Kennedy Center recognizes Hip Hop's contributions to global culture and its power to build and transform communities through art and action. The Center aims to create a dynamic home for Hip Hop and celebrate its role as a catalyst for innovation, exploration and transformation.

Sound Health Network

Exploring the intersection of music and wellness while creating a platform for artists, researchers, neuroscientists, and music therapists to bring this fascinating work to a broader public.