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Millennium Stage

Millennium Stage

See the upcoming events and watch recently filmed videos from our free series. And delve into full-length encore performances from over 20 years of Millennium Stage featured below.

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Weekly Activities

Film Screenings

Catch a FREE weekly film screening in the Justice Forum or outside on the REACH Plaza, Sundays at 3 p.m.

Live Performances

Join us for FREE performances in the Grand Foyer Wednesdays through Saturdays at 6 p.m. Or catch the livestream online! Livestream will be available on the day of at 6p.m., with a “Watch Now” link. 

Free Tickets

Book tickets in advance online or grab a ticket in-person a the Box Office the day of each performance. Tickets are always FREE, and are first come, first served.

What’s Coming to Millennium Stage

Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)

Washington Performing Arts: Children’s Gospel Choir

Wed. Dec. 18, 2024

Come sing, dance, and have a gospel-music good time as Washington Performing Art’s Children of the Gospel (COTG) choir leads us in the season’s celebration of good cheer, peace, and love.

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Country Christmas Sing-Along Spectacular

Thu. Dec. 19, 2024

For years, the Country Christmas Sing-Along Spectacular has consistently delivered a dazzling display of yuletide cheer. This is a sing-along you don’t want to miss.

This event is currently standing room only

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The Zanes Holiday Show with Special Guests

Fri. Dec. 20, 2024

This unique holiday show is a musical celebration inspired by the Christmas sing-alongs that Grammy Award® winner Dan Zanes and jazz vocalist/music therapist Claudia Zanes experienced every year while growing up in New Hampshire. The 21st century version of these legendary parties includes Christmas classics and also numbers from a variety of traditions, languages, and locations.

This event is currently standing room only

Millennium Stage Livestream

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Gerdan: Believe in Christmas Miracle - December 14, 2024

Founded by Ukrainian professional duo Solomia Gorokhivska and Andrei Pidkivka, musicians of Gerdan bring the fire and the edge of melodic ideas and rhythms that capture the listener.

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Gerdan: Believe in Christmas Miracle

Sat. Dec. 14, 2024

Founded by Ukrainian professional duo Solomia Gorokhivska and Andrei Pidkivka, musicians of Gerdan bring the fire and the edge of melodic ideas and rhythms that capture the listener. The program Believe in Christmas Miracle offers a rich sampling of Christmas and seasonal music from Ukraine and Eastern Europe.

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An Irish Christmas with John Doyle and Mick McAuley 

Thu. Dec. 12, 2024

John Doyle and Mick McAuley have been playing music together on the international stage for over 20 years. As multi-instrumentalist members of Irish American supergroup Solas, they combined to create part of the group’s unmistakable early sound which garnered critical worldwide acclaim.

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The Washington Musical Pathways Initiative

Wed. Dec. 11, 2024

The Washington Musical Pathways Initiative (WMPI) is a talent development program for dedicated student musicians in grades 8–12 from communities that have been historically excluded from classical music and want to pursue music study in college.

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CLH Trio

Sat. Dec. 7, 2024

Guitarist & Composer, Connor Leeds Holdridge and his trio perform an intimate set of blues-infused originals with the occasional deep cut from his favorite records.

Honors: Beyond the Broadcast 

Maia Sharp & Amythyst Kiah in a Songwriters’ Showcase curated by Bonnie Raitt

Fri. Dec. 6, 2024

Video Available Now

Amythyst Kiah is an artist of both daring originality and uncompromising depth. In 2021, the Grammy® nominee released her breakthrough album Wary + Strange. Maia Sharp has had her songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, The Chicks, Trisha Yearwood, and many more. Through it all, Sharp has continued to record her own albums including nine solo releases.

Honors: Beyond the Broadcast

YahZarah in collaboration with The Apollo

Thu. Dec. 5, 2024

Video Available Now

YahZarah is a District of Columbia–born Ghanian singer and songwriter hero is perfect for the times today. Her voice has been recognized in groundbreaking musical compositions with Erykah Badu. She’s also performed her music live on stage with The Roots, and traveled the world as a member of rock icon Lenny Kravitz’s band.

Honors: Beyond the Broadcast

BERTHA: Grateful Drag

Wed. Dec. 4, 2024

Video available Now

The world’s first Grateful Drag band, BERTHA is an all-star collective of queer and allied East Nashville talent coming together in wigs and full face for a good cause. Fronted by a harmony trio of Berthas and backed by a rocking all-Bertha band, BERTHA has captured the heart and imagination of Deadheads everywhere

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Merry Tubachristmas!

Mon. Dec. 2, 2024

2024 is the 51st year of Merry TUBACHRISTMAS! events which are presented throughout the world. Since the first TUBACHRISTMAS, musicians of all ages have gathered annually to perform traditional Christmas music arranged by American composer Alec Wilder on the tuba and euphonium.

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Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters

Sat. Nov. 30, 2024

Caleb Caudle’s sixth studio LP Sweet Critters is a nocturnal collection of songs about the things that keep you up at night, by an artist deeply in tune with himself.

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