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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).

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.

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!

Join us for a FREE film screening in the Justice Forum at the REACH. Bob Marley: One Love celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity.

The Korean drumming collective GongMyoung is renowned for its innovative reinterpretations of time-honored Korean music—with a modern jam-session flair, unconventional improvised instruments, and an effortless sense of cool.

Dylan LeBlanc is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who often finds himself flirting with the edge—or “dancing on a razor,” as he calls it. It is that nomadic spirit that drew him not only to a life as a touring musician, but also to the beast that titles his 2023 record Coyote.

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

Join us on for an evening Uzbek Cultural Show, headlined by Friendship Nation Ensemble and opera baritone Jenisbek Piyazov. Enjoy the mesmerizing Lazgi dance, a hallmark of Uzbek dance culture, alongside evocative songs telling stories of love, nature, and passion.

Join us for FREE film screenings in the Justice Forum at the REACH. Based on the bestselling memoir by Amy Liptrot, The Outrun is a brutally honest drama about addiction and recovery; strength and survival; mental health; and the ability of the sea, the land, and people to restore life and renew hope.

The multi-award-winning Lena Jonsson Trio continues to break new ground internationally with its unique mix of deeply rooted Swedish folk, jazz, American old-time, and electro-acoustic sounds.

On the album Medium Raw, Early James continues to display his distinctive, one-of-a-kind style: whip-smart wordplay, upended clichés, humor both light and dark, and a deep intelligence that frequently reflects a literary sensibility.

This presentation with Kennedy Center Jazz Pianist-in-Residence Charles Covington includes an opening with a Negro Spiritual and a dramatic reading of Sojourner Truth’s “Ain’t I A Woman,” followed by interpretations of American classical (jazz) music.

Victoria Canal is a Spanish American, London-based artist who has spent the past decade mesmerizing fans with her raw, introspective lyrics and heartfelt melodies, addressing deeply personal themes such as mental health and body positivity.

Join us for a FREE film screening in the Justice Forum at the REACH. This mystery thriller follows Cardinal Lawrence as he’s tasked with one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events—participating in the selection of a new pope.

Second Wind Poetry is a curated open mic with a purpose to reenergize everyone involved. Through powerful voices both new and familiar, and an exciting featured poet, Second Wind Poetry Night is sure to leave you feeling inspired, prepared, and hopeful for what’s ahead!

Members of the Washington National Opera Orchestra emerge from the orchestra pit and take their place on the Millennium Stage to share the rich and varied chamber music repertoire. Each musician plays a solo part and the interaction among them creates an astonishing range of sounds and emotions.

Liberated Muse presents A Soundtrack for Social Justice, a poetic and musical reflection on the ways we can manifest a world of fairness and equity where human rights are recognized and upheld.

Featuring a vibrant blend of jazz, soul, and vernacular sounds, Alicia Waller and her ensemble will perform selections from her acclaimed EP, Some Hidden Treasure (2020), along with fresh material from her highly anticipated debut album, Louder Then.

Join us for FREE film screenings in the Justice Forum at the REACH. Based on a true story of resilience and humanity, this drama follows Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, as he finds purpose by acting in a theater group alongside other incarcerated men.

Daymé Arocena, a Grammy®-nominated and Juno Award-winning Afro-Cuban singer, is known for her genre-defying creativity and deep connection to her Cuban heritage.

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.

Peter Wolf performed with the J. Geils Band, topping the charts worldwide with hit songs “Freeze Frame,” “Love Stinks,” and “Centerfold.” His album Sleepless was voted one of the top 500 albums of all time by Rolling Stone. He currently tours with his band The Midnight Travelers and will be releasing his ninth solo album in 2025. This event will be moderated by Felix Contreras.