The Kennedy Center is a vibrant campus of theaters and other artistic spaces that is also a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy and a must-see tourist stop in Washington, DC.

The Kennedy Center fulfills its obligation as the National Cultural Center and living memorial to the late President Kennedy through various memorial interpretations, including the John F. …

Beyond Broadway, drawing some of the best shows from across America and London’s West End, the Kennedy Center theater season delivers electrifying shows to defy the senses and …

The Kennedy Center, in association with American Dance Movement and in conjunction with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, will partner for the 15th year. Throughout the …

Art and Ideals: President John F. Kennedy is a major permanent exhibit in the massive roof-level Atrium that explores Kennedy’s appreciation and promotion of the arts and why the Kennedy …

Watch Theater Videos On Our Digital Stage Broadway Center Stage: Schmigadoon! | The Kennedy Center Introducing Schmigadoon!, the world-premiere musical of the Emmy …

Explore our calendar of shows and performances at the Kennedy Center. We present over 2500 events each year in every genre. The National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National …

Oct 7, 2025 · Kennedy Center Chamber Players: Spring Concert Sun. Mar. 15, 2026 National Symphony Orchestra Death and Transfiguration | Khachatryan plays Sibelius Apr. 2 - 4, 2026 …

Leading up to the centennial Open House and celebration in May 2017, the Center's programming was inspired by five ideals commonly attributed to President Kennedy: Courage, Freedom, …

We are the nation's cultural center and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Explore our expanded campus, including the REACH, a modern new performing arts space.