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Join the Inner Circle at the Kennedy Center

Unlock your insider access at the nation’s cultural center. Circles brings you closer to the art and artists that you love, whether you’re looking to explore new genres or dive into familiar favorites.

This month, a generous anonymous donor has pledged to match all donations, two-to-one, up to $100,000. That means your Membership gift will go THREE TIMES as far in helping us to share the magic of the arts.

*We are excited to offer our matching gift opportunity, but please note that while the match will increase your gift’s impact to the Kennedy Center, it will not increase your Membership level. 

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Circles Members enjoying the Opera House Circles Lounge.

Allow us to host you and your guests in the private Circles Lounges where you can relax and socialize with snacks and full bar service before performances and during intermission. 

A scene from the Broadway Center Stage production of The Who's Tommy at the Kennedy Center.

With Circles Concierge Services, you have access to prime seats for every performance, as well as premier seating at the Roof Terrace Restaurant and reserved parking in our garage. 

Circles Members mingling and dining at a cast party.

Attend exclusive events throughout the season and go behind the scenes to learn about the creative process at Insider Events, Dress Rehearsals, and more.

Kennedy Center building during Honors with rainbow lights.

Receive an advance invitation to purchase tickets to the annual Kennedy Center Honors, one of the most coveted tickets in Washington. 

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Benefits indicated with a ^ have a value of goods and services assigned to them.  Per IRS regulations the value of goods and services must be deducted from your tax benefit.  You may choose to decline these benefits if you wish to take the full tax benefit. 

*Ticket priority provides Members with access to purchase tickets after subscribers, but before the general public. For Kennedy Center presentations a selection of tickets is reserved for purchase exclusively by Members. The selection of tickets reserved for Members may sell out during Ticket Priority before the general public on sale. Ticket Priority excludes the Kennedy Center Honors and Gala performances, as well as the Washington Ballet, Washington Performing Arts, and certain other non-Kennedy Center presentations.

National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera

National Symphony Orchestra

Support the National Symphony Orchestra’s impact on audiences all over the globe.

Washington National Opera

Help sustain Washington National Opera’s exceptional performances and educational outreach initiatives around the country.

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(202) 416-8310

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