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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 this 2024 year with Social Impact at The Kennedy Center. èßäAVis offering music, performances, stories, and an African marketplace.

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. 

Arts & Wellbeing at the Kennedy Center is an expanded focus on the intersection of art and science.

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.

A conflux is the place where two flowing rivers meet and become one. èßäAVsits 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.

The Club at Studio K is D.C.’s destination to experience the very best in contemporary music and culture.

Artistic Director Jennifer Koh invites you to a delightful season combining old and new, beloved classics, and unexpected joys.

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.

Learn more about upcoming events from people with a disability.

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.

Experience the best in Contemporary Music ranging from R&B to Bluegrass to Pop and beyond. 

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.