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. Kennedy exhibit, which opened to the public on September 17, 2022. This immersive exhibit educates visitors on John F.

Highlights from the 47th Kennedy Center Honors! Watch the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, December 22, 8:30-11:00 PM (ET/PT) on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.

The Kennedy Center presents a special series of free performances, film screenings, and immersive experiences to celebrate the legendary artists recognized as this year’s Kennedy Center Honorees.

At a Kennedy Center Board meeting this afternoon, the Board elected President of the United States Donald J. Trump as Kennedy Center Board Chair, replacing former Chair David M. Rubenstein. The Board also terminated Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter’s contract and announced Richard Grenell as interim Kennedy Center President.

A limited number of $10 Rush tickets will be available for every festival performance at the Kennedy Center Box Office the day of the performance. Rush tickets become available 2 hours prior to each show. Tickets are subject to availability and have no guaranteed location.

From the piano, Kennedy Center Composer-in-Residence Carlos Simon leads a small ensemble in Requiem for the Enslaved. The program invokes African American spirituals and the form of a Catholic liturgical mass to tell the story of 272 enslaved people sold in 1838 to pay the debts of Georgetown University.

Top musicians, actors, and other artists perform tributes to the Kennedy Center Honorees.

Located in the heart of President Kennedy’s living memorial, this immersive exhibit uses the latest in digital technology to explore how the arts infused and informed the Kennedy presidency. As part of the experience, three scavenger hunts are available at each entrance for elementary, middle school, and young adults.

Pop icon, multi-faceted artist, and activist Sara Bareilles pays homage to revolutionary singer-songwriter, Elton John, by performing the iconic “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center’s sold-out Concert Hall.

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its Grammy Award®–winning fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions. Now the show is embarking on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences worldwide. This spectacular production rejuvenates the original show with new innovative choreography and …