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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts plays host to over 200 theater rental events each year. Washington Performing Arts presents several world-renowned orchestras, critically-acclaimed soloists and chamber ensembles in the Concert Hall throughout the season; in addition, many smaller organizations, such as the Vocal Arts DC and Young Concert Artists, present soloists in the more intimate Terrace Theater.
| Locations | Capacity |
|---|---|
 Concert Hall |
2,460 capacity |
 Opera House |
2,360 capacity |
 Eisenhower Theater |
1,160 capacity |
 Terrace Theater |
450 capacity |
 Theater Lab |
388 capacity |
 Family Theater |
320 capacity |
 Terrace Gallery |
160 capacity |
View the theater rental rates webpage for information.
If you are interested in renting one of our theaters for your event, please complete the Theater Request Application and include detailed information and supplements, as requested.
The raising of contributed funds on Kennedy Center property, for non-profit organizations other than the Kennedy Center, is prohibited, except in very limited circumstances and only with the prior approval of Kennedy Center management. Under no circumstances will fundraising for political campaigns or Political Action Committees be permitted. For more information, please contact the booking office.
For more information on or questions regarding renting a theater, please contact the booking office at 202/416-8032 or hweil@kennedy-center.org.
We look forward to working with you, and thank you for your interest in renting a theater at the Kennedy Center.
2016-2017 Rental Rates
*Subject To Change Without Notice
| Locations | Capacity | Standard | Non-Profit Organization * |
|---|---|---|---|
Concert Hall |
2,460 capacity | $35,680 | $27,320 |
Opera House |
2,360 capacity | $33,770 | $25,870 |
Eisenhower Theater |
1,160 capacity | $16,540 | $12,670 |
Terrace Theater |
Under renovation | ||
Theater Lab |
388 capacity | $5,850 | $4,500 |
Family Theater |
320 capacity | $4,770 | $3,670 |
Terrace Gallery |
160 capacity | $5,040 | $3,870 |
* Must be able to provide proof of non-profit status to qualify for this reduced rate
Theater rental costs include use of the space on the day of the event, if it's available; a theater manager and ushers for the event, 8 pages of programmatic material in Playbill; and the Kennedy Center box office services, meaning we will sell tickets for your event, if you'd like. What is not included in the rental costs is stagehand labor, equipment rental costs, ticket printing fees, ticket commission fees, insurance on the theater, and any advertising the Kennedy Center may do for you.
2017-2018 Rental Rates
*Subject To Change Without Notice
| Locations | Capacity | Standard | Non-Profit Organization * |
|---|---|---|---|
Concert Hall |
2,460 capacity | $35,680 | $27,320 |
Opera House |
2,360 capacity | $33,770 | $25,870 |
Eisenhower Theater |
1,160 capacity | $16,540 | $12,670 |
Terrace Theater |
450 capacity Available November 2017 |
$7,500 | $5,600 |
Theater Lab |
388 capacity | $5,850 | $4,500 |
Family Theater |
320 capacity | $4,770 | $3,670 |
Terrace Gallery |
160 capacity | $5,040 | $3,870 |
* Must be able to provide proof of non-profit status to qualify for this reduced rate
Theater rental costs include use of the space on the day of the event, if it's available; a theater manager and ushers for the event, 8 pages of programmatic material in Playbill; and the Kennedy Center box office services, meaning we will sell tickets for your event, if you'd like. What is not included in the rental costs is stagehand labor, equipment rental costs, ticket printing fees, ticket commission fees, insurance on the theater, and any advertising the Kennedy Center may do for you.