Robert Glasper, multi-Grammy Award-winning musician, invites friends to celebrate boundary-pushing album Black Radio.

See selections of the world premiere opera performed in rehearsal and hear from the creators and interpreters of this “compelling and provocative” (San Francisco Chronicle) story that explores the moral implications and psychological effects of virtual warfare. 

See performances by Aloe Blacc, Ariana DeBose, Joshua Henry, Jimmie Herrod, and more celebrating the awardees of the Surgeon General's Medallion. Hear the inspiring stories of their efforts to promote public health and medicine.

Hear artists share their stories of inspiring arts teachers and consider contributing your own. 

Kennedy Center staff show off their moves across our campus in celebration of National Dance Day 2023.

As we celebrate Bennett's life and artistic legacy, look back on highlights from the 2005 Kennedy Center Honors as Quincy Jones, John Legend, Vanessa Williams, Diana Krall, and k.d. lang pay tribute to one of the all-time greats.

Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir takes the stage with the National Symphony Orchestra in the Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall.

See highlights from this hilarious take on the legendary tale of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table and the quest for the Holy Grail, featuring a chorus line of knights, killer rabbits, and sexy dancing divas.

See extensive coverage of our dynamic festival celebrating the world’s rivers, the cultures they have spawned, and their role as life-sustaining and art-inspiring arteries that course through our planet.

The National Endowment for the Arts, in collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, honored the 2023 NEA Jazz Masters—Regina Carter, Kenny Garrett, Louis Hayes, and Sue Mingus—with a concert on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Legendary singer, actor, activist, and Kennedy Center Honoree Harry Belafonte performs “Try to Remember” and “Michael Row the Boat Ashore” for Presidents John F. Kennedy and Dwight D. Eisenhower during “An American Pageant of the Arts,” on November 29, 1962.

Watch a playlist of appearances by Drew Barrymore, Steve Buscemi, Dana Carvey, Conan O’Brien, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, Robert Smigel, Ben Stiller, the “Sandman” himself, Adam Sandler, and more!

Watch performances by and for comedians from the cast of Saturday Night Live at the Kennedy Center.

Experience a concert and series of panels illustrating the power of music in helping us navigate the “new normal” after two years of pandemic. Hosted by Renée Fleming and featuring world-class artists in performance and conversation with music therapists, researchers, and scientists.

Eleven black dancers from historically white ballet companies were commissioned by The Kennedy Center to create and perform a brand new ballet in just two weeks. This is their story. Winner of an Anthem Award From the Webbys!

Robert Glasper, multi-Grammy Award-winning musician, invites friends to celebrate boundary-pushing album Black Radio.

In partnership with electronic music pioneers The Halluci Nation, R&B artist Martha Redbone, and performance artist Ty Defoe, The Kennedy Center explores the impact and evolution of indigenous performing arts cultures.

Meet the 46th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements: actor and comedian Billy Crystal; acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming; British singer-songwriter producer, and member of the Bee Gees, Barry Gibb; rapper, singer, and actress Queen Latifah; and singer Dionne Warwick. Then browse our new video hub of past performances from top artists.

The Kennedy Center presents the 24th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Adam Sandler. Watch interviews from the red carpet and performance highlights from the star-studded cast of special guests.

Get the fascinating story behind "0874", a new play by Alexandra Palting, the 2022 Artist-in-Residence at the Kennedy Center with the Local Theater Residency Program. The piece is named for the number of letters that Alexandra's grandparents wrote to each other during a three-year long-distance courtship between the U.S. and the Philippines.

See what it takes to perform as the soldiers, mice, party guests and more in the famous production.

Watch performances by and for comedians from the cast of Saturday Night Live at the Kennedy Center.