Fall in love as Joseph Young conducts Prokofiev’s iconic ballet score to Shakespeare’s tale of star-cross’d romance. Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann joins the program to perform the long-lost Piano Concerto by pioneering African American composer Florence Price—a jazzy, soulful masterwork Cann has championed since its remarkable rediscovery.

Dynamic pop star BANKS and DC guitar virtuoso Yasmin Williams join Ben Folds at his next late-night DECLASSIFIED concert! Featuring the NSO premieres new songs from Ben’s upcoming album, this “part concert, part party” event goes beyond the traditional orchestra concert by offering by offering great live music—both classical and contemporary—in a laid-back, casual setting. Come early and stay late for more music, Pride Night celebrations, drink tastings, games, live band karaoke, and more!

Comprising titled musicians of the NSO, this acclaimed ensemble presents classics from four centuries of chamber music.

The boundary-breaking sitar player, producer, film composer, and activist joins the NSO to perform dazzling arrangements of her music, including genre-defying works from her newest Grammy-nominated album Between Us…

The NSO celebrates fifty years of Marvin Gaye’s iconic album What’s Going On at this star-studded, unforgettable concert event. Relive the magic as Joshua Henry, Cory Henry, Luke James, Michelle Williams, and Emily King perform your favorite hits by the late, great Prince of Motown.

One night only! Legendary gospel singer and 15-time Grammy Award winner CeCe Winans takes center stage to perform chart-topping favorites and uplifting new music from her most recent project Believe For It. As the best-selling and most-awarded female gospel and R&B artist of all time, CeCe has cemented her status as one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in music history.

Journey through a galaxy far, far away with a selection of music from the original Star Wars films and Rogue One!

Grammy®-nominated singer Devonté Hynes shows off his symphonic voice with the NSO.

Famed singer and songwriter Natalie Merchant, former front person of the folk-rock band 10,000 Maniacs, brings her Keep Your Courage tour to the Concert Hall! Come experience her unique, lush sound with selections from her newest album, performed live with the National Symphony Orchestra.

Gaze in wonder as breathtaking NASA images and footage are projected onto a giant screen, complementing Holst’s awe-inspiring masterpiece. Stellar young pianist Alexander Malofeev joins the orchestra to perform Rachmaninoff famous Piano Concerto No. 2—an irresistible favorite brimming with sheer romantic drama and show-stopping thunder.

The National Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic, Oscar-nominated score from Return of the Jedi live along with the full feature film projected in HD onto screens in-house and on the lawn.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Kennedy Center/National Symphony Orchestra National Trustees Summer Music Institute, a four-week festival of orchestral and chamber music for young people ages 15–20 at the Kennedy Center.

This performance is a recital of chamber music performed by musicians of the Institute.

The boundary-breaking sitar player, producer, film composer, and activist joins the NSO to perform dazzling arrangements of her music, including genre-defying works from her newest Grammy-nominated album Between Us…

The NSO celebrates fifty years of Marvin Gaye’s iconic album What’s Going On at this star-studded, unforgettable concert event. Relive the magic as Joshua Henry, Cory Henry, Luke James, Michelle Williams, and Emily King perform your favorite hits by the late, great Prince of Motown.

One night only! Legendary gospel singer and 15-time Grammy Award winner CeCe Winans takes center stage to perform chart-topping favorites and uplifting new music from her most recent project Believe For It. As the best-selling and most-awarded female gospel and R&B artist of all time, CeCe has cemented her status as one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in music history.

Journey through a galaxy far, far away with a selection of music from the original Star Wars films and Rogue One!

Grammy®-nominated singer Devonté Hynes shows off his symphonic voice with the NSO.

Famed singer and songwriter Natalie Merchant, former front person of the folk-rock band 10,000 Maniacs, brings her Keep Your Courage tour to the Concert Hall! Come experience her unique, lush sound with selections from her newest album, performed live with the National Symphony Orchestra.

Experience the iconic music of RENT like never before—performed live with stellar vocalists and the raw power of the National Symphony Orchestra! Witness the world symphonic premiere of the musical that defined a generation as the NSO performs the complete score, featuring favorites like “Seasons of Love,” “Light My Candle,” “La Vie Bohème,” “Out Tonight,” “Take Me or Leave Me,” and more.

Journey through a galaxy far, far away with a selection of music from the original Star Wars films and Rogue One!

Gaze in wonder as breathtaking NASA images and footage are projected onto a giant screen, complementing Holst’s awe-inspiring masterpiece. Stellar young pianist Alexander Malofeev joins the orchestra to perform Rachmaninoff famous Piano Concerto No. 2—an irresistible favorite brimming with sheer romantic drama and show-stopping thunder.

The National Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic, Oscar-nominated score from Return of the Jedi live along with the full feature film projected in HD onto screens in-house and on the lawn.

Legendary Studio Ghibli film composer Joe Hisaishi conducts the NSO in his beloved scores as scenes from My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and more are projected on the big screen.

Watch Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning dinosaur classic in high definition as the NSO brings John Williams’ iconic music to soaring, scaly life on the big screen!

An October tradition! The Concert Hall transforms into a ghostly sight when ghoulishly attired National Symphony Orchestra musicians perform new and old classics to celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos. Arrive early for trick-or-treating and a special Haunted Hall Musical PLAYspace.

Gaze in wonder as breathtaking NASA images and footage are projected onto a giant screen, complementing Holst’s awe-inspiring masterpiece. Stellar young pianist Alexander Malofeev joins the orchestra to perform Rachmaninoff famous Piano Concerto No. 2—an irresistible favorite brimming with sheer romantic drama and show-stopping thunder.

The National Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic, Oscar-nominated score from Return of the Jedi live along with the full feature film projected in HD onto screens in-house and on the lawn.

Legendary Studio Ghibli film composer Joe Hisaishi conducts the NSO in his beloved scores as scenes from My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and more are projected on the big screen.

Watch Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning dinosaur classic in high definition as the NSO brings John Williams’ iconic music to soaring, scaly life on the big screen!

DISPATCH forged its own path outside the mainstream music industry to become one of the most successful bands in the roots rock scene. Now, they continues to grow and push boundaries by joining forces with the NSO! Look forward to lush orchestrations of favorites like “The General,” “Only the Wild Ones,” and more.

Three-time Grammy–winning violinist and Musical America’s 2023 “Artist of the Year” Hilary Hahn plays Brahms’ passionate Violin Concerto. Then, Alpesh Chauhan leads the NSO in Tchaikovsky’s explosive Fourth Symphony.

Legendary Lyle Lovett returns to Wolf Trap with his Large Band and the NSO, fusing elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues.