Don’t miss the electrifying new musical about “the greatest R&B group of all time.” With their signature dance moves and harmonies, The Temptations rose to the top of the charts, and their moving story still resonates five decades later. The show features such iconic hits as “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and many more.

Everyone’s invited to the joyous Broadway musical that inspired the hit Netflix adaptation. New York Magazine calls it “smart and big-hearted” and The New York Times says the show “makes you believe in musical comedy again!” You belong at The Prom!

From beat making to abstract portraiture and more, the Moonshot Studio offers activities for people of all ages to explore their artistry and learn something new. Each day features one activity for visitors and invites them to “give it shot!” Admission is free, but reservations are required for your group (2-4 people at a table) to collaborate and create with various materials, methods, and media, and leave with an original work of art.

Launched as a partnership between Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group, this program offers internationally acclaimed dance classes for people with Parkinson’s Disease in more than 250 communities and 24 countries. 

Explore a large-scale public art 2-dimensional playscape on the REACH Plaza created by Mo Willems and 240 members of the local community!

This year-long free exhibit celebrates the Kennedy Center’s history through the people who have brought it to life. Engaging video and aural snippets, powerful visuals, and novel archival content tell the Center's story in the voices and memories of the leaders, staff, artists, donors, audiences, and larger community that make it a “living” memorial. 

Explore an exclusive collection of art and sculpture located within the REACH campus and its surrounding grounds.

FREE EXHIBIT!

Inspired by the genius of Ludwig van Beethoven, inaugural Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence Mo Willems exhibits a series of large-scale abstractions influenced by each of the composer’s nine symphonies. This is your chance to “see” music and “hear” art!

The REACH glows again with the return of Winter Lanterns, a free display of approximately 100 stunning lanterns made up of 10,000 colored LED lights, all crafted by Chinese artisans.

Presented in collaboration with Kaleido Arts & Entertainment Group LLC

An immersive 30,000 square foot documentary photography exhibition at the REACH visualizing the climate crisis plus a six-week festival of performances, workshops, panel discussions, and educational programs.

From beat making to abstract portraiture and more, the Moonshot Studio offers activities for people of all ages to explore their artistry and learn something new. Each day features one activity for visitors and invites them to “give it shot!” Admission is free, but reservations are required for your group (2-4 people at a table) to collaborate and create with various materials, methods, and media, and leave with an original work of art.

Explore a large-scale public art 2-dimensional playscape on the REACH Plaza created by Mo Willems and 240 members of the local community!

This year-long free exhibit celebrates the Kennedy Center’s history through the people who have brought it to life. Engaging video and aural snippets, powerful visuals, and novel archival content tell the Center's story in the voices and memories of the leaders, staff, artists, donors, audiences, and larger community that make it a “living” memorial. 

Launched as a partnership between Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group, this program offers internationally acclaimed dance classes for people with Parkinson’s Disease in more than 250 communities and 24 countries. 

The REACH glows again with the return of Winter Lanterns, a free display of approximately 100 stunning lanterns made up of 10,000 colored LED lights, all crafted by Chinese artisans.

Presented in collaboration with Kaleido Arts & Entertainment Group LLC

Come visit the outdoor and indoor spaces of our expanded campus. Be inspired by the art and architecture, see upcoming events, and enjoy the views with a snack from our wine garden and café.

This year-long free exhibit celebrates the Kennedy Center’s history through the people who have brought it to life. Engaging video and aural snippets, powerful visuals, and novel archival content tell the Center's story in the voices and memories of the leaders, staff, artists, donors, audiences, and larger community that make it a “living” memorial. 

Explore a large-scale public art 2-dimensional playscape on the REACH Plaza created by Mo Willems and 240 members of the local community!

For its annual Kennedy Center engagement, the beloved company presents Ailey classics and new works, including Ailey’s signature Revelations.

The Washington Post described Gemma New’s 2019 NSO debut as “meticulously calibrated beauty.” Now, the New Zealand-born conductor leads the world premiere of Missy Mazzoli’s Violin Concerto (Procession), commissioned by the NSO and performed by superstar Jennifer Koh.

POSTPONED TO MAY 22, 2002. After their sold-out performance in 2019, The legendary Roots crew make their electrifying return to the Kennedy Center Concert Hall as a part of their 2021 Holiday Tour. Presented as part of #KenCenHipHop’s For the Culture Artist Residency program and The Bridge Concert Series.