Kennedy Center

From Hamilton to The Color Purple, the National Symphony Orchestra to Washington National Opera, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts attracts the world’s top talent to its various stages. Not only is The Center a living memorial to President Kennedy, but it has catapulted Washington, D.C. into the spotlight as a cultural hub. The Center is the nation’s busiest performing arts center, hosting approximately 3,000 events annually for more than 2 million people. Since 1971, audiences have been wowed with magnificent performances of music, dance, theater and more. Whether recognizing hip-hop culture or presenting world-class festivals, The Center continues to be on the forefront of showcasing groundbreaking entertainment.