Located in the heart of President Kennedy’s living memorial, this immersive exhibit uses the latest in digital technology to explore how the arts infused and informed the Kennedy presidency.

(Washington)—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2025–2026 theater season featuring Tony Award®–winning Best Musicals, astounding illusions, family entertainment, …

Art and Ideals: President John F. Kennedy is a major permanent exhibit in the massive roof-level Atrium that explores Kennedy’s appreciation and promotion of the arts and why the Kennedy Center came …

John F. Kennedy was inaugurated the 35th President of the United States in 1961 after narrowly defeating the Republican candidate, Vice President Richard Nixon.

Kennedy’s first book, Why England Slept, examines the reasons England failed to prevent World War II, drawing on observations from his European travels and the access afforded to him by his diplomat …

Explore the calendar of performing arts events at the Kennedy Center. Filter by genre, discount offers, and accessible performances or just browse chronologically.

Explore the 2025-2026 Season Explore new seasons of Theater, Young Audiences, Dance, NSO, WNO, and Fortas Chamber Music, and don’t miss out on exclusive benefits with a subscription package.

2 hours ago · Explore our calendar of shows and performances at the Kennedy Center. We present over 2500 events each year in every genre. The National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National …

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The Kennedy Center officially opened on September 8, 1971 with a performance of MASS composed by Leonard Bernstein and commissioned by Mrs. Kennedy for the occasion.