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06/24/2026

Led by multimillion-selling songwriter Monte Warden, the legendary Texas Music Hall of Famers and Americana pioneers are known for their high-energy live shows.

06/21/2026

Carlos Simon, Festive Fanfare and Overture
Charles Griffes, The White Peacock
Aaron Copland, Appalachian Spring
Dmitri Shostakovich, Symphony No. 5
This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the Kennedy Center/National Symphony Orchestra National Trustees Summer Music Institute (SMI), a three-week festival of orchestral and chamber music for young people ages 15–20 at the Kennedy Center.

Musicians from 17 states, Puerto Rico, and 8 countries are participating in this year’s SMI. The program consists of orchestral and chamber music coached by NSO and Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra musicians; conducting and master classes; private lessons with NSO and KHOCO musicians; a side-by-side rehearsal with the NSO; and enrichment sessions focused on preparing for careers in music.

This performance is the first of two full orchestra concerts performed by SMI musicians.

06/20/2026

Celebrate Juneteenth in an unforgettable evening at the Kennedy Center, where music, unity, and gratitude take center stage. Presented by our Faith and Family Programming, this free event features powerful performances from Grammy-nominated artists Wintley Phipps and Vernesa Mitchell, bringing soul-stirring energy to the celebration. Special guest appearances by Dr. Ben Carson and Dr. Alveda King add inspiring voices to the program. Join us for an evening that honors freedom and community—reserve your free tickets and be part of something truly meaningful.

06/19/2026

Claude Debussy
Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp
William Garrity, Flute, NY
Naiomy Jimenez, Viola, TX
Julia Mukaida, Harp, TX
Jan Koetsier
Brass Quintet Op. 65
Ian Larkin, Trumpet I, VA
Kylie Holes, Trumpet II, CO
Sofia Chaho, Horn, TX
Jonas Ruelas, Trombone, TX
Austin Falck, Tuba, TX
Stephen Reineke
Wind Sextet, Op. 271
Tabitha Mo, Flute, IL
Annie Jung, Oboe, MD
Daniel Xu, Clarinet, PA
Briar Daire, Bassoon, MN
Ian Lander, Horn I, MD
Mackenzie Clardy, Horn II, TX
Felix Mendelssohn
Octet, Op. 20
Kaylee Nah, Violin I, OR
Erin Choi, Violin II, TX
Isaac Mina, Violin III, Panama
Joie Kim, Violin IV, TX
Jane Hanselman, Viola I, CO
Max Vu, Viola II, NA
Ellie Liu, Cello I, OR
Dennis Lin, Cello II, NC
This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the Kennedy Center/National Symphony Orchestra National Trustees Summer Music Institute (SMI), a three-week festival of orchestral and chamber music for young people ages 15–20 at the Kennedy Center.

Musicians from 17 states, and 6 countries are participating in this year’s SMI. The program consists of orchestral and chamber music coached by NSO and Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra musicians; conducting and master classes; private lessons with NSO and KHOCO musicians; a side-by-side rehearsal with the NSO; and enrichment sessions concentrating on music literature, health and wellness, entrepreneurship, and Citizen Artistry.

This performance is the final of three chamber music recitals performed by SMI musicians.

Special thanks to coaches from the National Symphony Orchestra and Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra: Sandra del Cid, Michael Harper, Adriana Horne, Leah Arsenault Barrick, and Ko Sugiyama.

This is Bluey’s Big Play, For Real Life 💙When Dad feels like a little bit of afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have ot...
06/19/2026

This is Bluey’s Big Play, For Real Life 💙

When Dad feels like a little bit of afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.

Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush.

Tickets on sale now, link in bio to purchase! Bluey

06/18/2026

Franz Schubert
“Trout” Quintet
Polina Ciborati, Violin, Moldova
Ellie Earle, Viola, VA
Yenna Kang, Cello, VA
Andrew Bowles, Double Bass, KS
William Hsieh, Piano, VA
Paul Hindemith
Wind Quintet No.2, Op. 2
Polly Olson, Flute, IL
Claudia Williams, Oboe, AL
Jackson Taylor, Clarinet, TX
Amy Juhascik, Bassoon, OH
Brandon Beal, French Horn, KS
Antonín Dvořák
String Quintet Op. 77
Teddy Fortuin, Violin I, MA
Dylan Chua, Violin II, CA
Savonte Vaughn, Viola, SC
Ellie Hwang, Cello, NY
Dainelys Gutiérrez, Double Bass, Uruguay
Jessie Montgomery
Strum
Lawrence Du, Violin I, MD
Nelly Gonzalez, Violin II, TX
Gavin Aquino, Viola, NY
Nini Lu, Cello, Canada
Johannes Brahms
Horn Trio in E flat major, Op. 40
Kateryna Markina, Violin, Ukraine
Jack Klein, Horn, TX
Connor Kim, Piano, VA
This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the Kennedy Center/National Symphony Orchestra National Trustees Summer Music Institute (SMI), a three-week festival of orchestral and chamber music for young people ages 15–20 at the Kennedy Center.

Musicians from 17 states, and 6 countries are participating in this year’s SMI. The program consists of orchestral and chamber music coached by NSO and Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra musicians; conducting and master classes; private lessons with NSO and KHOCO musicians; a side-by-side rehearsal with the NSO; and enrichment sessions concentrating on music literature, health and wellness, entrepreneurship, and Citizen Artistry.

This performance is the second of three chamber music recitals performed by SMI musicians.

Special thanks to coaches from the National Symphony Orchestra and Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra: Lisa Emenheiser, Rachel Young, Peter Cain, Igor Zubvoksky, Jennifer Mondie.

06/17/2026

Giovanni Pergolesi
Sonata No. 4 Trombone Trio
Jonas Ruelas, Trombone I, TX
Danilo Donzeti, Trombone II, Brazil
Jackson Quevedo, Bass Trombone, TX
Maurice Ravel String Quartet in F major
Yena Oh, Violin I, CA
Timothy Oh, Violin II, MD
Jonathan Mich, Viola, CA
Dohyoung Kim, Cello, MD
Grażyna Bacewicz
Violin Quartet
Claire Kim, Violin I, South Korea
Hana Tsai, Violin II, NY
Luna Woo, Violin III, OR
Lucy Wang, Violin IV, CA
Dmitri Shostakovich
String Quartet No. 8
Rahi Abram, Violin I, TX
Ethan Zhou, Violin II, CA
Chloe Lee, Viola, VA
Alex Hwang, Cello, CA
Vaughan Williams
Piano Quintet in C minor
Yixuan Li, Violin, MD
Vaghul Srivallaban, Viola, TX
Diego Lara, Cello, Panama
Max Piroumian, Double Bass, NV
Ethan Pei, Piano, MD
This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the Kennedy Center/National Symphony Orchestra National Trustees Summer Music Institute (SMI), a three-week festival of orchestral and chamber music for young people ages 15–20 at the Kennedy Center.

Musicians from 17 states, and 6 countries are participating in this year’s SMI. The program consists of orchestral and chamber music coached by NSO and Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra musicians; conducting and master classes; private lessons with NSO and KHOCO musicians; a side-by-side rehearsal with the NSO; and enrichment sessions concentrating on music literature, health and wellness, entrepreneurship, and Citizen Artistry.

This performance is the first of three chamber music recitals performed by SMI musicians.

Special thanks to coaches from the National Symphony Orchestra and Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra: Evan Williams, Najin Kim, Carole Evans, Jacob Shack, Lisa Emenheiser, and Zino Bogachek.

The curtain rises THIS WEDNESDAY. Welcome to the return of the spectacular Moulin Rouge! The Musical ✨🎟️ kennedy-center....
06/17/2026

The curtain rises THIS WEDNESDAY. Welcome to the return of the spectacular Moulin Rouge! The Musical ✨

🎟️ kennedy-center.org

🚨 The 27th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Cast – A Legendary Lineup Honoring Bill Maher: Louis C.K., Whitney Cummin...
06/14/2026

🚨 The 27th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Cast – A Legendary Lineup Honoring Bill Maher: Louis C.K., Whitney Cummings, Woody Harrelson, Arianna Huffington, Jay Leno, John Mellencamp, Stephen A. Smith, and Other Special Guests.

🗓️ June 28 | 8:00 PM
📍 Kennedy Center Concert Hall, Washington, D.C.

Get your tickets today: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/marktwain/sponsorship/

06/13/2026

Presented by the Embassy of The Bahamas in Washington, D.C., An Evening of Harmony is a curated musical experience celebrating the 53rd Anniversary of Bahamian Independence in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Featuring performances by distinguished artists connected to The Bahamas and the wider international community, the program highlights the enduring cultural ties, shared values, and spirit of artistic exchange that continue to strengthen relations between The Bahamas and the United States through music and storytelling.

Dion Cunningham, piano
Tonique Brown, soprano
Keith Colon, violin
Ezekiel Thompson, piano

Featured Composers
Stefan Thompson
Cleophas Adderley
Timothy Gibson
Robert Schumann

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