Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (Vienna, VA) Concert Venue / Performing Arts Center

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, known simply as Wolf Trap, is a performing arts center located on national park land near Vienna, Virginia. The area, formerly known as Wolf Trap Farm Park, was authorized as the first national park for the performing arts in 1966.

The park features two main performance venues, the Filene Center and The Barns at Wolf Trap. With a 7,000-person capacity, the Filene Center hosts performances from May throughout early September, featuring artists from a wide range of musical genres. With both covered and lawn seating, the Filene Center is ideal for summer concerts. Past performers at the Filene Center include Aretha Franklin, Train, Bright Eyes, Counting Crows, Demi Lovato, and Dolly Parton.

In addition to concerts at the Filene Center, the venue also hosts a number of educational programs, special events, and artist master classes.

The Barns at Wolf Trap is the park’s smaller, indoor venue. Operating year-round, the 18th century barn seats almost 400 people and features a variety of events, including jazz concerts, cabaret shows, children’s concerts, and performances by the Wolf Trap Opera Company.