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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Performing Arts Center

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Looking for plays & performances at The JFK Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC? Check out Party Earth for schedules & more for this performance space! Washington, DC United States 38.89606 -77.055198
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INFO One of the premier arts organizations in the world, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is one of the most prestigious venues a performer can hope to play. Musicians, dancers, and actors know they have reached... ... read more

  • Neighborhood:

    Foggy Bottom

  • Address:

    2700 F Street NW
    Washington, DC 20566

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    800-444-1324

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May 26, 19:00PM
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May 27, 20:00PM
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May 28, 17:00PM
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - Performing Arts Center in Washington, DC.

One of the premier arts organizations in the world, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is one of the most prestigious venues a performer can hope to play. Musicians, dancers, and actors know they have reached success when scheduled as one of the Kennedy Center’s 2,000 annual performances.

Built in 1971, the Kennedy Center has three main theaters – the 2,400-seat Concert Hall, the 2,300-seat Opera House, and the Eisenhower Theater, which seats 1,163. Additionally, the center has five smaller theaters for specialized performances. The National Symphony Orchestra makes its home at the Kennedy Center. Performances and events at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts include dance, ballet, opera, pop music, theater, and much more.

The building is located on the Potomac River near the Watergate complex. The rooftop terrace at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is open daily and has free admission and sweeping views of the area. The Kennedy Center’s foyer is one of the largest rooms in the world, and free tours of the facility are offered throughout the week. Ticket prices vary widely by event, and are handled through the Kennedy Center’s box office and website.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts User Reviews

egham Dec 12, 2012 4.0 stars Beautiful concert and performance space! This center is amazing! The last time we went there were like three performances going on all at the same time! We saw an opera after stopping to listen to acoustic guitar in their hall! The location on the river is beautiful, and it’s a really cool building. Lots of high ceilings! The cafe at the top has a salad bar that has really great food. There’s a salad bar that has really fresh vegetables and leafy greens and the view from this cafe is incredible! You see all of DC even Watergate and it’s beautiful! The glass and stone of the building are also really pretty.
ChristinaW Dec 11, 2012 4.0 stars Definitely see a show here The Kennedy Center is hands down the best performing arts venue I have ever been to. I grew up in DC and have seen many shows there. Whether it is a National Symphony Orchestra performance, a visiting musician (such as Yo-Yo Ma), or a play, the quality of the auditoriums is only outshone by the quality of the performances. When I was growing up they did regular performances of the murder-mystery-musical Shear Madness on the top floor theatre, and that was always really fun. I have also seen a few free concerts there, which they used to do on Tuesdays in the summer on the stage in the lobby. Aside from the performances, it's totally worth it to get there early. In the winter you can wander the halls and marvel and the rows upon rows of international flags lining the ceiling. And in the summer, the patio is absolutely gorgeous, with a great view of the Potomac River and the Washington Monument.

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