The Kennedy Center

As a national performing arts center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, the Kennedy Center is a leader for the arts across America and around the world—welcoming all to create, experience, learn about, and engage with the arts. Home to the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington National Opera, and The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, the Kennedy Center hosts thousands of spectacular musicals, ballets, Tony Award–winning theater productions, and cultural and educational programs for millions each year—empowering diverse artists and communities to take center stage.