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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Abbey Road (1969), RAIN will bring the greatest hits of this epic recording to life, in addition to everyone's early Beatles favorites. This mind- blowing performance takes audiences back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is “the next best thing to seeing […]
Dispatch, one of the biggest independent bands in history, makes its Wolf Trap debut, bringing socially-conscious songs and an upbeat, jam band vibe built over 20 years of performing and pushing boundaries. Gritty-blues and soul-toasted singer Anderson East opens the show.
Celebrate 30 years of two incredible alternative rocks bands! Jam to the catchy hooks and the heaviest grooves of multi-headed rock beast Big Head Todd and the Monsters (“Boom Boom,” “Bittersweet”), and sing along to the hits of melodic quartet Toad the Wet Sprocket (“All I Want,” “Walk on the Ocean”).
Enter a funky “Boogie Wonderland” with party-starting R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire. “Let’s Groove” to all the hits like “September,” “Fantasy,” “Shining Star,” and much more!
One of the most influential singer-songwriters of the ‘70s, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer transports audiences to a time of innocence and lost love with folk-rock hits like “Running On Empty,” “Doctor My Eyes,” and “The Load Out.”
The Harry Potter™ film series is a once-in-a-lifetime cultural phenomenon that delights millions of fans around the world. This concert will feature the National Symphony Orchestra performing every note from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™. Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the film in high-definition on a giant HD screen […]
Josh Groban is an internationally renowned singer, songwriter, and actor whose baritone voice is instantly recognizable and unparalleled among his peers. He has entertained fans across the globe with his […]
25 years after the album's critically-acclaimed release, hip-hop icon Nas teams up with the National Symphony Orchestra to stage a symphonic rendition of Illmatic, one of the most revered albums […]
Take a spectacular musical journey with international superstar Lionel Richie! Featuring his brightest and best anthems like “Endless Love,” “Truly,” “All Night Long,” “Stuck on You,” “Hello,” “Say You, Say […]
“Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history, earning four Grammys. The legendary musical satirist is back with his biggest show ever! Weird Al’s Strings Attached tour […]
Led by husband-and-wife duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, this “12-piece outfit puts out a big band sound that still rings intimate, shaking listeners to their emotional core" (Rolling Stone). […]
“Soak Up the Sun” with the queen of crossover country-rock. The Grammy-winning “All I Wanna Do” singer-songwriter returns with new music from her anticipated, self-penned 2019 album which features collaborations […]
Nickelodeon superstar JoJo Siwa is a YouTube personality, singer, dancer, entrepreneur, social media influencer, New York Times bestselling author, and star on Lip Sync Battle Shorties. Connecting with millions of […]
The best laid plans often go awry… Strauss’ soaring opera is divinely comical and deeply enchanting. ARIADNE AUF NAXOS: Music by Richard Strauss Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal A New […]
Grammy-nominated reggae band SOJA returns to their “favorite hometown venue” with ska-influenced Sublime With Rome and pop-rock band Common Kings.
The best laid plans often go awry… Strauss’ soaring opera is divinely comical and deeply enchanting. ARIADNE AUF NAXOS Music by Richard Strauss Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal A New […]
The best laid plans often go awry… Strauss’ soaring opera is divinely comical and deeply enchanting. ARIADNE AUF NAXOS Music by Richard Strauss Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal A New […]
From pop and jazz to bluegrass, country, and beyond, Grammy-winning musician Bruce Hornsby (“The Way It Is”) has performed it all with everyone from Ricky Skaggs to Elton John. Similarly, […]
Join us on the NSLM’s lawn as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of our Open Late Summer Concert Series! July 26th Open Late Concert features the Silver Tones Swing Band […]
Founded by Wolf Trap Opera Alumni, this new vocal ensemble brings an operatic sensibility to choral music. Composed of members of the Metropolitan Opera and military choruses, The State Singers […]
NSO Music Director Gianandrea Noseda makes his Wolf Trap debut in a program including Tchaikovsky’s thrilling Violin Concerto, performed by acclaimed soloist Ning Feng, and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.
Disney in Concert: Coco is a family-friendly, live-to-picture concert event featuring Michael Giacchino’s beautiful musical score and the 2017 two-time Academy Award®-winning film for Best Original Song as well as […]
An afternoon of opera highlights curated by the audience and sung by Wolf Trap Opera soloists. Come to the preshow reception* to vote for the arias of your choice! Each […]
A household name thanks to a successful career spanning music, television, film, and theater, Reba McEntire is a three-time Grammy winner, member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and […]
Join us on July 29 to September 27 from noon to 1:00 PM for free lunchtime performances featuring the area’s most talented entertainers. Enjoy a variety of musical flavors, such […]
Rejoice in an evening of jazz fusion and R&B! Legendary pianist and composer Herbie Hancock (“Rockit,” “Cantaloupe Island”) returns to Wolf Trap with “the most talked-about jazz musician in recent […]
The multiplatinum “Space Cowboy” brings his signature blues-rock hits like “The Joker” and “Fly Like An Eagle” back to Wolf Trap with “honky-tonk in technicolor” (Billboard) band Marty Stuart and […]
Best known for his masterful songwriting filled with wit and charm, Lyle Lovett has built his career “on the reputation of his live shows, which routinely sell out theaters and […]
Director Steven Spielberg's heartwarming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial follows the moving story of a […]
Sarah McLachlan is one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters in entertainment with over 40 million albums sold worldwide, three Grammys, and 12 Juno Awards. In addition to crafting ballads such […]
ABBA The Concert continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling audiences with fantastic performances of ABBA’s iconic hits including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” […]
Music by Giachino Rossini Libretto by Cesare Sterbini Set and costumes from Houston Grand Opera The Barber of Seville is a co-production of Houston Grand Opera Association, Canadian Opera Company, […]
Join legendary musician Sir Ringo Starr for an evening of iconic hits from the Beatles, his famous bandmates, and more! The All-Starr Band features vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Colin Hay (Men at Work), […]
Marking their 40th anniversary, the original members of iconic rockabilly band Stray Cats—Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker, and Slim Jim Phantom—reunite for a brand new album and tour.
“China’s most venerable orchestra” (The New York Times) makes its Wolf Trap debut in a program led by Music Director Long Yu and featuring cellist and MacArthur Fellow Alisa Weilerstein. […]
The “finest big band in the world today” (The Daily Telegraph) led by nine-time Grammy-winning jazz icon Wynton Marsalis returns to Wolf Trap! Join 15 of the finest soloists, ensemble […]
Garnering 19 Grammy Awards over a seven-decade-long career interpreting the Great American Songbook, “Bennett vocalizes American popular songs like nobody else can” (NPR).
Heading back on the road after a multi-year hiatus, the former Dire Straits front man, known for hits like “What It Is,” “Sultans of Swing,” and “Romeo and Juliet,” takes […]
Experience an evening of good vibes. Go cross-country with the socially-conscious blues, soul, reggae, and rock of California artist Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals and get transported to New […]
America’s favorite surf rockers bring the “Good Vibrations” with their iconic summer soundtrack featuring songs like “Surfin’ USA,” “Fun, Fun, Fun” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” and more that reach across […]
Enjoy an evening of live reggae music with I&I Riddim. I&I Riddim thrills audiences with an arsenal of reggae standards, the best modern reggae, and a few reggae-style pop-rock and […]
Enjoy an evening of live blues music with Clarence Turner. An infectious, rhythmic, gritty, and soulful, feeling sparked a fire into Clarence Turner while listening to his father’s collection of […]
DelFest, the annual bluegrass, jamgrass, and Americana festival that happens in Cumberland, MD. Cumberland, MD is centrally located for an easy drive: 2.5 hours from DC This year, the […]
The Congressional Chorus makes its much-anticipated return to the stage with a Halloween extravaganza - A Nightmare on G Street. Tickets are on sale now: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=ccayc Enjoy the Chorus' unique blend of song and dance, featuring newly commissioned rap and poetry by Kosi. Jam out with the live band for choral performances of vintage Halloween […]
Lara Downes with Rita Dove, poet Thalea String Quartet Wednesday, November 3, 8pm Sixth & I Hailed for her “luscious, moody, and dreamy” playing by the New York Times, pianist Lara Downes is equally celebrated as a musical innovator and cultural investigator—as heard most recently and widely on her NPR interview series, Amplify with Lara […]
Hayes Piano Artist Tiffany Poon Sunday, December 12, 2pm Kennedy Center Terrace Theater The phrase “something old, something new” comes to mind when considering the career to date of 24-year-old […]
BRANDENBURG, VIVALDI & TANGO James Ross, Music Director Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat major Bach: Concerto for […]
BARBER & BRAHMS – Resilience James Ross, Music Director Dylana Jenson, violin Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center On April 23, […]
BARBER & BRAHMS – Resilience James Ross, Music Director Dylana Jenson, violin Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. George Washington Masonic Memorial On April 24, violinist Dylana Jenson sparks […]
Show Details here: July 8 CÉU @ City Winery 1350 Okie St. NE20002 Washington, DC Doors: 6:00 PM 21+ Tickets CELEBRATING 15 YEARS SINCE SELF TITLE DEBUT! & CÉU’S NEW ALBUM UM GOSTO DE SOL IS […]
Join the Glen Echo Park Partnership for FREE Thursday evening Summer Concerts in the Bumper Car Pavilion! About this event: For more than a decade, summer at Glen Echo Park […]
Acclaimed harpsichordist and recording artist Naoko Akutagawa performs delightful works by German composers active ca. 1700. Naoko's silvery virtuosic style brings out the vitality and vibrance of music by Handel, […]
Revel in the auditory richness of Adriaan Willaert's beautiful ricercar music performed on harpsichord and ottavino and the visual sumptuousness of Titian's paintings. Celebrated Early Music keyboardist and historian Glen […]
Join the DCDD Jazz Band for one final glimpse of summer in their concert titled “The Oasis”. This 20-person big band will be playing jazz pieces in a variety of […]
The past two and a half years have taken a definite toll on all of our lives, and we can all be proud of the perseverance that we have all […]
On December 5, National Presbyterian Church is pleased to host the Sea Chanters, the United States Navy’s official chorus. All are invited to this free concert! For more information, please […]
Join DC’s Different Drummers in their first concert of the new season. Wear your holiday sweaters and enjoy some holiday music with performances from the Jazz Band, Symphonic Band and […]
Capital City Symphony and Assistant Conductor Ingrid Lestrud explore musical confluence where art imitates life, and sometimes life imitates art. From Beethoven’s sounds of a summer storm, to Hovhannes imitating […]
Sieze this opportunity to hear Justin Taylor, one of today's most lauded young harpsichordists, perform works by J.S. Bach at a Capriccio Baroque Season Highlight concert. On the program are […]
Grace Episcopal Church, Georgetown, 1041 Wisconsin, NW, Washington, DC, is hosting Austrian-born concert organist Michael Koenig on March 21st, 2023, at 7 pm, in an all-Bach Recital to celebrate the […]
Our spring concert features Leonard Bernstein’s dynamic Chichester Psalms, as well as settings by Bobby McFerrin, and Herb Mahelona, composer of the first Hawai’ian-language oratorio, Kinohi. Psalms tell stories of […]
Friday’s concert is a family-friendly event, meant to entertain veterans, music lovers and those interested in joining the Navy. The performance features this year’s Young Artist Concerto Competition winner, oboist […]
Imagination abounds as we wrap up our season. The performance begins with grammy-nominated Chinese-American composer Zhou Tian's lush Broken Ink, which evokes the melodies and tones of Chinese poetry. We […]
Join the United States Navy Band for an afternoon of chamber music at the Athenaeum! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber Music Recital Series features Navy musicians […]
While most choirs perform repertoire from the rich African American traditions of spirituals and gospel music, there are countless unheralded composers and poets whose classical works are often neglected. This […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Basics of Big-Event Safety,” an introduction to the field of event medicine plus tips on safely staging or attending mass gatherings, with Dr. Korin […]
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Trump Indictments,” an analysis of the prosecutors’ strategies and prospects for success, with Stephen A. Saltzburg, professor of law at GWU, former Justice Department official, and leading […]
Join Mason Exhibitions and Sofar Sounds on Friday, September 29 from 8-10pm. You’ll see 2 or 3 short sets from incredible performers from all musical genres, and sometimes even spoken […]
Join Mark Bryan of Hootie & The Blowfish, his son Kenny, and special guest Jack Harris for an amazing evening of music and storytelling. ABOUT MARK BRYAN Mark is a […]
Washington Performing Arts’s Children of the Gospel Choir joins the acclaimed United States Air Force Band as special guests in a series of joy-filled holiday performances at DAR Constitution Hall. […]
Enjoy a delightful Program of lovely, elegant harpsichord music written in the early Classical style. This concert includes gorgeous keyboard Sonatas and a Fantasia by Joseph Haydn, one of the […]
Aria Cheregosha and Lauren Spaulding bring to the stage their Persian and Cajun heritage alongside their rigorous classical music training, challenging audiences' perception of the viola by breathing life into […]
Aria Cheregosha and Lauren Spaulding bring to the stage their Persian and Cajun heritage alongside their rigorous classical music training, challenging audiences' perception of the viola by breathing life into […]
Join us for the fifth installment of our 2023-2024 Concert Series featuring Bridget Kibbey, hailed as "the Yo-Yo Ma of the harp" by the Vogue! Experience a mesmerizing performance as […]
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” – The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Vocal Department with Dr. Patrick Lundy, in a celebration of Black History Month. Performance at historic Holy […]
An emotionally charged concert portraying the journey of veterans post-conflict, unveiling their struggles and resilience as they navigate the challenges of reintegration into civilian life. Experience the powerful musical narrative […]
Join us for the fifth installment of our 2023-2024 Concert Series featuring Bridget Kibbey, hailed as "the Yo-Yo Ma of the harp" by the Vogue! Experience a mesmerizing performance as Kibbey showcases works by Bach, Debussy, Albéniz, Britten, Tchaikovsky, and her own compositions in her debut concert at Dumbarton Oaks on Sunday, February 25, at […]
Join us for the fifth installment of our 2023-2024 Concert Series featuring the Kosher Red Hots. Composed of an adventurous vocalist and three master instrumentalists on clarinet, accordion, and bass […]
— Tour: 7:00 PM — Concert: 8:00 PM — Cash Bar Jimmy Vivino is the Music Director on the TBS late night show Conan, and has worked with the late-night […]
Join your United States Navy Band for an afternoon of chamber music at the Walker Chapel United Methodist Church! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber Music Recital […]
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music with your United States Navy Band, led by guest conductor Dr. Rebecca Phillips. This special concert, taking place on April 12, 2024, […]
The highly-acclaimed choral ensemble “The Thirteen” return to Holy Trinity for a concert featuring choral masterworks under the baton of Matthew Robertson. In this program, The Thirteen explores moral beauty […]
Join your United States Navy Band for an afternoon of chamber music at the Athenaeum in Old Town Alexandria! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber Music Recital […]
Join Capriccio Baroque for a spectacular concert of music by J.S. Bach performed on a gorgeous German-styled harpsichord. Famed French virtuoso and Gramophone Award winner, Pierre Hantaï, is sure to […]
Wolf Trap UNTRAPPED Studio Artists in Concert Friday, June 7 | Doors open 6:30PM Free admission Wolf Trap Opera’s emerging artists perform scenes and arias from this season’s mainstage productions […]
Get ready to experience the vibrant sounds of Washington, D.C., as the LIVE! Concert Series on the Plaza returns to the Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Ronald Reagan Building and […]
Award-winning French harpsichordist Justin Taylor performs music by J.S. Bach and his Italian contemporaries whose brilliance intrigued and stimulated Bach to compose some works in their vibrant, sparkling 'Italian Style'. This is gorgeous, lyrical music, some featured in Justin Taylor's recent blockbuster album 'Bach&l'Italie'. Don't miss this opportunity to hear this young star perform this […]
Join your United States Navy Band clarinet section for an afternoon of chamber music at the Calvary Lutheran Church! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber Music Recital Series features Navy musicians in solo and small group performances. This concert will showcase the Navy Band's talented clarinet section using instruments ranging from the […]
Join us for an evening of exquisite music performed by world-renowned French harpsichordist Christophe Rousset. He plays elegant, charming works of the French High Baroque by François Couperin, J-B. Antoine Forqueray, and Nicolas Pancrace Royer. This will be a glorious concert held in the lovely setting of the Embassy of France - La Maison Française!
Join the Airmen of Note for the kick off of this year’s Jazz Heritage Series featuring Conrad Herwig! A New York-based trombonist acclaimed for his Latin jazz interpretations, Mr. Herwig has recorded over 25 albums and has performed with jazz giants such as Clark Terry, Buddy Rich and Miles Davis.
Join your United States Navy Band for an evening of chamber music at the Saint Bernadette Catholic Church in Springfield, Virginia! As one of their most unique concerts, the Chamber Music Recital Series features Navy musicians in solo and small group performances. This event is free, no tickets required. https://www.navyband.navy.mil/events
The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Vocal Department performs at Holy Trinity in a celebration of Black History Month Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:00pm Holy Trinity Catholic Church 3513 N St, NW Washington, DC 20007 Admission is free; your donation is welcome at the door.
Treat yourself to music performed by a quartet from the Howard University Jazz Ensemble during opening day of Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist, on view through July 6, 2025. Elizabeth Catlett, a Howard University graduate and DC native, tapped these local beginnings to launch a stellar career that spanned almost seven decades. About the […]
Join a tour of The ’70s Lens: Reimagining Documentary Photography exhibition. In a decade of tumult in the U.S., photographers embraced experimentation. They changed the subjects they focused on. The field opened to underrepresented voices. Artists explored questions still with us today around the ethics, truth, and power of photography.
Join the Airmen of Note for a Jazz Heritage Series concert featuring guitarist Pasquale Grasso! Mr. Grasso is an acclaimed Italian jazz guitarist celebrated for his virtuosic technique, blending the […]
Join the Pan American Symphony Orchestra's Tango Ensemble for an evening of live tango music and tango dancing at the elegant ballroom of the Embassy of Argentina. Bring your dancing […]
Delight in the music of the Tallis Scholars in a concert celebrating spring and the natural world. Program note from the Tallis Scholars The program “Glorious Creatures” is formed around how nature beautifies our lives, from the sun in the sky to the flowers that grow in our gardens. By extension we include the grapes […]
This Memorial Day weekend the U.S. Air Force Band will be joined by Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry for A Salute to Service: Honoring America's Heroes. Don't miss this exciting performance live at The Theater at MGM National Harbor. Ms. Goldsberry is best known for originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in the musical phenomenon […]
The Quentin Walston Trio is an exciting piano, bass, and drums jazz group. Their foot-tapping, energetic sets blend original music and favorite jazz standards. Quentin Walston is a pianist, composer, […]
Join the Air Force Strings for a Summer Concert Series concert on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol! FREE and open to the public, no tickets required! All outdoor […]
