The John F.Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Reviews

Beautiful space for a variety of performing arts shows.

The show was great, the seats not that comfortable. Relatively small room.

the ushers and greeters at will call were all kind and happy to help.

Great venue for entertainment in our nation's capital

Iconic venue for music and theater. The space is a little old school and is more for traditional music and "art". The new outdoor space called the Reach will hopefully make the Kennedy center more accessible to the general public. Still worth checking out though.

Ate dinner at the rooftop grille. Excellent seats for performance in the main auditorium. Ample parking.

Great place for the performing arts and roof top dining overlooking the Potomac River. Saw a play in the Theater Lab one trip and a Michael W. Smith concert in the Opera House another trip. The box seating in the Concert Hall makes for an amazing experience. You feel like the President!

Free performance everyday at 6pm. Great spot for sunset.

Saw Hamilton twice this--once in June and once in August. The center is well staffed, helpful to find your seat quickly, and overall great experience. Even the seats that are higher up tend to have good views of the stage!

Don't even try with the women's basement bathrooms, totally insufficient. Go up to the terrace bathrooms.

Visited the exhibition during the day and checked out the beautiful panorama from the top.

Beautiful venue. Iranian opera was a bit tortuous, but the experience of the place was worth the price of admission.

When in DC a visit to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a must see and do. Schedule in advance for the performance and arrive early to take in the views of Arlington, VA and Georgetown University Healy Hall to the north. It will also be an up close view of the Watergate Hotel. You will be delighted in any performance regardless of the timing of your visit.

An absolutely incredible venue. And the programming is incredible -- it truly aims to represent and honor the very best of the arts in America -- not just the classical arts, but ALL the arts that are truly meaningful to people in our nation.

Nice place. Garage parking cost $14. Place is really close to national mall so you can park at national mall for cheap and walk to the auditorium. Be sure to check the parking duration and hours at the national mall.

Excellent treatment, very organize. Beautiful place for enjoy arts.

Went to go see American in Paris. Great show, Kennedy center is beautiful to walk around in and see different flags, the river, etc. However, the seats I was in (all the way up and back) we're very uncomfortable, which is an awful thing to experience for a 3 hour show.

Top notch shows & concerts, a bit pricey, parking on premises, food at terrace Cafe good quality but a bit costly!

I have seen several shows here over the years, the last being Hamilton during the summer of 2018. The venue itself is gorgeous and seating is ample. I have never had a seat so poor that I couldn't enjoy the show I was seeing. The staff are always kind and helpful as well!

The only reason I cannot give this venue a 5-star rating is because parking and traffic are horrific! Some of it is understandable due to the location and in general parking in DC is never an easy endeavor. However, the lack of easily accessible shuttles to and from faraway parking can be seen as a fault of the venue.

I love coming to the Kennedy center, I have been a member for the last 4 years. They do amazing work keeping up the legacy of JFK.

Well the inside was nice,but the seating sucks! can't STRETCH YOUR LEGS OUT,THEN GET CRAMPS IN THEM ,otherwise nice

The Curious incident was so loyal to the book. Well done !

Wonderful Concert hall with a great celebration of Kennedy's 100th b day

Went to see the Broadway play Aladdin, it was excellent! And oooooh the costumes!! Just outstanding!!!

Incredible! The staff are so friendly and helpful! Thank you, Audrey Haines and Sandy! A must see for all!

Good first class venue for stage shows; beautiful theater. Good location for DC and VA patrons especially. Generous parking deck below building.

Hard to maneuver around inside, seats were super tight but massive hallways and great view of Potomac River. Had a nice time there. Stuffs inside are overpriced.

A show every night and free entry anytime upon request to the root which has amazing view of DC

Possibly the best attraction for DC area residents & a great spot for tourists as well

Saw West side story, excellent tribute to Leonard Bernstein, NSO, pops was great, cast did a faithful rendition of the songs.

I had a wonderful time! The staff was friendly and helpful. The food tasty and the entertainment a genuine treat! In the other hand, when entering the Kennedy Center by car...make sure you stay to the right!

Absolutely beautiful much bigger than it appears from the outside

Highest caliber theater and music in the National Capital region.

Amazing Alvin Ailey performance "Revelations".
Proud of "blood memories".

Beautiful modern space. Recommend taking advantage of metro shuttle.

Graet show seats in the top balcony of the Eisenhower theater are awsome ushers greet you with smile

Long bathroom lines. Must buy special cup to consume beverages in the theaters

My seat had an obstructed view. Horrible experience.

Beautiful place with lots of wonderful performances

To visit if you have time, do not miss the terrace that offers beautiful views of the city of Washington, free admission.

So many exciting events happening. Last night I saw Hello Dolly. It was a great musical. My Fair Lady is coming in the fall. I can't wait.

A bucket list place. You feel royal just being there. Don't forget to arrive early enough to catch the Millennial Stage performance before your show. The Rooftop Terrace restaurant was a terrible experience, so don't go there to ruin a 5 star experience.

I ve been a season ticket holder to the Kennedy center for a few years and LOVE IT! I grew up thinking performance centers like this were only good for Plays, Ballets and Operas, but the Kennedy Center offers so much more. Most of the programs I go to are the Pop s programs. A subset of the National Symphony Orchestra putting on performance with Artists (I ve seen Babyface s greatest hits, Common do his greatest hits and Kendrick Lamar perform his entire To Pimp a Butterfly Album . I also enjoy the Pop s movie performances where the orchestra plays the music to award winning soundtracks alongside a movie playing on screen above them (I ve seen Home Alone, ET and Harry Potter and The Sorcerers Stone). I believe this center offers something for everyone and is a great option for a night out in DC on a date or with friends/family!

The Millennium Stage has a free concert every day at 600PM! Amazing!
Impossible not to love the place. It is located in the Kennedy Center, in a wonderful setting, with beautiful views of the Potomac River and the city of Washington.

We recently saw Cats play. My wife and I enjoyed it. We'll become members. Thank you!

Maxwell and the National Symphony Orchestra were outstanding!

Always a pleasant experience at the Kennedy center. Great shows and very well performed. The staff are professional and nice. At intermission the staff are quick but the lines are always long. Good service and overall great experience. I highly recommend attending any of the shows they have at the Kennedy Center. We attended the Book of Mormon and it was excellent. After the show the cast meet outside the Left exit (left, if facing the building).

Had the most wonderful time at the National Symphony!

I've been here twice! Both times were a classy beautiful experience:) parking is okay but the venue itself makes up for it :)

My family and I had Easter brunch at the roof top it was beautiful there was a lot of food and desserts, had a nice time

Great views of DC and Virginia before your show starts

Love going to symphony here! Beautiful architecture

Beautiful facility... Great historical site to visit

Everyone should see the play "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations"!!

Great place for a date with the wife or a group hang if you're looking for something classy to do.

It was thrilling to come and see so many wonderful performances in the opera community here at the Kennedy Center. My teacher, Laurel Gates, perform here and other places in the Washington DC area. I love the beautiful foyers. It s a fit for queens and kings.

2018 and the Kennedy Center is still elegant, & beautiful. I remember going to family outings there and field trips in elementary school.Lol I enjoyed being there today.

It was a really incredible place to see a show. The sound was amazing. We were in the center of the top balcony and could see , hear, and feel everything. There is a grandeur in the building. Parking was very easy in and out. I can't wait to return!.

An impressive place that connects you with culture, the arts and socio-cultural manifestations from a globalized perspective. It shows the great value of JFK for the country and the world. Polished rooms and beautiful lounges, you can breathe internationality in this place.

One of ALL-TIME favorite venues to enjoy the performing arts.

Beautiful view and fantastic venue, if you're looking for a place to just come and hang out with a drink

Unorganized and subpar. Upon entering you are greeted by " I hate my life" security guards, the food was basic and ok, the alcohol being served in the lobby was less than bottom rail but cost $77 for two filled sippy cups. The show Alcina was boring and not as advertised and while there was a lot of talent it was utterly wasted by a very reppetitive and drab narritive of the story, the music didn't match the feeling at all often sounding happy when you should be feeling fear or sadness, maybe it was supposed to be funny?. The seats were so uncomfortable and despite paying the highest seat price we were sat in corner seats and couldn't see half of the show, the theatre wasn't even full. I really don't have anything good to say about it.

Beautiful atmosphere and grand architecture and the concert is AWESOME.

Beautiful performing arts center that always has something for everyone. There's a really nice restaurant on the top level and the views on the balcony are awesome.