The John F.Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Reviews

Saw Phantom of the Opera here and it was amazing. The interior was gorgeous and the experience was unforgettable in all the best ways.

Maxwell was Awesome. Enjoyed the NSO Symphony as well.

Outstanding. Classy yet down to earth croud. Excellent service. Directions to your seats are without a problem. Cheerful staff.

I very much enjoyed vocalist Gregory Porter accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jacomo Bairos ... it was such a treat. I haven't been to the Kennedy Center in ages and am so glad I went. What a lovely evening of music ~

Before school started, the teachers already reserved a spot for our grade then when school started the Kennedy Center said there were no more seats avaliable but we already confirmed with them that we were going to the theathre, then they said there was enough seats for us a week before the trip so the teachers handed out the permission slip and we the students turned them in and were excited then the day before the trip the kennedy center cancelled on us and we couldn t go, and all the students were very upset. Hope you have a better visit!!

Beautiful and elegant center for the arts. Even has the most adorable gift shop

Great place to visit if you want to grab some culture.

Amazing structure with top notch shows. Paid parking available nearby.

Great venue for performing arts -- everything from classical music and ballet to hip hop.

Very nice place. I enjoyed the views and reading up on some history. Would like to go back one day and hopefully see a play.

It is such a fun (and formal) place to see preformances. We went here for Dec.23rd's annual free Handel's Messiah (have to get there super early to get a ticket).

Of course it's amazing, it's the Kennedy Center. Five stars!

Timeless. Elegant. Lovely restaurant. Hamilton. Incredible experience.

I went an saw Hamilton here the ambience was beautiful and the cleanliness is wonderful i would bot expect anything less than top notch serves here.

Went to see a show here. Great building, great views from the rooftop terrace. Lots of history you can find in the building

Gregory Maqoma's Requiem of Ravel's Bolero with Vuyani Dance Theatre was not only beautiful, but it resonated profoundly!

Great place. Went there for a standup show, so I couldn't explore much but whatever I did get to see was nice

Been coming here for 10 years, love it more every time.

Very beautiful My seat is almost in the last rows in the orchestra, but I still see the stage clearly.

Kennedy Center performances are excellent, across the board. My review is something more aesthetic, sorry. The wife and I went to see CATS last night, beautiful evening with perfect weather. A little early, we saw the sign for roof and bar on the roof and thought we'd take advantage of it. Expecting a bar on the terrace, instead we found this tiny little bar attached to the interior restaurant. The restaurant is enormous, like tables set up in an aircraft hanger. No ambiance whatsoever and fixtures that look like they're from the seventies. Gave the bartender our order for the terrace, he said they'd have to be in plastic cups. They're kidding right?! We took our plastic cups onto the terrace...tens of thousands of feet of bare white marble terrace with nothing but a couple of old picnic tables. DC's premier viewing location in any direction you choose, completely ignored. What a total disappointment. My wife and I both thought out loud, why in the heck would they not put an outside dining area here, or outside bar, or both? Not only would it make it more appealing and take advantage of this great viewing platform, they could actually run a highly successful restaurant and draw others to the facility besides just show attendees. The Board of Directors and President need some serious business consultants and design input ... what a shame, such a wasted venue.

Beautiful place, show, and people. Really a unique opportunity to see the theater and opera. I hear there is a balcony with a view of the city upstairs- a must see at night.

Love going there. Great dining, and a nightly variety of free and ticketed entertainment .

There's a free concert every night on the Millennium Stage. Definitely worth taking the opportunity to hear an up and coming artist while you visit the gorgeous Kennedy Center.

This is a very special place to visit if the cultural arts interest you. Lots of cool gifts from other countries and interesting tidbits supplied by the guide. Don't forget to spend some time on the roof...beautiful views of the city and river!

Beautiful Theater
Went to see Ain't To Proud..Temptations story
A one!

We saw the Band's Visit, one of the best plays I've ever seen. Music, scenery, acting, singing were all superb.

Beautiful performance theater. We used their parking garage which was very convenience. The seating was nice even though it was a little further back.

Lots of things to do. Nice gift shop. Great music! Fun!

Edutainment for all ages at the same time. The Watsons Go to Birmingham was unique and inspirational. Thank you.

Amazing performance of "My Fair Lady." Sets were stunning. Perfect sound balance between singers and orchestra. Truly top drawer.

We went to the Alice Smith and Bilal concert and it was a great performance.

Go to the evening concerts at the Millennium Stage! They are free and fantastic. Go about half an hour early to get good seats.

It's impossible to hate this place. Such cool performances.

It was a gorgeous building for a spectacular event. We would like to applaud one of the ushers Andrea for giving us such superb service helping us manage our way back to our car with our handicapped son who was in a wheelchair .... she added so much to our experience.

One of the best venues for performing arts in DMV area.

The building is absolutely beautiful, it is impressive in it's architect and the terrace offers an amazing view of DC. The one performance we saw (Shear Madness) was alot of fun and had some great bits. When I come back to DC , I will also be returning to the JFK center for the performing arts.

Fantastic venue for the arts. Filled with history and an air of magic. Thoroughly enjoyed our night there listening to the NOS. Seats were comfortable and there isn't a bad seat in the house.

Beautiful inside and out, wonderful location on the Potomac River. Our seats were comfortable and the acoustics were great.

6pm open concerts in Millennium Stage every day 365 a year. Catch em while you can! No telling what's on the horizon.

Very nice, we're not able to visit the opera house since they prepared for a play, but your was great

I took some photos of this place while floating down the route Potomac River on a boat. I've seen this many TV specials on the television on the Kennedy Center Honors tour. there are many different theaters here they are plays music and dances shows.

We always love coming to performances at the Kennedy Center! We've never had a bad performance.

Always clean. A stunning facility and I love dressing up to see my favorite ballets/shows.

The center always has interesting events! Joined the Reach opening event here. Great Indian dance lesson! Shows here are also great!

Enjoyed High School Orchestra performances. Great 1970s architecture.

The building is living history!!! I've been inside and around this building more times than I can count. I've attented a few free performances at the Millennium Stage, which were all great!!! Last weekend marked the first time I paid to see a show inside this great arts center!!! I attended Queen Latifah's performance in the Concert Hall, which is big and beautiful!!! Love the Chandeliers and the Famous Organ...

A place to know, call the attention its breadth and respect for visitors.

Alladin was excellent! All theater persons were very friendly and hwlpful. Signage for parking could bw better.

My wife and i had a really wonderful time at the Kennedy Center. We enjoyed the show "The Sound of Music" which was sharp and well done. The ambience at the Kennedy Center was just fabulous.

Kesh and Jothi Prakash

Saw a rat inside the building, but i was also seeing Hamilton so i can't give it less than 3 stars

Last minute decision to see Shear Madness. It was a great choice. Really cute and interactive show!

The Kennedy Center is a beautiful building to walk around in. Multiple theaters with all kinds of performances. Don't miss it!

Wonderful venue, even the best nosebleed seats in the Opera House are great. Great shows and beautiful location. Check out Millennium Stage daily at 6 PM for free shows.

I love going here. There is something for everyone and you can always get a good deal. The view from the terrace is terrific.

Kennedy Center is not just for the well to do (rich). There are plenty of free or low cost performances

The Kennedy Center is easily one of the premier arts and performance spaces in the country. Aside from the lovely view of the Potomac and Georgetown, it also boasts multiple halls and theaters, ample event space, and a great rooftop terrace.

Additionally, the daily free performances at the Millennium Stage distinguish the Kennedy Center from every other space in the district.