The John F.Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Reviews

Just saw Disney's Aladdin. It was a fantastic performance; quite literally magical. I couldn't ask for a better experience. The Kennedy Center is a beautiful place with a wonderful, professional staff. From the outside view of the Potomac to the extravagant interior decor, full of crystal lights and luxurious reds, the Kennedy Center is one of the premiere venues where the fortunate visitor can spend hours taking in the best that the world of the performing arts has to offer.

Love the Eisenhower Theater. Intimate venue, great performances, reasonably priced.

Saw Chess there and loved it, amazing cast and performances, from singers to pit. Kennedy Center itself was very beautiful, and I'd recommend greatly. Was very packed, though, and had some crowding issues. Didn't ruin the show at all though, as I've said, amazing production.

Beautiful space, some of the best entertainment in the world.

The Kennedy Center had ushers that directed us to the ticket booth, theater and ours seats. It was a excellent example very much appreciated customer service.

Beautiful venue for the PAEMST keynote dinner. Nice staff and a very good meal.

Incredible, majestic place that makes you feel like your in texas, where everything's big!

Shear madness was pure beauty. Pretty nice set up too.

Buying and renewing my subscription here has been one of the best decisions of my life

Beautiful building. Excellent acoustics. Chairs, not too comfortable.

Nice place, great drop off traffic plan and employees.

This place is absolutely stunning. We went for Handel's Messiah and the setup was gorgeous. The provided a coat check, and all of the staff was very friendly. Drink prices were a bit outrageous even for coffee, and the coffee tasted horrible honestly, but that's to be expected. Overall, a wonderful birthday gift. Will definitely be going back more often.

Sheer Madness was amazing. The building is gorgeous and has a spectacular view of the river.

The theatre space here is awesome. There are 9 different performance spaces each with different types of performances. The most famous of which; the Opera House has the highest seating capacity and has grand performances. The theatre lab is theatre in the round and has a great interactive show. Millennium Stage has free performances and showcases everyone from high school groups to international music troupes. Truly a great place to go to enjoy the ARTS

Beautiful theater. Saw Hamilton there, and the acoustics are great. I also love that they have daily free performances that are accessible to everyone.

An incredible space to enjoy incredibly entertainment. If you have small children in your life, definitely take advantage of the Family Theatre and the new programming at The Reach. Inexpensive and educational all wrapped up in beautiful environs. A true gem of Washington, DC. (Food tip: They serve a La Frieda burger at The Terrace!)

I love this space. The Family Theater is a magical place.

A beautiful venue with stages for everyone. Staff outside the concert hall are friendly and make sure you find your seat. The check-in process is very fast. The only comment is that we found the terrace restaurant closed when their hours include Thursday evenings.

Michelle and I dropped Jackson and Maddie off they saw Hamilton said it was a fantastic show easy to get in and out of for parking

Historic and amazing experiences from plays, musicals, to concerts.

Excellent place for shows for kids and adults. Found out they have a kids theater too recently. Free shows are available also. Good, somewhat pricey, cafeteria as well.

The Reach right next to the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts is an outdoor amphitheatre, looking out to the Potomac river. Very nice environment, it's a perfect place for outdoor concerts as well as a nice park displaying sculptures and for relaxing.

Great perk of living in the DC area is the Kennedy Center and the concerts, plays, and performances it offers. The facilities are clean and well kept and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Box office staff are helpful if you have questions regarding best seat placement.

Very well kept center and excellent acoustics located in downtown Dc.

Very nice venue. Parking is good under the Kennedy Center but pricey. Also exiting after a show ends there is a bottle neck to get out of the garage.

Excellent. Everyone showed courtesy and helpfulness making for a memorable experience.

One of the best theatres in the nation, if not the best!

We had box seats in the Eisenhower Theatre. Had nice leg room and acoustics were very good.

Went to get tickets for a Same-day performance last Friday. Discovered the KC Cafe. Wound up eating lunch and later, dinner there. Great food!!! Good prices for gourmet quality food.

Of course - the National Symphony was World-Class. Great soloists, and resonant, ethereal music throughout.

Much to like :)

Went here to see Cinderella with my husband. It is truly beautiful! The staff is very friendly and helpful. It can be confusing when there are multiple performances in a night but they tell you exactly where to go. Street parking is impossible but there's a reasonably priced garage and valet directly across the street.

My wife and I don't often drive to Washington traffic is horrendous. We used our Waze app and it got ushered without any issues. The Kennedy Center is a beautiful building, the staff is very accommodating and parking is breeze. The show was great as well as the back home. David T

Wonder seats with ample room for my legs. I am 5 feet 10 inches tall with legs to be admired. I like seats rhat allow me to cross at the knee or the smkle. The show was fabulous as usual. Thank you.

Staff wasn't exactly friendly, but the atmosphere was great!

Truely iconic. The staff was helpful. The Terrace food was fantastic and quick. The music and show were amazing. We need to go more often!

GREAT show, Get on Your Feet! But parking, 23.00? So you have to make change...for those of us that still carry cash? Make it an even #!

I went to see my WONDERFUL cousin in Aladdin and I was overjoyed and excited

Excellent performance. Everyday at 6pm FREE Performance with excellent quality.

Great place to see a show. Plus, you can dress up and have a fancy evening, or dress down a little (within reason) and still fit in.

Come to the Millennium Stage for different performances everyday at 6:00pm including music and dance and theater. The performances are free, no prior reservation is required and people wear casual dress. It does fill up quickly though, so be sure to arrive up to 30 minutes early to guarantee a seat.

The Kennedy Center is the premier destination for drama and music in DC. You can see world class performances here like the ones I've seen including Michael Crawford, Rita Moreno, Carol Channing, Mandy Patinkin, Rene Flemming, and Kiri Tekanawa among many others. Most recently, I saw a performance of Almost Normal in the Eisenhower Theater that was absolutely amazing.

This has a number of romantic settings including their outdoor patio and their restaurant that looks out over the Potomac and the Georgetown Water. Their brunches allow you to go into the kitchen to order what you want.

Always great entertainment. The food is good also!

The free shows on the millennium stage is worth checking out.

Always great to spend the evening here enjoying free shows

Excellent performance. Chaka Khan for Martin Luther King day

Fabulous venue for the arts. Fairly easy to get to, and the pre-paid parking is a nice feature

Had a great time. First time at Kennedy Center. Very nice, friendly staff

Great views from the roof area and great free performances!

Very good shows and presentations, but the parking management is very poor.

The National Symphony Orchestra was marvelous as usual. The Kennedy Center itself is showing it's age. Time for some updates. The best way to make that happen is to go see some shows.

Great entertainment... Both ticketed and free. Check out the free Millennium Stage offerings daily at 6-7 pm!

Great performance, facility and food! I was pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable this visit was. I *highly recommend* at least a visit.

Nonetheless I was displeased with the ability to only bring liquids in *poorly sealing* "souvenir cups" into the performance. It felt like a slap on the wrist mingled with a money grab, even after you had purchased bottled drinks from the cafe.

The Kennedy Center has something for everyone! From concerts and music performances to free entertainment on the Millennium Stage. Come visit enjoy!

A very nice place for cultural performances. I had a great time there.

A great performance space opera, ballet and symphony, and great view!

Absolutely beautiful. Great staff, historic site. The bartender REALLY hooks you up.

We love taking our family to performances here. Great location and a terrific experience.