The John F.Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Review

Wonderful inspirational place to see with great views.

Every American, if possible, should visit this remarkable center for the American arts (mostly).

Wonderful forum. Lots of diversity. A lovely evening.

Excellent experience. I've been here many times but it just gets better every time I go. The last time I went I saw "Children of Uganda dance troupe" on the millennium stage. The performance was exhilarating. I enjoyed every second.

This is the best tribute theater to a dead president on the water in Washington DC!!! Or it probably is, I never bothered to visit the other options.

Love the Kennedy Center. The Drag show at the Millennium Stage was so much fun.

What a gem! This absolutely lovely performing arts center is always active, often with free events, and reasonably priced activities.

Climb to the roof top and see the entire city. Also, on the weekends, they serve a price-fixed brunch up there with a live, 4-piece band and open kitchen buffet. It's excellent for an after-church event, or to host visiting family members. When I went, it was $40 per person for a fantastic meal (appetizers, main course, dessert) and a glass of champagne (you could also select a mimosa).

I loved the show and all of the fun you can have there.

Excellent venue. Amazing show! The Kennedy Center is a DC treasure.

This is a classic place to see a show. I saw Hamilton. The theater was amazing.

Beautiful building with some great shows! Shuttle service is lacking, though.

Fairly comfortable seats for tall people. (I'm 6'5") Certainly not the worst in DC. The Ensenhower Theater is a cozy-feeling, even though it seats thousands.

We came here for the free shows that they have everyday that are open to the community. Open containers of food and drink are not allowed inside of the theater but outside the doors they have a small bar where they will give you a cup with a lid if you want to purchase a drink. The shows are random, and from what I gather you do not know what is being performed until you get there.

There was a comedy show in we went.

We love love love the reach installment recently added to the Kennedy Center me and my son always feel welcomed

We experienced a free young musician concert at 18h and it was very good

Reach Facility Space is Awesome Jason Moran and the Band Wagon w/Kelela 2nd coming of Sade = nothing but the truth plus Mercury Soul/Jazz Mafia blew me away. I will never forget it.

Went to see a concert. This was the first time I have been there. The facility is beautiful and well run. It certainly didn't hurt that there were lots of shuttle buses before and after the event to reduce local traffic.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Was amazing! The accompanying app taking you on a tour of the Kennedy Center was so much fun. My daughter and I loved it.

Magnificent venue. Highlight of any visit to DC. Highly recommended

Loved the concert and people working the event super friendly. Photo taken before concert. No camera's allowed. Baby face concert...Awesome!

Performed on the Millennium stage, they host free concerts there every day of the year. The stage crew was friendly, helpful, and efficient. The ushers were top notch. The whole operation went smoothly and it was a joy to perform on this small stage. It seems like the audience experience here would be equally enjoyable!

It is one of the biggest privileges of living in DC to come here. I particularly enjoy the Millenium Stage performances and the Page To Stage Festival.

Everything in the concert hall sounds perfect. I sat in the chorister for Pink Martini and it was such fun.

They require regular tickets also for children and babies (even for newborn on parents lap). What a shame!

Great venue with always well-orchestrated shows and cast. As a frequent visitor, I have yet to be disappointed - only pleased. They re good about appropriating intersessions in longer shows.

Middle rows offer better viewing than front - spare yourself change for an all more beneficial experience, if possible. Drinks and snacks are available during breaks but no scotch last I checked...if only!

Love the arts. Been coming here as a child and I can't stay away from this place!

Shows, Attendants,Services for Disable. Parking garage is a mess!

Show was great! If you're going to charge too much for a glass of wine at least put it in a bigger plastic cup. They fill the tiny, brittle, and flimsy cup to the brim and hurry you away. Yeah, I spilled it on myself. My fault or theirs? Either way, it still knocked off a couple stars in my book.

My complaints are that most of the ushers and refreshment stand employees were unhelpful and gruff. We asked what kind of cookie the back and white frosted was and he didn't know and never bothered to look at the label. Handed us our glasses after sloshing soda all over the outside. And pressing down the sippy lids with no gloves on. Had to ask the ushers for our playbill and they didn't answer any direct questions either. Just looked at us and gave answers to different questions. (Question was were we allowed to eat the soft cookie in the theater. We were told not to make noise and don't take pictures but were never told if we could eat the cookie!)

Beautiful place to go and have a wedding, reception.... almost anything.

Iconic, world-class venue for arts. We saw our first opera here, right after I proposed to her upstairs in the restaurant. It will always have a special place in our hearts.

The building is gorgeous. The terrace was so lovely to walk around at night. And the show was hilarious!

Love the scenery was there on a Saturday and it was nice and quiet was absent take in a peaceful view on the balcony

Always splendid in all its details, inside & outside. Thank you all who make the KC what it is !

Beautiful building, get there early for Millennium stage shows.

The Kirk Franklin concert was amazing!!! We had great seats! The place was sold out!!

Kind of expensive. Very fancy. Great scenery from the roof!

Beautiful facilities. I was there to see the play about the Temptations.

It is still a place of cultural reference, but the years are already noticeable. The concert hall could renovate its seating to make it more comfortable and better to enjoy the show

Always Great Theater and Concerts. The just because visits are awesome

Wonderful tour. Spectacular venue. Really enjoyed our visit.

Always an excellent performance. Always clean and easy to maneuver around. Sound system is always excellent!

Can there be a more iconic performing arts venue?? I took my three young daughters to see a children's play here and we had a fabulous time. The building is gorgeous and the second floor veranda views of the city and Potomac River are remarkable. The gift shop has unique and fun options at all price points. Parking can be tough, but we found free street parking just a few blocks away.

Saw a fantastic performance of Hello Dolly, and had a great lunch before performance. The Center is truly a magnificent place.

One of the most important cultural landmarks in DC. Always a privilege to take in a show here.

DTH Celebrates 50 Years Of Delivering African-American Culture Through Dance.



"Dougla" has jaw-dropping choreography!

Beautiful facility, visited the Reach a new building at the Kennedy center, took the building tour and enjoyed the architecture and spsce

Beautiful facility. So many options and price points for different types of shows.

Where else are you gonna find this much well executed fine arts at affordable prices?

Historically great venue ,Wonderful sound, & JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!

A magical experience at the Opera. I saw Puccini's Tosca. It was exciting the singers were superb especially the Tenor.

Beautiful and iconic venue, home to any live entertainment you can imagine, most of which are either free or affordable! The history and atmosphere of the entire complex is a treat in itself and is easily accessible via transit. Not to mention views of the District from the free atrium up top; you don't even need to have a show ticket. Worth a visit just for the view itself.

The Tour is fact-filled with great information from how the money was raised to all the donations for all the different items in the John F Kennedy Center Great tour loved it!