John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts continues to fulfill Kennedy's vision of producing and presenting a variety of theater, music, dance and multi-media performances for all ages each year. The center opened on September 8, 1971 and continues to touch million of lives with performances by artists from America and the World. The center is also known for developing new and young artists and is a leader in arts education in the United States.

The Center is a living memorial to President Kennedy as well as being the busiest arts facility in the country. The performing arts for everyone program presents over 400 free performances each year and feature international, national and local artists. During the holiday season many seasonal music performances are held on the Millennium Stage and broadcast live over the internet.

Visitors to Washington are able to participate in a tour of the center, tours are held daily, are free of charge and presented by the Friends of the Kennedy Center Volunteers. Tours are given of the five main theaters along with works of art by 20th century artists and an interactive exhibit on the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy. The tour finished on the Center's Roof Terrace which provides 360 degree views of Washington, DC. Tours are able to be offered to guests who required signing, or assistive listening devices, foreign language tours are also offered in over 10 languages along with a written script in over 15 languages.

Dining at the Center is available at the Roof Top Terrace Restaurant for dinner which serves and innovative adaption of classic dishes. A Sunday Kitchen Buffet Brunch is also served and pre-performance cocktails and food can be enjoyed before a show in one of the theaters. Quick, casual meals can be enjoyed at KC Café either before a performance or after touring the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.