Special Events

Upcoming Special Events

2010 Kennedy Center Spring Gala
May 2, 2010
An annual fundraiser for the artistic, educational, and outreach programs nationwide for the Kennedy Center and the National Symphony Orchestra.
National Symphony Orchestra Season Opening Ball
September 26, 2010
In his inaugural performance as Music Director of the NSO and the Kennedy Center, Christoph Eschenbach conducts a program of music by Richard Strauss, Johann Strauss Jr, and Liszt with pianist Lang Lang and soprano Renée Fleming. This premier black-tie event, a highlight of the Washington social scene, benefits the education programs of the NSO.
The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
October 2010

The Kennedy Center presents the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor; an annual televised celebration recognizing those who create humor from their uniquely American experience.
The Kennedy Center Honors
December 6, 2010
An annual televised celebration recognizing the talents and lifetime achievements of the world's greatest performing artists

The Kennedy Center Honors
December 6, 2009
An annual televised celebration recognizing the talents and lifetime achievements of the world's greatest performing artists
The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor October 26, 2009
An event celebrating the accomplishments of American legend Bill Cosby.
National Symphony Orchestra Season Opening Ball
September 26, 2009
This premier black-tie event of the Washington social season benefits the education programs of the NSO.
2009 Kennedy Center Spring Gala
May 3, 2009
An annual fundraiser for the artistic, educational, and outreach programs nationwide for the Kennedy Center and the National Symphony Orchestra.
The Kennedy Center Honors
December 7, 2008
An annual televised celebration recognizing the talents and lifetime achievements of the world's greatest performing artists
National Symphony Orchestra Season Opening Ball
September 20, 2008
This premier black-tie event of the Washington social season benefits the education programs of the NSO.
The Kennedy Center Honors
December 2007
An annual fundraiser for the artistic, educational, and outreach programs nationwide for the Kennedy Center and the National Symphony Orchestra.
National Symphony Orchestra Season Opening Ball
September, 2007
This premier black-tie event of the Washington social season benefits the education programs of the NSO.

Kennedy Center Banquets & Galas Resources