The opera performance was unforgetable! The building itself is beautiful from outside, and there are free afternoon performances, which I highly recommend (if the opera is too expensive or is not interesting).You can get tickets to the opera via internet. The restaurant was like a cantine, not so nice - but who cares, when the performance is so good! More

This day and times it's hard to believe there is anything free anymore. At the JF Kennedy center there are many free concerts. The eloborate rooms were very beuitiful. More

This venue is right on the Potomoc, beautiful location & lovely building. They have a shuttle that picks patrons up right at the Foggy Bottom Metro Station & returns there after the performance. More

Whether you are a patron of the symphony, theater, opera, or dance, this gem is a MUST! The glorious layout, breathtaking views of DC and Georgetown, and fabulous choices of entertainment are, in my humble opinion, incomparable anywhere. Our nation's premier Center for the Performing Arts still shines as an achievement not to be outdone! Please consider making it a... More

Kennedy Center does offer free session of performance, usually starting from 6pm and there is free shuttle bus from Metro Foggy Bottom to pick visitors here. The program could be found in their website. Sometimes good bands will show up. More

We traveled from New York City to DC to see the National Symphony Orchestra with John Legend conducted by Steven Reineke. I plan all my trips to DC around a performance at the Kennedy Center. I've not been disappointed yet. More

Men, wear a coat & tie! Women, wear a dress! It's not that damn hard, this is the premiere Fine Arts center in the country, dress appropriately! More

If you’re into the arts then the Kennedy Center is a must for the nostalgia if nothing else. Some of the theaters are showing their age but the quality of the programming is top notch. We really enjoyed the Budapest's Takács Quartet. More

In a weeks visit to D.C. saw 3 ballet performances.. two with New York City Ballet.. and one Washington Ballet... in two different theaters in the Kennedy Center. Even in inexpensive seats the view of the stage was excellent in both. More