Kennedy Center Rooftop Terrace

Members of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra emerge from the orchestra pit and take their place on the Millennium Stage to share the rich and varied chamber music repertoire. Each musician plays a solo part and the interaction among them creates an astonishing range of sounds and emotions.

Celebrate National Dolly Parton Day with a free evening of festivities and film at the REACH! Enjoy a special presentation celebrating Parton’s Kennedy Center Honors legacy and an outdoor screening of her classic comedy 9 to 5.

Join the National Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts at the 2026 NSO Season Opening Celebration, recognizing the Orchestra’s 96th anniversary and 40th year of partnership with the Kennedy Center.