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Throughout the years, the Kennedy Center Honors has upheld a tradition of recognizing the lifelong accomplishments and extraordinary talents of our nation’s most-prestigious artists. Find out more about past Honorees by clicking on a name below.

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Brooklyn born and bred artist Tamar-kali (she/her) is a second-generation musician with roots in the coastal Sea Islands of South Carolina. As a composer and performer, Tamar-kali defies boundaries to craft her own unique sound and speak her lyrical truth with a supreme passion, voice and soulful intensity. In 2017, her debut film score for Dee Rees’ Oscar-nominated …

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Concert Hall Iconic band Guster performs a full career-spanning set of hits and new music with the NSO! A mainstay of the alt-rock music scene for more than thirty years, Guster is a model of musical innovation with a loyal fan following and an ever-evolving catalogue.

Free daily guided tours of the Kennedy Center Campus are given by Friends of the Kennedy Center volunteers, showcasing the historic events that led up to the establishment of the national cultural center that is also our nation's living memorial to President John F. Kennedy.

Featuring hits from the Grammy Award ® –nominated score—including the Emmy ® -winning “Corn Puddin’ ”—plus exciting new songs! The Apple TV show Schmigadoon! was executive produced by Saturday Night Live creator, executive producer, and 2021 Kennedy Center Honoree Lorne Michaels.

Recommended for ages 10+. Contains some depictions of violence, smoke, haze, flashing lights, and loud sounds throughout. A limited number of $39 Rush tickets will be available for every performance at the Kennedy Center Box Office the day of the performance. Rush tickets become available at noon for that day's performances.

Presenting over 2,000 performing arts shows and events each year, The Kennedy Center is a vibrant campus of theaters and other artistic spaces, a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, and a must-see tourist stop in Washington, DC.