National Symphony Orchestra will play at 6 DC-area venues next season as Kennedy Center shuts
Summary
The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) will perform its 2026-27 season at six different venues around Washington, D.C., because the Kennedy Center will close for two years of renovation. The Kennedy Center was taken over by a board aligned with President Donald Trump, who wants to add his name to the building after a federal judge ordered its removal.Key Facts
- The NSO will not perform at the Kennedy Center in the 2026-27 season due to a planned two-year renovation.
- The Kennedy Center board, loyal to President Trump, aims to rename the center to include Trump’s name alongside John F. Kennedy’s.
- The NSO’s ticket sales have dropped from 72% capacity in 2024 to 41% last season.
- The orchestra announced 64 concerts for the upcoming season: 56 local and 8 on a U.S. tour.
- Venues for the season will include six locations in D.C. and nearby suburbs, each with fewer seats than the Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall.
- The NSO will still use the Kennedy Center for rehearsals and office space during renovations.
- Music Director Gianandrea Noseda hopes performing in multiple venues will attract more audience members.
- Tickets for the new season go on sale August 28, shortly before the season opens in late September.
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