Gates are officially open at Nationals Park for Opera in the Outfield. It’s a beautiful day at the ballpark for some opera!

Now showing: SLOPERA! A Bite-Sized Opera (in the outfield!) 🐘🐷🎶

Wonderful to have Francesca Zambello, Artistic Director of Washington National Opera, and so many of our sensational cast members from 𝑃𝑜𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑒𝑠𝑠 at the ballpark tonight! (And our friends Red and Yellow M&M)

Now Showing: The GREAT American Opera, Gershwin’s masterpiece; 𝑃𝑜𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑒𝑠𝑠

Over the WNO’s 70-year history, some truly gorgeous costumes have graced the stage Now you have the opportunity to take some of those home for yourself Join us for an Open House event at the WNO Studio on Sept. 6 (3–6 p.m.) before the WNO Studio’s Costume Sale on September 20th

We are delightedto announce that this Saturday's WNO Open House will feature live performances by Cafritz Young Artists at 3:45 PM, 4:45 PM, and 5:45 PM! You're not going to want to miss this.

SATURDAY, Join us from 3 to 6 PM at the WNO Studio for an Open House and get a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible craft that goes into Washington National Opera productions!

Spots are filling up fast for tomorrow's OPEN HOUSE at WNO Studio. Register NOW to secure your spot

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our WNO Open House, explored the beautiful space, saw the incredible costumes, and learned about the process that goes into making them. We hope to see you on the 20th for our costume sale!

🤴Audition🎵 Audition Alert: Youth singers (8-15 years) are invited to audition in-person for Washington National Opera’s Youth Chorus for The Little Prince TOMORROW (Thursday, 9/11) from 4-6:45pm. More info and sign up on our website⤵️ kennedy-center.org/wno/home/about…

The WNO Opera Institute is a summer training program for high school singers. Our 2025 program included vocal and theatrical trainings and master classes across a diverse repertoire. It concluded with wonderful student-driven performances. Learn more⤵️ kennedy-center.org/education/oppo…

Saturday, Join us for the WNO Costume Sale at the WNO Studio and take home some of the incredible costumes that have graced the Kennedy Center’s stages over the last 70 years. The event is open to the public from 10 AM to 5 PM, and we highly recommend you bring your own bags.

The WNO is teaming up with CAAPA for a special masterclass led by the renowned operatic tenor Dr. George Shirley. This event will feature artists from the Cafritz Young Artists of Washington National Opera Thursday at 4:30 p.m. ET at the WNO Studio. Register via the QR Code!

Tomorrow at 6 PM on our Millennium Stage, Members of the Washington National Opera Orchestra play an assortment of chamber music. Reserve your FREE Tickets⤵️ kennedy-center.org/whats-on/mille…

As we gear up for AIDA (Oct. 24–Nov. 4), WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello provides background on the production and introduces the cast. Tickets are on sale now!

Beautiful! LAST NIGHT, Cafritz Young Artists of Washington National Opera perform at Diner en Blanc on the Reach Plaza!

Tomorrow at 8 PM, The 2025 Bravo Bash! This signature black-tie-optional celebration welcomes Bravo members & friends to kick off WNO's 70th Anniversary Season in style! (This is an off-site 21+ event located at the Patterson Mansion) Tickets⤵️ kennedy-center.org/wno/home/2025-…

Tomorrow at 6 PM, Students from the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship Program will perform chamber music on the Millennium Stage. Reserve your FREE ticket⤵️ kennedy-center.org/whats-on/mille…

You’re invited to look behind the curtains of the Opera House with the WNO! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 25th, 12:30-3:30 pm to celebrate World Opera Day with a FREE backstage tour & live performances by our Cafritz Young Artists. Let us know you’re coming: tkc.co/wnobackstage.

YOUR WNO Orchestra is performing with Cathedral Choral Society on Sunday, 10/19, featuring our talented Cafritz Young Artists Hear Mozart's haunting Requiem Mass in D minor under the direction of Steven Fox. Tickets are going fast! Grab your seats today! cathedralchoralsociety.org/events/mozarts…