National Symphony Orchestra will play at 6 DC-area venues next season as Kennedy Center shuts
The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) will perform at six venues across Washington D.C. and its suburbs next season, following the Kennedy Center's closure for renovation. This change comes after the NSO's ticket sales declined from 72% of capacity in 2024 to 41% in 2025. NSO music director Gianandrea Noseda hopes the move will attract more audiences and increase attendance.
The NSO's 2026-27 season will include 64 concerts, matching last season's total, with 24 at various D.C. venues and eight on a U.S. tour. The orchestra plans to adapt quickly to the acoustics of smaller venues, with a total of 9,525 seats available.
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