Oct 02, 2025
Daniel Hope Creates a Musical Mosaic at The Barns
Acclaimed violinist Daniel Hope brings his extraordinary musical expertise to Wolf Trap this season as the new Artistic Advisor for Chamber Music at The Barns. With a career that includes more than 35 years of international performance experience and over 30 albums, Hope now turns his sights to organizing an exceptional lineup of concerts alongside Wolf Trap’s classical programming team. “Wolf Trap has long been...
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Sep 30, 2025
Plan Your Perfect Visit: The Barns at Wolf Trap Guide
Concert season is in full swing at The Barns! Known as Wolf Trap’s coziest venue, each seat is just steps away from the stage and treats your ears to some of the best acoustics around. The performance season runs from October through April, with a range of musical acts to suit every taste. More than just a show, The Barns offers a full experience! Arrive...
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Sep 30, 2025
Get “In Tune” with Chamber Music at The Barns
Cozy season calls for the return of Chamber Music at The Barns! Between artists like Imani Winds, The Aznavoorian Sisters, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the exciting debut of the series’ new Artistic Advisor Daniel Hope, your outing to The Barns has never sounded so special. Made up of two 18th-century barns—one of which is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year—Wolf Trap’s indoor venue offers a...
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Aug 11, 2025
Wolf Trap Member Benefits at The Barns
Discover how your Wolf Trap membership enhances your concert experience at The Barns and supports vital arts and education programs throughout the community....
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Aug 04, 2025
Tuned to Your Taste: A Foodie Guide for Your Upcoming Show
An evening at Wolf Trap is more than just a concert! It’s an escape filled with music, dancing, partying with friends, and keeping your energy up with delicious food! Before your favorite artist takes the stage, satisfy your pre-concert cravings and get a taste of everything summer has to offer with these delicious on-site offerings: Not sure which option to choose? Let the show be...
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Jul 24, 2025
Backstage at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center
Nestled in an idyllic national park, Wolf Trap’s Filene Center is a beloved outdoor amphitheater, welcoming thousands of concert goers every summer. Beyond the audience view, you’ll find dazzling lights, hanging set pieces, miles of cable, and banks of speakers. From classical performances to bluegrass jamborees, every performance on Wolf Trap’s largest stage calls for a different combination of production elements to create the perfect...
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Jul 21, 2025
Jamming with Jules: Music for Kids of All Ages
When Jules Hoffman walks on stage—ukulele in hand and puppet pal Poppy at their side—you can feel the energy shift. It’s brighter, sillier, and a whole lot more fun. More commonly known as Jamming with Jules, the Brooklyn-based artist reminds audiences of all ages that music can be both playful and profound. Before Jules makes their Wolf Trap debut at Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods on Thursday, July...
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Jul 17, 2025
Dan Zanes: Creating Coolness and Commonality Through Social Music
Call It Social Music or All-Ages Music (or Both), the Grammy-wining Performer Shares His Recipe for Collaboration, Friendship, and the Democratization of Music Grammy Award Winner and Smithsonian Folkways recording artist Dan Zanes proves that it’s much easier (and a lot more fun!) to get by with a little help from his friends. Zanes boasts a career full of collaborations with all kinds of music...
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Jul 16, 2025
Wolf Trap’s Chef Chris Faessen on Curating Food Fit for a Standing Ovation
Wolf Trap’s longtime Executive Chef, Chris Faessen, is adding another venture to his culinary resume: launching a brand-new restaurant at the Filene Center this summer. After finding success in The Barns’ on-site restaurant, Wolf Trap’s Hospitality Team is now taking over Ovations Restaurant. The al fresco buffet-style dining experience highlights the fresh and diverse flavors of summer and unbridled creativity of Wolf Trap’s culinary team....
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Jul 07, 2025
Todo Sonido: Your Guide to Festival Fun
Todo Sonido is almost here! This two-day Latin music festival brings pura energía to the Washington, DC, area. Here’s everything you need to know to live your best fest life from start to final encore....
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Jul 01, 2025
Ear Snacks, Soundwaves, and Shenanigans: Meet Andrew & Polly
Whether they’re composing family-friendly jams or orchestrating the whimsical world of their popular family music podcast, Ear Snacks, children’s performers Andrew & Polly are a truly harmonious duo. The pair has spent nearly 15 years crafting clever, toe-tapping tunes and heartfelt musical conversations that strike a chord with both kids and grown-ups. Ahead of their upcoming performance at Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, Andrew & Polly discuss their...
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Jul 01, 2025
Música with Sonia De Los Santos
When Sonia De Los Santos takes the stage, it’s more than a concert—it’s a celebration! With a career that has taken her from Monterrey, Mexico to stages around the globe, De Los Santos’ songs carry messages of inclusion, kindness, and wonder. Her music blends catchy rhythms —ranging from festejo to cumbia to traditional Mexican folk —with billingual lyrics. De Los Santos returns to Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods with her all-female band...
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Wolf Trap Member Benefits at The Barns
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