The Barns


Drawing Upon the Power of Community
Mar 08, 2024

Drawing Upon the Power of Community

Roberta Lea Discusses the Intersection Between Music and Education Ahead of Her Performance at The Barns at Wolf Trap on March 29 There is an African proverb that neo-pop-country singer/songwriter Roberta Lea lives by: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Lea, who was named one of Country Music Television’s Next Women in Country in 2023,...

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Raising The Barns Roof with High School Grant Performances
Feb 02, 2024

Raising The Barns Roof with High School Grant Performances

Grants Day Made a Triumphant Return to The Barns Stage This Past Spring with Hundreds of Participants from Washington, DC-Area Public High Schools; Features Work of 2023-24 GRAMMY Music Educator of the Year April 2023 included a night to remember at The Barns at Wolf Trap. But it wasn’t an evening familiar to most patrons of The Barns. It was Wolf Trap Grants Day, an...

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Meet the Black Opry Revue’s Rising Stars
Feb 01, 2024

Meet the Black Opry Revue’s Rising Stars

Wolf Trap is thrilled to debut Black Opry Revue on March 29 at The Barns, featuring a genre-bending group of musicians including Sug Daniels, Roberta Lea, Tylar Bryant, Rachel Maxann, and Grace Givertz. With a stunning blend of modern and traditional country, folk, and Americana, each artist will showcase their music during an intimate, compelling concert you’re sure to remember....

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Uncovering “Emily: A Musical Portrait”
Jan 18, 2024

Uncovering “Emily: A Musical Portrait”

As part of the Chamber Music at The Barns series, Wolf Trap presents the US premiere of Emily: A Musical Portrait. This hour-long theatrical setting of poetry and song originally debuted in Montreal, Canada in 2023. Almost like a miniature opera, the work dramatically explores Dickinson’s reflections on love, nature, children, pain, and loss, as well as the influential figures who shaped her poetry....

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10 Reasons to Love The Barns
Dec 15, 2023

10 Reasons to Love The Barns

Wolf Trap may be best known for its outdoor summer concerts, but chilly temperatures call for a cozy, indoor musical escape. Take a look inside The Barns! Featuring some of the finest acts in music, dance, drama, and comedy, this year-round theater has a one-of-a-kind, intimate setting. Read on to discover 10 reasons why The Barns could become your favorite indoor venue! 1) It’s rustic,...

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The Del McCoury Band Returns to The Barns
Dec 11, 2023

The Del McCoury Band Returns to The Barns

You’ll be hard pressed to find a bluegrass enthusiast who doesn’t know the name Del McCoury. After all, he’s a nine-time winner of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year award and a two-time Grammy winner for Best Bluegrass Album—not to mention a frequent Wolf Trap performer. He’ll bring his practiced pickin’ to The Barns for five nights this January!   Beyond the accolades,...

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Get to Know: Nashville’s Emerging Artists
Nov 27, 2023

Get to Know: Nashville’s Emerging Artists

From the city best known for churning out country music legends comes six aspiring musicians to make their mark at The Barns! Experience these stars live during their Wolf Trap debut on January 27. Get to know these up-and-coming artists before the show: Allison Park Soulful singer/songwriter Allison Park has been writing and performing for over a decade. In addition to writing music, she hosts...

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A Day in the Life of The Barns
Nov 08, 2023

A Day in the Life of The Barns

Long before the lights dim and a hush comes over the audience, The Barns’ nearly 300-year-old timber walls are infused with life. From backstage setup and soundchecks to food preparation and usher briefings, it takes a small army to get each artist and the space ready for a performance. Take a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of The Barns. 9 AM: Wolf...

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Dining at The Barns
Nov 03, 2023

Dining at The Barns

When music moves inside at Wolf Trap, fabulous food awaits you! The Barns menu helps to make a great night out even better. From bowls to burgers to beer, there’s something for everyone to enjoy before a performance....

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Tips for Your First Show at The Barns
Oct 25, 2023

Tips for Your First Show at The Barns

Making your inaugural outing to The Barns this season? Or perhaps you just need a refresh on what’s happening at this historic indoor venue? Read on to learn how to make the most of your experience at Wolf Trap’s unique year-round stage! ...

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