Looking for an amazing summer weekend with música, cultura, and family-friendly vibes? Todo Sonido takes over Wolf Trap July 12–13 with Grammy winners, TikTok sensations, and all-day dancing across three stages. From salsa and cumbia to reggaeton and indie pop, plus kid-approved fun—this is not your average festival. Bring the primos, grab your tickets, and get ready to move....
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The summer season at Wolf Trap is here and talents go far beyond the headliners! From folk to funk and rock to bluegrass, there are some stellar supporting acts ready to take on the Filene Center stage for the first time. Arrive early, get a drink, and experience these phenomenal openers in your backyard!...
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As a Wolf Trap patron, you already know the magic of attending live performances—but did you know that becoming a member can elevate your experience and support vital arts and education programs? ...
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Summer is on the way, bringing a season full of incredible musical experiences to Wolf Trap! From folk, pop, and Bollywood to classical, rock, and Broadway, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Who knows? You might even discover your next favorite artist. Meet the celebrated stars hitting the Filene Center stage for the first time this season....
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Twenty years ago, Wolf Trap Opera premiered my first libretto for a full-length opera at The Barns at Wolf Trap. The composer was John Musto, the commissioner/producer was Kim Pensinger Witman, the director was Leon Major, and the opera was Volpone. Some 40+ operatic works later, I look back on that nurturing, fun, and wonderfully collaborative experience with great fondness; I had been working in musical theater and, somehow in a barn in Northern Virginia, I found a home in this strange, new (at least to me) world called opera. ...
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Silent Night begins with an opera interrupted by war, and at its climax, war is interrupted by art when enemies begin to make music together, defying their superior officers with a truce on Christmas Eve....
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Every summer, Wolf Trap audiences are awestruck by the popular film scores performed by the National Symphony Orchestra. Ever wonder what it takes to conduct a live orchestra in time to a movie? Wolf Trap caught up with esteemed conductor Emil de Cou for a behind-the-scenes scoop on bringing these movies to life!...
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Summer performances at Wolf Trap are truly feasts for the senses with the soaring chords of world-class musicians, stunning colors of vivid sunsets, and warm summer breezes. Wolf Trap’s Food & Beverage team has leveled up the treats for your night out with a new Concessions menu at the Filene Center. A Symphony of Culinary Delights This summer, Wolf Trap’s culinary offerings are set to...
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Wolf Trap’s 2024 lineup has it all, from up-and-coming country singers and psychedelic soul artists to rock icons and famous R&B stars. Many of this summer’s artists graced the stage of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts before making their way over to the Filene Center. Check out just a few of the virtual concerts from these talented stars before seeing them live at Wolf Trap!...
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Wolf Trap is proud to welcome dozens of talented artists to the Filene Center this summer, and their accomplishments span far beyond the stage. Many of these impressive stars have even become storytellers of the page. Check out a few of the new and upcoming book releases from some of your favorite performers in this season’s lineup. Grab one now and get reading! John StamosIf...
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