The 2026 Kennedy Center Honors will be held at Capital One Arena, not at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, marking the first time the ceremony has moved from its traditional home since the awards began in 1978. The relocation comes as Donald Trump continues efforts to put his name on the center, despite a court order blocking the change.
Ceremony will not be hosted at its traditional home for the first time since awards began in 1978 The Kennedy Center Honors will take place away from its traditional home this year for the first time in its history as the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts remains in jeopardy amid Donald Trump’s ongoing battle to have it named after himself. The Capital One Arena in Washington DC is now set to host the ce…
Ceremony will not be hosted at its traditional home for the first time since awards began in 1978 The Kennedy Center Honors will take place away from its traditional home this year for the first time in its history as the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts remains in jeopardy amid Donald Trump’s ongoing battle to have it named after himself. The Capital One Arena in Washington DC is now set to host the ce…
Efforts to put President Trump's name on the Kennedy Center continue, despite a court's order blocking such a change.
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