Filene Center at Wolf Trap
The Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts offers the most diversity of any music festival and operates from from late May to early September. The Foundation is also well known for its education programs, artist master classes, special events, and a yearly Holiday Sing-A-Long for families and friends throughout the community.
Located just outside of Washington, DC in Vienna, Virginia, it offers more than a hundred events of every description during its season. Here,as of March 26, are those announced so far. Tickets are now on sale. For more information go to www.wolftrap.org
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This rock and soul veteran showcases his rock, R&B, and psychedelic influences with hits like “Roll With It,” “Higher Love,” and “The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys.”
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From wistful romance to honky-tonk spunk, this GRAMMY-winning vocalist brings a unique, boundary-breaking sound with hits like “Constant Craving” and “Lifted by Love.”
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Dynamic country superstar Martina McBride delivers her special brand of vocal-powered country behind hits like “Independence Day,” “My Baby Loves Me,” and “This One’s for the Girls” and her recent tracks “Teenage Daughters” and “I’m Gonna Love You Through It.”
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Don’t miss this legendary blues guitarist who gave us “Something to Talk About” with hits like “I Can’t Make You Love Me” and “Not the Only One.”
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Enjoy the rich, honeyed vocals and tender piano melodies of this jazz sensation as she performs hits that made her a worldwide crossover star.
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GRAMMY-winning pianist and jazz-pop singer Norah Jones performs her unique blend of jazz, pop, and folk, with hits like “Don’t Know Why” and “Come Away With Me.”
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The legendary folk rockers behind classic hits like “Suite: Judy Blues Eyes,” “Southern Cross,” and “Teach Your Children.”
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Live BNL show—their greatest hits and hilarity—with heartfelt ’90s favorites from alt-rockers Big Head Todd & The Monsters and Cracker.
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One of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists brings down the house with his legendary guitar playing and infinitely energetic stage presence, with hits like “Try To Quit You Baby,” “First Time I Met the Blues,” and “Mustang Sally.”
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The alternative ’80s icon still has fans dancing their hearts out with underground club hits like “Love Shack” and “Roam” while the new wave pop stars wow with hits like “Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)” and “Black Coffee in Bed.”
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Legendary crooner known for his romantic, vibrato-rich tenor performs his popular ballads, such as “Chances Are,” “The Twelfth of Never,” and “It’s Not for Me to Say.”
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Unbelievable acrobatics and visually stunning costumes set to your favorite pop and rock hits like “Zoot Suit Riot,” “Like a Prayer,” and “She Bangs.”
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From swingin’ versions of classic hits to smooth ballads and hymns, John Tesh’s robust voice coupled with his energetic Big Band promise an unforgettable evening.
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Celebrate summer as 5 favorite west coast bands unite for an unforgettable night of alt-rock hits.
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Epic music comes to life in this all-new symphonic concert based on one of the gaming industry’s most enduring and beloved video games, The Legend of Zelda. Outstanding graphics on huge screens in-house and on the lawn highlight memorable moments from the game.
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Experience a powerful performance of Gustav Holst’s The Planets paired with an HD film from NASA’s latest exploration of the solar system. On giant screens in-house and over the stage and the lawn, you’ll see the latest stunning images from the Mars Rovers and past probe missions Magellan, Voyager, and Galileo as the National Symphony Orchestra performs Holst’s glorious musical score.
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Come join these platinum-selling blues rockers for a rebellious night that will leave you “Bad to the Bone.”
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The Tony Award-winning musical sensation from Broadway blockbustersWicked and Rent stars in a one-night-only exclusive performance with the National Symphony Orchestra.
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Experience Sondheim and Bernstein’s sophisticated classic on huge screens in-house and on the lawn with the full score played live by the National Symphony Orchestra.
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This seasoned trio of rockers reunite to perform their eclectic blend of rock, jazz, pop, blues, and soul.
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World music kings spice up the night with a contemporary twist on traditional flamenco music.
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Performing with a grace and passion that made them a worldwide phenomenon, this multiplatinum group revitalizes pop favorites like “Unbreak My Heart (Regresa a Mi)” and “Nights in White Satin (Notte di Luce).”
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Legendary pop star woos and wows with his signature romantic ballads and feel-good singles like “Mandy,” “Copacabana,” and “I Write the Songs.”
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GRAMMY-winning country star returns to her hometown to perform hits like “I Feel Lucky,” “Passionate Kisses,” “Shut Up and Kiss Me,” and more!
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Don’t miss the Wolf Trap debut of this big-time country superstar as he performs from an astounding repertoire of 35 No. 1 hits, such as “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning),” “Chattahoochee,” and “Don’t Rock the Jukebox.”
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Oh, what a night! Rock and Roll Hall of Famers perform your favorite doo-wop hits like “Walk Like a Man,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Sherry,” and more!
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Inspirational soul legend returns to Wolf Trap with classic hits like “I’m Still in Love with You,” “You Ought to Be with Me,” “Let’s Stay Together,” and more.
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An innovative twist on a capella, this group offers smooth and upbeat spins on modern pop hits like “Fix You” and “Hallelujah” and traditional favorites like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”
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Don’t miss the hauntingly beautiful performance of this Australian duo, with songs like “Ocean,” “Severance,” and “The Writing on My Father’s Hand.”
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Two seasoned jazz powerhouses reunite to perform their signature blend of funky jazz-fusion, with their hits like “Sweet Baby,” “Touch and Go,” “Finding My Way,” and “I Just Want to Love You.”
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Consistently putting a fresh perspective on rock, soul, and the blues, the GRAMMY Award-winning Ben Harper will stage a rare solo performance playing acoustic renditions of songs from his entire career.
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Worldwide phenomenon featuring 28 ’80s classic rock tunes from Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, and many more.
See all summer 2012 performances to date andpurchase tickets now!
The Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts houses about 100 performances annually from late May to early September, as well as a variety of education programs, artist master classes, special events, and a yearly Holiday Sing-A-Long for families and friends throughout the community.

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