The National Theatre is excited to introduce children to the arts! Join them throughout the year for its free performing arts series, Saturday Morning Live!
Admission is free with registration (tickets are released on Eventbrite approximately one month before each show). Walk-ups are also welcome if space is available.
Oct 10 & 24, 2026
Rompe Cajon
Grupo Rompe Cajon explores the African roots of Peruvian culture with live traditional music and dance, including Peruvian tap. Kids get to play Afro-Peruvian percussion instruments like the cajon and cajita, sing along, and learn a few dance steps. Best for ages 3-6, but all are welcome. ASL-interpreted.
Sept 12, 2026
Choy Wun Lion Dance Troupe
Enjoy a Main Stage celebration of lion dance, the Chinese tradition performed to mark auspicious occasions. Watch Northern Virginia’s own Choy Wun dancers and musicians at work, then take the historic National Theatre stage yourself. Best for ages 3-6, but all are welcome.
June 13 & 27, 2026
Taiko Adventure!
Mark H. Rooney brings the power of taiko drumming to life in this high-energy, highly interactive program rooted in Japanese tradition. Traditional and contemporary songs, dynamic rhythms, and big drums highlight movement and audience connection.
May 9 & 23, 2026
123 Andres
Grammy winners Andres and Christina bring lively, bilingual concerts in Spanish and English that get kids singing, dancing, and learning. Known as “rock stars for little language learners,” they share music loved on stages worldwide and beyond.
Apr 25, 2026
Good Morning, Good Night
Imagination Stage presents a gentle, multi-sensory story for little ones as Winnie and August guide the day of waking birds and baking clouds, and the night of lighting stars and chasing away bad dreams.
Mar 14 & 28, 2026
Writing Stories! Wowser Bowser!
Written by Duncan Hood, Matthew Johnson, and Gale Nemec, this is an installment of Adventures in Time! The Time Travel Series is an interactive musical journey into the past. Kids meet Washington, DC icons Helen Hayes and Benjamin Banneker, learn about their contributions, and discover how to write their own stories.
Feb 14 & 28, 2026
Words, Beats, & Life
Celebrate hip-hop culture with Words, Beats, & Life DC, the longest-running hip-hop arts nonprofit. Through performances and interactive fun, WBL showcases the creativity and impact of this vibrant art form.
Jan 10, 2026
The Remix
Sole Defined brings a rhythmic rollercoaster of dance and music, inviting students to step into both roles. This high-energy performance celebrates creativity in a safe, engaging environment.
Details:
Website ∙ Eventbrite
Location:
The National Theatre ∙ 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.
Updated Sept 14, 2026
