Wednesday, September 30 at 5:30 PM – Wednesday, September 30 at 6:45 PM
2026 National Heritage Fellowships Ceremony
Venue
Thomas Jefferson Building, Coolidge Auditorium (LJ-G45A)
10 1st Street
Washington, DC, 20540, US
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The National Endowment for the Arts honors the nation’s most distinguished folk and traditional artists at a ceremony in the historic Coolidge Auditorium. Recipients receive the prestigious Heritage Fellowship, and the program showcases performances that reflect America’s diverse cultural roots. Attendees will experience live music, dance and storytelling from award‑winning artists, all set within the elegant neoclassical hall. The event is free and streamed live for a nationwide audience.