The National Symphony Orchestra performs a free Labor Day Concert on the West Lawn of the U. S. Capitol each year, the Sunday before Labor Day. The annual concert is led by NSO Associate Conductor Emil de Cou and the event is part of the Kennedy Center's Prelude Festival, which includes free performances to kickoff the performing arts season in Washington, DC. This year's program is to include Copland’s Lincoln Portrait in honor of the 200th anniversary of President Lincoln’s birth.
Date and Time: Sunday, September 6, 2009, 8 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m.
In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Call the NSO Summer Concert Hotline at (202) 416-8113 after 2:30 p.m. for details.
Location: West Lawn, U.S. Capitol
The closest Metro stations are Union Station and Capitol South. See a map of the U.S. Capitol
Admission: Free, no tickets required.
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