Let Freedom Ring Celebration

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Georgetown University
present the 

Let Freedom Ring Celebration
featuring 

CHRISTOPHER JACKSON
ESPERANZA SPALDING 

Music produced by Nolan Williams Jr.
with additional artists to be announced 

In a musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. 

(WASHINGTON)—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Georgetown University will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a free, ticketed musical tribute, the Let Freedom Ring Celebration. The annual program, part of the Center’s Millennium Stage series, will feature musical performances by Christopher Jackson, esperanza spalding, and the Let Freedom Ring Choir and NEWorks Voices of America, led by Music Producer Nolan Williams, Jr. 

The event will take place on Sunday, January 19, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 

Georgetown University will present the annual John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award to Paula C. Thompson of Voices for a Second Chance. Voices for a Second Chance (VSC) provides essential reentry support and resources to individuals navigating the complexities of incarceration and reintegration. With a mission centered on empowering justice-involved individuals and fostering family and community connections, VSC has become a vital lifeline for over 2,000 individuals annually. The Legacy of a Dream Award is given by Georgetown University to a local individual who exemplifies the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For more information about the Legacy of a Dream Award, please visit https://www.georgetown.edu/mlk-initiative/. 

Tickets will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis beginning at 6 p.m. on January 19, 2025 in the Kennedy Center Hall of Nations and will be limited to two tickets per person. This performance will be captioned. If you or a member of your party requires accessible seating or seats in the captioned section, please notify staff when you reach the front of the ticket distribution line. The performance will also be live streamed on the Kennedy Center’s Facebook and YouTube pages, and on its website at www.kennedy-center.org. 

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