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Trump says Kennedy Center will close down for up to 2 years for 'renovations'

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Washington’s signature performing arts home is about to go dark.

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FOX 6 Milwaukee
Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for 2 years starting July 4 (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)
Published Feb 1, 2026
FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.
Variety
Donald Trump Will Close the Kennedy Center for Two Years for a ‘Complete Rebuilding’ (opens Variety)
Published Feb 1, 2026
Variety's feed description
President Donald Trump, after affixing his name to the Kennedy Center, said he decided that it must be shut down for two years to undergo a "complete rebuilding."
CBS News
Kennedy Center to close for construction for 2 years, Trump says (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 1, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
KYMA Yuma
Kennedy Center to close for two years (opens KYMA Yuma)
Published Feb 1, 2026
KYMA Yuma's feed description
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will close for approximately two years for "construction, revitalization, and complete rebuilding," President Donald Trump announced Sunday.
WHDH Boston
Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Feb 1, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction.Trump’s
WTOP Washington DC
Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Feb 1, 2026
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
President Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction.
Fox News
Trump announces two-year closure of Trump Kennedy Center for major renovations (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 1, 2026
Fox News's feed description
President Donald Trump said the Trump Kennedy Center will close on July 4, 2026, for a two-year renovation project, promising a grand reopening.
WMUR
Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations, Trump says (opens WMUR)
Published Feb 1, 2026
WMUR's feed description
President Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction
ABC 7 San Francisco
Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Pres. Trump says (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Feb 1, 2026
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
President Donald Trump said he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction.
Breitbart News
Trump Announces Kennedy Center Closing on July 4 for Two Years for Renovations (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 1, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
President Donald Trump announced that the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., will be closing later this year on July 4 due to renovations.
The Boston Globe
Trump says he won’t tear down the Kennedy Center arts venue but it needs to be closed for repairs (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Feb 1, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
President Trump’s comments, though, suggested that he intends to gut the interior of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers backlash (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Feb 1, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
The president says changes will make the venue a "World Class Bastion of Arts, Music, and Entertainment."
Los Angeles Times
Trump says 'dilapidated' Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Feb 1, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
President Trump says he will move to close the Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction.
Deutsche Welle
Trump says Kennedy Center to close for renovations (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 1, 2026
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Trump's announcement comes as the arts venue faces a series of event cancellations after Trump launched a forceful takeover of the center and added his name to its facade.
KVIA El Paso
Trump says Kennedy Center will close in July for two-year renovation (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Feb 1, 2026
KVIA El Paso's feed description
Originally Published: 01 FEB 26 19:00 ET Updated: 02 FEB 26 04:39 ET By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will close for roughly two years to allow for extensive renovations, President Donald Trump said Sunday, a move that comes as the nation’s preemine…
Deadline
Donald Trump Announces Plans To Close Kennedy Center For Two Years (opens Deadline)
Published Feb 1, 2026
Deadline's feed description
UPDATED: Donald Trump announced plans on Sunday to close the Kennedy Center for performances for about two years, what the president said was due to construction and renovation.
NPR
Trump says Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovation (opens NPR)
Published Feb 1, 2026
NPR's feed description
President Trump announced he plans to close the Kennedy Center for two years for remodeling, following massive backlash after his name was added to the building.
NBC4 Washington
Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Feb 1, 2026
NBC4 Washington's feed description
President Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction.
The New Republic
JFK’s Family Slams Trump’s Decision to Shut Down Kennedy Center (opens The New Republic)
Published Feb 1, 2026
The New Republic's feed description
After a flurry of artists cancelled shows, President Trump announced he’d close the prestigious theater for two years.
NPR
Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for construction in July, Trump says (opens NPR)
Published Feb 1, 2026
NPR's feed description
President Trump says he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center for two years. It follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building.
Al Jazeera
Trump to close Kennedy Center for renovations amid backlash from performers (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 1, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
US president says the arts complex will close for two years for reconstruction starting in July.
Boston
The Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations starting in July, Trump says, after backlash from performers (opens Boston)
Published Feb 1, 2026
Boston's feed description
Trump’s announcement on social media follows a wave of cancellations by leading performers, musicians, and groups since the president ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building.
The Guardian
Kennedy Center will halt entertainment operations for two years, Trump says (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 1, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
DC arts venue, which has seen wave of canceled events after Trump’s takeover, will start renovations in July
Washington Examiner
Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 1, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
Trump said the closure will begin on July 4, 2026, and last "approximately" two years.
Lamag
Kennedy Center to Close for Two Years Under Trump Overhaul (opens Lamag)
Published Feb 1, 2026
Lamag's feed description
The Kennedy Center will shut down for two years starting July 2026 as President Trump pushes a controversial reconstruction and leadership overhaul.

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