Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell Set for Kennedy Center Honors

News Briefvia The Hollywood ReporterNovember 2, 2026

The 49th Kennedy Center awards gala will take place at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., not the Kennedy Center itself after a shut down and efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to rename the arts institution.

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