A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center, a holiday tradition dating back more than 20 years, has been canceled. As of last Friday, the building’s facade reads The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts. A Christmas Eve jazz show at the Kennedy Center is off because the host said he decided to cancel it after Donald Trump's name was added to the building. The Washington Post via Getty ImagesThe Kennedy Center did not immediately respond to email seeking comment. Numerous artists have called off Kennedy Center performances since Trump returned to office, including Issa Rae and Peter Wolf.

Source: Huffington Post December 25, 2025 11:13 UTC