From May through September, multiple amphitheaters in the park present performances such as musicals, dance, opera, jazz, and popular and country music. A good time to explore the beauty and history of the park without the crowds is October - April.
Photo: NPS Photo / N. Adams
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
No matter what your age or taste in shows, you'll find something you like onstage at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.
- LocationVienna, VA
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
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Weather now88°F Sunny
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Arts
- Tragic Events
- Trails
Things to Do
8 activities. Pick one to find other parks that offer it.
Facilities & Services
Find visitor services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Other Visitor Services
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Ranger Station
Facility
The Ranger Station is located on the left side of the Main Gate to the Filene Center. Brochures, trail maps, and Junior Ranger books are available inside. Lost and Found…
1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA (703) 255-1800 Directions
Details
The Ranger Station is located on the left side of the Main Gate to the Filene Center. Brochures, trail maps, and Junior Ranger books are available inside. Lost and Found can also be found here and retrieved during office hours.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, Sunrise to Sunset · Park Operating Hours
Hours details
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Park Operating HoursDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is open to the public from sunrise to dusk every day. During the performance season, the park is closed to public visitation which is not performance related during park festivals and Filene Center performances to avoid conflict among visitor use activities. This public use restriction begins two hours prior to Filene Center show times and ends one hour after Filene Center performances have completed.
Monday Sunrise to Sunset Tuesday Sunrise to Sunset Wednesday Sunrise to Sunset Thursday Sunrise to Sunset Friday Sunrise to Sunset Saturday Sunrise to Sunset Sunday Sunrise to Sunset
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Weather
88°F
Sunny · feels like 88°
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Today
90° 60°
Overcast9% rain -
Tomorrow
88° 65°
Overcast61% rain
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Saturday
68° 54°
Overcast71% rain
Updated 4 hr ago
What to expect by season
The weather at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is typical for the mid-Atlantic area. There are four seasons. The majority of visitation is during the summers, which can be hot and humid during the day and cooler at night.
Contact the park
Upcoming Events
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Filene Center Backstage Tour
Event page for Filene Center Backstage Tour (opens in a new tab)About
Stand on a world-class stage, learn how a theater runs, and get a sneak peek at where the stars get ready. Reservations are requested (call or email; refer to Contact Information below). Tours are limited to 30 participants. Follow link for complete schedule of backstage tours.
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Filene Center Backstage Tour
Event page for Filene Center Backstage Tour (opens in a new tab)About
Stand on a world-class stage, learn how a theater runs, and get a sneak peek at where the stars get ready. Reservations are requested (call or email; refer to Contact Information below). Tours are limited to 30 participants. Follow link for complete schedule of backstage tours.
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Filene Center Backstage Tour
Event page for Filene Center Backstage Tour (opens in a new tab)About
Stand on a world-class stage, learn how a theater runs, and get a sneak peek at where the stars get ready. Reservations are requested (call or email; refer to Contact Information below). Tours are limited to 30 participants. Follow link for complete schedule of backstage tours.
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Park History Walk: From Farm to Theater
Event page for Park History Walk: From Farm to Theater (opens in a new tab)About
Join a ranger for a walking tour of the Park and discuss the original buildings from its establishment. Walk starts at the Ranger Station and should last an hour. There is not access to the buildings during the walk. Please dress for the weather and for a walking tour outside on the grass and on uneven surfaces.
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Filene Center Backstage Tour
Event page for Filene Center Backstage Tour (opens in a new tab)About
Stand on a world-class stage, learn how a theater runs, and get a sneak peek at where the stars get ready. Reservations are requested (call or email; refer to Contact Information below). Tours are limited to 30 participants. Follow link for complete schedule of backstage tours.
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Park History Walk: From Farm to Theater
Event page for Park History Walk: From Farm to Theater (opens in a new tab)About
Join a ranger for a walking tour of the Park and discuss the original buildings from its establishment. Walk starts at the Ranger Station and should last an hour. There is not access to the buildings during the walk. Please dress for the weather and for a walking tour outside on the grass and on uneven surfaces.
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Filene Center Backstage Tour
Event page for Filene Center Backstage Tour (opens in a new tab)About
Stand on a world-class stage, learn how a theater runs, and get a sneak peek at where the stars get ready. Reservations are requested (call or email; refer to Contact Information below). Tours are limited to 30 participants. Follow link for complete schedule of backstage tours.
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Filene Center Backstage Tour
Event page for Filene Center Backstage Tour (opens in a new tab)About
Stand on a world-class stage, learn how a theater runs, and get a sneak peek at where the stars get ready. Reservations are requested (call or email; refer to Contact Information below). Tours are limited to 30 participants. Follow link for complete schedule of backstage tours.
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Filene Center Backstage Tour
Event page for Filene Center Backstage Tour (opens in a new tab)About
Stand on a world-class stage, learn how a theater runs, and get a sneak peek at where the stars get ready. Reservations are requested (call or email; refer to Contact Information below). Tours are limited to 30 participants. Follow link for complete schedule of backstage tours.
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Filene Center Backstage Tour
Event page for Filene Center Backstage Tour (opens in a new tab)About
Stand on a world-class stage, learn how a theater runs, and get a sneak peek at where the stars get ready. Reservations are requested (call or email; refer to Contact Information below). Tours are limited to 30 participants. Follow link for complete schedule of backstage tours.
Photos
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In 2012, park staff and volunteers planted 42 species of native grasses and wildflowers here to create a habitat that now supports over 40 kinds of bees and 25 types of butterflies. — NPS Photo / N. Adams -
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Getting There
Vienna, VA 22182-1643
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is located in Vienna, Virginia. The park can be accessed by traveling from Route 7, the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267), Beulah Road or Old Courthouse Road.
Full directions
For more detailed information visit the park's directions page.
Mailing address: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182-1643
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