Wolf Trap National Park

Published February 10, 2026 at 3:45PM

Gianandrea Noseda conducts the National Symphony Orchestra (courtesy of Wolf Trap)

For anyone seeking a welcome reminder that this winter will eventually end, no matter what the snow still piled up on local sidewalks and parking lots suggests, look no further than Wolf Trap’s newly released summer schedule.

In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, a special series celebrating the eclectic music woven into the U.S.’s “rich cultural tapestry” will take center stage at the Filene Center throughout the season, the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced today (Tuesday).

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County board approves expansion of facilities for Barns at Wolf Trap

By Scott McCaffrey

Published December 12, 2025 at 10:00AM

The Barns at Wolf Trap entrance (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

New facilities to enhance the visitor experience at the Barns at Wolf Trap have been approved by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.

Supervisors voted unanimously at their Dec. 9 meeting in support of land-use changes requested by the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts for a 9,300-square-foot addition to the 352-seat performance facility, located at 1635 Trap Road in the Vienna area.

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Wolf Trap celebrates major milestone with upcoming season at The Barns

By Vernon Miles

Published August 14, 2025 at 11:45AM

Inside the Barns at Wolf Trap's German barn, built in 1725 (photo by Rich Kessler/courtesy of Wolf Trap)

Acclaimed musicians representing a range of genres, from rock and country to jazz and classical music, are coming to The Barns at Wolf Trap to celebrate the venue’s 300th anniversary.

The Barns are rebuilt and renovated iterations of a pair of barns at the site, built in the 18th century. The larger German barn was built in 1725 and features a “unique” swing beam design that enabled horses to maneuver in the building’s original hayloft, according to the venue’s website.

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The Barns at Wolf Trap hopes to expand with more dining space and bathrooms

By Vernon Miles

Published May 27, 2025 at 2:45PM | Updated May 28, 2025 at 12:32AM

Sign for The Barns at Wolf Trap (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is applying for an expansion to The Barns, an enclosed theater that supplements its main performing arts center.

Housed in two restored 18th-century barns, the venue at 1635 Trap Road hosts concerts and performances mainly from October through May — when the Filene Center is typically closed. It also has space for patrons to enjoy food and drinks during the summer season.

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Wolf Trap park adds Latin music festival to summer programming

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 12, 2025 at 11:15AM

A crowd on the Filene Center lawn at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (courtesy Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts)

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts has added a brand-new event to its summer calendar.

After unveiling an initial summer lineup last month, the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced yesterday (Tuesday) that the park will also host the inaugural Todo Sonido, a festival celebrating Latin American music, this July 12-13.

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Wolf Trap announces summer season with Weird Al, ‘Wicked’ Oscar nominee and more

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 11, 2025 at 8:15AM

Patrons on the Filene Center lawn at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

An initial calendar for Wolf Trap National Park’s summer season has arrived.

After teasing a couple of shows with early announcements, including “You’re Beautiful” singer James Blunt and a reunion of The Swell Season for fans of the movie “Once,” the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts unveiled a more complete line-up of events that will grace the Filene Center stage once the weather heats up.

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The Barns at Wolf Trap announces music, comedy shows coming this fall

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 12, 2024 at 11:30AM

The Second City, the Chicago improv group, will put on a 65th anniversary at The Barns on Feb. 19-22, 2025 (courtesy Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts)

With the Filene Center entering the final stretch of its summer season, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is starting to warm up for the fall.

Last week, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, the nonprofit that supports and programs the national park, announced an initial lineup for The Barns, its indoor venue, that includes an Oscar-winning songwriter, a heralded improv comedy troupe, and other musical and comedy acts.

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Late owner of The Fermented Pig remembered as ‘culinary visionary’

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 25, 2024 at 3:30PM | Updated June 26, 2024 at 12:49AM

The Fermented Pig's recently opened retail store in Merrifield has been closed since owner and founder Josh Plante died on June 12 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The owner and founder of The Fermented Pig, a beloved mainstay at local farmers’ markets, has died.

Josh Plante died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 12, the artisanal meat supplier announced a day later on social media. Most of The Fermented Pig’s operations, including the recently opened Merrifield retail store, have closed “until further notice.”

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Wolf Trap to celebrate Pride Month with second Out & About Festival

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 13, 2024 at 3:15PM

Brandi Carlile performs at the 2023 Out and About Festival at Wolf Trap's Filene Center (courtesy Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts)

The Out & About Festival is returning to Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts this month with a new lineup of LGBTQ musicians.

Landing in the middle of Pride Month, the day-long festival will bring performances to all three of the park’s outdoor stages from 10:30 a.m. to 9:35 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, along with food trucks, games and vendor booths.

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Northern Virginia Woofie’s host ‘Paws in the Park’ pet adoption event at Wolf Trap

By Inside NoVA

Published May 17, 2024 at 1:30PM | Updated May 19, 2024 at 6:30PM

Apollo, a dog up for adoption from PetConnect Rescue (courtesy Woofie's)

Owners of six Woofie’s franchises in Northern Virginia are hosting a “Paws in the Park” pet adoption event tomorrow (Saturday) at Wolf Trap National Park.

Participating Woofie’s include Reston/Herndon, Ashburn-Leesburg, McLean, Western Loudoun, South Riding-Aldie and Fairfax. Woofie’s mobile pet services include dog walking, grooming, nail trimming, Bed ‘n Biscuit pet stays, overnight and daytime pet sitting, and other personalized services for area pet owners.