Matt Pond PA

Matt Pond PA brings more than two decades of melodic, string-laced indie rock to the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage. Known for emotionally direct, cinematic songwriting, Matt Pond has built a deeply resonant catalog that includes *Several Arrows Later*, *Emblems*, *The Dark Leaves*, and *The Lives Inside the Lines in Your Hand*. His music has earned praise from Pitchfork, NPR, and *Rolling Stone*, appeared in film and television, and attracted loyal audiences across the United States and Europe.

The performance highlights Pond’s literate, intimate, and continually evolving style, shaped by a willingness to embrace beauty and emotional openness. He has shared stages with numerous artists from the indie music community and remains the central creative voice of Matt Pond PA.

When: September 17, 2026

Showtimes: Not specified on the event page

Venue: Millennium Stage at the REACH, Kennedy Center

Tickets: Free

Entry: No tickets or registration are required. A limited number of seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Music: Indie rock and singer-songwriter music with melodic, string-inflected arrangements

Lineup: Matt Pond PA

Run time: Not specified

Ages: Not specified

Concessions: Food and beverages will be available for purchase on-site.

Accessibility and policies: Pets are permitted in the REACH’s outdoor areas but must be leashed, and service animals are allowed indoors and outdoors. Visitors may bring picnics to the outdoor spaces during non-event times; coolers must be 16 quarts or smaller, and personal chairs must be no more than 36 inches high.

Note: Event and artist details are subject to change without prior notice. Check the Kennedy Center website on the day of the performance for updates.