Capital One Arena

Gorillaz performed at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on September 26, 2025. Music outlet Under the Radar covered the concert, adding to the band's ongoing tour activity. Fans and music writers are discussing the show as the virtual band continues to draw large crowds in major US venues this year.

The Kennedy Center has moved its annual Honors ceremony to Capital One Arena in Washington, a major shift for an event traditionally staged at the Kennedy Center Opera House. The relocation suggests the venue could not accommodate the ceremony this year, and observers are weighing what the unusual change means for one of the capital's flagship cultural celebrations.

The Kennedy Center Honors, traditionally staged at the Kennedy Center's opera house in Washington, will be held this year at Capital One Arena. The change coincides with a public fight over adding President Trump's name to the institution, a dispute that has drawn attention to leadership changes at the famed arts venue and raised questions about its direction.