Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts NPS Photo / N. Adams
About this site

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. 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

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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

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Free — you won’t need your pass here.

Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.

  • Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
  • HoursWolf 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 fe
  • Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
  • Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
Where it is
38.9385, -77.2651
Get directions

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. For more detailed information visit the park's directions page.

Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts — always confirm with the managing site before you go.

No Is there a fee at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts?

No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.

Yes Are there hiking trails?

Yes — trails here include Behind Theatre-in-the-Woods, Boy Scout Bridge, Cart Bridge, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.

Depends Can you bring a dog?

Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.

No Are drones allowed?

No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.

Depends What are the hours?

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 fe

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