How To Watch Kennedy Center Honors 2023: A Salute To Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick
Join the stars as they gather to salute stage, screen and music legends during the 46th Kennedy Center Honors televised on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Here's everything you need to know for streaming the gala online.
Filmed o Dec. 3, former honoree Gloria Estefan hosted the event which honored the lifetime achievements of actor and comedian Billy Crystal, theater performer Renée Fleming, the Bee Gees' Barry Gibb, actress/singer Queen Latifah and singer Dionne Warwick.
How to Watch the Kennedy Center Honors Online
The gala will be televised on CBS and can be streamed on Paramount Plus. (For Paramount Plus With Showtime subscribers, the event will stream live and on-demand, while for Paramount Plus Essential subscribers, the event will stream on demand the day after it airs.) So if you want to be amongst the stars, you'll either need to subscribe to the streamer or sign up for a live TV streaming service that includes CBS. Below we're outlining all of the best ways for watching the Kennedy Center Honors — some of which are free of charged if you sign up for the limited-time free trial period and cancel your subscription after the event.
(Note: CBS is only available in select markets. Always confirm that your area is eligible for CBS before signing up for a live TV streaming service.)
How to Watch the Kennedy Center Honors Online: Paramount Plus
If you're hoping to stream the 2023 Kennedy Center Honors online for free, try signing up for a Paramount Plus free trial. For a limited time, the streamer is offering new users an extended 30-day free trial instead of its usual 7-day free period. Once the free trial is over, your plan will renew at its regular price (outlined below). Keep in mind, you can cancel your subscription after the star-studded gala to avoid being billed at all.
Paramount+ Free Trial (30 Days)
Here are step-by-step instructions for claiming a Paramount Plus free trial to watch the 2023 Kennedy Center Honors online for free:
- Go to the Paramount Plus website
- Click the "Try It Free" blue button
- Select a plan
- Enter user information including name, email and birth date
- You'll be redirected to a payment information screen
- Enter payment information
- Click "Have a coupon code?" box on the right
- Enter "WANTMORE" and select "Apply"
- Start streaming the Kennedy Center Honors for free!
How to Watch the Kennedy Center Honors Online: DirecTV Stream
Another way to stream the 2023 Kennedy Center Honors in select markets is by signing up for DirecTV Stream. DirecTV Stream offers a five-day free trial so you can even watch the gala online for free! We recommend signing up for the Choice package, which includes CBS in certain markets. (Remember, always confirm that CBS is offered in your area before subscribing.) Right now, DirecTV is offering the Choice plan with the Sports Pack add-on for just $83.99/month for your first month. The plan will automatically renew at its regular price of $123.99/month. But if you cancel immediately after the Kennedy Center Honors, you won't have to pay a dime!
DirecTV Stream Choice Package + Sports Pack
How to Watch the Kennedy Center Honors Online: Fubo TV
Fubo is another way to watch the event online for free thanks to its seven-day free trial. Fubo's Pro plan grants subscribers access to CBS in certain markets. You'll also get access to over 175 other channels — including the NFL Network and the CBS Sports Network. The plan usually costs $74.99/month but is on sale for $20 off right now! More good news? You can cancel and change your subscription at any time, making Fubo an easy and low-commitment way for watching the 2023 Kennedy Center Honors online for free.
Fubo Pro Plan
How to Watch the Kennedy Center Honors Online: Hulu + Live TV
The Hulu + Live TV subscription is the most expensive option for watching the Kennedy Center Honors without cable, ringing in at $76.99/month. With that being said, you get a lot of content with this bundle subscription. You gain access to the Hulu streaming library, CBS, ESPN+ and Disney+. This is a comprehensive packing for addressing all you cord-cutter needs.
Hulu + Live TV
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