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May 21 at 11:00 am

Lincoln Center Moments

School of American Ballet: Studio to Stage

Lincoln Center Presents
School of American Ballet

May 21 at 11:00 am

Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse

Join School of American Ballet for a program of dance performance and curriculum demonstration. For individuals with dementia and their caregivers.

May 21 at 1:00 pm

Lincoln Center Moments

School of American Ballet: Studio to Stage

Lincoln Center Presents
School of American Ballet

May 21 at 1:00 pm

Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse

Join School of American Ballet for a program of dance performance and curriculum demonstration. For individuals with dementia and their caregivers.

May 22 at 7:30 pm

Beats, Rhymes & Sights

First Look at the Fat Beats Documentary Series

Lincoln Center Presents

May 22 at 7:30 pm

David Rubenstein Atrium

Celebrating Fat Beats' 30th Anniversary, Xavier “X” Jernigan introduces the premiere of the new Fat Beats documentary film.

May 23 at 6:00 pm

s3: Lincoln Center Poetry Festival

Lincoln Center Presents

May 23 at 6:00 pm

Kenneth C. Griffin Sidewalk Studio, David Geffen Hall

The two-day poetry festival returns for a second year, bringing together a diverse array of innovative artists who will leave you spellbound.

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Let the rhythm lift you at Summer for the City

Summer for the City offers hundreds of free and Choose-What-You-Pay events, featuring global voices that reflect the city’s vibrant cultural communities. Experience classical and contemporary mainstage performances: Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center, BAAND Together Dance Festival, Run AMOC* Festival, Brooklyn Rider, and Mahabharata. Or, join us for outdoor events, including Social Dance, Silent Discos, concerts at Damrosch Park, shows for kids, families and teens, comedy nights, Jazz Underground, and more! Explore full calendar 

Experience the joy of the arts at any age

This spring and summer, explore free and Choose-What-You-Pay events curated and designed for Kids, Teens, and Families. In May, a contemporary circus company celebrates human interconnectedness in the New York premiere of Backbone, a thrilling event for all ages! Beginning June 11, our popular Children's Storytimes return every Wednesday at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. On June 21, Mumu Fresh presents a concert inspired by jazz, traditional African music, rock, experimental acapella fusion, and more.

Celebrate 15 years of FREE events at the Atrium

The David Rubenstein Atrium has offered 15 years of dynamic, free programming—opening our world to culture that addresses today’s most pressing issues and explores our common humanity. To celebrate the occasion, we're bringing back fan-favorites and welcoming Lincoln Center debuts to light up the stage this season! Featured events include: Mambo Legends Orchestra Latin social dance party, a Personal Storytelling Workshop with The Moth, the World Premiere of the Fat Beats documentary, and a concert version of Picnic at Hanging Rock.

May 22

World Premiere Screening

May 23

12-piece Cuban charanga ensemble

Series and programs

Summer for the City

From June 11–Aug 9, Summer for the City offers hundreds of free and Choose-What-You-Pay performances and cultural activities for all ages. Let the rhythm lift you! Explore the festival »

Lincoln Center Visionary Artist: Rubén Blades

This year, beginning October 2024, we celebrate the incomparable Rubén Blades, one of the most successful vocalists and songwriters in music and salsa history. Learn more »

Kids, Teens, and Families

You're never too young to discover a passion for the arts! Don't miss our fun-filled roster of performances and events dedicated to kids, teens, and families of all ages. View calendar »

¡VAYA!

A Lincoln Center tradition since 2015, ¡VAYA! is a free showcase for NYC's finest Latin music and dance traditions. Join us on the dance floor »

Passport to the Arts

Designed for children, teens and adults with disabilities and their families, Passport to the Arts provides a welcoming, accessible, free introduction to the arts. Register here »

Lincoln Center Moments

Register for a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Register here »

Young Artist Pipeline

Lincoln Center's Young Artist Pipeline is an arts training program for middle school students interested in developing their craft in a chosen art form. Learn more »

Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

The Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center, under Renée and Robert Belfer Music Director Jonathon Heyward, presents exciting premieres and commissions paired with timeless classics. Learn more »