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Summer for the City returns!
The Ultimate New York Festival
June 14–August 12, 2023
Lincoln Center invites New Yorkers to come together for hundreds of events with thousands of artists celebrating the cultural communities of NYC.
Upcoming events
June 07 at 7:30 pm
Summer for the City
Arun Ramamurthy Trio
Lincoln Center Presents
June 07 at 7:30 pm
David Rubenstein Atrium
MUSIC
June 08 at 7:30 pm
Summer for the City
Second Moon: Moonlight Flows
Lincoln Center Presents
Korean Cultural Center New York
June 08 at 7:30 pm
David Rubenstein Atrium
MUSIC
IN-PERSON & LIVESTREAM
June 10 at 5:00 pm
Summer for the City
Nehanda
Conceived and created by nora chipaumire
Lincoln Center Presents
June 10 at 5:00 pm
Alice Tully Hall
MUSIC
June 14 at 11:30 am
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Musical Storytime with Laura
Lincoln Center Presents
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
June 14 at 11:30 am
The Garden at Damrosch Park
FAMILY
MUSIC
ALL AGES
The Dance Floor is back!
New York City's largest outdoor dance floor with a—now iconic—10-foot disco ball returns, setting the stage for the city's hottest Social Dance events and Silent Discos.
Celebrating 21 years with Louis Langrée
The 2023 Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra series honors Langrée's incredible accomplishments with several tributes and specially curated performances. Learn more »Where New Yorkers come together in real life
Where New York DANCES together
Five of NYC’s most iconic dance companies come together for the annual BAAND Together Dance Festival; Kyle Abraham's curation returns this summer for a new site-specific mini-fest; and The Bessie Awards hit the Damrosch stage. The professionals aren't the only ones moving and grooving at Summer for the City. We invite all New Yorkers to come out and dance at our most popular weekly Social Dance events and Silent Discos under a mega disco ball—FREE all summer long!
Where New York SINGS together
We're proud to present international musical artists, from a wide range of genres, to New Yorkers at Summer for the City. Sweeping musical festivals globalFEST, Brasil Summerfest, and Mahindra Blues Special offer audiences the chance to experience exceptional artistry for FREE. Korean rock indie bands Crying Nut & Say Sue Me headline Lincoln Center's Korean Arts Week; and J.PERIOD, Rakim, and Big Daddy Kane push Hip-Hop to the forefront at Damrosch Park. In July, you won't want to miss Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower, an insightful opera based on the classic sci-fi novel, presented at David Geffen Hall.
Where New York CELEBRATES together
Join us in celebrating the magic of our bustling, unstoppable city as we come together to laugh, love, and reflect in community. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Second Line processional returns for a second year, along with a symbolic The Wedding: New York's Biggest Day for hundreds of couples. Carl Hancock Rux's artistic vision sprawls across campus in celebration of Juneteenth; and 2023 winners of Podcast of the Year bring the laughs at Las Culturistas Culture Awards. In June, tribute concerts will be held for beloved Haitian singer-songwriter Michael "Mikaben" Benjamin and LGBTQIA+ musical icon Sylvester.We've sent an email to the address you provided. To complete your subscription, please click the link in the email.
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Stay for the day! Joy blooms from every corner
Visual Director Clint Ramos transforms the Lincoln Center campus with multiple open-air spaces spaces of welcome—inviting all New Yorkers to enjoy throughout their day, whether a show is on the agenda or not! Bust a move and snap a photo on The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza, read a book at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Reading Room, beat the heat at The Garden at Damrosch Park, or relax and and play corn hole (amidst hundreds of pink flamingos!) at Hearst Plaza. Explore spaces & venues »See yourself at Lincoln Center
Korean Arts Week: July 19–23
Hip-Hop Week: August 9–12
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Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra
Kids, Teens, and Families
Hip-Hop Week
Korean Arts Week
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Underground Jazz, Jokes, and Poetry
The Art of Wellbeing
BAAND Together
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Welcome to this year's Summer for the City! Visual Director Clint Ramos transforms the Lincoln Center campus with multiple open-air outdoor spaces of welcome—inviting all New Yorkers to enjoy throughout their day, whether a show is on the agenda or not! Bust a move and snap a photo on The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza, read a book at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Reading Room, beat the heat at The Garden at Damrosch Park, or relax and and play corn hole (amidst hundreds of pink flamingos!) at Hearst Plaza. Explore spaces & venues »
How to get tickets
Entry to all Summer for the City events is FREE, with the exception of a select few Choose-What-You-Pay events. There are three easy ways to gain access to events, depending on the venue and programming. Learn more »
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Download the Summer for the City campus map here.Summer venues & outdoor spaces
The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza
New York City's largest outdoor dance floor with a—now iconic—10-foot disco ball returns to Josie Robertson Plaza as the centerpiece of Summer for the City. Designed once again by Visual Director Clint Ramos, this year's dance floor is covered in colorful botanicals, setting the ambiance for the joyful and popular Social Dance and Silent Disco series. Don't miss New York City's hottest outdoor summer dance parties that are sure to satisfy any dancer's taste, including nights devoted to salsa, Lindy hop, disco, country, Hip-Hop, freestyle, ballroom, and much more. Explore events on The Dance Floor »
Damrosch Park
The Underground at Jaffe Drive
Hearst Plaza
The Garden at Damrosch Park
Looking for a quiet place to unwind and relax while at Lincoln Center this summer? Stop by The Garden at Damrosch Park, a greenhouse-like retreat to chat, read a book, escape the sun, and be zen. The space is filled with greenery and plants designed in collaboration with Donyale Werle Design. On Wednesday mornings, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts presents arts-based Storytimes for children, and Poet-in-Residence Mahogany L. Browne curates three poetry & meditation events throughout the summer. Explore events at The Garden »
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Accessibility
Lincoln Center seeks to create a more inclusive experience and meet access needs for our audiences by providing a range of accommodations for all performances.
All venues include accessible seating, entrances and restrooms, and alternative entry for guests who are unable to stand in line due to a disability. ASL interpretation, audio description, live captioning, and haptics are integrated into dozens of performances.
Click here to explore accommodations for Summer for the City.
Health & Safety
At this time, face masks are welcome, but not required. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is also not required; however, we encourage everyone to remain up to date on vaccinations before attending. If you have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days, a high quality, well-fitting face covering is required at all times.
Please note: COVID-19 protocols may vary at different performances on the Lincoln Center campus for presenters other than Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Be sure to check the website of the specific presenting organization at Lincoln Center or event to read about the COVID-19 protocols applicable to the event you are attending.
For greater detail, please click here.
Parking
SP+ is offering convenient parking in close proximity to events and performances on the Lincoln Center campus. Learn more »
Dining and drinks
Stop by David Geffen Hall for small bites and drinks, or book a reservation at Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi. Drinks and snacks will also be sold at Damrosch Park, The Dance Floor, and The Underground at Jaffe Drive beginning one hour before a show.
Thanks to Our Supporters
Lead Support for Summer for the City Community Programming is provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
Major support is provided by SK Group, Laura and Scott Malkin, the Mellon Foundation, and the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust
Additional support is provided by CHANEL, EY, MOVADO Group Foundation, Howard Gilman Foundation, Amazon, the Scully Peretsman Foundation, the Mertz Gilmore Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the Shubert Foundation, Barbara H. Block, and Lincoln Center’s 22/23 Donors and Members
Lincoln Center’s artistic excellence is made possible by the dedication and generosity of our board members
Endowment support is provided by the Blavatnik Family Foundation Fund for Dance, The Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Foundation, Oak Foundation, PepsiCo Foundation, and Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Operation of Lincoln Center’s public plazas is supported in part with public funds provided by the City of New York
Programs are made possible, in part, with public funds provided by National Endowment for the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York State Council on the Arts, and Empire State Development with the support of the Office of the Governor, Mayor of the City of New York, the New York State Legislature and the New York City Council
NewYork-Presbyterian is the Official Hospital of Lincoln Center
United Airlines is the Preferred Airline of Lincoln Center Presents
Steinway is Lincoln Center’s Preferred Piano Partner
Park Lane New York is Lincoln Center's preferred accommodations for Summer for the City
How to Get Tickets to Summer for the City
There are three ways to get tickets to Summer for the City at Lincoln Center, depending on the venue and the programming. Please refer to the dedicated event page of the show you’d like to attend to confirm ticketing options.
Free General Admission
No tickets needed! Entry to most Summer for the City performances and events is available for FREE via General Admission—first-come, first-served. Learn more »
Free Fast Track
In addition to General Admission, we’re offering a FREE Fast Track option for select Summer for the City events held at Damrosch Park, The Dance Floor, the David Rubenstein Atrium, and other select venues.
• By booking Fast Track for events ahead of time, guests can access the Fast Track line at the venue which gives them priority entry to that event.
• While event admission is not guaranteed, Fast Track ticket holders will have priority over the General Admission line.
• It is highly recommended that attendees with Fast Track arrive no later than 15 minutes before show time to ensure entry to the event.
• Please check the event's dedicated web page to confirm if Fast Track is available for the performance you'd like to attend.
Learn more »
Choose-What-You-Pay
Tickets to Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra performances at David Geffen Hall, Nehanda, Sydnie L. Mosley Dances’ PURPLE: A Ritual in Nine Spells, and Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower at David Geffen Hall are available on a Choose-What-You-Pay basis; day-of general admission will not be offered for these shows. All Choose-What-You-Pay events have a suggested ticket price and the option to pay more or less. There is a $5 per ticket minimum. Learn more »
Box Office Hours
Call CenterCharge at 212-721-6500 from Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–8:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Book in-person at the Alice Tully Hall box office (Broadway and 66th Street) or the David Geffen Hall box office from Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–6:00 pm and Sunday noon–6:00 pm.
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Fast Track at Summer for the City
Bookmark this page (LincolnCenter.org/FastTrack) and revisit all summer long to book your Fast Track tickets here, beginning Monday, June 12 at noon!
In addition to General Admission, we’re offering a FREE Fast Track option for select Summer for the City events held at Damrosch Park, The Dance Floor, the David Rubenstein Atrium, and other select venues. Reservations for Fast Track will open every Monday at noon for that week's events.
Photo by Ehud Lazin
Photo by Ehud Lazin
Photo by Ehud Lazin
Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower
Friday, July 14, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Created by Toshi Reagon & Bernice Johnson Reagon
Co-Directed by Eric Ting & Signe V. Harriday
Based on the Novels PARABLE OF THE SOWER and PARABLE OF THE TALENTS by Octav…
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To make the arts more accessible, tickets are available on a Choose-What-You-Pay basis. There is a suggested ticket price of $35.00, as well as options to pay more or less.
Created by Toshi Reagon & Bernice Johnson Reagon
Co-Directed by Eric Ting & Signe V. Harriday
Based on the Novels PARABLE OF THE SOWER and PARABLE OF THE TALENTS by Octavia E. Butler
Based on the classic sci-fi novel by the Afrofuturist author, Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower is a genre-defying, triumphant, mesmerizing work of rare power and beauty that illuminates deep insights on gender, race, and the future of human civilization. This fully staged “congregational” opera brings together over 30 original anthems drawn from 200 years of Black music to recreate Butler’s sci-fi, Afrofuturist masterpiece live on stage. With music and lyrics composed by Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon, this compelling work chronicles the spiritual awakening of Lauren Olamina amidst an America plagued by the products of unrelenting greed, systemic injustice and climate change denial, giving life to Butler’s acclaimed science fiction novel, now celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, 2023!
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Guest Experience at 212-875-5456 or [email protected].
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Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower
Friday, July 14, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Created by Toshi Reagon & Bernice Johnson Reagon
Co-Directed by Eric Ting & Signe V. Harriday
Based on the Novels PARABLE OF THE SOWER and PARABLE OF THE TALENTS by Octav…
please select a date
To make the arts more accessible, tickets are available on a Choose-What-You-Pay basis. There is a suggested ticket price of $35.00, as well as options to pay more or less.
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July 05 at 8:00 pm
Summer for the City
Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Independence, Emancipation, and the Promise of Liberty
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July 05 at 8:00 pm
Damrosch Park
Conceived and curated by Tamar-kali, this introspection underscores the African-American struggle to reap the benefits of liberty and justice.
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Support Our Artistic Community
Lincoln Center is committed to the power of the arts and the important role it plays in our lives. Give today to join our mission and help champion the future of Lincoln Center.
A contribution of any size makes a big impact!
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