Kids, Teens, and Families

Lincoln Center is your summer destination for free, fun-filled—and sun-filled—shows and activities for kids, teens, and families of all ages. Join us on Wednesdays for Outdoor Storytimes with the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and on Saturdays for a wide array of joyful performances. Mark your calendar now for our Big Umbrella Day on July 6, welcoming kids, teens, and families to programming designed with and for neurodiverse audiences. Plus, engaging educational events, and high-energy concerts and performances across our campus will keep everyone entertained all summer long!

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Full calendar of events

You're invited to hundreds of FREE events, representing a wide array of genres for all ages, from June 12–August 10. Explore the full calendar here »

Plan your visit

For the Summer for the City campus map, accessibility, venues, dining, ticketing, and parking, click here »

Accessibility

Our approach to accessibility mirrors our commitment to transform performing arts spaces to be more inclusive of our audiences’ identities and access needs by design, not as an afterthought or add-on. Learn more »

How to get tickets

The majority of our events are FREE—with a selection of Choose-What-You-Pay performances. Click here for a ticketing overview » 

On-demand content for kids

Unable to join us in-person? Check out our on-demand collection for families and kids, bringing world-class performances and diverse musical perspectives straight to your home. Watch now »

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