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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

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June 07 at 7:30 pm

David Rubenstein Atrium

The Arun Ramamurthy Trio fuses South Indian Carnatic classical, western classical, and contemporary jazz into a lively storm of cross-cultural sound.

MUSIC

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June 08 at 7:30 pm

Lincoln Center Presents
Korean Cultural Center New York

June 08 at 7:30 pm

David Rubenstein Atrium

South Korean ensemble Second Moon finds inspiration in ethnic folk music from around the world, including pansori, Irish traditional, and bluegrass.

MUSIC

IN-PERSON & LIVESTREAM

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June 10 at 5:00 pm

Conceived and created by nora chipaumire

Alice Tully Hall

A juridical and immersive opera which recounts Zimbabwe's first freedom fighters and decolonizes a Western art form.

MUSIC

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June 14 at 11:30 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Lincoln Center Presents
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

June 14 at 11:30 am

The Garden at Damrosch Park

Laura Ziegler, Director and Lead Teacher at NYC’s Just Accessible Music, hosts this outdoor family-friendly Musical Storytime.

FAMILY

MUSIC

ALL AGES

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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.

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

Exploring the depth and breadth of Korean culture

Hip-Hop Week: August 9–12

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop

Summer series & programs

Plan Your Visit

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 »

Campus map

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 2,500-seat amphitheater plays host to headlining events as part of Hip-Hop Week and Korean Arts Week, the return of BAAND Together Dance Festival, the Outdoor Cinema series presented in collaboration with Film at Lincoln Center, The Wedding: New York's Biggest Day, and dozens of the most celebrated names in music, dance, and theater—all FREE, all summer long. Explore events at Damrosch Park »

The Underground at Jaffe Drive

Also designed by Visual Director Clint Ramos, The Underground—a speakeasy-inspired performance space now expanded in size—returns this summer. Tucked away on Jaffe Drive, under Lincoln Center's Josie Robertson Plaza, the pop-up stage and bar hosts FREE comedy shows with NY Laughs, jazz sets presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center, and spoken word and poetry slams curated by Mahogany L. Browne. E xplore events at The Underground »

Hearst Plaza

We invite visitors to enjoy the outdoor space of Hearst Plaza this summer, featuring colorful floral designs, neon lights, corn hole, al fresco dining options, and a performance space that encircle a display of 200 pink flamingos wading in the Paul Milstein Reflecting Pool. Hearst Plaza hosts performances for kids, teens, and families on Saturday mornings, dance festivals, concerts, and much more. Explore events at 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 »

Indoor Venues

The general public is welcome to make use of the public space, facilities, and dining options at David Geffen Hall and the David Rubenstein Atrium. To explore Summer for the City events hosted in indoor venues at Lincoln Center, click one of the following links: David Geffen Hall, Clark Studio Theater, David Rubenstein Atrium, and Alice Tully Hall

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.

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.
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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.

Silent Discos

Strut your stuff under the stars as our popular weekly Silent Disco series returns to NYC’s largest outdoor dance floor with a 10-foot disco ball! Lincoln Center is the place to be this summer as we turn the heat up and the volume way down. Dance to your favorite beats, enjoying al fresco fun with thousands of new friends at late evening DJ sets transmitted through neon headphones. With over 25 Silent Disco dance parties to choose from—including family-friendly dates, a week of K-pop, a star-studded set co-curated with the NY Dance and Performance Bessie Awards, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip hop, a world music dance party with globalFEST, and more—the only question is which nights will you dance… or will you just enjoy them all!?

General Admission

Enjoy FREE Silent Discos with first-come, first-served General Admission. Advance reservations are not required; just show up and dance! Learn more »

Fast Track

In addition to General Admission, we’re offering a FREE Fast Track option for Silent Discos, giving ticket holders priority entry. Learn more »

Upcoming Silent Discos

June 16 at 7:00 pm

Summer for the City
Social Dance & Silent Disco

Beats in the City Vol. 2

Lincoln Center Presents

June 16 at 7:00 pm

The Dance Floor

Beats in the City returns with the best in dance music from Africa and its diaspora, spotlighting Afro Caribbean, Afro latino, Amapiano and Afrobeats sounds.

AFROBEATS

AMAPIANO

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June 17 at 9:00 pm

Summer for the City
Silent Discos

DJ John John

Lincoln Center Presents

June 17 at 9:00 pm

The Dance Floor

Our Silent Disco series features New York’s hometown and premier Latin DJ John John on the decks, spinning salsa hits!

SALSA

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June 18 at 9:30 pm

Summer for the City
Silent Discos

Let Freedom Dance: Hosted by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis

A Juneteenth Celebration

Lincoln Center Presents

June 18 at 9:30 pm

Join in for a Juneteenth dance party hosted by Reverend Dr. Jacqui Lewis and a Silent Disco of reimagined gospel music by Rimarkable.

GOSPEL

SILENT DISCO

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June 23 at 7:00 pm

Summer for the City
Social Dance & Silent Disco

Stud Country

Lincoln Center Presents

June 23 at 7:00 pm

The Dance Floor

Join Stud Country and learn classic-era line and partner dances accompanied by disco, ‘90s country, and new pop songs! A Silent Disco will follow.

LINE-DANCING

LGBTQIA+ PRIDE

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June 24 at 7:00 pm

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Silent Discos

Broadway Silent Disco

Lincoln Center Presents

June 24 at 7:00 pm

The Dance Floor

Show your pride and support while dancing along to your favorite show tunes with your friends and family, alongside Broadway performers.

FAMILY

BROADWAY

LGBTQIA+ PRIDE

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June 24 at 10:00 pm

Summer for the City
Silent Discos

The Illustrious Blacks

Lincoln Center Presents

June 24 at 10:00 pm

The Dance Floor

Queer pop duo The Illustrious Blacks return with their one-of-a-kind sound for a live set to round out our celebration of Pride Month!

DISCO

FUNK

LGBTQIA+ Pride

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June 25 at 7:00 pm

Summer for the City
Silent Discos

ABT Silent Disco

Lincoln Center Presents

June 25 at 7:00 pm

The Dance Floor

DJ Remeice and ABT dancer extraordinaire Tyler Maloney turn up the volume with their musical stylings. Sway to fabulous and familiar pop and party classics all night!

'80S & '90S DANCE CLASSICS

LGBTQIA+ Pride

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June 30 at 7:00 pm

Summer for the City
Social Dance & Silent Disco

Joe McGinty and the Loser's Lounge Present: Disco!

With Special DJ Set by DJ Bill Coleman

Lincoln Center Presents

June 30 at 7:00 pm

The Dance Floor

Joe McGinty & The Loser’s Lounge return to Lincoln Center to celebrate the golden age of disco, followed by Silent Disco with DJ/producer Bill Coleman.

DISCO

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July 01 at 7:00 pm

Summer for the City
Silent Discos

Silent Disco: An Evening of Access Magic

Lincoln Center Presents

July 01 at 7:00 pm

The Dance Floor

Access is the key to our all-in Silent Disco featuring integrated ASL, creative captioning, access doula-ing, and all-senses musical offerings.

ACCESS

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July 01 at 10:00 pm

Summer for the City
Silent Discos

DJ Belinda Becker

Lincoln Center Presents

July 01 at 10:00 pm

The Dance Floor

Join us for a Silent Disco inspired by Misty Copeland’s film Flower, as legendary DJ Belinda Becker shares her skills at a late-night dance party!

DANCE MUSIC

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July 02 at 6:00 pm

Summer for the City

The Fabulous Waack Dancers

Lincoln Center Presents

July 02 at 6:00 pm

The Dance Floor

A dazzling tribute to Hollywood, disco, and ‘70s gay club culture, presented by Princess Lockerooo and The Fabulous Waack Dancers!

DANCE COMPETITION

SILENT DISCO

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July 07 at 7:00 pm

Summer for the City
Social Dance & Silent Disco

La Barbie del Acordeón

Lincoln Center Presents

July 07 at 7:00 pm

The Dance Floor

La Barbie transports the audience to the vibrant and dynamic cultural landscape of the Dominican Republic—followed by a late-night silent disco.

MERENGUE TIPICO

¡VAYA!

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July 09 at 7:00 pm

Summer for the City
Silent Discos

Brasil Summerfest Silent Disco

Lincoln Center Presents

July 09 at 7:00 pm

The Dance Floor

Beat the heat and immerse yourself in the beat this summer with a Silent Disco featuring Greg Caz, who brings the sounds of Brasilian samba to you!

SAMBA

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July 14 at 9:00 pm

Summer for the City
Silent Discos

Afuego! Featuring DJ JFuse and DJ Dada Cozmic

Lincoln Center Presents

July 14 at 9:00 pm

The Dance Floor

DJ JFuse and DJ Dada Cozmic invite you to Afuego!, NYC’s number one global dance party collective!

GLOBAL DANCE MUSIC

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July 16 at 8:00 pm

Summer for the City
Silent Discos

S.N.O.B. Silent Disco

Lincoln Center Presents

July 16 at 8:00 pm

The Dance Floor

Dance with the stars of NYC's arts and theater scene at this silent disco dance party featuring DJ Duggz and DJ Ari Grooves on the turntables.

HIP-HOP

HOUSE MUSIC

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July 19 at 9:00 pm

Summer for the City
Korean Arts Week
Silent Discos

Silent Disco: BIAS NYC

Lincoln Center Presents

July 19 at 9:00 pm

The Dance Floor

BIAS NYC kicks off a trio of Silent Discos as part of Korean Arts Week, spinning club music and K-pop!

CLUB MUSIC

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July 20 at 9:00 pm

Summer for the City
Korean Arts Week
Silent Discos

Silent Disco: DJ Peach

Lincoln Center Presents

July 20 at 9:00 pm

The Dance Floor

DJ Peach brings the beats with a set list featuring K-pop’s hottest artists and groups!

K-POP

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July 21 at 9:00 pm

Summer for the City
Korean Arts Week
Silent Discos

Silent Disco: DJ Gamma Vibes

Lincoln Center Presents

July 21 at 9:00 pm

The Dance Floor

Join us for a Silent Disco under the stars with K-pop spun by New York-based Korean DJ Gamma Vibes!

ELECTRONIC

K-POP

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July 28 at 9:00 pm

Summer for the City
Silent Discos

Bembona

Lincoln Center Presents

July 28 at 9:00 pm

The Dance Floor

Bembona brings her community-oriented and afro-diasporic approach to The Dance Floor, celebrating and uniting the Black Diaspora with her unique sounds!