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Joy bloomed from every corner

Visual Director Clint Ramos transformed 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 past spaces & venues »

Past series & programs

Social Dance

Slide on to The Dance Floor for NYC's hottest outdoor summer dance parties, including nights devoted to salsa, Lindy hop, disco, country, Hip-Hop, freestyle, ballroom, and much more. Learn more »

Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra

The Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra performs a series of FREE and Choose-What-You-Pay concerts in celebration of Music Director Louis Langrée’s twenty-first and final year with the Orchestra. Learn more »

Kids, Teens, and Families

Make Lincoln Center your summer destination for fun-filled FREE shows and creative activities for kids of all ages, families, and teens. Learn more »

Hip-Hop Week

From August 9–12, join us in celebrating the golden anniversary of Hip-Hop: the music, fashion, dance, poetry, and global cultural influence. Learn more »

Korean Arts Week

Lincoln Center’s Korean Arts Week brings together the past, present, and future of Korean arts. Learn more »

Silent Discos

Lincoln Center is the place to be this summer as we turn the heat up and the volume way down at late evening DJ sets transmitted through neon headphones. Learn more »

Underground Jazz, Jokes, and Poetry

Introducing the Upper West Side’s summertime pop-up cabaret—a literal underground venue for comedy, jazz sets, and spoken word events. Learn more »

The Art of Wellbeing

Shake off your week—and kick off your weekend—with a mix of participatory movement and mindfulness sessions that are sure to get those feel-good endorphins flowing. Learn more »

BAAND Together

Ballet Hispánico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem come together on one stage. Learn more »

Outdoor Cinema

Film at Lincoln Center, one of the world's most respected arthouse cinemas, expands out of the theater to under the stars with an exciting selection of free outdoor movie screenings. Learn more »

 

 

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

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Summer for the City 2023 has come to an end!
Thank you for joining us at the Ultimate New York Festival

 

Visual Director Clint Ramos transformed 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 »

 

 

 

 

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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. Explore 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.

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Food & beverage

Looking for a pre-show or mid-day drink, meal, small bite, or coffee? We have you covered; this summer, we’re offering a variety of dining and grab-n-go options to audiences and visitors on campus at Lincoln Center. Learn more »

Following the success of 2021's Restart Stages, this year’s season of concerts and performances in Damrosch Park features some of the biggest names in entertainment; free, live and in-person all summer long. As the flagship venue of Summer for the City, all events are guided by Lincoln Center’s healing credo to act as a platform for audiences to rejoice in new freedoms, reclaim joy and remember what we have lost. In addition to music, theatre and dance, Damrosch's 2,500-seat amphitheater will also play host to group participatory celebrations, including signalongs, poetry readings, local graduations, and an all-city wedding ritual and reception.

Lead Support for Summer for the City Community Programming in Damrosch Park is provided by Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)

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All performances at Damrosch Park are FREE with General Admission, first-come, first-served. Just show up; tickets not required! Learn more »

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Health and safety

Lincoln Center is committed to enhancing the safety of our visitors, performers, and employees. Please see health guidelines for indoor and outdoor events before your visit. Learn more »

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 »

About Summer for the City

We’re thrilled to be coming together with our resident organizations and community partners to present hundreds of outdoor and indoor public events—all for FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay. Learn more »

Plan your visit

Before visiting us this summer, please take the time to read about the health and safety policy, ticketing, accessibility, and more. Click here »

Full Summer for the City calendar

Check out hundreds of outdoor and indoor events and performances for all ages, including music, dance, theater, film, art, education, and civic activations. View full calendar »

Thanks to Our Supporters

Lead Support for Summer for the City Community Programming in Damrosch Park is provided by Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)

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