New York City Ballet

Balanchine's The Nutcracker

Happy Holidays to all!

Winter & spring on sale

Lincoln Center Presents

Jazz at Lincoln Center

Big Band Holidays: Dec 18–22

Mozart’s The Magic Flute

The Metropolitan Opera

The Blood Quilt

Lincoln Center Theater

The Room Next Door

Film at Lincoln Center

Also sprach Zarathustra

New York Philharmonic: Jan 2–7

Chamber Music Society

Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven

ChamberFest 2025

The Juilliard School: Jan 13

Jan 6 at the Library

Ragamala Dance Company

Welcome to Lincoln Center, home to 11 resident arts organizations. Presenting music, theater, dance, film, opera, and more, our stages bring a tapestry of artists—from across the globe—to New York City.

December 23 at 12:00 pm

December 23 at 2:00 pm

December 24 at 12:00 pm

Outside Licensee

Big Apple Circus

December 24 at 12:00 pm

Damrosch Park

A reflection on the magic of the arts

2024 is a reminder of the distinctive power of the arts to uplift and unite—to dream up new worlds that bring us closer together. From the artists on our stages, to the audiences and visitors who participated, and our tremendous community partners and resident organizations who made it all possible, thank you for being a part of the ever-growing legacy of Lincoln Center. Here’s to another year of celebrating the magic of the arts! Take a look back at the past year at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts »

See yourself at Lincoln Center

Be inspired by musicians who defy expectations

American Songbook: Singer Outsiders, curated in collaboration with Tamar-kali and Kathleen Hanna, uplifts women and nonbinary musicians who have shaped the modern landscape of music and continue to drive conversations on gender, identity, and empowerment. This spring series features a bold lineup of powerhouse voices from across the punk, pop, jazz, classical, R&B, and theater worlds—including Julia Bullock, Meshell Ndegeocello, Shaina Taub, Gossip, and more—all for free or Choose-What-You-Pay.

Catch international premieres on the New York stage

In collaboration with the New York Philharmonic, Rubén Blades' large-scale musical work Maestra Vida—a soaring, genre-defying urban drama centered on the Latin American lived experience—will be presented in the U.S. for the very first time. The U.S. premiere of the UK’s most celebrated Hip-Hop dance theater company, Boy Blue, brings movement at its most fluid, distilled, and skilled with Cycles. Through spoken word and dance, Carnival of the Animals reframes Camille Saint-Saëns’ classic as it navigates the shifting societal values and our relationship to democracy.

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: Cisco Swank, The Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse, Charanga 76, Mahogany L. Browne's Seen, Sound, Scribe, and The Reminders.

Relaxed Performances

We welcome guests to come as they are and be their full selves. Relaxed Performances are designed for people with autism, sensory, and communication disorders or learning disabilities. Find a Relaxed Performance »

Kids & Family programs

Every season, Lincoln Center's resident organizations present premier family-friendly shows, classes, and workshops across campus. Find events for Kids & Families »

Explore our resident organizations

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

The nation's premier chamber music organization, presenting innovative programming and an international roster of artists, both in New York City and on tour around the world. Learn more »

Film at Lincoln Center

Celebrating cinema from around the world, supporting new filmmakers, and enhancing awareness and understanding of the art form among a diverse film-going audience since 1969. Learn more »

Jazz at Lincoln Center

The mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center is to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy. Learn more »

The Juilliard School

Providing the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world, so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens. Learn more »

Lincoln Center Theater

One of New York's favorite not-for-profit theaters, with Broadway productions at the Vivian Beaumont, off-Broadway productions at the Mitzi E. Newhouse, and new theater for new audiences at the Claire Tow. Learn more »

New York City Ballet

Founded in 1948 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, New York City Ballet is one of the foremost dance companies in the world, with a roster of nearly 100 dancers and an unparalleled repertory of modern masterpieces. Learn more »

New York Philharmonic

Revitalizing the orchestral experience through the highest caliber of performances of the great music of the past and today, and through evolving educational programs, touring, and media initiatives. Learn more »

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

Home to one of the most extensive archival and circulating collections in its field, the Library for the Performing Arts offers free programs, exhibitions, and more. Learn more »

The Metropolitan Opera

Home to the greatest artists in opera, the Met presents more than 200 performances each season and transmits 10 productions to movie theaters worldwide as part of the acclaimed Live in HD series. Learn more »

School of American Ballet

Founded by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, the School of American Ballet trains students aged 6 to 18 for careers in classical ballet. It is the official academy of New York City Ballet. Learn more »