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Upcoming events

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April 20 at 10:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

Second Hand Dance’s The Sticky Dance

For Early Years

Lincoln Center Presents

April 20 at 10:00 am

Samuel Rehearsal Studio, Rose Building

Participate in an interactive, colorful dance performance designed for young children and their families.

AGES 3–5

DANCE

THEATER

April 20 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

Second Hand Dance’s The Sticky Dance

For Early Years

Lincoln Center Presents

April 20 at 2:00 pm

Samuel Rehearsal Studio, Rose Building

Participate in an interactive, colorful dance performance designed for young children and their families.

AGES 3–5

DANCE

THEATER

April 22 at 7:30 pm

Juilliard Green Club Presents an Earth Day Concert

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with The Juilliard School

April 22 at 7:30 pm

David Rubenstein Atrium

The Juilliard Green Club takes the Atrium stage to explore our collective futures in the face of climate change.

MUSIC

April 25 at 7:30 pm

¡VAYA!

Orquesta Akokán

Lincoln Center Presents

April 25 at 7:30 pm

David Rubenstein Atrium

Join us for a free ¡VAYA! social dance event featuring GRAMMY-nominated Orquesta Akokán, whose unique brand of mambo uplifts the spirit!

MUSIC

SOCIAL DANCE

MAMBO

See yourself at Lincoln Center

Let the rhythm lift you at Summer for the City

Summer for the City offers hundreds of free and Choose-What-You-Pay events, featuring global voices that reflect the city’s vibrant cultural communities. Experience classical and contemporary mainstage performances: Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center, BAAND Together Dance Festival, Run AMOC* Festival, Brooklyn Rider, and Mahabharata. Or, join us for outdoor events, including Social Dance, Silent Discos, concerts at Damrosch Park, shows for kids, families and teens, comedy nights, Jazz Underground, and more! Explore full calendar

Experience the joy of the arts at any age

This spring, explore free and Choose-What-You-Pay events curated and designed for Kids, Teens, and Families. On April 27, teens can participate in a free Create-athon with Brandon Powers, inviting them to experiment with cutting-edge AI tools and explore how technology can shape the future of live dance, theatre, and more. In May, a contemporary circus company celebrates human interconnectedness in the New York premiere of Backbone, a thrilling event for all ages!

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: the Juilliard Green Club's Earth Day Concert, Orquesta Akokán Latin social dance party, the World Premiere of the Fat Beats documentary, and a concert version of Picnic at Hanging Rock.

Free at the Atrium

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April 25

Orquesta Akokán

Playing mambo that uplifts the spirit

May 2

Brooklyn Basement Party

MR. LIFE OF YOUR PARTY fka DJ FLY TY on the decks

Series and programs

Ticketing Overview

Our goal is to continue exploring new ticketing practices together as a community to make our performances more accessible to more people and to center equity and inclusion in every aspect of our field. The majority of  Lincoln Center Presents programs are FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay. Please refer to the dedicated event page of the show you’d like to attend to confirm ticketing options.

Free General Admission Events

Many performances and events, including all programming at the David Rubenstein Atrium, are available for FREE via General Admission—first-come, first-served. Advance reservations are not required for these events; just show up! While we'll do our best to accommodate as many guests as possible, we cannot guarantee admission. Look for the “FREE” label on calendar listings and show pages, or select the “Free” calendar filter to search for a wide range of free programming.

Free Fast Track Option

All Lincoln Center Presents events at the David Rubenstein Atrium offer a Fast Track reservation option, giving priority entry into events. Reservations for Fast Track will open every Monday at noon for that week's events and can be reserved on this page. Please check the event's dedicated web page to confirm if Fast Track is available for the performance you'd like to attend.

Choose-What-You-Pay Events

Choose-What-You-Pay winter tickets are on sale now!

With Choose-What-You-Pay ticketing, you decide what's right for you. We offer a suggested ticket price, as well as options to pay more or less. The minimum ticket price is $5.00.

3 Ways to Buy Tickets

There are three ways to purchase Choose-What-You-Pay and full-price tickets.

1. Book online from the event's dedicated web page.
2. Call CenterCharge at 212-721-6500 from Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–8:00 pm and Sunday noon–6:00 pm.
3. 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.

Upcoming Events

April 20 at 10:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

Second Hand Dance’s The Sticky Dance

For Early Years

Lincoln Center Presents

April 20 at 10:00 am

Samuel Rehearsal Studio, Rose Building

Participate in an interactive, colorful dance performance designed for young children and their families.

AGES 3–5

DANCE

THEATER

April 20 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

Second Hand Dance’s The Sticky Dance

For Early Years

Lincoln Center Presents

April 20 at 2:00 pm

Samuel Rehearsal Studio, Rose Building

Participate in an interactive, colorful dance performance designed for young children and their families.

AGES 3–5

DANCE

THEATER

April 27 at 1:00 pm

Create-athons for Teens

Create-athon: New Artist Adventures in AI

With Brandon Powers

Lincoln Center Presents

April 27 at 1:00 pm

Clark Studio Theater, Rose Building

If you have been wondering how artificial intelligence can support your artistic ideas rather than replace it, this Create-athon is for you.

WORKSHOP

TEENS

May 03 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

Broadway for Arts Education Art Share

Lincoln Center Presents

May 03 at 11:00 am

David Rubenstein Atrium

Students from arts education programs all around New York City gather at Lincoln Center to share songs, dances, scenes, poetry, and original pieces.

MUSIC

FAMILY

ALL AGES

May 16 at 7:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

Backbone

By Gravity and Other Myths

Lincoln Center Presents

May 16 at 7:00 pm

Alice Tully Hall

A contemporary circus company celebrates human interconnectedness while testing the limits of physical, emotional, individual, and collective strength.

CIRCUS

FAMILY

AGES 5+

May 17 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

Backbone

By Gravity and Other Myths

Lincoln Center Presents

May 17 at 2:00 pm

Alice Tully Hall

A contemporary circus company celebrates human interconnectedness while testing the limits of physical, emotional, individual, and collective strength.

CIRCUS

FAMILY

AGES 5+

May 17 at 7:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

Backbone

By Gravity and Other Myths

Lincoln Center Presents

May 17 at 7:00 pm

Alice Tully Hall

A contemporary circus company celebrates human interconnectedness while testing the limits of physical, emotional, individual, and collective strength.

CIRCUS

FAMILY

AGES 5+

June 11 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Music Storytime With LaFrae Sci

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

June 11 at 11:00 am

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

LaFrae Sci reads Harlem’s Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills and performs with electric music instruments, field recording, and samples.

FAMILY

MUSIC

LITERATURE

June 11 at 1:00 pm

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Music Storytime With LaFrae Sci

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

June 11 at 1:00 pm

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

LaFrae Sci reads Harlem’s Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills and performs with electric music instruments, field recording, and samples.

FAMILY

MUSIC

LITERATURE

June 14 at 12:00 pm

Summer for the City

Caribbean Day

Lincoln Center Presents

June 14 at 12:00 pm

Full-campus experience

Celebrate with Etienne Charles for a full day and night of Caribbean arts and culture for all ages, in honor of Caribbean American Heritage Month.

FAMILY

MUSIC

MARKET

June 18 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Storytime With Jennifer Jones

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

June 18 at 11:00 am

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Jones, the first Black Rockette dancer, reads her illustrated children’s book, which tells her inspiring story of how anything is possible.

FAMILY

DANCE

LITERATURE

June 18 at 1:00 pm

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Storytime With Jennifer Jones

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

June 18 at 1:00 pm

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Jones, the first Black Rockette dancer, reads her illustrated children’s book, which tells her inspiring story of how anything is possible.

FAMILY

DANCE

LITERATURE

June 21 at 12:00 pm

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Maimouna Youssef aka Mumu Fresh

Lincoln Center Presents

June 21 at 12:00 pm

Hearst Plaza

Share an uplifting experience for all ages at a concert inspired by jazz, traditional African music, rock, experimental acapella fusion, and more.

JAZZ

SOUL

ALL AGES

June 25 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Theater Storytime With Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz

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

June 25 at 11:00 am

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Broadway star Stroker and author Davidowitz take their audience on a musical theater journey inspired by their co-authored book, The Chance to Fly.

FAMILY

MUSICAL THEATER

LITERATURE

June 25 at 1:00 pm

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Theater Storytime With Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz

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

June 25 at 1:00 pm

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Broadway star Stroker and author Davidowitz take their audience on a musical theater journey inspired by their co-authored book, The Chance to Fly.

FAMILY

MUSICAL THEATER

LITERATURE

June 28 at 12:00 pm

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

1,2,3, Let's Go With Missy D!

1,2,3 On Y Va Avec Missy D!

Lincoln Center Presents

June 28 at 12:00 pm

Hearst Plaza

Take a journey for all ages with Missy D, a Hip-Hop, rap, soul, and bilingual artist who flows seamlessly in French and English.

FRENCH

ENGLISH

ALL AGES

July 02 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Storytime With Careitha Davis

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

July 02 at 11:00 am

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Artist, dancer, and educator Careitha Davis reads Dance Of Colors: Caribbean Rhythms And Family Traditions, celebrating Caribbean culture.

FAMILY

DANCE

LITERATURE

July 02 at 1:00 pm

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Storytime With Careitha Davis

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

July 02 at 1:00 pm

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Artist, dancer, and educator Careitha Davis reads Dance Of Colors: Caribbean Rhythms And Family Traditions, celebrating Caribbean culture.

FAMILY

DANCE

LITERATURE

July 05 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Big Umbrella Day

Lincoln Center Presents

July 05 at 11:00 am

Full-campus experience

The all-day event features relaxed environments, specifically welcoming neurodivergent audiences through multi-sensory experiences, performances, and workshops.

MUSIC

FAMILY

PARTICIPATORY

July 09 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Music Storytime With Christopher Johnson and Suzi Shelton

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

July 09 at 11:00 am

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Singer-songwriter Shelton and musician Johnson create a magical experience, performing songs from Shelton’s beloved Cinnamon Bear coloring book.

FAMILY

MUSIC

LITERATURE

July 09 at 1:00 pm

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Music Storytime With Christopher Johnson and Suzi Shelton

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

July 09 at 1:00 pm

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Singer-songwriter Shelton and musician Johnson create a magical experience, performing songs from Shelton’s beloved Cinnamon Bear coloring book.

FAMILY

MUSIC

LITERATURE

July 12 at 12:00 pm

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Lala Tamar & Ofer Ronen: Duo Andalus

Lincoln Center Presents

July 12 at 12:00 pm

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Vocalist Lala Tamar returns with flamenco guitarist and oud virtuoso Ofer Ronen in an encounter between voice and strings, cultures and sounds.

MUSIC

FLAMENCO

ALL AGES

July 16 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Brazil Week
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Storytime With Ingrid Silva

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

July 16 at 11:00 am

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Brazilian dancer Ingrid Silva reads her children’s book A bailarina que pintava suas sapatilhas, or The Ballerina Who Painted Her Ballet Shoes.

FAMILY

DANCE

LITERATURE

July 16 at 1:00 pm

Summer for the City
Brazil Week
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Storytime With Ingrid Silva

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

July 16 at 1:00 pm

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Brazilian dancer Ingrid Silva reads her children’s book A bailarina que pintava suas sapatilhas, or The Ballerina Who Painted Her Ballet Shoes.

FAMILY

DANCE

LITERATURE

July 19 at 12:00 pm

Summer for the City
Brazil Week
Kids, Teens, and Families

B A T U

Lincoln Center Presents

July 19 at 12:00 pm

David Rubenstein Atrium

Participate in an interactive performance which invites young people to create a unique artistic experience together.

PARTICIPATORY

ALL AGES

July 23 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Living Library: Celebrating 60 Years
Kids, Teens, and Families

Children's Storytime: Surprise Reader

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

July 23 at 11:00 am

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Kick off our celebration of the Library’s 60th anniversary with a special edition of the beloved Storytime tradition, welcoming a surprise guest.

FAMILY

LITERATURE

July 23 at 1:00 pm

Summer for the City
Living Library: Celebrating 60 Years
Kids, Teens, and Families

Children's Storytime: Surprise Reader

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

July 23 at 1:00 pm

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Kick off our celebration of the Library’s 60th anniversary with a special edition of the beloved Storytime tradition, welcoming a surprise guest.

FAMILY

LITERATURE

July 26 at 12:00 pm

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Summer Arts Institute Chamber Music Showcase

Lincoln Center Presents

July 26 at 12:00 pm

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Check out this free concert with New York City Public Schools Summer Arts Institute (SAI) student artists as they play chamber music selections.

CHAMBER MUSIC

ALL AGES

July 26 at 4:00 pm

Summer for the City

Shanghai Day

Lincoln Center Presents

July 26 at 4:00 pm

Full-campus experience

The culture and spirit of China's most bustling city comes to NYC with a day of Shanghai-themed events taking place across Lincoln Center's campus!

FAMILY

MUSIC

DANCE

July 29 at 9:30 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Next Gen Changemakers Summit: Envisioning Tomorrow

Lincoln Center Presents

July 29 at 9:30 am

Rose Building

This inspiring event is for any teen who wants to use their talents and voice to be an active participant in democracy.

WORKSHOP

TEENS

July 29 at 5:00 pm

Summer for the City
BAAND Together Dance Festival
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Workshop With New York City Ballet

Lincoln Center Presents

July 29 at 5:00 pm

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Stretch, twirl, and leap with New York City Ballet during this Children’s Workshop for young movers 12 years of age and under.

DANCE

WORKSHOP

July 30 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Theater Storytime With James McMullan

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

July 30 at 11:00 am

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Famed Lincoln Center Theater poster artist James McMullan and author Kate McMullan read their illustrated works and lead a drawing lesson.

FAMILY

MUSICAL THEATER

LITERATURE

July 30 at 1:00 pm

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Theater Storytime With James McMullan

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

July 30 at 1:00 pm

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Famed Lincoln Center Theater poster artist James McMullan and author Kate McMullan read their illustrated works and lead a drawing lesson.

FAMILY

MUSICAL THEATER

LITERATURE

July 30 at 5:00 pm

Summer for the City
BAAND Together Dance Festival
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Workshop With Ballet Hispánico

Lincoln Center Presents

July 30 at 5:00 pm

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Dive into Latin social dances like salsa and merengue. All ages and levels welcome.

DANCE

WORKSHOP

July 31 at 5:00 pm

Summer for the City
BAAND Together Dance Festival
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Workshop With American Ballet Theatre

Lincoln Center Presents

July 31 at 5:00 pm

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Join American Ballet Theatre for an interactive dance workshop exploring the magic of storytelling in classical ballets.

DANCE

WORKSHOP

August 01 at 5:00 pm

Summer for the City
BAAND Together Dance Festival
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Workshop With Dance Theatre of Harlem

Lincoln Center Presents

August 01 at 5:00 pm

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Join us for a dance workshop featuring a demonstration led by Dance Theatre of Harlem company members.

DANCE

WORKSHOP

August 02 at 12:00 pm

Summer for the City
BAAND Together Dance Festival
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Workshop With Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Revelations Celebration Community Workshop

Lincoln Center Presents

August 02 at 12:00 pm

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Alvin Ailey’s Revelations is the world’s most popular work of modern dance. Learn excerpts from this masterpiece.

DANCE

WORKSHOP

August 06 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Music Storytime With Easy AD

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

August 06 at 11:00 am

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Easy AD reads a children’s book from the I Am Hip Hop series, an educational book series that celebrates Hip-Hop culture and its art forms!

FAMILY

MUSIC

LITERATURE

August 06 at 1:00 pm

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Music Storytime With Easy AD

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

August 06 at 1:00 pm

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Easy AD reads a children’s book from the I Am Hip Hop series, an educational book series that celebrates Hip-Hop culture and its art forms!

FAMILY

MUSIC

LITERATURE

August 09 at 12:00 pm

Summer for the City
Brooklyn Rider: 20 Years at Play
Kids, Teens, and Families

Family Concert: A String Quartet at Play

Lincoln Center Presents

August 09 at 12:00 pm

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

In this colorful family program, Brooklyn Rider takes audiences of all ages on a multi-sensory, participatory journey inside the world of a string quartet.

MUSIC

ALL AGES

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