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Artists carry us forward

Connecting past with present and revealing imagined futures, epic international productions and intimate performances offer New Yorkers a multitude of traditional and contemporary works—ALL for free or Choose-What-You-Pay.

What's on today, April 11th

11:00 am

Big Umbrella Festival
Kids, Teens, and Families

The Unexpected Gift

Barrowland Ballet

Lincoln Center Presents

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Bursting with energy, The Unexpected Gift creates an interactive, multi-sensory wonderland, transforming ordinary objects into something magical.
AGES 7+
Relaxed
Performance
Immersive
DANCE
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2:00 pm

Big Umbrella Festival
Kids, Teens, and Families

The Unexpected Gift

Barrowland Ballet

Lincoln Center Presents

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

Bursting with energy, The Unexpected Gift creates an interactive, multi-sensory wonderland, transforming ordinary objects into something magical.
AGES 7+
Relaxed
Performance
Immersive
DANCE
Learn More

7:30 pm

Seen, Sound, Scribe

Seen, Sound, Scribe

MIND & THE MUSE

Lincoln Center Presents

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Mahogany L. Browne curates thought-provoking evenings of spoken word and presentations of new work, presenting major poets and emerging voices.
ALL AGES
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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UPCOMING SHOWS

Sunday, April 12 at 11:00 am

Big Umbrella Festival
Kids, Teens, and Families

The Unexpected Gift

Barrowland Ballet

Lincoln Center Presents

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

Bursting with energy, The Unexpected Gift creates an interactive, multi-sensory wonderland, transforming ordinary objects into something magical.
AGES 7+
Relaxed
Performance
Immersive
DANCE
Learn More

Sunday, April 12 at 12:00 pm

Big Umbrella Festival

Philharmonic Families: Winds

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with New York Philharmonic

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Learn the tone colors of the wind family: flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon!
AGES 3–5
CLASSICAL
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Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 pm

The 9th Annual NextGen National

Lincoln Center Presents

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Enjoy tomorrow's stars and vote for your favorite at The American Pops Orchestra's (APO) NextGen National Vocal Competition!
ALL AGES
MUSIC
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Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 pm

Big Umbrella Festival
Kids, Teens, and Families

The Unexpected Gift

Barrowland Ballet

Lincoln Center Presents

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

Bursting with energy, The Unexpected Gift creates an interactive, multi-sensory wonderland, transforming ordinary objects into something magical.
AGES 7+
Relaxed
Performance
Immersive
DANCE
Learn More
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Support the arts today
Support the performing arts and enjoy year-round benefits! Members get early access to Choose-What-You-Pay tickets, plus a full year of Fast Track entry, behind-the-scenes experiences, invitations to special events, and more.
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The arts belong to all of us
This season, we're offering even more Choose-What-You-Pay events—from mainstage classical works, to bold multidisciplinary premieres, and performances for all ages!

Find your series

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American Songbook
Curated by Clint Ramos, American Songbook: Echoes of an Inheritance brings musical theater performances, powerhouse concerts, and genre-crossing experiences from March 18–May 23.
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Big Umbrella Festival
From April 10–26, join us for a series of performances, workshops, relaxed spaces, and interactive experiences welcoming neurodivergent audiences and their families.
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Lincoln Center Visionary Artist: Jeanine Tesori
Lincoln Center honors one extraordinary artist whose impact and vision embody the transformative power of the arts across disciplines.
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AMOC* Up Close
Get up close to today’s most boundary-pushing artists in a one-of-a-kind showcase on our most intimate stage: featuring innovative new works from leading creators in music, dance, and opera.
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Beats, Rhymes & Sights
A bold celebration of Hip-Hop’s next fifty years, this series brings together iconic concerts, film, dance, and interactive events curated by Xavier “X” Jernigan.
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Create-athons
A series of free, hands-on workshops where participants team up with pro artists to dive into music, design, tech, and more—no experience needed, just bring your creativity.
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Festival of Firsts
Feed your curiosity with premiere performances, Lincoln Center debuts, and fresh collaborations, so that you can say, “I saw them first!”
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Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center
The Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center comes together each summer during Lincoln Center's Summer for the City to celebrate and share iconic works of classical music in dialogue with new and rediscovered music.
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FUTUROS: New Ideas in Composition
Don't miss New Latin Wave’s annual concert series at the David Rubenstein Atrium, celebrating visionary Latine artists shaping contemporary music.
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Kids, Teens, and Families
A joyful and inclusive series of music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on creativity for young audiences and their families, with sensory-friendly and bilingual events throughout the season.
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Legacies of San Juan Hill Festival
From October 14–29, celebrate the artistic legacy of San Juan Hill with events that shine a light on the artists who created here and the community that inspired them.
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Lincoln Center Immersive
Step into a vivid blend of art and technology with augmented reality installations that transform Lincoln Center’s campus into a living, digital canvas.
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Lincoln Center Moments
A free, welcoming performance series created for individuals with dementia and their caregivers, offering intimate artistic experiences in a supportive setting.
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Livestreams
Watch select Lincoln Center performances from anywhere with free livestreams all season long—complete with closed captions and on-demand access.
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Passport to the Arts
A free and inclusive introduction to the performing arts, this series welcomes children, teens, and adults with disabilities and their families to experience concerts, workshops, and events across Lincoln Center.
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Seen, Sound, Scribe
Curated by Poet-in-Residence Mahogany L. Browne, this powerful series uplifts poetry, performance, and dialogue with today’s leading and emerging literary voices.
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Songwriter/Storyteller
A six-night tribute to the timeless art of storytelling through song, featuring genre-defying artists who blend narrative and music with heart and originality.
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The Art of Wellbeing
Refresh your mind, body, and spirit with free guided meditations, movement classes, and live music in this uplifting wellness series created with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
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The InBETWEEN Music & Tech
An electrifying fusion of art, tech, and imagination, this series from Nona Hendryx invites audiences to explore AI, XR, and cyborg futures through immersive experiences and visionary dialogue.
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The Tune Up!
Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks and her nine-piece band SLP & The Joyful Noise ignite a high-voltage night of new songs, short plays, surprise guests, and dance-in-the-aisles joy.
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Under the Radar at Lincoln Center
Part of NYC’s trailblazing Under the Radar, this series brings two bold new productions to Lincoln Center, spotlighting boundary-breaking voices from around the globe.
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Unsound New York
The boundary-defying Unsound Festival returns to Lincoln Center with genre-blurring performances that reimagine sound through bold experimentation and global artistry.
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Variations on America: A Discussion Series
In partnership with the New York Philharmonic, this free discussion series explores the American experience through music, history, and culture—moderated by ethnomusicologist Fredara Hadley.
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¡VAYA!
A vibrant celebration of Latin music and dance, ¡VAYA! brings NYC’s top orchestras and rhythms to the stage—for dancers, listeners, and everyone in between.
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Young Artist Pipeline
A free training program for sixth and seventh graders, Young Artist Pipeline nurtures emerging talent through foundational arts education, creative exploration, and pathways to NYC’s screened arts high schools.

Play a part in the arts

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Create-athons
Try something new at Lincoln Center’s Create-athons, a series of free creative workshops designed for creators and novices alike. Led by real-deal artists, these workshops help you enter your artsy era through music-making, set design, technology, and more. Get Fast Track tickets to skip the line or just drop in with your friends—all are welcome.
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The Art of Wellbeing
Presented in collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian, the Official Hospital of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Art of Wellbeing series harnesses the power of art to engage the mind, body, and spirit. Boost your wellbeing with FREE guided meditations, movement-based lessons, and music-inspired experiences—accompanied by world-class musicians.

For kids, teens, and families

Big Umbrella Festival
Kids, Teens, and Families

The Unexpected Gift

Barrowland Ballet

Lincoln Center Presents

April 10 at 11:00 am

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

Bursting with energy, The Unexpected Gift creates an interactive, multi-sensory wonderland, transforming ordinary objects into something magical.
AGES 7+
Relaxed
Performance
Immersive
DANCE
Learn More

Big Umbrella Festival
Kids, Teens, and Families

Patterns

AXIS Dance Company

Lincoln Center Presents

April 17 at 7:30 pm

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Join us for an exquisite dance program by one of the nation’s most acclaimed ensembles of disabled, non-disabled, D/deaf, and neurodiverse performers.
ALL AGES
DANCE
Relaxed
Performance
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Big Umbrella Festival
Kids, Teens, and Families

ASL Baby Slam

Lincoln Center Presents

April 18 at 11:00 am

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Geared toward families and young children, the ASL Baby Slam promotes playful language acquisition—connecting families, artists, and children.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
Relaxed
Performance
ASL-LED
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Kids, Teens, and Families
Create-athons

Create-athon: Monsters Everywhere!

With The New York Sewing Center

Lincoln Center Presents

May 03 at 1:00 pm

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Make and design your own collectible creature or dress up your favorite little friend with new fits at this hands-on workshop for all ages.

WORKSHOP

TEENS

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Make the most of your visit

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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.
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Dining & Drinks
Looking for a pre-show or mid-day drink, meal, small bite, or coffee? We have you covered! Lincoln Center offers a variety of dining and grab-n-go options to audiences and visitors.
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Lincoln Center Tours
Explore the iconic arts organizations that call Lincoln Center home; and experience our vibrant campus the way only artists and staff do.