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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

For free events, over half the venue capacity is aways available for General Admission. Just show up; 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 the majority of Summer for the City events held at Damrosch Park, The Dance Floor, The Underground at Jaffe Drive, the David Rubenstein Atrium, and other select venues. Fast Track reservations are available every Monday at noon for that week's events!
• 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 up until 10 minutes before show time (please note: show time for social dances on The Dance Floor is the start of the dance lesson). We recommend arriving an hour before show time to ensure entry into 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

All tickets to most mainstage indoor events 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 of $35 and the option to pay more or less. There is a $5 per ticket minimum. Find Choose-What-You-Pay shows here »

Box Office Hours

Call CenterCharge at 212-721-6500 from Monday–Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm (EST).

Book in-person at the Alice Tully Hall box office (Broadway and 66th Street) or the David Geffen Hall Welcome Center from Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–6:00 pm and Sunday noon–6:00 pm.

Please note: This performance may contain adult themes and strong language. Audience discretion is advised.

Suzette Simon brings a carnival of comedy to Lincoln Center for Brazil Week on July 16, headlined by none other than Rafi Bastos — one of the most influential and widely respected comedians in the world.

A trailblazing actor, journalist, and stand-up powerhouse, Rafi is among the 30 most-watched comedians on YouTube, with over 250 million views. At the height of his Twitter fame, The New York Times named him one of the most influential people on the platform. He’s joined by a vibrant lineup of South American voices: Brazilian firecracker Jade Catta-Preta, Colombian-Canadian-American Santi Espinosa, Colombian comedian Pedro Gonzalez and Luz Pazos, bringing bold laughs "straight outta the Andes" to NYC.

Get ready for a night of rhythm, joy, and unforgettable comedy from Brazil and beyond. Lincoln’s about to get loud. Come laugh like you mean it.

Lineups subject to change, but the vibes? Unshakable.

Artist Biographies

Rafi Bastos is one of Brazil’s most celebrated comedians, with over 250 million YouTube views and 11 million Twitter followers—earning him a spot on The New York Times' list of the world’s most influential people. He’s produced and starred in hit TV shows, films, and stand-up specials, including multiple Netflix releases like The Life of Rafinha Bastos and Internet: The Movie. Now based in Los Angeles, Rafi performs regularly at top comedy clubs and is the former host of Netflix’s Ultimate Beastmaster.

Santi Espinosa is a multilingual Colombian-Canadian-American stand-up comedian known for his honest, anecdotal, and deeply personal style. He hosts the hit showcase ItMatters Comedy and has performed everywhere from dive bars across North America to sold-out clubs in London. Whether it's an intimate crowd or a packed house, Santi delivers laughs that transcend language and borders.

Luz Pazos is a Peruvian powerhouse of comedy lighting up stages across the U.S. She’s been a finalist on Stand-Up NBC, featured on Kroll Show, Comedy Chingonas on HBO Max, and is a regular at top clubs like The Comedy Store and Laugh Factory. A former (very former) beauty queen with degrees she’ll never use—except maybe for the men—Luz blends her global perspective with bold, bilingual punchlines that leave audiences howling from LA to Lima.

Jade Catta-Preta is a Brazilian-born comedian and actress who performs stand-up in both English and Portuguese across the U.S., Brazil, and beyond. She’s the former host of E!’s The Soup and currently hosts Hulu’s spicy dating show Hotties. Jade has appeared on hit shows like Modern Family, Californication, Manhattan Love Story, and was a regular on MTV’s Girl Code and Punk’d, among many others.

Pedro Gonzalez is a Colombian American comedian based out of NYC. Besides touring the country as a stand up, Pedro is a staff writer on Freevee’s hit show Primo, based on the life of NY Times best seller Shea Serrano. He was a finalist on Stand Up NBC and New York Funniest, and also has the honor of being the first Latin American immigrant comedian to appear on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Featured Comedians

Headliner

Rafi Bastos

Santi Espinosa

Luz Pazos

Jade Catta-Preta

Pedro Gonzalez

Venue

The Underground at Jaffe Drive

Jaffe Drive, New York, NY 10023

For ticketing, call CenterCharge at 212-721-6500 from Monday–Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm (EST)

For general inquiries, call Guest Experience at 212-875-5456 or email [email protected].

The Underground, a cabaret-inspired performance space, is tucked away on Jaffe Drive, located below Lincoln Center's Josie Robertson Plaza. The space includes a pop-up bar and stage.

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Summer for the City
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NYLaughs

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July 09 at 8:00 pm

The Underground at Jaffe Drive

NYLaughs celebrates women in comedy with a special nod to some of the powerhouse ladies behind Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary.

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AGES 14+

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Summer for the City
Comedy Underground

Marcus Russell Price Presents

The Funniest Humans I Know Vol. 6

Lincoln Center Presents

July 23 at 8:00 pm

The Underground at Jaffe Drive

Comedy photographer Marcus Russell Price continues his hysterical stand-up series featuring up-and-coming stars in the making!

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AGES 14+

COMEDY

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Summer for the City
Comedy Underground

NYLaughs

Lincoln Center Presents

August 06 at 8:00 pm

The Underground at Jaffe Drive

Join us for the grand finale of NYLaughs' / Suzette Simon’s summer curation of Lincoln Center’s comedy underground series — a powerhouse celebration of women in comedy!

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AGES 14+

COMEDY

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UPCOMING SHOWS

Wednesday, July 2 at 11:00 am

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

Wednesday, July 2 at 1:00 pm

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

Wednesday, July 2 at 2:00 pm

American Modern Opera Company

Wednesday, July 2 at 7:00 pm

DADA COZMIC & ULTRA VIOLET

The Dance Floor

Wednesday, July 2 at 7:30 pm

American Modern Opera Company

Wednesday, July 2 at 8:00 pm

The Underground at Jaffe Drive

Thursday, July 3 at 6:30 pm

The Dance Floor

Thursday, July 3 at 7:30 pm

Thursday, July 3 at 8:00 pm

The Underground at Jaffe Drive

Thursday, July 3 at 10:00 pm

The Dance Floor

Saturday, July 5 at 11:00 am

Body Percussion for Mind & Body

Lincoln Center Presents In collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian

Saturday, July 5 at 11:00 am

Full-campus experience

Saturday, July 5 at 11:30 am

Saturday, July 5 at 12:00 pm

Hearst Plaza

Saturday, July 5 at 2:00 pm

Hearst Plaza

Saturday, July 5 at 6:00 pm

The Dance Floor

Saturday, July 5 at 7:30 pm

Celebrating 30 Years of Independence

Damrosch Park

Saturday, July 5 at 10:00 pm

The Dance Floor

Sunday, July 6 at 6:00 pm

Lincoln Center Presents In collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center

The Underground at Jaffe Drive

Wednesday, July 9 at 8:30 am

Imagining the Next 50 Years

Campus-wide

Wednesday, July 9 at 11:00 am

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

Wednesday, July 9 at 1:00 pm

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

Wednesday, July 9 at 6:00 pm

American Modern Opera Company

Hearst Plaza

Wednesday, July 9 at 7:00 pm

American Modern Opera Company

Hearst Plaza

Wednesday, July 9 at 7:30 pm

Damrosch Park

Wednesday, July 9 at 8:00 pm

The Underground at Jaffe Drive

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

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

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center

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

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