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Together, we move.

Celebrate the Summer of Dance at Summer for the City with hundreds of FREE and Choose-What-You-Pay events for all. Centered on movement, contemporary artistry, and international voices, we invite you to experience the joy, creativity, and community that make our global city extraordinary!

Find a series that moves you

Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

Explore beloved melodies and discover new works in this exhilarating season that sparkles with passion, wit, elegance, and fanfare.

BAAND Together Dance Festival

Celebrate the sixth edition of the BAAND Together Dance Festival, as five of NYC’s most iconic dance companies reunite on one stage.

Social Dance

Find your groove at free Social Dance nights led by dance instructors and headlined by artists from around the world.

World at Play at Lincoln Center

Celebrate the global spirit of soccer and the intersections of arts and sport with a series of artistic programs, offering a unique point of connection.

Chinese Arts Week

Experience the rich artistry of China with a week-long showcase of programs highlighting the depth and diversity of Chinese culture.

Dance Encounters

Immerse yourself in the magic of dance—up-close and personal—with a series of choreographic works that will energize Hearst Plaza.

Featured Concerts

Mark your calendar for our featured concerts and all-day artistic takeovers, taking place both indoors and outdoors on our biggest stages—all for FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay!

Kids, Teens, and Families

This is your one-stop destination for shows and activities for teens and kids of all ages—hosted by artists from across the globe.

Lincoln Center Contemporary Dance Festival

The biannual dance festival launches this summer, bringing the most innovative international dance to NYC.

Silent Disco

The Dance Floor comes to life with free dance parties headlined by world-class DJs spinning live sets, keeping you moving all night long.

Summer at the Atrium

All summer long, the Atrium is your home for free jazz music, comedy shows, contemporary music, theater, dance, family events, and so much more!

Summer Forum

From July 7–11, we bring together local and international teaching artists and educators to grow, connect, and propel their artistic vision forward.

The Art of Wellbeing

Art engages the mind, body, and spirit with guided meditations and movement-based lessons accompanied by live music.

What's on today, August 8th

12:00 pm

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Jamaica Day: The Heartbeat of Jamaica

Lincoln Center Presents

David Rubenstein Atrium

Get ready for a rhythmic journey to the heart of the Caribbean with the Brown Rice Family in a family-friendly Jamaica Day concert.

INDOOR

FAMILY-FRIENDLY

DANCEHALL

Reggae

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Swing into the Summer of Dance

Dance takes center stage this summer—both indoors and outdoors—spanning a range of forms and traditions, from contemporary and ballet, to swing and Hip-Hop, and more.

Get year-round perks

Members enjoy year-round benefits including Fast Track entry, ticket pre-sale access, and behind-the-scenes experiences. Help keep the arts accessible to all.

Tickets on sale now

This summer, we're offering even more Choose-What-You-Pay events. Select the ticket value that's right for you.

Reserve Fast Track on Mondays

In addition to General Admission, we’re offering a FREE Fast Track option for most Summer for the City events—giving you priority access.

A new world-class performance park

Damrosch Park is closed for construction until 2028, but the concert performances you love are still happening across campus all summer! The new performance park and gardens prioritize greater access for all.

Summer at the Atrium

August 08 at 12:00 pm

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Jamaica Day: The Heartbeat of Jamaica

Lincoln Center Presents

August 08 at 12:00 pm

David Rubenstein Atrium

Get ready for a rhythmic journey to the heart of the Caribbean with the Brown Rice Family in a family-friendly Jamaica Day concert.

INDOOR

FAMILY-FRIENDLY

DANCEHALL

Reggae

Learn More

Make the most of your visit

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.

Sip & Snack

Looking for a drink, meal, or small bite? We have you covered! Check out our Festival Food Truck and The Spotlight Bar for some yummy and refreshing treats all summer.

Little Library

Librarians from the Library for the Performing Arts and across NYPL's other 92 branches have curated a selection of specially themed books, available at a book kiosk at Hearst Plaza.

Thanks to Our Supporters

Lead support for Summer for the City Community Programming is provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)

Major support for Summer for the City is provided by Chase

NewYork-Presbyterian is the Official Hospital of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Contemporary Dance is made possible by the Pasculano Collaborative for Contemporary Dance - Lynne and Richard Pasculano, Founding Donors

United Airlines is the Supporting Airline of Lincoln Center Presents

Steinway & Sons is the Preferred Piano Partner of Lincoln Center

Major support for Lincoln Center Presents and Summer for the City is provided by the Mellon Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, MOVADO Group Foundation, Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc., and Howard Gilman Foundation

BAAND Together Dance Festival is made possible by CHANEL

Additional support is provided by Park Lane New York and Lyft

Endowment support is provided by the Blavatnik Family Foundation Fund for Dance, The Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Foundation, Oak Foundation, and PepsiCo Foundation

We are grateful to our Board of Directors for their leadership and generous support in making our work possible

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 the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts 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

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 Hearst Plaza, The Dance Floor, 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.
• Lincoln Center Members get automatic access to every Fast Track line, no reservation required!
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Choose-What-You-Pay

A majority of indoor events held at David Geffen Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and the David H. Koch Theater are available on a Choose-What-You-Pay basis; day-of general admission will not be offered for these shows. Select the ticket value that's right for you, knowing your contribution helps expand access for all. 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.

Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

Explore beloved melodies and discover new works in this exhilarating season that sparkles with passion, wit, elegance, and fanfare.

BAAND Together Dance Festival

Celebrate the sixth edition of the BAAND Together Dance Festival, as five of NYC’s most iconic dance companies reunite on one stage.

Social Dance

Find your groove at free Social Dance nights led by dance instructors and headlined by artists from around the world.

World at Play at Lincoln Center

Celebrate the global spirit of soccer and the intersections of arts and sport with a series of artistic programs, offering a unique point of connection.

Chinese Arts Week

Experience the rich artistry of China with a week-long showcase of programs highlighting the depth and diversity of Chinese culture.

Dance Encounters

Immerse yourself in the magic of dance—up-close and personal—with a series of choreographic works that will energize Hearst Plaza.

Featured Concerts

Mark your calendar for our featured concerts and all-day artistic takeovers, taking place both indoors and outdoors on our biggest stages—all for FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay!

Kids, Teens, and Families

This is your one-stop destination for shows and activities for teens and kids of all ages—hosted by artists from across the globe.

Lincoln Center Contemporary Dance Festival

The biannual dance festival launches this summer, bringing the most innovative international dance to NYC.

Silent Disco

The Dance Floor comes to life with free dance parties headlined by world-class DJs spinning live sets, keeping you moving all night long.

Summer at the Atrium

All summer long, the Atrium is your home for free jazz music, comedy shows, contemporary music, theater, dance, family events, and so much more!

Summer Forum

From July 7–11, we bring together local and international teaching artists and educators to grow, connect, and propel their artistic vision forward.

The Art of Wellbeing

Art engages the mind, body, and spirit with guided meditations and movement-based lessons accompanied by live music.

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