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Gaby Moreno
With a mesmerizing mix of Americana, soul, blues, and folk—what she has called “Spanglish folk-soul”— Guatemalan-born singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno navigates troubled waters with “hauntingly beautiful” (NPR) bilingual anthems about love, loss, and the immigrant experience. Starting with her 2009 deb...
Videos
Out of Doors 2018: OkayAfrica's Mzansi Heat & Naija Beats
Kung fu is a dance
The unsurpassed joy of film
The coolest thing for me as a kid.
They say seeing is believing!
In the tradition of Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center Out of Doors—August 9–13, 2017
Bollywood Boulevard: A Journey Through Hindi Cinema—Preview
Lincoln Center Out of Doors—August 2–6, 2017
Family Weekend at Lincoln Center with LC Kids
Lincoln Center Out of Doors—July 26–30, 2017
2017 Lincoln Center Out of Doors teaser
Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca: Lincoln Center Offstage
Lincoln Center Out of Doors 2016 Family Day
Watkins Family Hour house band: Desolation Row
Watkins Family Hour house band: Like a Rolling Stone
Vintage Trouble: Angel City, California
Vintage Trouble: Another Man’s Words
Vintage Trouble: Blues Hand Me Down
Vintage Trouble: Doin’ What You Were Doin’
Vintage Trouble: High Times
Vintage Trouble: Nancy Lee
Vintage Trouble: Nobody Told Me
Vintage Trouble: Run Like the River
Vintage Trouble: Strike Your Light
Vintage Trouble: Total Strangers
Ray Lugo and the Boogaloo Destroyers: Terremoto
Joe Bataan: My Cloud
Joe Bataan: The Prayer
Joe Bataan: Ordinary Guy
Joe Bataan: Para Puerto Rico Voy
AFROPUNK at Lincoln Center: Vintage Trouble
Highway 61 Revisited
Sila: The Breath of the World
Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell / Robert Ellis
Countdown to the New Film Center: Coming this June!
Articles
Playlist: Super Soul Banned
Steve Jordan's all-star funk band is taking the idea of a supergroup to the next level.
On Storytelling, with Soul Science Lab
In advance of their July 28 performance at Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Brooklyn musical duo Soul Science Lab discuss their distinct sound and vision.
Must-See Free Events at Lincoln Center in August
Enjoy these free events at Lincoln center next month.
Meet the Artist: Tamar-kali
Meet Tamar-kali, who performs at Lincoln Center Out of Doors tonight (July 25).
Creating a Safe Space through Music: Selena for Sanctuary
Coming together in a space where the music amplifies the message.
RZA: Interview from the 36th Chamber
For the hip-hop legend and Wu Tang founder RZA, kung fu is a dance and he has a new score for it.
Must-See Free Events at Lincoln Center in July
Enjoy these free events at Lincoln Center next month.
Having a Ball with Flaco Jiménez
Legendary accordionist Flaco Jiménez brings his signature sound to Lincoln Center Out of Doors.
Portrait of the Artist: Manny Vega
Meet the artist who creates the stage for La Casita
Playlist: Essential J Dilla
L.A. composer and musician Miguel Atwood-Ferguson shares what he loves about hip-hop legend J Dilla.
Meet the Artist: Rumer
The British songstress talks influences, advice, and future plans.
Young and Old, Latin and Proud
Celebrating Latinx art and activism with the Nosotros Festival.
Meet the Artist: Xenia Rubinos
Xenia Rubinos plays Lincoln Center on July 27 as part of the Nosotros Festival.
Playlist: Around the World in 18 Songs
Explore our world with these musical adventurers from five continents.
The First Time I Heard... J Dilla
Associate Producer Daniel Soto wants to thank his older brother for introducing him to J Dilla.
'Til the Street Lights Come On
After a 30-plus year hiatus, double dutch returns to the plazas of Lincoln Center.
17 Shows We Have to See This Summer
Lincoln Center staffers share their personal picks.
What Should I See at Lincoln Center this Summer?
Find your answer with this handy flow chart.
Playlist: Struttin' With Some Barbecue
Jill Sternheimer—the curatorial force behind Midsummer Night Swing and Lincoln Center Out of Doors—provides the soundtrack for summer parties.
9 Pieces of Advice for Performers from Darlene Love
The legendary singer imparts wisdom gained from a life of resilience and music.
All Aboard the Hallelujah Train
Lara Pellegrinelli talks to thunder-voiced Pastor Brady Blade Sr. about the revival of his mythic gospel show.
What Is AfroPunk?
At the world's "most multicultural festival in the U.S." according to the New York Times, there's something for everyone.
Playlist: 10 from Muscle Shoals
Discover the iconic “Muscle Shoals sound” with these tracks, hand-picked by the musicians that created it.
Rosanne Cash, The Lone Bellow, Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale
Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash closed a bill with The Lone Bellow and Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale at Americanafest NYC at Lincoln Center Out of Doors on August 9, 2014.
Festivals & Programs
Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Enjoy longstanding favorites and discover something new with three jam-packed weeks of world-class music, dance, and spoken word on the plazas of Lincoln Center. And it’s absolutely FREE!
General Info
Hearst Plaza
Hearst Plaza is located behind David Geffen Hall between the Metropolitan Opera House and the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Lawn, flanked by the shaded green trees of Barclay’s Grove to the south. The center of the plaza showcases the infinity pool of the Paul Milstein Pool and Terrace surround...
Barclays Capital Grove
The welcoming green space of Barclay’s Capital Grove is located just north of the Metropolitan Opera House, next to the Paul Milstein Pool and Terrace. Rectangular in shape and planted with London Plane Trees, the Grove offers a shaded canopy with moveable chairs underneath for visitors t...
Credit Suisse Information Grandstand
Facing the entrance to Alice Tully Hall at West 65th Street and Broadway, this rising bank of steps invites passersby to sit, relax, and people watch. The Grandstand is the locale for a wide variety of free public performances during warmer months. These include musical shows and marching parade eve...
Damrosch Park
Opened in 1969, the Guggenheim Bandshell in Damrosch Park can be found on West 62nd Street, west of the David H. Koch Theater, and between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues. The Park’s Bandshell stage, set amidst verdant trees and planted flowerbeds, has been the open-air ballroom for New York Ci...
Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) serves three primary roles: presenter of artistic programming, national leader in arts and education and community relations, and manager of the Lincoln Center campus. A presenter of more than 3,000 free and ticketed events, performances, tours, and educ...
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Paving the way to world class performance since 1962, Lincoln Center invites art savants and newcomers alike to see what it feels like to let art in. Renowned for an eclectic mix of thousands of events held annually and a groundswell of creative energy all throughout the masterfully designed campus, you could come every day of the year and still only scratch the surface.