Choose-What-You-Pay tickets now on sale for winter and spring events!
Experience boundary-blurring presentations in music, dance, visual art, comedy, spoken word, and multidisciplinary collaborations from around the world that build upon the eclectic mix of creativity found throughout New York City and beyond.

November 29 at 7:00 pm

Beautiful Forms: Queer Art Unbound

Lincoln Center Presents

November 29 at 7:00 pm

David Rubenstein Atrium

Artistic Freedom Initiative’s (AFI) multi-disciplinary arts festival shines a spotlight on extraordinary queer voices speaking out worldwide.

December 01 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

Gimme Please

Lincoln Center Presents

December 01 at 11:00 am

Clark Studio Theater

Audiences will be enthralled by Gimme Please, a poetic play about friendship, growing up, and finding your path!

December 01 at 6:00 pm

Christmas World Livestream at David Geffen Hall

Lincoln Center Presents
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

December 01 at 6:00 pm

Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Kick off the Christmas season with a special holiday program of classic carols from across the world—streamed live at David Geffen Hall from Athens, Greece!

December 01 at 7:30 pm

Raphael Rogiński and Martyna Basta

Unsound New York

Lincoln Center Presents

December 01 at 7:30 pm

David Rubenstein Atrium

Two original voices from Poland's experimental music scene prove the vibrancy of European avant-garde audio at this showcase from Unsound New York.

FREE and Choose-What-You-Pay programs for all New Yorkers

In order to make our performances more accessible to more people and to center equity and inclusion in every aspect of our field, the vast majority of Lincoln Center Presents programs are FREE—with General Admission and priority Fast Track options—or Choose-What-You-Pay. Please refer to the dedicated event page of the show you’d like to attend to confirm ticketing options. Learn more about ticketing options here »

See yourself at Lincoln Center

Celebrate the rich cultural traditions of New York City

The Under the Radar theater festival comes to Lincoln Center in January, connecting New York audiences with the world’s most innovative playwrights and risk-taking work from international performers. This year's globalFEST includes 10 extraordinary artists from around the world, bringing the sounds of Puerto Rico, Spain, Morocco, France, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Mexico, India, South Africa, and Ukraine. Or, hit the dance floor all year-long at the Atrium to top-notch orchestras and major artists in the fields of salsa, Latin jazz, merengue, bachata, boogaloo, and much more, as part of our free ¡VAYA! series.

Rediscover the classics and be wowed by world premieres

Lincoln Center Presents prioritizes an expansive view of artistic excellence and fresh collaborations—on a Choose-What-You-Pay basis. Aficionados of classical arts won't want to miss Mexican operatic tenor Rolando Villazón and French harpist Xavier de Maistre on December 18 and The Movie Music of Terence Blanchard, in collaboration with the New York Philharmonic, on January 28. Works & Process also returns in January with an Underground Uptown Dance Festival, celebrating New York City’s extraordinary club, street, and social dance scene.

Come as you are to welcoming spaces and artistic events

Lincoln Center is committed to integrating access needs in the creative process and creating a space where everyone feels welcome. This fall, we invite kids, teens, and families to discover a love for the arts, including Gimme Please, with a weekend designed specifically for babies/toddlers and another for neurodivergent audiences. Our free legacy programs return for the fall and winter season: Lincoln Center Moments, designed for those with dementia and their caregivers; and Passport to the Arts, bringing live performances from across campus to children, teens, and adults with disabilities.

The Social Sculpture Project

A collective of designers/artists present work with the intention of shifting the demographics at Lincoln Center. Learn more »

Big Umbrella Festival returns

From April 12–14, we welcome kids, teens, and young adults to programming designed with and for neurodiverse audiences. Save the date »

Festivals take flight this winter

December 4, 2023

The Caretaker and Moor Mother

January 14, 2024

An incredible international lineup takes over David Geffen Hall

Series and programs

Beats, Rhymes & Sights

Lincoln Center celebrates the next 50 years of artistry, spirit, and history of Hip-Hop with a series curated by Xavier "X" Jernigan. Explore the series »

Women and Nonbinary Artists in Tech

Groundbreaking performances illuminate the innovative intersections of music, technology, motion capture, performance, and digital art. Explore upcoming events »

Big Umbrella Festival

This April 12–14, we welcome kids, teens, and young adults for a weekend of programming, designed with and for neurodiverse audiences. Learn more »

The Social Sculpture Project

A collective of designers/artists present work with the intention of shifting the demographics that have been the foundational underpinnings of Lincoln Center since its inception. Learn more »

Kids, Teens, and Family

You're never too young to discover a passion for the arts! Don't miss our fun-filled roster of performances and events dedicated to kids, teens, and families of all ages. View calendar »

See Me As I Am

The first cross-campus exploration of a single artist, See Me As I Am: Lincoln Center’s Year-Long Celebration of Terence Blanchard spills across the campus, and beyond, with multi-disciplinary presentations. Learn more »

David Rubenstein Atrium

Join us for free events every week at the Atrium—where arts and democracy converge through radical welcoming, artistic innovation, and community partnership. Visit the Atrium »

¡VAYA!

A Lincoln Center tradition at the David Rubenstein Atrium since 2015, ¡VAYA! is a free showcase for NYC's finest Latin music and dance traditions. Join us on the dance floor »

Unsound New York

From December 1–4, audiences can expect the unexpected at unforgettable performances with North American premieres pushing the boundaries of the avant-garde. Learn more »

Passport to the Arts

Designed for children, teens and adults with disabilities and their families, Passport to the Arts provides a welcoming, accessible, free introduction to the arts. Register here »

Lincoln Center Moments

Register for a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Register here »

Young Artist Pipeline

Lincoln Center's Young Artist Pipeline is an arts training program for middle school students interested in developing their craft in a chosen art form. Learn more »