Festival of Firsts

The fourth annual Festival of Firsts at Lincoln Center highlights artists exploring new horizons and celebrating major career milestones—from premiere performances in the U.S. and NYC to Lincoln Center debuts, album debuts, fresh collaborations, and so much more. Experience performers from across the globe, including internationally acclaimed countertenor Key’mon Murrah, multidisciplinary artist Sparklmami, guitar and singing duo Love? Said the Commander, the multisensory performance celebration Art Bath, the New York debut of a critically acclaimed play by Malicho Vaca Valenzuela, and the electrifying Latin GRAMMY-nominated trio DARUMAS... all for free at the David Rubenstein Atrium. Feed your curiosity with a full slate of spectacular performances so that you can say, “I saw them first!”

Upcoming Events

October 03 at 7:30 pm

Festival of Firsts

Reminisicencia

Lincoln Center Presents

October 03 at 7:30 pm

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Revel in the U.S. debut of Reminiscencia by Chilean artist Malicho Vaca Valenzuela as part of Lincoln Center’s fourth annual Festival of Firsts.
AGES 14+
THEATER
U.S. DEBUT

October 04 at 7:30 pm

Festival of Firsts

Fusilier

Lincoln Center Presents

October 04 at 7:30 pm

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Join us for a performance from the album debut Ambush from Atlanta native Fusilier, bringing a punk rock sound to Festival of Firsts.
AGES 12+
MUSIC
PUNK ROCK
FIRST ALBUM

October 09 at 7:30 pm

Festival of Firsts

Ana Everling

Lincoln Center Presents

October 09 at 7:30 pm

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Ana Everling and her Chicago-based quartet make their New York debut at Lincoln Center’s free Festival of Firsts.
AGES 12+
MUSIC
JAZZ
NY DEBUT

October 10 at 7:30 pm

Festival of Firsts

DARUMAS

Lincoln Center Presents

October 10 at 7:30 pm

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Blending sounds across Latin funk and pop, with a touch of old-school charm, the Latin GRAMMY-nominated DARUMAS comes to the Atrium.
AGES 12+
LINCOLN CENTER DEBUT
In-person & Livestream

October 15 at 7:30 pm

Festival of Firsts

Love? said the Commander

Lincoln Center Presents

October 15 at 7:30 pm

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The transportive songs from Kate Hall and Chris Bishop will take you aloft and away with little more than guitar, strings, and compelling singing.
AGES 12+
MUSIC
NYC DEBUT

October 16 at 7:30 pm

Festival of Firsts

Art Bath

Lincoln Center Presents

October 16 at 7:30 pm

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Known for fusing disciplines, Art Bath presents unexpected pairings of dance, opera, music, theater, puppetry, and visual art.
ALL AGES
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
LINCOLN CENTER DEBUT

October 17 at 7:30 pm

Festival of Firsts

Sparklmami

Lincoln Center Presents

October 17 at 7:30 pm

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The multidisciplinary artist transcends mediums in a world untethered to conventional structures, inspired by Brazilian jazz, Mexican bolero, and funk.
ALL AGES
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
LINCOLN CENTER DEBUT

October 22 at 7:30 pm

Festival of Firsts

Apocalypse Noir

Lincoln Center Presents

October 22 at 7:30 pm

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Apocalypse Noir transforms the Atrium into a gothic fantasyland of searing vocals, over-the-top performances, and seasonal costumes.
AGES 16+
MUSIC
ROCK
LINCOLN CENTER DEBUT

October 23 at 7:30 pm

Festival of Firsts

Key’mon Murrah: The Fach!?

Lincoln Center Presents

October 23 at 7:30 pm

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Internationally acclaimed countertenor Key’mon Murrah makes his Lincoln Center debut in the world premiere of a one-of-a-kind theatrical recital.
AGES 12+
MUSIC
THEATER
WORLD PREMIERE