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GATHER

Thank you for joining us this past summer—the 2022 Summer for the City season is now closed!

Whether it was rejoicing the night away on the dance floor, reclaiming rituals hindered by the pandemic, or sharing moments for collective remembering, we enjoyed coming together after so much time apart.

The dance floor is now closed

Thank you for joining us all summer long at NYC's largest outdoor dance floor with a 10-foot disco ball! The energy was unstoppable—and it's all thanks to you. Learn more »

The summer's mantra

Every Summer for the City event began with a quick pre-show ritual centered around this year's themes: rejoice, reclaim, remember. Watch here »

Rejoice, reclaim, remember

Come together after such a challenging period

Join us in celebrating this summer's mantra with 300+ free events spanning genres and artforms. Rejoice, social dance is back—taking place on NYC's largest outdoor dance floor with a 10-foot disco ball! Reclaim the traditions and annual festivals that were postponed at globalFEST, an all-day celebration of music from around the world. Remember as we honor the lives of iconic individuals including Muhammad Ali, James Baldwin and Greg Tate.

Participate in citywide collaborations

Lincoln Center and its presenting partners invite you to catch a flick under the stars from July 13–30 at our Outdoor Cinema; take a breath and move during our Wednesday night wellness sessions at the Atrium; witness NYC's most iconic dance companies share the spotlight in the BAAND Together Dance Festival; or join educators and an exciting lineup of artists for free weekly workshops and performances for kids, teens, and families. 

Encounter new works and reimagined classics

The Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra performs a series of concerts that showcase a breadth of repertoire and diverse slate of offerings. This August, we present a brand-new dance festival curated by renowned choreographer and MacArthur Fellow Kyle Abraham, featuring seven contemporary dance makers—followed by Requiem: Fire in the Air of the Earth, a new work exploring death and reincarnation through a reimagining of Mozart’s Requiem in d minor.

Summer venues and more

The Oasis at Josie Robertson Plaza

Sprouting from the center of campus like a fantastical mirage is The Oasis—New York City’s largest outdoor dance floor and the central gathering place of Summer for the City. Learn more »

Damrosch Park

The 2,500-seat amphitheater plays host to the biggest names in theatre, music, and dance—all FREE, all summer long. Learn more »

The Speakeasy at Jaffe Drive

Lincoln Center goes underground with The Speakeasy, a pop-up space for FREE comedy shows, jazz sets, spoken word and poetry performances. Learn more »

Outdoor Cinema at Hearst Plaza

This July, bring your friends and family to finally make up for all the flicks you missed last summer and rejoice in open-air cinema. Learn more »

David Rubenstein Atrium

Cool off indoors at the Atrium, where arts and democracy converge through radical welcoming, artistic innovation, open exchange of ideas, and community partnership. Visit the Atrium »

Outdoor Reading Room

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Outdoor Reading Room returns to Lincoln Center's Amsterdam Terrace this summer with morning children's programming and curated staff picks by performing arts librarians.

Accessibility

Our approach to accessibility mirrors our commitment to transform performing arts spaces to be more inclusive of our audiences’ identities and access needs by design, not as an afterthought or add-on. Learn more »

About Summer for the City

There's something for everyone! We’re thrilled to be coming together with our resident organizations and community partners to present hundreds of outdoor and indoor public events. Learn more »

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Plan Your Visit

Before your show, make the most of your visit this summer by checking out The Oasis at Josie Robertson Plaza from June 1–August 14, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Outdoor Reading Room, or the serene Paul Milstein Reflecting Pool. For all questions related to Summer for the City, staff at The Welcome Center tent (located at the northeast corner of Josie Robertson Plaza) would be happy to help—open Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–6:00 pm and Sunday noon–6:00 pm beginning June 1; and remaining open 30 minutes after a show begins.

Accessibility

Lincoln Center’s approach to accessibility mirrors our commitment to transform performing arts spaces to be more inclusive of our audiences’ identities and access needs by design, not as an afterthought or add-on.

Click here for accommodations for Summer for the City.

Health & Safety

At this time, face coverings and proof of COVID-19 vaccination will not be required for outdoor events; however, face coverings are welcome and we encourage everyone to complete their primary vaccination series and get boosted before attending.

For indoor events at the Atrium, Rose Theater, and Alice Tully Hall, proof that the final dose of primary COVID-19 vaccination series was administered at least 14 days before entry is required. Face coverings are required as well. For greater detail, please click here.

How to get tickets

All tickets are FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay. There are three ways to get tickets, depending on the venue and programming. Learn more »

Know where to go

Explore the Summer for the City campus map, marking venues, restrooms, accessible entrances, and more. Download map here »

Summer venues

The Oasis at Josie Robertson Plaza

Sprouting from the center of campus like a fantastical mirage is the art installation, The Oasis—New York City’s largest outdoor dance floor and the central gathering place of Summer for the City. Join us for a scheduled social dance or stop by during daily public open hours. Learn more »

Damrosch Park

The 2,500-seat amphitheater plays host to participatory celebrations, mass singalongs, and the biggest names in theatre, music, and dance—all FREE, all summer long. Learn more »

The Speakeasy at Jaffe Drive

Lincoln Center goes underground with The Speakeasy, hosting FREE comedy shows, jazz sets, and spoken word and poetry performances on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Learn more »

Hearst Plaza

Check out the roster of FREE events for kids, teens, and families, staged at The Grove on Saturdays. Also, finally make up for all the flicks you missed last summer and rejoice in a pop-up Outdoor Cinema this July. Learn more about the Outdoor Cinema »

David Rubenstein Atrium

Cool off indoors at the Atrium, where arts and democracy converge through radical welcoming, artistic innovation, open exchange of ideas, and community partnership. FREE events and public open hours every week! Learn more »

Parking

Self-Park is offering convenient parking, in close proximity to events and performances. Learn more »

Snacks and sips

Stop by The Oasis for a gelato! Small bites and bar drinks will also be sold at Damrosch Park, Hearst Plaza, and The Speakeasy beginning one hour before a show.

Dear New York,

We invite you to the first annual Summer for the City at Lincoln Center to experience the healing and rejuvenating power of the arts, after this period of so much upheaval.  

For my first summer at Lincoln Center, we've curated a unified season that reflects all of the ideas of what it means to be a whole person in New York—culturally, physically, and spiritually—and a taste of so much of what this vibrant city has to offer. This is just the beginning of a new artistic vision for Lincoln Center that is intentional about collaboration with its community partners and resident organizations, encourages active participation, and ensures that our programs are more accessible and reflect the multifaceted communities of New York. 

I believe the arts are strongest when in conversation with their communities and their moments in time. We are listening closely and humbly, and inviting New Yorkers to actively participate—through social dance, singalongs, pre-performance rituals, civic activations, and much more—this summer and beyond. We are also thrilled to be making the arts more accessible to more New Yorkers, with Free offerings all summer long, and select indoor performances using a Choose-What-You-Pay ticketing model. 

Summer for the City animates every inch of our campus and creates new and exciting spaces — including the city’s largest outdoor dance floor, The Oasis, an Outdoor Cinema at Hearst Plaza, and an underground Speakeasy bar and performance space hosting comedy, poetry, jazz, and more. With over 300 events, 10 stages, and a variety of genres, we hope you find something you love that speaks to you directly. 

Whether it’s rejoicing the night away on the dance floor, reclaiming rituals hindered by the pandemic, or moments for collective remembering, we offer this warm welcome to come together after so much time apart. 

P.S. Every Summer for the City event begins with a quick pre-show ritual. Learn the meaning and signs from Poet-in-Residence Mahogany L. Browne and Alexandria Wailes.

Thanks to Our Supporters

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

Signature support for Summer for the City is provided by SK Group

Major support for Summer for the City is provided by the Mellon Foundation, the LuEsther Mertz Charitable Trust, and First Republic Bank

Additional support is provided by Chanel, the Ford Foundation, PGIM, the Shubert Foundation, Amazon, the Howard Gilman Foundation, Warburg Pincus, the Scully Peretsman Foundation, and Lincoln Center’s 21/22 Donors and Members

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

Programs are made possible, in part, by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts with 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

NewYork-Presbyterian is the Official Hospital of Lincoln Center

Pianos by Steinway & Sons – the Artistic Choice of Lincoln Center

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. Read below to learn more about ticketing for the specific event you’d like to attend.

General Admission

Entry to all Summer for the City performances and events at Damrosch Park, The Oasis on Josie Robertson Plaza, the David Rubenstein Atrium, The Deck, Hearst Plaza, and The Speakeasy on Jaffe Drive will be available for FREE via General Admission—first-come, first-served. Advance reservations are not required; just show up! Learn more »

Advance Reservation

In addition to General Admission, we’re offering a FREE Advance Reservation option for select Summer for the City events held at Damrosch Park, The Oasis, and Hearst Plaza. With Advance Reservation, guests can get priority access to events by booking ahead of time. Event admission is only guaranteed until 10 minutes before showtime. Learn more »

Choose-What-You-Pay

The Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra performances at Alice Tully Hall from July 22–August 6 and Kyle Abraham’s Requiem at the Rose Theater from August 11–13 will be ticketed events. Tickets will be available on a Choose-What-You-Pay basis; day-of general admission will not be offered for these shows. Learn more »


Box Office Hours

Call CenterCharge at 212-721-6500 from Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–8:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 pm–6:00 pm

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

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