New York City Ballet

Balanchine's The Nutcracker

Rubén Blades: Oct 18 & 19

With Boca Livre & Editus Ensemble

Oct 17 at The Library

Pacific Island Film Festival

Verdi’s Rigoletto

The Metropolitan Opera

Lincoln Center Presents

Free events every week

Lincoln Center Theater

Robert Downey Jr. in McNEAL

Chamber Music Society

Sebastian Manz & Danae Dörken

Latine Heritage Month

Celebrate with us! Sept 15–Oct 15

New York Philharmonic

Afromodernism: Oct 17 & 18

Welcome to Lincoln Center, home to 11 resident arts organizations. Presenting music, theater, dance, film, opera, and more, our stages bring a tapestry of artists—from across the globe—to New York City.

October 15 at 12:00 pm

October 15 at 2:00 pm

Curriculum for Change Conference

Innovating Access in the Performing Arts

Lincoln Center Presents

October 15 at 2:00 pm

With a focus on fostering inclusivity, enhancing accessibility, and embracing novel practices for impact, this conference aims to propel the performing arts into a new era of strength through equitable innovation.

October 15 at 6:30 pm

Kids & Family programs

Every season, Lincoln Center's resident organizations present premier family-friendly shows, classes, and workshops across campus. Find events for Kids & Families »

Tune in to WQXR thru Oct 17

Hear the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center play Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony and a Huang Ruo premiere, conducted by Music Director Jonathon Heyward. Listen now »

See yourself at Lincoln Center

Discover transformative New York and world premieres

Contemporary and classical traditions reflect New York's cultural diversity in never-before-experienced premieres at Lincoln Center. This October, the third annual Festival of Firsts showcases artists exploring new horizons and celebrating major career milestones—all for free at the Atrium! Dancers transform calligraphy into performance alongside holographic projection in the U.S. premiere of Ink; and David Lang's poor hymnal, a concert-length work written for the GRAMMY-winning chamber choir The Crossing, has its New York premiere in December. 

Celebrate 15 years of FREE programming at the Atrium

The David Rubenstein Atrium has offered 15 years of dynamic, free programming—opening our world to culture that addresses today’s most pressing issues and explores our common humanity. To celebrate the occasion, we're bringing back fan-favorites, from across genres, to light up the stage this fall! Featured artists include: Treya Lam and Kaki King, Jaime Lozano, Mahogany L. Browne's Seen, Sound, Scribe, Migguel Anggelo, a Día de Muertos Celebration, American Pops Orchestra, and so many more.

Revel in Latine and global artists on the New York stage

This year, beginning October 2024, we're honoring the incomparable Rubén Blades, one of the most successful vocalists and songwriters in music and salsa history, with performances across the campus. The New Latin Wave returns with FUTUROS, presenting composers in new music, experimental, and neo-classical fields for four nights only at the Atrium. On October 24, the modern face of Portuguese fado and global phenomenon, superstar vocalist Mariza, makes her Lincoln Center debut with a headlining concert. 

Relaxed Performances

We welcome guests to come as they are and be their full selves. Relaxed Performances are designed for people with autism, sensory, and communication disorders or learning disabilities. The artistic integrity of the performance piece remains unchanged, however modifications to social and sensory environment may be made. This structure can also be beneficial for people who are neurodivergent, families with young children and anyone who finds traditional performance protocols do not work for their needs. Find a Relaxed Performance »

Explore our resident organizations

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

The nation's premier chamber music organization, presenting innovative programming and an international roster of artists, both in New York City and on tour around the world. Learn more »

Film at Lincoln Center

Celebrating cinema from around the world, supporting new filmmakers, and enhancing awareness and understanding of the art form among a diverse film-going audience since 1969. Learn more »

Jazz at Lincoln Center

The mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center is to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy. Learn more »

The Juilliard School

Providing the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world, so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens. Learn more »

Lincoln Center Theater

One of New York's favorite not-for-profit theaters, with Broadway productions at the Vivian Beaumont, off-Broadway productions at the Mitzi E. Newhouse, and new theater for new audiences at the Claire Tow. Learn more »

New York City Ballet

Founded in 1948 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, New York City Ballet is one of the foremost dance companies in the world, with a roster of nearly 100 dancers and an unparalleled repertory of modern masterpieces. Learn more »

New York Philharmonic

Revitalizing the orchestral experience through the highest caliber of performances of the great music of the past and today, and through evolving educational programs, touring, and media initiatives. Learn more »

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

Home to one of the most extensive archival and circulating collections in its field, the Library for the Performing Arts offers free programs, exhibitions, and more. Learn more »

The Metropolitan Opera

Home to the greatest artists in opera, the Met presents more than 200 performances each season and transmits 10 productions to movie theaters worldwide as part of the acclaimed Live in HD series. Learn more »

School of American Ballet

Founded by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, the School of American Ballet trains students aged 6 to 18 for careers in classical ballet. It is the official academy of New York City Ballet. Learn more »