Upcoming events
Heiva Pasifika NYC 2023
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
September 29 at 10:30 am
Share your love for the arts
Free and Choose-What-You-Pay events year-round
Mark your calendar for Free and Choose-What-You-Pay concerts and dance programs, perfect for kids, teens, and families. Lincoln Center Presents champions new art forms and diverse artistic perspectives; and the family programming is no different! This season, you'll find interactive shows, circus, jazz, contemporary, soul, folk, holiday celebrations, and so much more. Explore the season »
Classical and ballet for our youngest audiences
Every year, our resident organizations present premier family-friendly shows across campus. Get to know the basics of classical with Chamber Music Society's Meet the Music! series for ages 6+; and experience orchestral for the first time at New York Philharmonic's Young People’s Concerts for ages 6+ or the Very Young People’s Concerts for ages 3–5. On select Saturdays, New York City Ballet offers interactive presentations and excerpts of iconic ballets for kids ages 5+.
Creative workshops and performing arts classes
Encourage artistic expression and foster your kids' creative talents by enrolling in music and dance classes. Jazz at Lincoln Center's WeBop in-person and virtual programs offer specialized curriculums covering jazz, blues, and improvisation for children ages 8 months–7 years. Or, learn from ballet experts through structured dance lessons at the School of American Ballet (ages 4–6) or New York City Ballet's Children’s Workshops (ages 5–7) and In Motion Workshops (ages 8–12).