Young People's Concerts

New York Philharmonic | Ages 6+

Free and low-cost programs

Lincoln Center Presents | All Ages

WeBop

Jazz at Lincoln Center | Ages 8 mos–7 years

Little Dancers Classes

School of American Ballet | Ages 4–5

Family and student programs

Chamber Music Society

Family Saturdays

New York City Ballet | Ages 5+

July 22 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Chinese Arts Week

Theater Storytime With Grace Chang

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

July 22 at 11:00 am

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Acclaimed author and performer Grace Chang offers a children’s Storytime reading of her book Jin Jin the Dragon, a charming parable of self-discovery.

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY
THEATER
STORYTIME

July 22 at 1:00 pm

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Chinese Arts Week

Theater Storytime With Grace Chang

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

July 22 at 1:00 pm

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Acclaimed author and performer Grace Chang offers a children’s Storytime reading of her book Jin Jin the Dragon, a charming parable of self-discovery.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
THEATER
STORYTIME

July 23 at 10:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

NextGen Changemakers Summit

Lincoln Center Presents

July 23 at 10:00 am

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Apply for an all-day program of workshops and collaboration for artistically inclined and civic-minded teens.
INDOOR
Teens
WORKSHOP

July 24 at 2:00 pm

Summer for the City
Chinese Arts Week
Kids, Teens, and Families

The Ocean Etched in the Forest

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Lincoln Center Presents

July 24 at 2:00 pm

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Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and performer Du Yun presents an exploration of the culture and musical heritage of the Indigenous Jino people.

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC
THEATER

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Lincoln Center Presents Free and Choose-What-You-Pay events

Discover fun for the whole family at Lincoln Center! Our Kids, Teens, and Family programming offers a variety of experiences, including lively music concerts, hands-on workshops, sensory-friendly performances, and more. With our FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay ticket offerings throughout the year, accessing the arts has never been easier. So, whether you want to spark your child’s imagination or fuel your teen’s creativity, we welcome all ages to our stages. 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 program offers 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 4–5) or New York City Ballet's Children’s Workshops (ages 5–7) and In Motion Workshops (ages 8–12).

Children's access programs

Relaxed Performances

Designed for people with autism, sensory and communication disorders or learning disabilities, relaxed performances offer modifications to social and sensory environments. 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. Learn more »

Autism-Friendly Access Workshops

Join the artists of New York City Ballet for movement workshops designed especially for children with autism and their families. Learn more »

Children’s Access Workshops

New York City Ballet offers workshops designed for children with physical disabilities and movement disorders (including Dystonia, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, SMA, and more) and their families. Learn more »

Big Umbrella Festival

The Festival centers audiences with autism and other developmental disabilities by sharing unique approaches to sensory-based, interactive, and intimate artistic experiences. Learn more »