Upcoming events
July 28 at 5:00 pm
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
BAAND Together Dance Festival
Dance Workshop With New York City Ballet
Lincoln Center Presents
July 28 at 5:00 pm
Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall
Feel the joy of dance with the New York City Ballet in a children’s workshop for young movers ages 12 and under.
July 29 at 11:00 am
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Dance Storytime With Lisa Johnson-Willingham
Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
July 29 at 11:00 am
Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall
For this Dance Storytime, Lisa Johnson-Willingham offers audiences the chance to learn about dance and the rich story of Alvin Ailey.
July 29 at 1:00 pm
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Dance Storytime With Lisa Johnson-Willingham
Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
July 29 at 1:00 pm
Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall
For this Dance Storytime, Lisa Johnson-Willingham offers audiences the chance to learn about dance and the rich story of Alvin Ailey.
July 29 at 5:00 pm
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
BAAND Together Dance Festival
Dance Workshop With Ballet Hispánico New York
Lincoln Center Presents
July 29 at 5:00 pm
Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall
Discover the joy of Latin social dances, guided by expert teachers in a workshop for children and families.
Share your love for the arts
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
