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+

October 11 at 11:00 am

October 11 at 12:30 pm

October 18 at 3:00 pm

Family Concert: Who is Celia Cruz?

Jazz at Lincoln Center

October 18 at 3:00 pm

Join us for a family-friendly celebration of Celia Cruz, the "Queen of Salsa," in this lively concert hosted by JLCO bassist Carlos Henriquez, who as a teenager played in Cruz’s band.

October 25 at 1:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

Cirque Kikasse: SANTÉ!

Lincoln Center Presents

October 25 at 1:00 pm

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Experience the thrill of a one-of-a-kind, extraordinary mobile circus where daring acrobatics are performed on top of and around a food truck.
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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 »