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Artists carry us forward

Connecting past with present and revealing imagined futures, epic international productions and intimate performances offer New Yorkers a multitude of traditional and contemporary works—ALL for free or Choose-What-You-Pay.

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Lincoln Center Visionary Artist: Jeanine Tesori
Lincoln Center honors one extraordinary artist whose impact and vision embody the transformative power of the arts across disciplines.
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Legacies of San Juan Hill Festival
From October 14–29, celebrate the artistic legacy of San Juan Hill with events that shine a light on the artists who created here and the community that inspired them.
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Kids, Teens, and Families
A joyful and inclusive series of music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on creativity for young audiences and their families, with sensory-friendly and bilingual events throughout the season.
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American Songbook
A beloved Lincoln Center tradition, American Songbook celebrates the evolving landscape of American music—past, present, and future—with a bold new vision from Artist-in-Residence Clint Ramos.
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AMOC* Up Close
Get up close to today’s most boundary-pushing artists in a one-of-a-kind showcase on our most intimate stage: featuring innovative new works from leading creators in music, dance, and opera.
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Beats, Rhymes & Sights
A bold celebration of Hip-Hop’s next fifty years, this series brings together iconic concerts, film, dance, and interactive events curated by Xavier “X” Jernigan.
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Big Umbrella Festival
A welcoming, multi-sensory festival created for neurodiverse audiences of all ages, featuring interactive performances, installations, and workshops each April.
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Create-athons
A series of free, hands-on workshops where participants team up with pro artists to dive into music, design, tech, and more—no experience needed, just bring your creativity.
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Festival of Firsts
Feed your curiosity with premiere performances, Lincoln Center debuts, and fresh collaborations, so that you can say, “I saw them first!”
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Lincoln Center Immersive
Step into a vivid blend of art and technology with augmented reality installations that transform Lincoln Center’s campus into a living, digital canvas.
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Lincoln Center Moments
A free, welcoming performance series created for individuals with dementia and their caregivers, offering intimate artistic experiences in a supportive setting.
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Livestreams
Watch select Lincoln Center performances from anywhere with free livestreams all season long—complete with closed captions and on-demand access.
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Passport to the Arts
A free and inclusive introduction to the performing arts, this series welcomes children, teens, and adults with disabilities and their families to experience concerts, workshops, and events across Lincoln Center.
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Seen, Sound, Scribe
Curated by Poet-in-Residence Mahogany L. Browne, this powerful series uplifts poetry, performance, and dialogue with today’s leading and emerging literary voices.
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Songwriter/Storyteller
A six-night tribute to the timeless art of storytelling through song, featuring genre-defying artists who blend narrative and music with heart and originality.
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The Art of Wellbeing
Refresh your mind, body, and spirit with free guided meditations, movement classes, and live music in this uplifting wellness series created with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
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The InBETWEEN Music & Tech
An electrifying fusion of art, tech, and imagination, this series from Nona Hendryx invites audiences to explore AI, XR, and cyborg futures through immersive experiences and visionary dialogue.
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The Tune Up!
Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks and her nine-piece band SLP & The Joyful Noise ignite a high-voltage night of new songs, short plays, surprise guests, and dance-in-the-aisles joy.
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Under the Radar at Lincoln Center
Part of NYC’s trailblazing Under the Radar Festival, this series brings two bold new productions to Lincoln Center, spotlighting boundary-breaking voices from around the globe.
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Unsound New York
The boundary-defying Unsound Festival returns to Lincoln Center with genre-blurring performances that reimagine sound through bold experimentation and global artistry.
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Variations on America: A Discussion Series
In partnership with the New York Philharmonic, this free discussion series explores the American experience through music, history, and culture—moderated by ethnomusicologist Fredara Hadley.
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¡VAYA!
A vibrant celebration of Latin music and dance, ¡VAYA! brings NYC’s top orchestras and rhythms to the stage—for dancers, listeners, and everyone in between.
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Young Artist Pipeline
A free training program for fifth and sixth graders, Young Artist Pipeline nurtures emerging talent through foundational arts education, creative exploration, and pathways to NYC’s screened arts high schools.

UPCOMING SHOWS

Friday, September 5 at 7:30 pm

Matt Costa: Explorations of Sight and Sound

Lincoln Center Presents

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Matt Costa’s multimedia concerts merge music and film to tell the story of his artistic travels and inspirations.
ALL AGES
MUSIC
In-person & Livestream
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Saturday, September 6 at 7:30 pm

Song to the Whales

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Join us for a euphoric music experience with four incredible Indigenous voices from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, and an ensemble of musicians.
ALL AGES
MUSIC
Folk
CLASSICAL
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Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 pm

Variations on America: A Discussion Series

Home: Belonging, From New England to Hawaii

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with the New York Philharmonic

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Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a talk about belonging and the meaning of home, through the lens of music.
ALL AGES
TALK
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Thursday, September 11 at 8:10 am

Table of Silence Project 9/11

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Join us for this annual, free public performance ritual and call to action for peace as 150 dancers create a peace labyrinth on Josie Robertson Plaza.
OUTDOOR
DANCE
In-person & Livestream
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Saturday, September 20 at 2:00 pm

My Brain: After the Rupture

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with The Juilliard School

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Don't miss the inspiring story of former WQXR Creative Director Clemency Burton-Hill as she rebuilds her life after a catastrophic brain injury.
AGES 16+
FILM
PANEL
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Wednesday, October 22 at 11:00 am

Lincoln Center Immersive

Collective Body

Lincoln Center Presents

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Collective Body is an interactive, virtual reality experience that invites us to meet ourselves and each other through movement.
ALL AGES
VIRTUAL REALITY
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Thursday, October 23 at 11:00 am

Lincoln Center Immersive

Collective Body

Lincoln Center Presents

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Collective Body is an interactive, virtual reality experience that invites us to meet ourselves and each other through movement.
ALL AGES
VIRTUAL REALITY
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A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
On September 25–27, one of the world’s most acclaimed touring dance companies returns to Lincoln Center with a series of compelling pieces, including a new work set to an electrifying experimental classical score performed live.
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Support the arts today
Support the performing arts and enjoy year-round benefits! Members get early access to Choose-What-You-Pay tickets, plus a full year of Fast Track entry, behind-the-scenes experiences, invitations to special events, and more.
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The arts belong to all of us
This season, we're offering even more Choose-What-You-Pay events—from mainstage classical works, to bold multidisciplinary premieres, and performances for all ages!
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Save the date: Open House
In October, Lincoln Center’s Open House returns with a day of creativity, community, and inspiring performances for families and audiences of all ages! Get hands-on with free workshops, participatory artmaking, music, and dance classes throughout our campus.

Art and wellbeing

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Heartbeat
On February 21, 2026, Lincoln Center will proudly present the first-ever dedicated wellness summit celebrating the power of the arts to support mental health, physical wellbeing, and human connection. Heartbeat will bring together artists, healthcare professionals, and scientists for engaging programming including panels, performances, participatory movement, expert-led classes, and sound experiences.
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The Art of Wellbeing
Presented in collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, The Art of Wellbeing series harnesses the power of art to engage the mind, body, and spirit. Boost your wellbeing with FREE guided meditations, movement-based lessons, and music-inspired experiences—accompanied by world-class musicians.

Make the most of your visit

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Accessibility
Lincoln Center seeks to create a more inclusive experience and meet access needs for our audiences by providing a range of accommodations for all performances.
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Dining & Drinks
Looking for a pre-show or mid-day drink, meal, small bite, or coffee? We have you covered! Lincoln Center offers a variety of dining and grab-n-go options to audiences and visitors.
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Lincoln Center Tours
Explore the iconic arts organizations that call Lincoln Center home; and experience our vibrant campus the way only artists and staff do.