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2025-26 Series & Festivals

Encounter the arts through a curated series or festival, each thoughtfully crafted around a theme, artform, historical moment in time, or audience. Whether you return to a favorite legacy program or discover something entirely new, we hope you leave feeling inspired by the arts—with a fresh perspective and connection to the world around you.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Big Umbrella Festival

A welcoming, multi-sensory festival created for neurodiverse audiences of all ages, featuring interactive performances, installations, and workshops each April.

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.

Festival of Firsts

Feed your curiosity with premiere performances, Lincoln Center debuts, and fresh collaborations, so that you can say, “I saw them first!”

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.

Lincoln Center Moments

A free, welcoming performance series created for individuals with dementia and their caregivers, offering intimate artistic experiences in a supportive setting.

Livestreams

Watch select Lincoln Center performances from anywhere with free livestreams all season long—complete with closed captions and on-demand access.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

¡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.

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.

Ticketing Overview

Our goal is to continue exploring new ticketing practices together as a community to make our performances more accessible to more people and to center equity and inclusion in every aspect of our field. All tickets for  Lincoln Center Presents programs are FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay. Please refer to the dedicated event page of the show you’d like to attend to confirm ticketing options.

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Free General Admission Events

Many performances and events, including all programming at the David Rubenstein Atrium, are available for FREE via General Admission—first-come, first-served. Advance reservations are not required for these events; just show up! While we'll do our best to accommodate as many guests as possible, we cannot guarantee admission. Look for the “FREE” label on calendar listings and show pages, or select the “Free” calendar filter to search for a wide range of free programming.

Free Fast Track Option

All Lincoln Center Presents events at the David Rubenstein Atrium offer a Fast Track reservation option, giving priority entry into events. Reservations for Fast Track will open every Monday at noon for that week's events and can be reserved on this page. Please check the event's dedicated web page to confirm if Fast Track is available for the performance you'd like to attend.

3 Ways to Buy Tickets

There are three ways to purchase Choose-What-You-Pay and full-price tickets.

1. Book online from the event's dedicated web page.
2. Call CenterCharge at 212-721-6500 from Monday–Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm (EST).
3. Book in-person at the Alice Tully Hall box office (Broadway and 66th Street) or the David Geffen Hall box office from Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–6:00 pm and Sunday noon–6:00 pm.

Jeanine Tesori; Tazewell Thompson, photo by Fabian Obispo; Susan Sturm; Bryonn Bain

Lincoln Center’s 2025 Visionary Artist and two-time Tony winner Jeanine Tesori and Emmy nominee Tazewell Thompson (creators of Blue) are joined by author Susan Sturm (What Might Be: Confronting Racism to Transform Our Institutions) and poet Bryonn Bain for an interactive exploration of bridge-building across divides, inspired by the opera Blue. The evening will include performances of a selection from Bain’s multimedia theatrical production  Lyrics  from  Lockdown, excerpts from  Blue, and a reading and book signing by Sturm.

Venue

Kenneth C. Griffin Sidewalk Studio, David Geffen Hall

10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023

For ticketing, call CenterCharge at 212-721-6500 from Monday–Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm (EST)

For general inquiries, call Guest Experience at 212-875-5456 or email [email protected].

The Kenneth C. Griffin Sidewalk Studio is an innovative venue for small-scale performances, rehearsals, and community gatherings. Prominently located inside David Geffen Hall on the corner of Columbus Avenue and 65th Street, the venue was designed to be visible to outside passersby—providing an open door into the creative process and artistry at Lincoln Center. Learn more »

Accessibility

Accessible seating and designated aisle seats; Accessible restrooms and accessible routes

Hearing loop installed. Loop receivers available

Live captioning available on personal devices by scanning a QR code

Lincoln Center Visionary Artist: Jeanine Tesori

Jeanine Tesori's Violet

In American Sign Language by Deaf Broadway

Lincoln Center Presents

March 20 at 7:30 pm

Alice Tully Hall

Experience Violet, a musical about repairing the scars that lie deeper than skin, with a full Deaf Broadway cast performing through ASL.

AGES 2+

MUSICAL THEATER

ASL-LED

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Lincoln Center Visionary Artist: Jeanine Tesori

Cast Album Project

Lincoln Center Presents

April 05 at 7:00 pm

The Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center

Jeanine Tesori brings her ongoing Cast Album Project (CAP) to Lincoln Center for a one-night-only live cast album recording session.

AGES 2+

MUSICAL THEATER

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Lincoln Center Visionary Artist: Jeanine Tesori

The Lineage of Laughter

David Lindsay-Abaire and Christopher Durang

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with The Juilliard School

May 12 at 7:30 pm

The Juilliard School

Playwright David Lindsay-Abaire joins Jeanine Tesori for a night celebrating his work and Christopher Durang’s profound influence on his path.

ALL AGES

TALK

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UPCOMING SHOWS

Friday, September 5 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, September 6 at 7:30 pm

Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 pm

Lincoln Center Presents In collaboration with the New York Philharmonic

Thursday, September 11 at 8:10 am

Friday, September 12 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, September 13 at 7:30 pm

BRC Celebrates 40

Thursday, September 18 at 7:30 pm

Friday, September 19 at 7:30 pm

A Cultural History of Drag in New York City

Lincoln Center Presents In collaboration with the American LGBTQ+ Museum

Saturday, September 20 at 2:00 pm

Lincoln Center Presents In collaboration with The Juilliard School

Francesca Beale Theater

Saturday, September 20 at 7:30 pm

Monday, September 22 at 1:00 pm

Thursday, September 25 at 7:00 pm

Thursday, September 25 at 7:30 pm

Friday, September 26 at 7:00 pm

Friday, September 26 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, September 27 at 11:00 am

Saturday, September 27 at 7:00 pm

Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 pm

Sunday, September 28 at 1:00 pm

Creating Comics with The Metropolitan Opera

Thursday, October 2 at 7:30 pm

In collaboration with The Bushwick Starr

Friday, October 3 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, October 4 at 7:30 pm

Thursday, October 9 at 7:30 pm

Friday, October 10 at 7:30 pm

Sunday, October 12 at 7:30 pm

Featuring MC Lyte

Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 pm

A Film by Stanley Nelson

Francesca Beale Theater

Wednesday, October 15 at 11:00 am

An Augmented Reality Experience

Wednesday, October 15 at 7:30 pm

Thursday, October 16 at 7:30 pm

Friday, October 17 at 7:30 pm

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with the New York Philharmonic

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with the American LGBTQ+ Museum

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with The Juilliard School