“This summer, Lincoln Center invites you to experience the healing and rejuvenating power of the arts. Whether it’s rejoicing the night away on the dance floor, reclaiming rituals hindered by the pandemic, or moments for collective remembering, we offer this warm welcome to come together after so much time apart.” –Shanta Thake
Upcoming events
Summer for the City
Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
The Metropolitan Opera
August 18 at 7:30pm
Summer for the City
Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
The Metropolitan Opera
August 19 at 7:30pm
The dance floor is now closed
Thank you for joining us all summer long at NYC's largest outdoor dance floor with a 10-foot disco ball! The energy was unstoppable—and it's all thanks to you. Learn more »The summer's mantra
Every Summer for the City event began with a quick pre-show ritual centered around this year's themes: rejoice, reclaim, remember. Watch here »Rejoice, reclaim, remember

Come together after such a challenging period
Join us in celebrating this summer's mantra with 300+ free events spanning genres and artforms. Rejoice, social dance is back—taking place on NYC's largest outdoor dance floor with a 10-foot disco ball! Reclaim the traditions and annual festivals that were postponed at globalFEST, an all-day celebration of music from around the world. Remember as we honor the lives of iconic individuals including Muhammad Ali, James Baldwin and Greg Tate.

Participate in citywide collaborations
Lincoln Center and its presenting partners invite you to catch a flick under the stars from July 13–30 at our Outdoor Cinema; take a breath and move during our Wednesday night wellness sessions at the Atrium; witness NYC's most iconic dance companies share the spotlight in the BAAND Together Dance Festival; or join educators and an exciting lineup of artists for free weekly workshops and performances for kids, teens, and families.
Encounter new works and reimagined classics
The Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra performs a series of concerts that showcase a breadth of repertoire and diverse slate of offerings. This August, we present a brand-new dance festival curated by renowned choreographer and MacArthur Fellow Kyle Abraham, featuring seven contemporary dance makers—followed by Requiem: Fire in the Air of the Earth, a new work exploring death and reincarnation through a reimagining of Mozart’s Requiem in d minor.Be the first to know!
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Health and safety
At this time, face coverings and proof of COVID-19 vaccination will not be required for outdoor events; however, face coverings are welcome and we encourage everyone to complete their primary vaccination series and get boosted before attending.For indoor events at the Atrium, Rose Theater, and Alice Tully Hall, proof that the final dose of primary COVID-19 vaccination series was administered at least 14 days before entry is required. Face coverings are required as well. Learn more »