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“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
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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.We've sent an email to the address you provided. To complete your subscription, please click the link in the email.
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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 »
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Summer for the City
Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra
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The Metropolitan Opera
Thursday, August 18, 7:30pm
Presented in collaboration with the resident organizations of Lincoln Center.
In solidarity with the victims of the war in Ukraine, the Metropolitan Opera and the Polish Natio…
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Summer for the City
Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
The Metropolitan Opera
Friday, August 19, 7:30pm
Presented in collaboration with the resident organizations of Lincoln Center.
In solidarity with the victims of the war in Ukraine, the Metropolitan Opera and the Polish Natio…
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Lincoln Center’s approach to accessibility mirrors our commitment to transform performing arts spaces to be more inclusive of our audiences’ identities and access needs by design, not as an afterthought or add-on.
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All tickets are FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay. There are three ways to get tickets, depending on the venue and programming. Learn more »
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Explore the Summer for the City campus map, marking venues, restrooms, accessible entrances, and more. Download map here »Summer venues
The Oasis at Josie Robertson Plaza
Damrosch Park
The Speakeasy at Jaffe Drive
Hearst Plaza
David Rubenstein Atrium
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Self-Park is offering convenient parking, in close proximity to events and performances. Learn more »

Snacks and sips
Stop by The Oasis for a gelato! Small bites and bar drinks will also be sold at Damrosch Park, Hearst Plaza, and The Speakeasy beginning one hour before a show.Dear New York,
We invite you to the first annual Summer for the City at Lincoln Center to experience the healing and rejuvenating power of the arts, after this period of so much upheaval.
For my first summer at Lincoln Center, we've curated a unified season that reflects all of the ideas of what it means to be a whole person in New York—culturally, physically, and spiritually—and a taste of so much of what this vibrant city has to offer. This is just the beginning of a new artistic vision for Lincoln Center that is intentional about collaboration with its community partners and resident organizations, encourages active participation, and ensures that our programs are more accessible and reflect the multifaceted communities of New York.
I believe the arts are strongest when in conversation with their communities and their moments in time. We are listening closely and humbly, and inviting New Yorkers to actively participate—through social dance, singalongs, pre-performance rituals, civic activations, and much more—this summer and beyond. We are also thrilled to be making the arts more accessible to more New Yorkers, with Free offerings all summer long, and select indoor performances using a Choose-What-You-Pay ticketing model.
Summer for the City animates every inch of our campus and creates new and exciting spaces — including the city’s largest outdoor dance floor, The Oasis, an Outdoor Cinema at Hearst Plaza, and an underground Speakeasy bar and performance space hosting comedy, poetry, jazz, and more. With over 300 events, 10 stages, and a variety of genres, we hope you find something you love that speaks to you directly.
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.
Thanks to Our Supporters
Lead Support for Summer for the City Community Programming is provided by Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
Signature support for Summer for the City is provided by SK Group
Major support for Summer for the City is provided by the Mellon Foundation, the LuEsther Mertz Charitable Trust, and First Republic Bank
Additional support is provided by Chanel, the Ford Foundation, PGIM, the Shubert Foundation, Amazon, the Howard Gilman Foundation, Warburg Pincus, the Scully Peretsman Foundation, and Lincoln Center’s 21/22 Donors and Members
Endowment support is provided by the Blavatnik Family Foundation Fund for Dance, The Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Foundation, Oak Foundation, PepsiCo Foundation, and Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Programs are made possible, in part, by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor, Mayor of the City of New York, the New York State Legislature and the New York City Council
NewYork-Presbyterian is the Official Hospital of Lincoln Center
Pianos by Steinway & Sons – the Artistic Choice of Lincoln Center
How to Get Tickets to Summer for the City
There are three ways to get tickets to Summer for the City at Lincoln Center, depending on the venue and the programming. Read below to learn more about ticketing for the specific event you’d like to attend.
General Admission
Entry to all Summer for the City performances and events at Damrosch Park, The Oasis on Josie Robertson Plaza, the David Rubenstein Atrium, The Deck, Hearst Plaza, and The Speakeasy on Jaffe Drive will be available for FREE via General Admission—first-come, first-served. Advance reservations are not required; just show up! Learn more »
Advance Reservation
In addition to General Admission, we’re offering a FREE Advance Reservation option for select Summer for the City events held at Damrosch Park, The Oasis, and Hearst Plaza. With Advance Reservation, guests can get priority access to events by booking ahead of time. Event admission is only guaranteed until 10 minutes before showtime. Learn more »
Choose-What-You-Pay
The Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra performances at Alice Tully Hall from July 22–August 6 and Kyle Abraham’s Requiem at the Rose Theater from August 11–13 will be ticketed events. Tickets will be available on a Choose-What-You-Pay basis; day-of general admission will not be offered for these shows. Learn more »
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Call CenterCharge at 212-721-6500 from Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–8:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Book in-person at the Alice Tully Hall box office (Broadway and 66th Street) from Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–6:00 pm and Sunday noon–6:00 pm.
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Ballet Hispánico’s Latin Social Dance Workshop
Wednesday, August 10 from 5:00–6:00 pm
This workshop is a part of the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center's Summer for the City and will be led by Ballet Hispánico Teaching Artists and Live Salsa …
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It’s time to dance! Feel the rhythm of the city and dance to live beats of Salsa and Bachata in a Latin Social Dance Workshop with Ballet Hispánico. Premier salsa band Tempo Alegre plays merengue, Afro-Cuban and more Latinx music that will get you on your feet!
This outdoor workshop is designed for the whole family with basic movements that everyone can enjoy and follow. Participants are welcome to bring their own partner, dance solo or in a group, or connect with someone new! Learn the steps and rejoice in the essence of New York City through this celebration of the joy of dance and Latinx cultures.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Guest Services at 212-875-5456 or [email protected].
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Ballet Hispánico’s Latin Social Dance Workshop
Wednesday, August 10 from 5:00–6:00 pm
This workshop is a part of the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center's Summer for the City and will be led by Ballet Hispánico Teaching Artists and Live Salsa …
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The Oasis at Josie Robertson Plaza
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Major support provided by the Thompson Family Foundation
The BAAND Together Dance Festival is proud to be part of Summer for the City
Major support provided by Jody and John Arnhold, Arnhold Dance Innovation Fund
Additional support provided by the Harkness Foundation for Dance
Endowment support is provided by the Blavatnik Family Foundation Fund for Dance
Community programming at Damrosch Park is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
Support Our Artistic Community
Lincoln Center is committed to the power of the arts and the important role it plays in our lives. Give today to join our mission and help champion the future of Lincoln Center.
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