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Together, we move.

Celebrate the Summer of Dance at Summer for the City with hundreds of FREE and Choose-What-You-Pay events for all. Centered on movement, contemporary artistry, and international voices, we invite you to experience the joy, creativity, and community that make our global city extraordinary!

Find a series that moves you

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Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center
Explore beloved melodies and discover new works in this exhilarating season that sparkles with passion, wit, elegance, and fanfare.
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BAAND Together Dance Festival
Celebrate the sixth edition of the BAAND Together Dance Festival, as five of NYC’s most iconic dance companies reunite on one stage.
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Social Dance
Find your groove at free Social Dance nights led by dance instructors and headlined by artists from around the world.
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World at Play at Lincoln Center
Celebrate the global spirit of soccer and the intersections of arts and sport with a series of artistic programs, offering a unique point of connection.
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Chinese Arts Week
Experience the rich artistry of China with a week-long showcase of programs highlighting the depth and diversity of Chinese culture.
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Dance Encounters
Immerse yourself in the magic of dance—up-close and personal—with a series of choreographic works that will energize Hearst Plaza.
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Featured Concerts
Mark your calendar for our featured concerts and all-day artistic takeovers, taking place both indoors and outdoors on our biggest stages—all for FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay!
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Kids, Teens, and Families
This is your one-stop destination for shows and activities for teens and kids of all ages—hosted by artists from across the globe.
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Lincoln Center Contemporary Dance Festival
The biannual dance festival launches this summer, bringing the most innovative international dance to NYC.
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Silent Disco
The Dance Floor comes to life with free dance parties headlined by world-class DJs spinning live sets, keeping you moving all night long.
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Summer at the Atrium
All summer long, the Atrium is your home for free jazz music, comedy shows, contemporary music, theater, dance, family events, and so much more!
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Summer Forum
From July 7–11, we bring together local and international teaching artists and educators to grow, connect, and propel their artistic vision forward.
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The Art of Wellbeing
Art engages the mind, body, and spirit with guided meditations and movement-based lessons accompanied by live music.

What's on today, August 1st

10:00 am

Summer for the City

Reading Rhythms

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

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Indulge in a unique reading party designed for book lovers across New York City
OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
Reading
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12:00 pm

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
BAAND Together Dance Festival

Dance Workshop With Dance Theatre of Harlem

Lincoln Center Presents

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Participate in a dance workshop, led by Dance Theatre of Harlem company members, focused on the fundamentals of ballet.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
DANCE
WORKSHOP
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4:00 pm

Summer for the City
BAAND Together Dance Festival

BAAND Together Dance Festival

Lincoln Center Presents

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Ballet Hispánico New York, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem on one stage.

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BALLET
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6:00 pm

Summer for the City

globalFEST

Lincoln Center Presents

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globalFEST features Cape Verdean singer Elida Almeida, Sudanese-American pop experimentalist Sinkane, and North African jazz futurists Saha Gnawa.

OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
WORLD MUSIC
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7:30 pm

Summer for the City

In the Depths of Blue

Lincoln Center Presents

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Tamisha A. Guy’s new work In the Depths of Blue invites audiences to explore the emotions evoked by the color blue, a hue evoking melancholy and resilience.

INDOOR
ALL AGES
DANCE
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7:30 pm

Summer for the City
Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

A Mother's Love

Jonathon Heyward Conducts Brahms

Still | Montgomery | Brahms
Lincoln Center Presents

location pin logoWu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

Immerse yourself in the expressive power of music in this moving program spanning generations, featuring a U.S. premiere by Jessie Montgomery.
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CLASSICAL
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10:00 pm

Summer for the City
Silent Disco

globalFEST Silent Disco

Featuring Dualitty

Lincoln Center Presents

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The entire world gets down to the sounds of globalFEST at this post-concert Silent Disco!

OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
WORLD MUSIC
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Swing into the Summer of Dance
Dance takes center stage this summer—both indoors and outdoors—spanning a range of forms and traditions, from contemporary and ballet, to swing and Hip-Hop, and more.
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Get year-round perks
Members enjoy year-round benefits including Fast Track entry, ticket pre-sale access, and behind-the-scenes experiences. Help keep the arts accessible to all.
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Tickets on sale now
This summer, we're offering even more Choose-What-You-Pay events. Select the ticket value that's right for you.
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Reserve Fast Track on Mondays
In addition to General Admission, we’re offering a FREE Fast Track option for most Summer for the City events—giving you priority access.
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A new world-class performance park
Damrosch Park is closed for construction until 2028, but the concert performances you love are still happening across campus all summer! The new performance park and gardens prioritize greater access for all. 

Summer at the Atrium

August 01 at 7:30 pm

Summer for the City

In the Depths of Blue

Lincoln Center Presents

August 01 at 7:30 pm

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Tamisha A. Guy’s new work In the Depths of Blue invites audiences to explore the emotions evoked by the color blue, a hue evoking melancholy and resilience.

INDOOR
ALL AGES
DANCE
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August 02 at 6:00 pm

Summer for the City

Zahili Zamora

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center

August 02 at 6:00 pm

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Experience musical works that trace a journey through Afro-Cuban roots, jazz language, and personal storytelling
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ALL AGES
MUSIC
JAZZ
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August 05 at 7:30 pm

Summer for the City

Living Music: Nadia Sirota and Gabriel Cabezas

Lincoln Center Presents

August 05 at 7:30 pm

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The curator and violist Nadia Sirota explores new directions in contemporary classical music with some help from her talented friends.

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ALL AGES
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August 06 at 7:30 pm

Summer for the City

Manuela Sánchez Goubert

Lincoln Center Presents

August 06 at 7:30 pm

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The beauty and creativity of Latin folk and modern jazz mingle and spark in the entrancing music of singer-songwriter Manuela Sánchez Goubert.

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JAZZ
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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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Sip & Snack
Looking for a drink, meal, or small bite? We have you covered! Check out our Festival Food Truck and The Spotlight Bar for some yummy and refreshing treats all summer.
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Little Library
Librarians from the Library for the Performing Arts and across NYPL's other 92 branches have curated a selection of specially themed books, available at a book kiosk at Hearst Plaza.

Thanks to Our Supporters

 

Lead support for Summer for the City Community Programming is provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)

Major support for Summer for the City is provided by Chase

NewYork-Presbyterian is the Official Hospital of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Contemporary Dance is made possible by the Pasculano Collaborative for Contemporary Dance - Lynne and Richard Pasculano, Founding Donors

United Airlines is the Supporting Airline of Lincoln Center Presents

Steinway & Sons is the Preferred Piano Partner of Lincoln Center

Major support for Lincoln Center Presents and Summer for the City is provided by the Mellon Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, MOVADO Group Foundation, Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc., and Howard Gilman Foundation

BAAND Together Dance Festival is made possible by CHANEL

Additional support is provided by Park Lane New York and Lyft

Endowment support is provided by the Blavatnik Family Foundation Fund for Dance, The Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Foundation, Oak Foundation, and PepsiCo Foundation

We are grateful to our Board of Directors for their leadership and generous support in making our work possible

Operation of Lincoln Center’s public plazas is supported in part with public funds provided by the City of New York

Programs are made possible, in part, with public funds provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts with the 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