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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The biannual dance festival launches this summer, bringing the most innovative international dance to NYC.
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Find your groove at free Social Dance nights led by dance instructors and headlined by artists from around the world.
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Explore beloved melodies and discover new works in this exhilarating season that sparkles with passion, wit, elegance, and fanfare.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Art engages the mind, body, and spirit with guided meditations and movement-based lessons accompanied by live music.
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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.

What's on today, June 11th

5:00 pm

Summer for the City

ASL Campus Explorations: Lincoln Center's Summer for the City

Lincoln Center Presents

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Join us for a free in-person American Sign Language-led exploration of Lincoln Center’s campus, transformed for our annual summer festival.
OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
ASL-LED
CAMPUS
EXPLORATION

5:00 pm

Summer for the City

Inayat: A Duet for Four

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with Jodhpur RIFF

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This dance explosion merges two ancient north Indian performance traditions—Rajasthani folk music and classical Kathak—in a unique outdoor performance.
OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
DANCE

5:30 pm

Summer for the City
World at Play at Lincoln Center

Freestyle Soccer Jam

Lincoln Center Presents

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Experience gravity-defying and acrobatic soccer skills with the astonishing NYC freestyle performers.
OUTDOOR
ALL AGES

8:00 pm

Summer for the City

dead prez

Produced by Jill Newman Productions & libre8

Lincoln Center Presents

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Influential Hip-Hop duo dead prez makes their Lincoln Center debut at Summer for the City!
OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
MUSIC
Hip-Hop

UPCOMING SHOWS

Friday, June 12 at 5:00 pm

Summer for the City

Inayat: A Duet for Four

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with Jodhpur RIFF

location pin logoHearst Plaza

This dance explosion merges two ancient north Indian performance traditions—Rajasthani folk music and classical Kathak—in a unique outdoor performance.
OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
DANCE

Friday, June 12 at 5:30 pm

Summer for the City

Virtual Verbal Description Campus Exploration – Lincoln Center's Summer for the City

Lincoln Center Presents

Join us for a free virtual exploration of Lincoln Center’s campus, transformed for our annual summer festival. Designed for guests who are blind or have low vision.
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Ages 13+
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ACCESSIBILITY
CAMPUS
EXPLORATION

Friday, June 12 at 6:30 pm

Summer for the City
Social Dance

Stud Country

Lincoln Center Presents

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Join the “Queer Church of Line Dance” to learn classic era hootin’ and hollerin’ line and partner dances.
OUTDOOR
ALL AGES
LINE DANCING
LGBTQIA+ PRIDE
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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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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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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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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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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. 

Feel the rhythms of the world

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From July 22–25, we shine a spotlight on the rich cultural artistry of China with programs highlighting the depth and diversity of Chinese culture. The week's events include Du Yun's The Ocean Etched in the Forest (刻在森林的海), dance by Shen Wei Dance Arts and the Guangdong Modern Dance Company, concerts by Ian Chang and Taiga, and family events for all ages!
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World at Play at Lincoln Center celebrates the global spirit of soccer and the intersections of arts and sport. Get in on the action with artistic programs, offering a unique point of connection between NYC’s international communities, including: World Club DJ nights, freestyle soccer shows, films, and more.

Make the most of your visit

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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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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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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