The Oasis on Josie Robertson Plaza
The Oasis will be open daily to the public from June 1–August 14 between 8:00 am and midnight, excluding set-up and breakdown times before and after scheduled events.
Sprouting from the center of the concrete jungle like a fantastical mirage is The Oasis—New York City’s largest outdoor dance floor with a 10-foot disco ball and the central gathering place of Summer for the City. The creative vision of Tony Award-winning costume and set designer Clint Ramos with lighting design by Andrew Grant, the blue, mirrored stage muraled art installation transforms Josie Robertson Plaza and invites New Yorkers to come back together among a sea of mirrors, that reflect the myriad participants.
Offering a soul-quenching respite, The Oasis invites visitors to dance, gather, and reconnect during daily operating hours and for free curated events for all ages. The installation plays host to this summer's Social Dance series, featuring swing, Afrobeats, house, salsa, hip hop, disco, and more; as well as Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra Young Players concerts, Saturday morning creative workshops for kids, teens, and families, adapted dance classes and accessible silent discos, poetry readings, and a public wedding celebration for hundreds of New Yorkers!
Whether you're dancing, snacking, chatting, or relaxing, we hope the rejuvenating summer air and the cool glistening of the Fountain inspire you to rejoice the shared moment with old friends and new.
Upcoming events at The Oasis
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis: ¡VAYA!
Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis
Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis
Dance, MF, Dance!
Felicia Collins and The Hustle
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Pre-show Family Workshop
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Silent Disco
British Consulate General New York
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis
Lulu and the Broadsides
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Pre-show Family Workshop
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Second Line and Performance
Pretty for the People featuring Bruce Harris
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Family Dance: Noche Flamenca
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Poets on the Plaza
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis: ¡VAYA!
Típico Urbano
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Adapted Dance Class with Mark Morris Dance Group's Dance for PD
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis
Rachael & Vilray
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Pre-show Family Workshop
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
I Dream a Dream That Dreams Back at Me: A Juneteenth Celebration
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
LGBTQIA+ Pride
A Tribute to Paradise Garage and Larry Levan with Victor Rosado
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis
LGBTQIA+ Pride
ULTRA PRIDE!! with Ultra Naté, Bright Light Bright Light, and DJ Rissa Garcia
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Peace Bisquit
Summer for the City
LGBTQIA+ Pride
Mini Kiki Ball: Know Your History
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
BAAD!
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Pre-show Family Workshop
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Poets on the Plaza
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis
Queen Esther presents The Black Rose of Texas featuring Kat Edmonson and Synead Cidney Nichols
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis
George Gee and his Make-Believe Ballroom Orchestra
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Pre-show Family Workshop
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Adapted Dance Class with Mark Morris Dance Group's Dance for PD
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis: ¡VAYA!
Los Hacheros with Jeremy Bosch
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra
Pop-up: MMFO and Mostly Mozart Young Artists
Conducted by Earl Lee
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis: ¡VAYA!
MaxBanda
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis
Silent Disco Downtown 80: Delphine Blue, DJ Gerb, and David Azarch
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Pre-show Family Workshop
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra
Pop-up: MMFO and Mostly Mozart Young Artists
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Celebrate Love: A (Re)Wedding
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Poets on the Plaza
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis
Hot Sugar Band
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Yanos and Beats
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Pre-show Family Workshop
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
An Evening of Access Magic: Silent Disco
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
QUINCE en la Plaza Silent Disco
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
One Whale's Tale and The Bushwick Starr
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Poets on the Plaza
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis
Joe McGinty & The Loser's Lounge Present: Disco!
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis: ¡VAYA!
Charangueando con la Tipica '73
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Pre-show Family Workshop
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis
Marivaldo Favellê Dance Party
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
SAB Family-friendly Ballet Workshop
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
School of American Ballet
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Poets on the Plaza
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis
La Guardia Imperial and Dock Sud
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis
Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Family Dance with Indigenous Enterprise
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis: ¡VAYA!
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Social Dance at The Oasis
Harlem Renaissance Orchestra
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Festival of New York: Citywide Dance Party
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
BAAND Together Dance Festival
Dance Workshop
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
BAAND Together Dance Festival
Dance Workshop
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
BAAND Together Dance Festival
Dance Workshop
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Silent Disco: AFROPUNK After Dark
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
BAAND Together Dance Festival
Dance Workshop
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Silent Disco: AFROPUNK After Dark
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
BAAND Together Dance Festival
Dance Workshop
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Summer for the City
Metallic Stars and Clarified Butta: A Greg Tate Silent Disco Dance Party with DJ Reborn
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
General Admission
All events at The Oasis are FREE with General Admission, first-come, first-served. Just show up; tickets not required! Learn more »Advance Reservation
Or, get priority access to select events by booking ahead of time. Check the dedicated event page to confirm if this option is available. Learn more »Other summer venues and more
Thanks to Our Supporters
Signature support for the Oasis provided by SK Group
Major support provided by Jody and John Arnhold, Arnhold Dance Innovation Fund, and NewYork-Presbyterian
Endowment support is provided by the Blavatnik Family Foundation Fund for Dance