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10 stages FOR NEW YORK

3 months of joy FOR YOU

1 outdoor dance floor FOR US ALL

“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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Tuesday, May 24 at 12:30pm

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David Rubenstein Atrium

Community Blood Drive

New York Blood Center
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

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Saturday, May 28 at 4:00pm

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Summer for the City
GATHER: A series of monuments and rituals

Ritual: Islands in the Sea

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

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Tuesday, May 31 at 7:30pm

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Summer for the City
David Rubenstein Atrium

Voices of a People’s History

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Maxine Greene and Judith S. Kaye High Schools

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Wednesday, June 01 at 11:30am

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Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Storytime – Who Is Florence Price?

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

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Dance and reconnect at The Oasis

NYC's largest outdoor dance floor opens on June 1! Join us for dancing under the stars, family events, or public opening hours. Learn more »

GATHER: A series of monuments and rituals

More now than ever, art can remind us of our humanity, heal wounds, and bridge divides. Join the artist for participatory events on select dates. Learn more »

Rejoice. Reclaim. Remember.

Rejoice and come together after such a challenging period

Outdoor social dance is back! Get swept away with salsa, swing, bachata, merengue, soul, and more—all under a 10-foot disco ball at The Oasis. If you're planning a fun-filled (and sun-filled) family day, check out our FREE concerts, workshops, and special events for kids, teens, and families. This June, celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride at the Mini Kiki Ball, Criminal Queerness Festival, and ULTRA PRIDE!! dance party. 

Reclaim the traditions and rituals that were postponed

Couples and lovers of New York, register beginning June 12 to participate in Celebrate LOVE: A (Re)Wedding, a group wedding celebration. Also in June, a site-specific, evening-long performance sweeps across the campus in honor of Juneteenth; and in July, an immersive theater event, QUINCE en la Plaza, welcomes guests to experience the festive rite of passage.

Remember our losses and collectively heal through art

Summer for the City honors and celebrates the lives of iconic individuals across the arts including James Baldwin and Greg Tate. Two versions of Mozart’s Requiem offer moments for remembrance: Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra and Requiem: Fire in the Air of the Earth. On June 11, a Jazz at Lincoln Center Second Line celebrates lives lost and offers space to mourn.

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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. At this time, children under 5 will not be admitted into indoor events. Learn more »

Featured participatory events

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GATHER for community art-making

Interactive events with the artist through July 3

Celebrate Love: A (Re)Wedding

Registration opens on Loving Day, June 12

Summer venues and more

The Oasis at Josie Robertson Plaza

Sprouting from the center of campus like a fantastical mirage is The Oasis—New York City’s largest outdoor dance floor and the central gathering place of Summer for the City. Learn more »

Damrosch Park

The 2,500-seat amphitheater plays host to the biggest names in theatre, music, and dance—all FREE, all summer long. Learn more »

The Speakeasy at Jaffe Drive

Lincoln Center goes underground with The Speakeasy, a pop-up space for FREE comedy shows, jazz sets, spoken word and poetry performances. Learn more »

Outdoor Cinema at Hearst Plaza

This July, bring your friends and family to finally make up for all the flicks you missed last summer and rejoice in open-air cinema. Learn more »

David Rubenstein Atrium

Cool off indoors at the Atrium, where arts and democracy converge through radical welcoming, artistic innovation, open exchange of ideas, and community partnership. Visit the Atrium »

Outdoor Reading Room

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Outdoor Reading Room returns to Lincoln Center's Amsterdam Terrace this summer with morning children's programming and curated staff picks by performing arts librarians.

How to get tickets

All tickets to Summer for the City are FREE with General Admission or Choose-What-You-Pay. There are three ways to get tickets, depending on the venue and the programming. Learn more »

Health and safety

Lincoln Center is committed to enhancing the safety of our visitors, performers, and employees. Please see health guidelines for indoor and outdoor events before your visit. Learn more »

Accessibility

Our 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. Learn more »

Plan your visit

Before visiting us this summer, please take the time to read about the health and safety policy, ticketing, accessibility, and more. Click here »

About Summer for the City

There's something for everyone! We’re thrilled to be coming together with our resident organizations and community partners to present hundreds of outdoor and indoor public events. Learn more »

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Tuesday May 24, 2022

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Community Blood Drive

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Tuesday, May 24, 12:30pm

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Ritual: Islands in the Sea

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Saturday, May 28, 4:00pm

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Tuesday May 31, 2022

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Voices of a People’s History

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Maxine Greene and Judith S. Kaye High Schools

Tuesday, May 31, 7:30pm

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Plan Your Visit

Before your show, make the most of your visit this summer by checking out GATHER: A series of monuments and rituals from May 14–July 3, The Oasis at Josie Robertson Plaza from June 1–August 14, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Outdoor Reading Room, or the serene Paul Milstein Reflecting Pool. For all questions related to Summer for the City, staff at The Welcome Center tent (located at the northeast corner of Josie Robertson Plaza) would be happy to help—open Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–6:00 pm and Sunday noon–6:00 pm beginning June 1; and remaining open 30 minutes after a show begins.

Accessibility

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.

Click here for accommodations for Summer for the City.

Health & 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. At this time, children under 5 will not be admitted into indoor events. For greater detail, please click here.

How to get tickets

All tickets are FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay. There are three ways to get tickets, depending on the venue and programming. Learn more »

Parking

Self-Park is offering convenient parking, in close proximity to events and performances. Learn more »

Summer venues

The Oasis at Josie Robertson Plaza

Sprouting from the center of campus like a fantastical mirage is the art installation, The Oasis—New York City’s largest outdoor dance floor and the central gathering place of Summer for the City. Join us for a scheduled social dance or stop by during daily public open hours. Learn more »

Damrosch Park

The 2,500-seat amphitheater plays host to participatory celebrations, mass singalongs, and the biggest names in theatre, music, and dance—all FREE, all summer long. Learn more »

The Speakeasy at Jaffe Drive

Lincoln Center goes underground with The Speakeasy, hosting FREE comedy shows, jazz sets, and spoken word and poetry performances on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Learn more »

Hearst Plaza

Check out the roster of FREE events for kids, teens, and families, staged at The Grove on Saturdays. Also, finally make up for all the flicks you missed last summer and rejoice in a pop-up Outdoor Cinema this July. Learn more about the Outdoor Cinema »

David Rubenstein Atrium

Cool off indoors at the Atrium, where arts and democracy converge through radical welcoming, artistic innovation, open exchange of ideas, and community partnership. FREE events and public open hours every week! Learn more »

Snacks and sips

Grab a frozen gelato or beverage, available on Josie Robertson Plaza every day this summer! Small bites and bar drinks will also be sold at Damrosch Park, The Oasis, Hearst Plaza, and The Speakeasy at Jaffe Drive beginning one hour before a performance begins.

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, the Shubert Foundation, Amazon, 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

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 »

Save the date! The Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra performances at Alice Tully Hall and Requiem: Fire in the Air of the Earth at the Rose Theater will go on sale to the public on June 8 at noon—member pre-sale begins June 1 at noon.

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