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Lincoln Center Presents
Summer for the City
June 12–August 10, 2024
200+ FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay events for all New Yorkers!

Fast Track reservations open Mondays at noon

In addition to General Admission, we’re offering a FREE Fast Track option for most Summer for the City events—giving you priority access. Bookmark this page »

Celebrate the cultural richness of India

Don't miss India Week, from July 10–14, offering silent discos, dance performances and concerts, comedy nights, and literary events. India Week »

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July 06 - All Day

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Hearst Plaza

Keep things playful with Optik—ten 6-feet gyroscope-like forms that invite participants to manipulate the movement and reflection of light.

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July 06 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
The Art of Wellbeing

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian

July 06 at 11:00 am

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Join Tai Chi teacher Raymond Li and experience the many benefits of the ancient Chinese practice, accompanied by live traditional Chinese music.

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July 06 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Full-campus experience

An all-day event with relaxed spaces, specifically welcoming neurodivergent audiences through multi-sensory experiences, performances, and workshops.

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July 06 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Full-campus experience

Three gigantic, stilt-walking puppets resembling birds from prehistoric times roam New York City, capturing your imagination and delighting you with their antics.

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Find your bliss as Lincoln Center's outdoor spaces transform

From June 12—August 10, our outdoor campus transforms into a welcoming oasis where neighbors and New Yorkers from across the city can gather, relax, participate in performances, enjoy expanded food options, read a new book, create art, and even play outdoor games! The outdoor spaces are designed by Visual Director Clint Ramos and inspired by flora and fauna of the American prairie—evoking the ideals of Life, Liberty, and Happiness—with greenery and plants by Donyale Werle Design. Explore spaces & venues »

This is your place to BE this summer

CELEBRATE new commissions for the first time

In July and August, the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center performs the North American premiere of Huang Ruo’s City of Floating Sounds, an interactive work that fuses music and technology with a mobile app-enabled soundscape and live performance, and a world premiere by Hannah Kendall, inspired by scripture from Job:27 and Schumann’s Symphony No. 2. At Damrosch Park in August, join the Queens of Hip-Hop for an immersive night of orchestral music, DJs, and dance.

PARTICIPATE at the intersection of arts and civic engagement

Join us for our Civic Saturdays performance series, designed to unite friends and strangers in the spirit of shared community. On July 6, we present Anthem to US, the culmination of a monthslong collaborative effort to create a contemporary anthem echoing our collective hopes, struggles, and histories. At Damrosch Park, we present The Ritual of Breath, a deeply moving, meditative experience that responds to the murder of Eric Garner. In August, pop culture meets activism with the Ruidosa Fest, the Latine-led international feminist platform, with a full day of lectures, live music, and a late-night silent disco.

SING and DANCE with the return of long-time favorites

NYC's largest outdoor dance floor with a now-iconic 10-foot disco ball shines bright as the centerpiece of Summer for the City with FREE social dance nights and silent discos every week. Free family shows for all ages, including storytimes, Big Umbrella Day, and dance workshops are offered all summer long. The Art of Wellbeing harnesses the power of art to engage the mind, body, and spirit in weekly workshops and classes through July 20. Plus, much-loved performances—globalFEST, BAAND Together, Deaf Broadway, La Casita, and so much more—come back for an encore!

Free concerts at Damrosch Park

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Saturday, July 6

Anthem to US Concert

Anthems of hope, peace, and resilience

Sunday, July 7

Passing the Crown

Celebrating the Queens of Hip-Hop

Series & programs

Plan Your Visit

Visual Director Clint Ramos transforms Lincoln Center's outdoor campus with multiple open-air public spaces—welcoming all New Yorkers and visitors to enjoy throughout their day, whether a show is on the agenda or not! Take a spin on The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza with a 10-foot mega disco ball, read a book from PEN America's pop-up Little Library for Big Ideas at The Garden at Damrosch Park, or relax and play games at Hearst Plaza. Explore spaces & venues »

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Summer venues & outdoor spaces

The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza

New York City's largest outdoor dance floor with a—now iconic—10-foot disco ball returns to Josie Robertson Plaza as the centerpiece of Summer for the City. Designed once again by Visual Director Clint Ramos, this year's dance floor is inspired by flaura and fauna of the American prairie, setting the ambiance for the joyful and popular Social Dance and Silent Disco series. Don't miss New York City's hottest outdoor summer dance parties that are sure to satisfy any dancer's taste, including nights devoted to salsa, Lindy hop, disco, country, Hip-Hop, freestyle, ballroom, and much more.

Damrosch Park

The 2,500-seat amphitheater plays host to headlining events as part of India Week, The Outdoor Film Series presented in collaboration with Film at Lincoln Center, the 20th Annual NYC in C, Brasil Summerfest, a meditative concert adaptation of The Ritual of Breath, a concert by Steel Pulse, and dozens of the most celebrated names in music, dance, and theater—all FREE, all summer long.

The Underground at Jaffe Drive

Also designed by Visual Director Clint Ramos, The Underground—a speakeasy-inspired performance space now expanded in size—returns this summer. Tucked away on Jaffe Drive, under Lincoln Center's Josie Robertson Plaza, the pop-up stage and bar hosts FREE comedy shows with NYLaughs, jazz sets presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the Living Music Underground series curated by Nadia Sirota.

Hearst Plaza

We invite visitors to enjoy the outdoor space of Hearst Plaza this summer, equipped with outdoor games and cafe seating with shade. Hearst Plaza hosts free performances for kids, teens, and families, pop-up events by Voices of a People's History, La Casita, Urban Bush Women's Haint Blu, a performance by Elite Pan Consortium, and so much more!

The Garden at Damrosch Park

Looking for a quiet place to unwind and relax while at Lincoln Center this summer? Stop by The Garden at Damrosch Park, a greenhouse-like retreat to chat, read a book from PEN America's pop-up Little Library for Big Ideas, escape the sun, and be zen. The space is filled with greenery and plants designed in collaboration with Donyale Werle Design. On Wednesday mornings and afternoons, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts presents arts-based storytimes for children, and Poet-in-Residence Mahogany L. Browne curates poetry & meditation events throughout the summer.

Indoor Venues

The general public is welcome to make use of the public space, facilities, and dining options at David Geffen Hall and the David Rubenstein Atrium. Select events are also held at Alice Tully Hall, the David H. Koch Theater, and the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Snacks at the Night Market at Damrosch Park

New this summer is the Lincoln Center Night Market, an outdoor food emporium open Wednesday–Sunday from 5:00–10:00 pm, featuring a wide range of cuisines at affordable prices including Jerrell's Betr Brgr serving 100% plant-based burgers; Maya's Snack Bar featuring Mexican dessert snacks; Harlem Seafood Soul with gourmet seafood and soul food; Japanese-style street food from Yakitori Totto; Manousheh serving traditional Lebanese street food; and authentic Mexican from Taqueria al Pastor. There will also be a tent with rotating food offerings that align with that week's programming. Joe Coffee will be available during the day. Additional vendors to be announced soon. Our permanent on-campus options will be open all summer as well!

Lincoln Center Night Market is made possible by CHASE
Additional Support for the Lincoln Center Night Market is provided by United Airlines
Community programming at Damrosch Park is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)

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.

All venues include accessible seating, entrances and restrooms, and alternative entry for guests who are unable to stand in line due to a disability. ASL interpretation, audio description, live captioning, and haptics are integrated into dozens of performances.

KultureCity provides sensory-inclusion through a trained team, sensory bags, and a mobile sensory room, available for families and individuals who have sensory needs/non-visible disabilities. Guests can find the sensory bags, with noise canceling headphones, fidget tools, and verbal cue cards, and mobile sensory room in Damrosch Park, with entrance on the north side of West 62nd Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam, available Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 10pm, Wednesdays from 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 10pm, and Thursdays and Fridays from 5pm to 10pm.

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Health & Safety

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts ("LCPA") is committed to the safety of our visitors, performers, and employees. Our guidelines for events and performances at outdoor and indoor venues managed by LCPA when LCPA is the presenter can be found here.

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. Please refer to the dedicated event page of the show you’d like to attend to confirm ticketing options.

Free General Admission

For free events, over half the venue capacity is aways available for General Admission. Just show up; no tickets needed! Entry to most Summer for the City performances and events is available for FREE via General Admission—first-come, first-served. Learn more »

Free Fast Track

In addition to General Admission, we’re offering a FREE Fast Track option for the majority of Summer for the City events held at Damrosch Park, The Dance Floor, The Underground at Jaffe Drive, Hearst Plaza, and the David Rubenstein Atrium, and other select venues.
• By booking Fast Track for events ahead of time, guests can access the Fast Track line at the venue which gives them priority entry to that event.
• While event admission is not guaranteed, Fast Track ticket holders will have priority over the General Admission line up until 10 minutes before show time (please note: show time for social dances on The Dance Floor is the start of the dance lesson). We recommend arriving an hour before show time to ensure entry into the event.
• Please check the event's dedicated web page to confirm if Fast Track is available for the performance you'd like to attend.
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Choose-What-You-Pay

Tickets to most indoor events are available on a Choose-What-You-Pay basis; day-of general admission will not be offered for these shows. This includes Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center programs and the BAAND Together Dance Festival, among others. All Choose-What-You-Pay events have a suggested ticket price of $35 and the option to pay more or less. There is a $5 per ticket minimum. Learn more »

Box Office Hours

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) or the David Geffen Hall Welcome Center from Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–6:00 pm and Sunday noon–6:00 pm.

Photo by Mari Uchida

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Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Musical Storytime with Laura Ziegler

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

The Garden at Damrosch Park

Wednesday, July 03, 2024 at 11:00 am

Wednesday, July 03, 2024 at 1:00 pm

The event at 1:00 pm will include American Sign Language interpretation

please select a date

There are two ways to access this free event:
1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up!
2. Fast Track reservations for this event are no longer available, but you're still in luck! Over half the capacity is open to General Admission.

Presented in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

Join us for a delightful musical Storytime with Laura Ziegler from Just Accessible Music (JAM), who will read Cedella Marley's One Love. Together we will sing, dance, and play instruments along with this story that's adapted from Bob Marley's song, "One Love".

Lincoln Center celebrates summer in New York City as our free Storytime series returns to The Garden at Damrosch Park—and this year due to popular demand, we have scheduled a second event every Wednesday! Curated by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, this storytime event presents a children's book reading with live music incorporated to keep kids of all ages enraptured and engaged!

Run time: approximately 45 minutes

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Guest Experience at 212-875-5456 or [email protected].

July 10 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Storytime with Maria Torres

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

July 10 at 11:00 am

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Kids of all ages will be entranced by this book reading focusing on the music and dancing styles of Puerto Rico.

DANCE

FAMILY

LITERATURE

July 17 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Musical Theater Storytime with Mama Foundation for the Arts

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

July 17 at 11:00 am

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Kids of all ages will be entranced by this book reading based on the musical, Mama, I Want To Sing!

THEATER

FAMILY

LITERATURE

July 24 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Musical Storytime with Thorgy Thor

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

July 24 at 11:00 am

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Kids of all ages will be entranced by this book reading with live music, narrated by Thorgy Thor from RuPaul‘s Drag Race.

MUSIC

FAMILY

LITERATURE

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July 10 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Storytime with Maria Torres

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

July 10 at 11:00 am

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Kids of all ages will be entranced by this book reading focusing on the music and dancing styles of Puerto Rico.

DANCE

FAMILY

LITERATURE

July 17 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Musical Theater Storytime with Mama Foundation for the Arts

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

July 17 at 11:00 am

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Kids of all ages will be entranced by this book reading based on the musical, Mama, I Want To Sing!

THEATER

FAMILY

LITERATURE

July 24 at 11:00 am

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Musical Storytime with Thorgy Thor

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

July 24 at 11:00 am

LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Kids of all ages will be entranced by this book reading with live music, narrated by Thorgy Thor from RuPaul‘s Drag Race.

MUSIC

FAMILY

LITERATURE

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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A contribution of any size makes a big impact!

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July 06 - All Day

July 06 - All Day

Hearst Plaza

INSTALLATION

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July 06 at 11:00 am

Lincoln Center Presents In collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian

July 06 at 11:00 am

WELLNESS

WORKSHOP

TAI CHI

July 06 at 11:00 am

July 06 at 11:00 am

Full-campus experience

MUSIC

FAMILY

July 06 at 11:00 am

July 06 at 11:00 am

Full-campus experience

THEATER

FAMILY

Find your bliss as Lincoln Center's outdoor spaces transform

This is your place to BE this summer

CELEBRATE new commissions for the first time

PARTICIPATE at the intersection of arts and civic engagement

SING and DANCE with the return of long-time favorites

Be the first to know!

Thank you

Free concerts at Damrosch Park

Saturday, July 6

Anthem to US Concert

Anthems of hope, peace, and resilience

Sunday, July 7

Passing the Crown

Celebrating the Queens of Hip-Hop

Series & programs

Social Dance

Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

Silent Disco

Kids, Teens, and Families

BAAND Together Dance Festival

The Dream Machine Experience

The Outdoor Film Series

The Art of Wellbeing

Civic Saturdays

Comedy Underground

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Living Music Underground

India Week

Urban Bush Women's 40th Anniversary

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