Upcoming events
Summer for the City
The Art of Wellbeing
Kids, Teens, and Families
Ngano: Storytelling through Song with Dr. Tanyaradzwa
Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian
June 20 at 12:00 pm
Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall
In this engaging musical experience build on traditional Zimbabwean folktales and fables, kids will sing, dance and create music together!
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Theater Storytime With John Robert Allman and Cherry Jaymes
Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
June 24 at 11:00 am
Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall
Sing and dance your way through the alphabet with John Robert Allman’s book A is for Audra, featuring drag performances by Cherry Jaymes.
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Theater Storytime With John Robert Allman and Cherry Jaymes
Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
June 24 at 1:00 pm
Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall
Sing and dance your way through the alphabet with John Robert Allman’s book A is for Audra, featuring drag performances by Cherry Jaymes.
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Pierce Freelon
Lincoln Center Presents
June 27 at 12:00 pm
Hearst Plaza
Don’t miss Grammy-nominee Pierce Freelon, whose joyful music blends Hip-Hop, electronic jazz and soul, carefully crafted for today's modern family.
Share your love for the arts
Lincoln Center Presents Free and Choose-What-You-Pay events
Discover fun for the whole family at Lincoln Center! Our Kids, Teens, and Family programming offers a variety of experiences, including lively music concerts, hands-on workshops, sensory-friendly performances, and more. With our FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay ticket offerings throughout the year, accessing the arts has never been easier. So, whether you want to spark your child’s imagination or fuel your teen’s creativity, we welcome all ages to our stages. Explore the season »
Classical and ballet for our youngest audiences
Every year, our resident organizations present premier family-friendly shows across campus. Get to know the basics of classical with Chamber Music Society's Meet the Music! series for ages 6+; and experience orchestral for the first time at New York Philharmonic's Young People’s Concerts for ages 6+ or the Very Young People’s Concerts for ages 3–5. On select Saturdays, New York City Ballet offers interactive presentations and excerpts of iconic ballets for kids ages 5+.
Creative workshops and performing arts classes
Encourage artistic expression and foster your kids' creative talents by enrolling in music and dance classes. Jazz at Lincoln Center's WeBop program offers specialized curriculums covering jazz, blues, and improvisation for children ages 8 months–7 years. Or, learn from ballet experts through structured dance lessons at the School of American Ballet (ages 4–5) or New York City Ballet's Children’s Workshops (ages 5–7) and In Motion Workshops (ages 8–12).Children's access programs
