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2025-26 Series & Festivals

Encounter the arts through a curated series or festival, each thoughtfully crafted around a theme, artform, historical moment in time, or audience. Whether you return to a favorite legacy program or discover something entirely new, we hope you leave feeling inspired by the arts—with a fresh perspective and connection to the world around you.

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American Songbook

Curated by Clint Ramos, American Songbook: Echoes of an Inheritance brings musical theater performances, powerhouse concerts, and genre-crossing experiences from March 18–May 23.

Big Umbrella Festival

From April 10–26, join us for a series of performances, workshops, relaxed spaces, and interactive experiences welcoming neurodivergent audiences and their families.

Lincoln Center Visionary Artist: Jeanine Tesori

Lincoln Center honors one extraordinary artist whose impact and vision embody the transformative power of the arts across disciplines.

AMOC* Up Close

Get up close to today’s most boundary-pushing artists in a one-of-a-kind showcase on our most intimate stage: featuring innovative new works from leading creators in music, dance, and opera.

Beats, Rhymes & Sights

A bold celebration of Hip-Hop’s next fifty years, this series brings together iconic concerts, film, dance, and interactive events curated by Xavier “X” Jernigan.

Create-athons

A series of free, hands-on workshops where participants team up with pro artists to dive into music, design, tech, and more—no experience needed, just bring your creativity.

Festival of Firsts

Feed your curiosity with premiere performances, Lincoln Center debuts, and fresh collaborations, so that you can say, “I saw them first!”

Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

The Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center comes together each summer during Lincoln Center's Summer for the City to celebrate and share iconic works of classical music in dialogue with new and rediscovered music.

FUTUROS: New Ideas in Composition

Don't miss New Latin Wave’s annual concert series at the David Rubenstein Atrium, celebrating visionary Latine artists shaping contemporary music.

Kids, Teens, and Families

A joyful and inclusive series of music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on creativity for young audiences and their families, with sensory-friendly and bilingual events throughout the season.

Legacies of San Juan Hill Festival

From October 14–29, celebrate the artistic legacy of San Juan Hill with events that shine a light on the artists who created here and the community that inspired them.

Lincoln Center Immersive

Step into a vivid blend of art and technology with augmented reality installations that transform Lincoln Center’s campus into a living, digital canvas.

Lincoln Center Moments

A free, welcoming performance series created for individuals with dementia and their caregivers, offering intimate artistic experiences in a supportive setting.

Livestreams

Watch select Lincoln Center performances from anywhere with free livestreams all season long—complete with closed captions and on-demand access.

Passport to the Arts

A free and inclusive introduction to the performing arts, this series welcomes children, teens, and adults with disabilities and their families to experience concerts, workshops, and events across Lincoln Center.

Seen, Sound, Scribe

Curated by Poet-in-Residence Mahogany L. Browne, this powerful series uplifts poetry, performance, and dialogue with today’s leading and emerging literary voices.

Songwriter/Storyteller

A six-night tribute to the timeless art of storytelling through song, featuring genre-defying artists who blend narrative and music with heart and originality.

The Art of Wellbeing

Refresh your mind, body, and spirit with free guided meditations, movement classes, and live music in this uplifting wellness series created with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

The InBETWEEN Music & Tech

An electrifying fusion of art, tech, and imagination, this series from Nona Hendryx invites audiences to explore AI, XR, and cyborg futures through immersive experiences and visionary dialogue.

The Tune Up!

Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks and her nine-piece band SLP & The Joyful Noise ignite a high-voltage night of new songs, short plays, surprise guests, and dance-in-the-aisles joy.

Under the Radar at Lincoln Center

Part of NYC’s trailblazing Under the Radar, this series brings two bold new productions to Lincoln Center, spotlighting boundary-breaking voices from around the globe.

Unsound New York

The boundary-defying Unsound Festival returns to Lincoln Center with genre-blurring performances that reimagine sound through bold experimentation and global artistry.

Variations on America: A Discussion Series

In partnership with the New York Philharmonic, this free discussion series explores the American experience through music, history, and culture—moderated by ethnomusicologist Fredara Hadley.

¡VAYA!

A vibrant celebration of Latin music and dance, ¡VAYA! brings NYC’s top orchestras and rhythms to the stage—for dancers, listeners, and everyone in between.

Young Artist Pipeline

A free training program for sixth and seventh graders, Young Artist Pipeline nurtures emerging talent through foundational arts education, creative exploration, and pathways to NYC’s screened arts high schools.

Ticketing Overview

Our goal is to continue exploring new ticketing practices together as a community to make our performances more accessible to more people and to center equity and inclusion in every aspect of our field. All tickets for  Lincoln Center Presents programs are FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay. Please refer to the dedicated event page of the show you’d like to attend to confirm ticketing options.

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Free General Admission Events

Many performances and events, including all programming at the David Rubenstein Atrium, are available for FREE via General Admission—first-come, first-served. Advance reservations are not required for these events; just show up! While we'll do our best to accommodate as many guests as possible, we cannot guarantee admission. Look for the “FREE” label on calendar listings and show pages, or select the “Free” calendar filter to search for a wide range of free programming.

Free Fast Track Option

All Lincoln Center Presents events at the David Rubenstein Atrium offer a Fast Track reservation option, giving priority entry into events. Reservations for Fast Track will open every Monday at noon for that week's events and can be reserved on this page. 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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2. Call CenterCharge at 212-721-6500 from Monday–Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm (EST).
3. Book in-person at the Alice Tully Hall box office (Broadway and 66th Street) or the David Geffen Hall box office from Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–6:00 pm and Sunday noon–6:00 pm.

Presented in collaboration with New Latin Wave

FUTUROS: New Ideas in Composition showcases some of the most compelling Latine artists working at the intersection of contemporary, experimental, and neo-classical music. This boundary-defying concert series at the David Rubenstein Atrium presents bold new pieces that celebrate the richness and complexity of Latine cultures, and highlights artists whose work expands the narrative of what Latine music can be, honoring diverse musical traditions while exploring new sonic futures.

Join us for the world premiere of the opera mad scramble for crumbs by inti figgis-vizueta, a composer who works to reconcile historical aesthetics and experimental practices with trans and Indigenous futures. This “ever-intriguing, rising new music star” (LA Times) is not to be missed!

Featured Artists

Saturday, May 02, 2026 at 7:30 pm

*This program was originally scheduled for May 1, 2026.

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1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up!
2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon. Or, become a Member and get a Fast Track pass for priority entry all year long.

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Venue

David Rubenstein Atrium

1887 Broadway, New York, NY 10023

For ticketing, call CenterCharge at 212-721-6500 from Monday–Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm (EST).

For general inquiries, call Guest Experience at 212-875-5456 or email [email protected].

The David Rubenstein Atrium is open daily to the public and for weekly scheduled events; entry is always free and tickets are not required. Free programming includes performances by artists from across the world, artistic panels, creative workshops, family shows, opportunities for civic engagement, and social events. Learn more »

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Accessible seating and designated aisle seats; Accessible restrooms and accessible routes

FM assistive listening devices with headsets and neck loops

FUTUROS: New Ideas in Composition

Mirror, Mirror by Miguel Farías

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with New Latin Wave

April 30 at 7:30 pm

David Rubenstein Atrium

Join for a world premiere opera by Venezuelan-Chilean composer Miguel Farías, inspired by the work of Chilean novelist and performer Pedro Lemebel.

ALL AGES

OPERA

Contemporary

EXPERIMENTAL

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Tilt

Lincoln Center Presents

May 15 at 7:30 pm

David Rubenstein Atrium

Join Brooklyn-based group Tilt for intricate, viscerally affecting art-pop compositions that blend carefully interwoven motifs with improvisation!

AGES 5+

MUSIC

POP

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UPCOMING SHOWS

Wednesday, March 18 at 11:00 am

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

MUSIC

Wednesday, March 18 at 1:00 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

MUSIC

Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 pm

Lincoln Center Presents In collaboration with the New York Philharmonic

Wednesday, March 18 at 8:00 pm

Created by Sandra St. Victor & Mark Batson

Thursday, March 19 at 7:30 pm

Thursday, March 19 at 8:00 pm

Friday, March 20 at 7:30 pm

Friday, March 20 at 7:30 pm

In American Sign Language by Deaf Broadway

Friday, March 20 at 8:00 pm

Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 pm

MIND & THE MUSE

Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 pm

The Future of Creative Integration

Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 pm

Matriarchs Awards Show

Friday, March 27 at 7:30 pm

Thursday, April 2 at 7:30 pm

Music of Dario Castello & Luciano Berio

Friday, April 3 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 pm

Featuring Special Guest: LEDISI

Monday, April 6 at 8:00 pm

Thursday, April 9 at 1:00 pm

Virtual on Zoom

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

FILM

Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 pm

Lincoln Center Presents In collaboration with The Juilliard School

Friday, April 10 at 11:00 am

Barrowland Ballet

Friday, April 10 at 2:00 pm

Barrowland Ballet

Friday, April 10 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, April 11 at 11:00 am

Barrowland Ballet

Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 pm

Barrowland Ballet

Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 pm

MIND & THE MUSE

Sunday, April 12 at 11:00 am

Barrowland Ballet

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with the New York Philharmonic

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with The Juilliard School