Welcome to David Geffen Hall, the home of the New York Philharmonic and a cultural home for New York. The design of the Hall is centered around a deep focus on welcoming visitors and audiences to Lincoln Center and expanding the possibilities of what a concert hall can be. Thousands of square feet of public space are open daily to the public; accessibility features are offered throughout; concerts and community events are open to passersby from 65th Street and Columbus Avenue; and select performances from inside the concert hall are streamed live, free of charge. Whether you're returning to David Geffen Hall or visiting for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you!
Upcoming events
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Big Umbrella Day
Lincoln Center Presents
July 05 at 11:00 am
Full-campus experience
The all-day event features relaxed environments, specifically welcoming neurodivergent audiences through multi-sensory experiences, performances, and workshops.
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Big Umbrella Day
All Smiles
Lincoln Center Presents
July 05 at 11:30 am
Kenneth C. Griffin Sidewalk Studio, David Geffen Hall
We all have different ways of showing, sharing, and processing our emotions. This delightful show explores how all smiles are unique.
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Music Storytime With Christopher Johnson and Suzi Shelton
Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
July 09 at 11:00 am
LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall
Singer-songwriter Shelton and musician Johnson create a magical experience, performing songs from Shelton’s beloved Cinnamon Bear coloring book.
Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Music Storytime With Christopher Johnson and Suzi Shelton
Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
July 09 at 1:00 pm
LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall
Singer-songwriter Shelton and musician Johnson create a magical experience, performing songs from Shelton’s beloved Cinnamon Bear coloring book.
Nina Chanel Abney: San Juan Heal
Abney's monumental work of art, paying homage to San Juan Hill, is now on view. Learn more »
Jacolby Satterwhite: An Eclectic Dance to the Music of Time
This work offers us a playful and inventive vision of a creatively empowered future. Learn more »About David Geffen Hall
Reimagining the concert-going experience
Home to the New York Philharmonic, the Wu Tsai Theater—named in honor of Clara Wu Tsai and Joe Tsai—is designed with optimized sightlines, resulting in an intimate relationship between audience and performer. The theater's state-of-the-art flexibility accommodates choral performances, recitals, semi-staged opera, dance, film premieres, and amplified pop and rock concerts. Learn more »
Welcoming visitors to Lincoln Center at-large
Thousands of square feet of public space for diverse cultural performance and community uses has been created—all free and open to the public daily. Discover what's happening on campus at the Welcome Center, grab a cup of joe from The Coffee Bar, experience visual artwork, exhibits, and livestreams, and peek into live performances at the Kenneth C. Griffin Sidewalk Studio.
Building a stronger community together
Completed two years early, the new David Geffen Hall represents a statement of faith in New York and its artistic community, while delivering jobs and economic development at a crucial time for the city. The renovation supports $600 million in ongoing economic development and 6,000 jobs, with 42% participation from minority and women-owned businesses and 51% of the workforce derived from underrepresented communities. Learn more »
Host your next event at David Geffen Hall
Imagine your next big event at David Geffen Hall. From spectacular performances, dinners, galas, cocktail receptions, and intimate private parties, the many spaces of the Hall offer the perfect backdrop for your special occasion. Learn more »More about the venue
