Find your rhythm at New York's ultimate summer festival
June 10–August 8
Dear friends,
You're invited to Summer for the City, an annual festival that carries forward Lincoln Center’s founding promise to enliven New York with arts for all. This year that energy feels more alive than ever, with dance at the center, artists from around the world, and moments of connection unfolding across our campus. From June 10–August 8, hundreds of performances will highlight the transformative power of live art.
We invite you to come as you are, discover something new, and experience the joy, creativity, and community that make this global city extraordinary. All events are either free or Choose-What-You-Pay, with tickets for Choose-What-You-Pay performances going on sale Wednesday, May 20 at noon.
We look forward to welcoming you all summer long, to move and be moved.
Shanta Thake
Ehrenkranz Chief Artistic Officer
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
2026 Festival Highlights
Lincoln Center Contemporary Dance Festival
Part of the Pasculano Collaborative for Contemporary Dance
The inaugural festival brings the most innovative international dance to NYC.
Dance Encounters
Part of the Pasculano Collaborative for Contemporary Dance
Dance takes flight outdoors with choreographic works in conversation with the architecture of Lincoln Center.
Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center
Iconic orchestral works paired with new and rediscovered music sparkle with passion, wit, elegance, and fanfare.
World at Play at Lincoln Center
Celebrate the global spirit of soccer with live concerts, freestyle showcases, film screenings, and World Club DJ nights.
Social Dance
Find your groove at free Social Dance nights led by all-star dance instructors and headlined by artists from around the world.
Featured Concerts
Don't miss blockbuster performances and celebrations with internationally acclaimed artists.
Summer at the Atrium
Discover free comedy, jazz, and innovations in contemporary music.
Chinese Arts Week
Music, dance, workshops, markets, and more spotlight Chinese artistic influence.
BAAND Together Dance Festival
Made possible by CHANEL
Five of NYC’s most iconic dance companies come together on one stage.
Silent Disco
NYC's largest outdoor dance floor returns with late-night tunes.
The Art of Wellbeing
Presented in collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian, the Official Hospital of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Engage your mind, body, and spirit at our pop-up wellness studio.
Events for Kids, Teens, and Families
Bring the whole family to Storytimes, Create-athons, and concerts, free all summer long.
A New World-Class Performance Park With Greater Access for All
Damrosch Park is closed for construction until 2028 but the concert performances you love are still happening across campus all summer! Learn more about the new performance gardens being constructed at LincolnCenter.org/West.
Make your move with the ultimate summer access
Become a Lincoln Center Member today!
During Summer for the City and throughout the year, you'll enjoy exciting benefits like:
- Fast Track entry to hundreds of free shows
- Pre-sale access to Choose-What-You-Pay tickets
- Invitations to behind-the-scenes experiences, special Member gatherings, and more
Every Lincoln Center membership supports our commitment to sharing the performing arts with all New Yorkers.
Member Pre-Sale:
Wednesday, May 13
Public On-Sale:
Wednesday, May 20
