Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Just Announced: The Summer for the City 2025 Season

Lincoln Center's Summer for the City: Come soar with us!

The ultimate New York
festival returns

June 11–August 9

Dear friends,

You're invited to the fourth annual Summer for the City, with hundreds of performances featuring global artistic voices that reflect New York City's vibrant cultural communities. From June 11 to August 9, we welcome you to find your place in this quintessential NYC summer destination.

This year's festival brings artists whose visions of the future inspire and bring joy. Just as the energy of New York City connects us, we hope New Yorkers of all ages will feel moved by this reminder of shared humanity in an interconnected world.

This summer at Lincoln Center you can feel global rhythms, taste international food offerings, and embrace new perspectives—all without ever leaving New York. All events are FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay, with tickets for Choose-What-You-Pay performances going on sale Thursday, May 15 at noon.

This is your Summer for the City. Let's soar together.

Headshot of Shanta Thake
Shanta Thake signature

Shanta Thake
Ehrenkranz Chief Artistic Officer
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

2025 Festival Highlights
Two performers in elaborate gold costumes on stage

Run AMOC* Festival

A bold slate of opera, dance, and music from the American Modern Opera Company (AMOC*)

Jonathon Heyward conducts the orchestra

Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center

Timeless classical works in dialogue with new and rediscovered music

A band plays on the Damrosch Park stage in front of a large crowd.

Travel the World at Damrosch Park

The biggest names in music, dance, and theater from around the globe

Multiple photos of a woman in different costumes looking at the camera

Mahabharata

A once-in-a-generation theatrical experience weaves ancient wisdom with modern spectacle

People dance in pairs under a disco ball

Hit The Dance Floor

Learn moves from around the world with FREE Social Dance

Jazz musicians play on an underground stage

Art Underneath Lincoln Center

Comedy, jazz, and boundary-defying music underground at Jaffe Drive

Collage of four artist headshots

Brazil Week

Experience the vibrant artistry of Brazil without leaving New York City

People dance wearing headphones under the disco ball

Silent Discos

Turn the heat up and the volume way down under the 10-foot disco ball

Exterior photo of the Library

Living Library: Celebrating 60 Years

Explore the legacy of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

Four men hold stringed instruments

Brooklyn Rider: 20 Years at Play

Gripping performances from a singular force in the world of string quartets

Dancers pose on stage

BAAND Together Dance Festival

Five of NYC's most iconic dance companies together on one stage

Kids and parents sit on the floor in front of a performer on stage

Events for Kids, Teens, and Families

Storytimes, concerts, and more, free all summer long

Elevate your summer with the ultimate access

Take your summer to new heights by becoming a Lincoln Center Member today! During Summer for the City and throughout the year, you'll enjoy exciting benefits like:

  • A Fast Track pass for two, granting priority entry to hundreds of free shows
  • Early access to Choose-What-You-Pay tickets, ahead of the general public 
  • 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:
Thursday, May 8

Public On-Sale:
Thursday, May 15


No comments:

Post a Comment