Monday, July 28, 2025

This week at Summer for the City

Lincoln Center's Summer for the City
A woman stands under blue light, holding a guitar

Liniker performs in Damrosch Park. Photo by Sachyn Mital

Experience something new every day at 
Summer for the City 

When was the last time you surprised yourself? Whether you attend a show with the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center, take a workshop with an iconic ballet company, or find yourself in the crowd at a music festival, there are plenty of opportunities to do something you've never done before this week at Summer for the City!


FREE Fast Track reservations open every Monday at noon for select performances.
To reserve Fast Track visit LincolnCenter.org/FastTrack.

Tuesday, July 29

Relaxed Open Rehearsal: The Beethoven Effect

Jonathon Heyward Conducts Beethoven's Seventh Symphony

10:30 am, Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall
FREE: Registration Required

Explore Beethoven in a new light with this captivating program led by Jonathon Heyward. This Relaxed Rehearsal will provide a peek behind the scenes as the Festival Orchestra prepares this program for performance.

5:00 pm, LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall
FREE: General Admission 

Stretch, twirl, and leap with New York City Ballet during this Children's Workshop for young movers 12 years of age and under.

5:00 pm, David Rubenstein Atrium
FREE: General Admission

Get an off-stage perspective on the extraordinary collaboration between the five dance companies that come together for the BAAND Together Dance Festival.

The Beethoven Effect

Jonathon Heyward Conducts Beethoven's Seventh Symphony

7:30 pm, Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall
Choose-What-You-Pay

Explore Beethoven in a new light with this captivating program led by Jonathon Heyward. 

7:30 pm, David H. Koch Theater
Choose-What-You-Pay

Celebrate the fifth anniversary of the BAAND Together Dance Festival, as five of NYC's most iconic dance companies reunite on one stage!

Wednesday, July 30

11:00 am and 1:00 pm, LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track

Famed Lincoln Center Theater poster artist James McMullan and author Kate McMullan read their illustrated works and lead a drawing lesson.

In collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

5:00 pm, LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall
FREE: General Admission 

Dive into Latin social dances like salsa and merengue. All ages and levels welcome.

6:00 pm, The Dance Floor
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track

A dynamic trio presents an evening of salsa and inspiration, paying homage to the rich legacy of Afro-Latina music and its enduring influence.

In collaboration with Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute

The Beethoven Effect

Jonathon Heyward Conducts Beethoven's Seventh Symphony

7:30 pm, Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall
Choose-What-You-Pay

Explore Beethoven in a new light with this captivating program led by Jonathon Heyward. 

7:30 pm, David H. Koch Theater
Choose-What-You-Pay

Celebrate the fifth anniversary of the BAAND Together Dance Festival, as five of NYC's most iconic dance companies reunite on one stage!

8:00 pm, The Underground at Jaffe Drive
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track

Get wild with the return of Jungle Cat Comedy, the hot new stand-up series hosted by Abby Govindan and Mohanad Elshieky.

8:00 pm, Damrosch Park
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track

Don't miss Toño Rosario, one of the pillars of Dominican popular music and culture and three-time GRAMMY nominee.

WARRIORS Listening Party

Co-hosted by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis

9:30 pm, The Dance Floor
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track

Join Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis for an inspirational Silent Disco Listening Party featuring their new concept album WARRIORS.

Co-presented by Lincoln Center Theater

Thursday, July 31

5:00 pm, LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall
FREE: General Admission

Join American Ballet Theatre for an interactive dance workshop exploring the magic of storytelling in classical ballets.

5:00 pm, The Garden at Damrosch Park
FREE: General Admission

Designed to be accessible to all, this class invites participants to experience the joys and benefits of dance.

I Don't Know, But I Been Told...

If You Keep on Dancin' You Never Grow Old

6:30 pm, The Dance Floor
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track

Participate in a vibrant tribute, by Urban Bush Women, to the rhythms and expressions of the African Diaspora that influence the world as we know it.

7:30 pm, David H. Koch Theater
Choose-What-You-Pay

Celebrate the fifth anniversary of the BAAND Together Dance Festival, as five of NYC's most iconic dance companies reunite on one stage!

7:30 pm, David Rubenstein Atrium
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track

Renowned Jamaican-Canadian reggae artist Ammoye makes her Lincoln Center debut to celebrate the release of her latest album, The Shift.

8:00 pm, The Underground at Jaffe Drive
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track

Trumpeter Riley Mulherkar, founding member of The Westerlies, shares an evening of jazz and improvised music from his acclaimed debut album Riley.

Friday, August 1

Celebrating 20 Years of Literary Debuts

National Book Foundation Panel

5:00 pm, The Garden at Damrosch Park
FREE: General Admission

Exceptional authors and honorees of the National Book Foundation's 5 Under 35 prize discuss the art, craft, and realities of a life of letters.

5:00 pm, LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall
FREE: General Admission

Join us for a dance workshop featuring a demonstration led by Dance Theatre of Harlem company members.

Festival Orchestra Pre-Show Discussion

Arts for Collective and Community Health

6:00 pm, Kenneth C. Griffin Sidewalk Studio, David Geffen Hall
FREE: General Admission + via Livestream

In what ways do the arts foster belonging, resilience, and healing within communities?

6:30 pm, The Dance Floor
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track

Nelly and her full band perform "Como el Perro" along with other songs from her forthcoming debut album.

7:30 pm, David H. Koch Theater
Choose-What-You-Pay

Celebrate the fifth anniversary of the BAAND Together Dance Festival, as five of NYC's most iconic dance companies reunite on one stage!

Paris to Patagonia

Karen Kamensek Conducts Bizet's Symphony in C

7:30 pm, Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall
Choose-What-You-Pay

Conductor Karen Kamensek leads an enchanting journey across the world featuring soprano Gabriella Reyes.

8:00 pm, The Underground at Jaffe Drive
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track

Don't miss a one-night-only comedy special with Danielle Perez, celebrated tv and film star! 

10:00 pm, The Dance Floor
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track

DJ Bembona's musical practice is rooted in spirituality and healing with an emphasis on celebrating, empowering, and unifying the Black Diaspora.

Saturday, August 2

Dance Workshop With Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Revelations Celebration Community Workshop

12:00 pm, LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall
FREE: General Admission

Alvin Ailey's Revelations is the world's most popular work of modern dance. Learn excerpts from this masterpiece.

4:00 pm, David H. Koch Theater
Choose-What-You-Pay

Celebrate the fifth anniversary of the BAAND Together Dance Festival, as five of NYC's most iconic dance companies reunite on one stage!

4:30 pm, Full-campus experience
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track

Join us for a whole world of music when globalFEST returns with their signature mega-festival featuring performers from around the globe.

Paris to Patagonia

Karen Kamensek Conducts Bizet's Symphony in C

7:30 pm, Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall
Choose-What-You-Pay

Conductor Karen Kamensek leads an enchanting journey across the world featuring soprano Gabriella Reyes.

10:00 pm, The Dance Floor
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track

Our all-day globalFEST celebration ends with a Silent Disco from the HAZA DJ collective, spinning tracks from the Middle East and African diasporas.

Sunday, August 3

6:00 pm, The Underground at Jaffe Drive 
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track

The trumpet and flugelhorn player delights audiences with her innovative approach influenced by traditional jazz, Afro-Latin and global music.

In collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center


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