Tuesday, December 2, 2025

This month at Lincoln Center


December at Lincoln Center

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Celebrate the performing arts with
Lincoln Center all month long!


This Month's Highlights

Ballet dancers in white outfits on stage

Photo © Erin Baiano

Now–January 3

Celebrate the season with George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® and be transported from Lincoln Center to the Land of Sweets. Explore post-Christmas performance dates for the best ticket availability.

Ballet dancers in white outfits on stage

Courtesy of Janus Films

Opens December 5 at 6:30 pm as part of Kōzaburō Yoshimura: Tides of Emotion

FLC's Kōzaburō Yoshimura retrospective opens with his masterpiece – a deeply moving chronicle of a woman confronting her own values in a rapidly modernizing Japan.

A man in a yellow t-shirt laying on his side in front of a projected version of Hamlet

Tuesday December 9 at 7:30 pm

Soprano Joélle Harvey, tenor Paul Appleby, and baritone John Moore showcase Bach's skillful vocal writing, including the "Coffee Cantata," a short comic opera about the drink that took Europe by storm.

A woman sitting on a plush bench holding a cello

December 10–13

Handel's setting of Biblical texts reaches operatic heights and is full of iconic melodies. A stellar cast of soloists and the chorus of Music of the Baroque are conducted by Jane Glover.

A man in a yellow t-shirt laying on his side in front of a projected version of Hamlet

December 10–14

Throughout the fall, four renowned choreographers have been working with Juilliard dancers and creating new works here on campus. Be the first to see them during Juilliard's popular annual New Dances performances.

A woman with blonde hair wearing a white dress lying on a marble slab

Marty Sohl / Met Opera

December 11–January 3

Perfect for audiences of all ages, Mozart's heartwarming fairy tale takes the stage in the Met's 90-minute abridged, English-language production. 

A man in a yellow t-shirt laying on his side in front of a projected version of Hamlet

An All My Relations Collective Collaboration

December 12–14

Written and performed by GRAMMY winner Ty Defoe, Skeleton Canoe is the powerful story of an Indigenous youth on the search for truth and belonging. Enjoy this performance for families of all ages and secure your Choose-What-You-Pay tickets today!

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December 16–21

Swing into the season with Big Band Holidays, a timeless NYC tradition. Indulge in the music you love, brought to life by the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Tickets on sale now!

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December 16–January 4

This holiday season, Joyce DiDonato brings her singular voice to a brand-new production of the beloved family opera. This is the tale of how a simple gift can become a miracle that transforms the world.


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