Summer for the City is your one-stop destination for FREE shows, workshops, and activities for kids and teens, hosted by artists and teaching artists from across the globe. Come enjoy the much-loved Storytimes in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, and feel the global power of dance and movement at family-friendly events, including freestyle workshops, a Jamaica Day celebration, the Brown Rice Family concert, and many more experiences. The soaring world of global arts awaits all summer long!

New this year, explore Family Membership at Lincoln Center! As a Member, you’ll help support accessible programming for all ages and enjoy exciting benefits including Fast Track entry for four, behind-the-scenes experiences, and invitations to special events like Family Member Night.

Upcoming Events

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Music Storytime With Antonio Truyols

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

June 10 at 11:00 am

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Join us for a delightful Storytime from international pianist, composer and educator Antonio Truyols, who creates a place of healing and peace through music.
INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Music Storytime With Antonio Truyols

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

June 10 at 1:00 pm

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Join us for a delightful Storytime from international pianist, composer and educator Antonio Truyols, who creates a place of healing and peace through music.
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Big Umbrella Day

Lincoln Center Presents

June 13 at 11:00 am

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Our celebrated Big Umbrella Festival returns this summer with a free day-long campus takeover, welcoming neurodivergent audiences and their families!

Indoor/Outdoor
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
Participatory
Relaxed
Performance

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Storytime With Dinita Clark

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

June 17 at 11:00 am

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Learn about the fundamentals of house dance from Hip-Hop and street dance choreographer, dancer, and teacher Dinita Clark.
INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
DANCE
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Storytime With Dinita Clark

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

June 17 at 1:00 pm

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Learn about the fundamentals of house dance from Hip-Hop and street dance choreographer, dancer, and teacher Dinita Clark.
INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
DANCE
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
The Art of Wellbeing
Kids, Teens, and Families

Ngano: Storytelling through Song with Dr. Tanyaradzwa

Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian

June 20 at 12:00 pm

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In this engaging musical experience led by Zimbabwean musician and scholar Dr. Tanyaradzwa, kids will sing, dance, and create music together!

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
WELLBEING
MUSIC

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Theater Storytime With John Robert Allman and Cherry Jaymes

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

June 24 at 11:00 am

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Sing and dance your way through the alphabet with John Robert Allman’s book A is for Audra, featuring drag performances by Cherry Jaymes.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
THEATER
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Theater Storytime With John Robert Allman and Cherry Jaymes

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

June 24 at 1:00 pm

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Sing and dance your way through the alphabet with John Robert Allman’s book A is for Audra, featuring drag performances by Cherry Jaymes.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
THEATER
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Pierce Freelon

Lincoln Center Presents

June 27 at 12:00 pm

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Don’t miss Grammy-nominee Pierce Freelon, whose joyful music blends Hip-Hop, electronic jazz and soul, carefully crafted for today's modern family.

OUTDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
Hip-Hop
Electronic

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Music Storytime With Intersection Music and Arts, Inc.

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

July 01 at 11:00 am

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Help bring to life Ian Falconer’s "Olivia Forms A Band” as we sing along and play rhythm sticks and shakers!
INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Music Storytime With Intersection Music and Arts, Inc.

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

July 01 at 1:00 pm

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Help bring to life Ian Falconer’s "Olivia Forms A Band” as we sing along and play rhythm sticks and shakers!
INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Theater Storytime With AJ Freeman

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

July 08 at 11:00 am

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Lyricist and librettist AJ Freeman and composer Maria Caputo join us to present an original musical version of The Odyssey for young audiences.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
THEATER
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Theater Storytime With AJ Freeman

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

July 08 at 1:00 pm

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Lyricist and librettist AJ Freeman and composer Maria Caputo join us to present an original musical version of The Odyssey for young audiences.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
THEATER
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Create-athon: Deep Sea Costume Workshop

Followed by Dance Party

Lincoln Center Presents

July 10 at 6:00 pm

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Cibo Matto's Miho Hatori is your undersea DJ at this family-friendly Create-athon and dance party; make your own undersea-themed ensemble on-site!

OUTDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
WORKSHOP

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

SAB Family-Friendly Ballet Workshop

Lincoln Center Presents

July 11 at 11:00 am

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Join faculty and advanced students from the School of American Ballet for a ballet workshop demonstrating how students train in the studios every day.

OUTDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
BALLET
WORKSHOP

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
World at Play at Lincoln Center

Freestyle Workshop With Nick Seyda

Lincoln Center Presents

July 11 at 12:00 pm

location pin logoHearst Plaza

Join World Champion freestyler Nick Seyda for a captivating, unforgettable workshop, and learn how to make soccer balls dance!

OUTDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
WORKSHOP

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Storytime With Carlota Santana

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

July 15 at 11:00 am

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Carlota Santana leads a family-friendly creative Storytime, where young audiences learn basic movements of flamenco dance.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
DANCE
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Storytime With Carlota Santana

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

July 15 at 1:00 pm

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Carlota Santana leads a family-friendly creative Storytime, where young audiences learn basic movements of flamenco dance.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
DANCE
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Summer Arts Institute

Chamber Music Showcase

Lincoln Center Presents

July 18 at 12:00 pm

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Join us for a free concert showcasing New York City Public Schools Summer Arts Institute (SAI) student artists performing chamber music selections.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
World at Play at Lincoln Center

Create-athon: Creature Kickoff

Designed by Kid Koala

Lincoln Center Presents

July 19 at 12:00 pm

location pin logoHearst Plaza

Build your own working cardboard foosball table at this soccer-themed Create-athon designed by Kid Koala.

OUTDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
WORKSHOP

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Chinese Arts Week

Theater Storytime With Grace Chang

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

July 22 at 11:00 am

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Acclaimed author and performer Grace Chang offers a children’s Storytime reading of her book Jin Jin the Dragon, a charming parable of self-discovery.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
THEATER
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Chinese Arts Week

Theater Storytime With Grace Chang

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

July 22 at 1:00 pm

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Acclaimed author and performer Grace Chang offers a children’s Storytime reading of her book Jin Jin the Dragon, a charming parable of self-discovery.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
THEATER
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

NextGen Changemakers Summit

Lincoln Center Presents

July 23 at 9:00 am

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Apply for an all-day program of workshops and collaboration for artistically inclined and civic-minded teens.
INDOOR
Teens
WORKSHOP

Summer for the City
Chinese Arts Week
Kids, Teens, and Families

The Ocean Etched in the Forest

Lincoln Center Presents

July 24 at 2:00 pm

location pin logoAlice Tully Hall

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and performer Du Yun presents an exploration of the culture and musical heritage of the Indigenous Jino people.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC
THEATER

Summer for the City
Chinese Arts Week
Kids, Teens, and Families

The Ocean Etched in the Forest

Lincoln Center Presents

July 24 at 7:00 pm

location pin logoAlice Tully Hall

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and performer Du Yun presents an exploration of the culture and musical heritage of the Indigenous Jino people.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC
THEATER

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
Chinese Arts Week

Chinatown Records & Dance with Red Silk Dancers

Lincoln Center Presents

July 25 at 12:00 pm

location pin logoDavid Rubenstein Atrium

Chinatown Records and the Red Silk Dancers activate the Atrium for an afternoon of music and dance programming for audiences of all ages!

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC
DANCE

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
BAAND Together Dance Festival

Dance Workshop With New York City Ballet

Lincoln Center Presents

July 28 at 5:00 pm

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Feel the joy of dance with the New York City Ballet in a children’s workshop for young movers ages 12 and under.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
DANCE
WORKSHOP

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Storytime With Lisa Johnson-Willingham

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

July 29 at 11:00 am

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

For this Dance Storytime, Lisa Johnson-Willingham offers audiences the chance to learn about dance and the rich story of Alvin Ailey.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
DANCE
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Dance Storytime With Lisa Johnson-Willingham

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

July 29 at 1:00 pm

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

For this Dance Storytime, Lisa Johnson-Willingham offers audiences the chance to learn about dance and the rich story of Alvin Ailey.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
DANCE
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
BAAND Together Dance Festival

Dance Workshop With Ballet Hispánico New York

Lincoln Center Presents

July 29 at 5:00 pm

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Discover the joy of Latin social dances, guided by expert teachers in a workshop for children and families.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
DANCE
WORKSHOP

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
BAAND Together Dance Festival

Dance Workshop With American Ballet Theatre

Lincoln Center Presents

July 30 at 5:00 pm

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Be a part of the Summer of Dance at Lincoln Center with the American Ballet Theatre and foster a love for classical ballet.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
DANCE
WORKSHOP

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
BAAND Together Dance Festival

Dance Workshop With Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Lincoln Center Presents

July 31 at 5:00 pm

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Learn excerpts from Alvin Ailey’s 1960 masterpiece Revelations, one of the world’s most popular works of modern dance.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
DANCE
WORKSHOP

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families
BAAND Together Dance Festival

Dance Workshop With Dance Theatre of Harlem

Lincoln Center Presents

August 01 at 12:00 pm

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

Participate in a dance workshop, led by Dance Theatre of Harlem company members, focused on the fundamentals of ballet.

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
DANCE
WORKSHOP

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Music Storytime With Divinity Roxx

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

August 05 at 11:00 am

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

GRAMMY®-nominated artist and musician Divinity Roxx joins us for a Music Storytime where she brings her music to life for kids of all ages!

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Music Storytime With Divinity Roxx

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

August 05 at 1:00 pm

location pin logoKaren and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall

GRAMMY®-nominated artist and musician Divinity Roxx joins us for a Music Storytime where she brings her music to life for kids of all ages!

INDOOR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC
STORYTIME

Summer for the City
Kids, Teens, and Families

Jamaica Day: The Heartbeat of Jamaica

Lincoln Center Presents

August 08 at 12:00 pm

location pin logoDavid Rubenstein Atrium

Get ready for a rhythmic journey to the heart of the Caribbean with the Brown Rice Family in a family-friendly Jamaica Day concert.

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY
DANCEHALL
Reggae
 

 

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