Menu
-
About
-
Series
-
Visit
-
Visit
Stay in a summer state of mind!
Thank you
Sign Up
For more information about how we use the information you provide to us, visit our Privacy Policy.
We've sent an email to the address you provided. To complete your subscription, please click the link in the email.
Stay in a summer state of mind!
Thank you
Sign up to be the first to know about plans for next year's Summer for the City.
We've sent an email to the address you provided. To complete your subscription, please click the link in the email.
Submit
Joy bloomed from every corner
Visual Director Clint Ramos transformed the Lincoln Center campus with multiple open-air spaces spaces of welcome—inviting all New Yorkers to enjoy throughout their day, whether a show is on the agenda or not! Bust a move and snap a photo on The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza, read a book at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Reading Room, beat the heat at The Garden at Damrosch Park, or relax and and play corn hole (amidst hundreds of pink flamingos!) at Hearst Plaza. Explore past spaces & venues »Past series & programs
Social Dance
Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra
Kids, Teens, and Families
Hip-Hop Week
Korean Arts Week
Silent Discos
Underground Jazz, Jokes, and Poetry
The Art of Wellbeing
BAAND Together
Outdoor Cinema
Thanks to Our Supporters
Lead Support for Summer for the City Community Programming is provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
Major support is provided by SK Group, Laura and Scott Malkin, the Mellon Foundation, and the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust
Additional support is provided by CHANEL, EY, MOVADO Group Foundation, Howard Gilman Foundation, Amazon, the Scully Peretsman Foundation, the Mertz Gilmore Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the Shubert Foundation, Barbara H. Block, and Lincoln Center’s 22/23 Donors and Members
Lincoln Center’s artistic excellence is made possible by the dedication and generosity of our board members
Endowment support is provided by the Blavatnik Family Foundation Fund for Dance, The Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Foundation, Oak Foundation, PepsiCo Foundation, and Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Operation of Lincoln Center’s public plazas is supported in part with public funds provided by the City of New York
Programs are made possible, in part, with public funds provided by National Endowment for the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York State Council on the Arts, and Empire State Development with the support of the Office of the Governor, Mayor of the City of New York, the New York State Legislature and the New York City Council
NewYork-Presbyterian is the Official Hospital of Lincoln Center
United Airlines is the Preferred Airline of Lincoln Center Presents
Steinway is Lincoln Center’s Preferred Piano Partner
Park Lane New York is Lincoln Center's preferred accommodations for Summer for the City
Plan Your Visit
Summer for the City 2023 has come to an end!
Thank you for joining us at the Ultimate New York Festival
Visual Director Clint Ramos transformed the Lincoln Center campus with multiple open-air outdoor spaces of welcome—inviting all New Yorkers to enjoy throughout their day, whether a show is on the agenda or not! Bust a move and snap a photo on The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza, read a book at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Reading Room, beat the heat at The Garden at Damrosch Park, or relax and and play corn hole (amidst hundreds of pink flamingos!) at Hearst Plaza. Explore spaces & venues »
Campus map
Download the Summer for the City campus map here.Summer venues & outdoor spaces

The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza
New York City's largest outdoor dance floor with a—now iconic—10-foot disco ball returns to Josie Robertson Plaza as the centerpiece of Summer for the City. Designed once again by Visual Director Clint Ramos, this year's dance floor is covered in colorful botanicals, setting the ambiance for the joyful and popular Social Dance and Silent Disco series. Don't miss New York City's hottest outdoor summer dance parties that are sure to satisfy any dancer's taste, including nights devoted to salsa, Lindy hop, disco, country, Hip-Hop, freestyle, ballroom, and much more. Explore events on The Dance Floor »

Damrosch Park

The Underground at Jaffe Drive

Hearst Plaza

The Garden at Damrosch Park
Looking for a quiet place to unwind and relax while at Lincoln Center this summer? Stop by The Garden at Damrosch Park, a greenhouse-like retreat to chat, read a book, escape the sun, and be zen. The space is filled with greenery and plants designed in collaboration with Donyale Werle Design. On Wednesday mornings, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts presents arts-based Storytimes for children, and Poet-in-Residence Mahogany L. Browne curates three poetry & meditation events throughout the summer. Explore events at The Garden »

Indoor Venues
Accessibility
Lincoln Center seeks to create a more inclusive experience and meet access needs for our audiences by providing a range of accommodations for all performances.
All venues include accessible seating, entrances and restrooms, and alternative entry for guests who are unable to stand in line due to a disability. ASL interpretation, audio description, live captioning, and haptics are integrated into dozens of performances.
Click here to explore accommodations for Summer for the City.
Health & Safety
At this time, face masks are welcome, but not required. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is also not required; however, we encourage everyone to remain up to date on vaccinations before attending. If you have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days, a high quality, well-fitting face covering is required at all times.
Please note: COVID-19 protocols may vary at different performances on the Lincoln Center campus for presenters other than Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Be sure to check the website of the specific presenting organization at Lincoln Center or event to read about the COVID-19 protocols applicable to the event you are attending.
For greater detail, please click here.
Food & beverage
Looking for a pre-show or mid-day drink, meal, small bite, or coffee? We have you covered; this summer, we’re offering a variety of dining and grab-n-go options to audiences and visitors on campus at Lincoln Center. Learn more »
You Are My Friend: A Concert Tribute to Sylvester
One of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Sylvester rose to the top of the charts in the late ‘70s with dancefloor classics like "You Make Me Feel (Migh…
lincolncenterathome.org Lincoln Center at Home false MM/DD/YYYY aho3e0k00zv7rk56sm4e178There are two ways to access this event:
1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up!
2. Fast Track, opening the Monday before the event at noon. *Fast Track reservations for this event are no longer available.
One of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Sylvester rose to the top of the charts in the late ‘70s with dancefloor classics like "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" and "Dance (Disco Heat)." Scoring 24 Top-40 hits over his career, Sylvester had an ethereal falsetto, gender-bending style, and a flamboyant fashion sense. One of the first openly gay artists in disco and R&B, Sylvester helped blaze a trail for out-of-the-closet LGBTQIA+ music superstars to follow. Featuring musical direction by acclaimed music scholar Jason King, this joyous tribute features musical guests like folk musician Anjimile; club/dance music icon Kevin Aviance; golden-voiced house and dance music hitmaker Inaya Day; Grammy-nominated recording artist and Broadway performer Mykal Kilgore; singer-songwriter Dawn Richard; and Chicago house music legend Byron Stingily.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Guest Experience at 212-875-5456 or [email protected].
Support Our Artistic Community
Lincoln Center is committed to the power of the arts and the important role it plays in our lives. Give today to join our mission and help champion the future of Lincoln Center.
A contribution of any size makes a big impact!
You Are My Friend: A Concert Tribute to Sylvester
One of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Sylvester rose to the top of the charts in the late ‘70s with dancefloor classics like "You Make Me Feel (Migh…
lincolncenterathome.org Lincoln Center at Home false MM/DD/YYYY aho3e0k00zv7rk56sm4e178There are two ways to access this event:
1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up!
2. Fast Track, opening the Monday before the event at noon. *Fast Track reservations for this event are no longer available.
Be the first to know!
Sign up for hot-off-the-press news and event reminders.
For more information about how we use the information you provide to us, visit our Privacy Policy>
Venue
Damrosch Park
Accessibility
Thanks to Our Supporters
Support Our Artistic Community
Lincoln Center is committed to the power of the arts and the important role it plays in our lives. Give today to join our mission and help champion the future of Lincoln Center.
A contribution of any size makes a big impact!
Keep in Touch
We've sent an email to the address you provided. To complete your subscription, please click the link in the email.
Stay in a summer state of mind!
Thank you
Sign up to be the first to know about plans for next year's Summer for the City.
We've sent an email to the address you provided. To complete your subscription, please click the link in the email.
Submit