Overview

One of 11 resident organizations, Lincoln Center (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) presents some 3,000 programs, events, and initiatives each year. Its performance series include American Songbook; Great Performers; Lincoln Center Festival; the Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Midsummer Night Swing, Mostly Mozart, and White Light Festivals; and Live From Lincoln Center, the country’s only series of live performing arts telecasts. 

Overview

One of 11 resident organizations, Lincoln Center (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) presents some 3,000 programs, events, and initiatives each year. Its performance series include American Songbook; Great Performers; Lincoln Center Festival; the Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Midsummer Night Swing, Mostly Mozart, and White Light Festivals; and Live From Lincoln Center, the country’s only series of live performing arts telecasts. 

American Songbook

Celebrating composers and performers of American popular song, American Songbook gives today's brightest vocal talents the chance to shine in styles ranging from country to rock, from bluegrass to jazz, and from cabaret to Broadway.

Avery Fisher Artist Program

Avery Fisher, a lifelong benefactor of classical music, shared with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts a great commitment to nurturing performers.  His philosophy was to give back to the world what music had given to him. 

Avery Fisher Artist Program

Avery Fisher, a lifelong benefactor of classical music, shared with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts a great commitment to nurturing performers.  His philosophy was to give back to the world what music had given to him. 

Avery Fisher Artist Program

Avery Fisher, a lifelong benefactor of classical music, shared with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts a great commitment to nurturing performers.  His philosophy was to give back to the world what music had given to him. 

Avery Fisher Artist Program

Avery Fisher, a lifelong benefactor of classical music, shared with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts a great commitment to nurturing performers.  His philosophy was to give back to the world what music had given to him. 

Avery Fisher Artist Program

Avery Fisher, a lifelong benefactor of classical music, shared with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts a great commitment to nurturing performers.  His philosophy was to give back to the world what music had given to him. 

Avery Fisher Artist Program

Avery Fisher, a lifelong benefactor of classical music, shared with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts a great commitment to nurturing performers.  His philosophy was to give back to the world what music had given to him. 

Avery Fisher Artist Program

Avery Fisher, a lifelong benefactor of classical music, shared with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts a great commitment to nurturing performers.  His philosophy was to give back to the world what music had given to him. 

Avery Fisher Artist Program

Avery Fisher, a lifelong benefactor of classical music, shared with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts a great commitment to nurturing performers.  His philosophy was to give back to the world what music had given to him. 

Great Performers

Since 1965, Great Performers has presented world-class artists in compelling performances of classical and bold, cutting-edge repertoire. Programs include modern and period instrument orchestra concerts, virtuoso vocal and instrumental recitals, and special film series.

Lincoln Center Books

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and John Wiley & Sons publish a co-branded series of books that draw on Lincoln Center’s performing artists, global presentations, and Lincoln Center Institute’s educational expertise as a resource. All books are available for purchase on Wiley.com.

Lincoln Center Festival

Since 1996, Lincoln Center Festival has presented visionary international programming of dance, music, opera, and theater by artists from more than 50 countries. To date, the Festival has presented more than 115 premieres, with emphasis on contemporary artists and multidisciplinary works.

Martin E. Segal Awards

The Martin E. Segal Awards were established by Lincoln Center’s Board when Mr. Segal retired as Chairman in 1986. Marking Mr. Segal’s commitment to support for rising artists, two of Lincoln Center’s 11 resident organizations nominate an artist annually for the distinguished prize, which gives financial assistance and recognition to young artists of exceptional accomplishment. 

Lincoln Center
Out of Doors

Acclaimed music, dance, spoken word, and family events‚ including annual programs like La Casita and Roots of American Music‚ make up the country's longest-running free outdoor festival, filling the plazas of Lincoln Center every August for 41 seasons.

Visual Arts & Exhibitions

Lincoln Center houses an outstanding public art collection of modern masterworks.  Its  celebrated Vera List Art Project commissions primarily limited-edition prints as well as posters for sale to the public. A selection of prints is on view in the art gallery on Avery Fisher Hall’s lower lobby.

Live From Lincoln Center

The Emmy Award-winning LFLC brings memorable performances from Lincoln Center stages to millions of people each year.

Live From Lincoln Center

The Emmy Award-winning LFLC brings memorable performances from Lincoln Center stages to millions of people each year.

Live From Lincoln Center

The Emmy Award-winning LFLC brings memorable performances from Lincoln Center stages to millions of people each year.

Live From Lincoln Center

The Emmy Award-winning LFLC brings memorable performances from Lincoln Center stages to millions of people each year.

Live From Lincoln Center

The Emmy Award-winning LFLC brings memorable performances from Lincoln Center stages to millions of people each year.

Live From Lincoln Center

The Emmy Award-winning LFLC brings memorable performances from Lincoln Center stages to millions of people each year.

Live From Lincoln Center

The Emmy Award-winning LFLC brings memorable performances from Lincoln Center stages to millions of people each year.

Live From Lincoln Center

The Emmy Award-winning LFLC brings memorable performances from Lincoln Center stages to millions of people each year.

Lincoln Center partners with Target to sponsor free performances in the David Rubenstein Atrium every Thursday night at 7:30 PM. Curated by Lincoln Center, the series features artists from around the world as well as the New York metropolitan area. Since opening in 2009, over one million people have visited the Atrium.

Midsummer Night Swing

For 23 summers, New York's hottest outdoor dance party has attracted audiences to swing under the stars to the electrifying sounds of the best local, national, and international artists. 

Programs & Services for People with Disabilities

The Program and Services for People with Disabilities department has become a pioneer in its response to the evolving needs of patrons with disabilities.

Programs & Services for People with Disabilities

The Program and Services for People with Disabilities department has become a pioneer in its response to the evolving needs of patrons with disabilities.

Programs & Services for People with Disabilities

The Program and Services for People with Disabilities department has become a pioneer in its response to the evolving needs of patrons with disabilities.

Programs & Services for People with Disabilities

The Program and Services for People with Disabilities department has become a pioneer in its response to the evolving needs of patrons with disabilities.

Programs & Services for People with Disabilities

The Program and Services for People with Disabilities department has become a pioneer in its response to the evolving needs of patrons with disabilities.

Mostly Mozart Festival 

For 45 seasons, Lincoln Center's Mostly Mozart Festival has been a summer tradition. Led by Renée and Robert Belfer Music Director Louis Langrée, the Festival presents music by Salzburg's favorite son, his contemporaries, composers who influenced and were influenced by him, and features an annual artist-in-residence.

Lincoln Center Dialogue

A morning of networking, breakfast and conversation with today’s most captivating leaders

White Light Festival

The White Light Festival is a multidisciplinary fall festival focusing on music's unique emotional capacity to illuminate our larger interior universe. Initiated in 2010, the Festival explores the spiritual manifestations of music's transcendent power as revealed in different cultural traditions.

Education & Community

A commitment to local and global community outreach and education continues to be a central component of our mission. Nearly three quarters of a million lives were enriched by our community programming and educational initiatives.

Education & Community

A commitment to local and global community outreach and education continues to be a central component of our mission. Nearly three quarters of a million lives were enriched by our community programming and educational initiatives.

David Rubenstein Atrium
at Lincoln Center

A vibrant community gathering place and gateway to Lincoln Center, the Atrium provides weekly "Target^® Free Thursdays" performances, discount tickets, 'wichcraft cafe, an information desk, and free WiFi.

Campus Tours

Whether you’re just visiting New York City and want a glimpse of performing arts history, or you’re a Lincoln Center regular who wants to see your favorite venues from a new perspective, a guided tour will bring you closer to the world’s premier performing arts center.

Day-of Discount Tickets

Enjoy Lincoln Center for less. When available, tickets to today’s Lincoln Center performances are available at a deep discount from the Donald and Barbara Zucker Box Office in the David Rubenstein Atrium. Stop by and see what’s on offer today.

Target^® Free Thursdays

Lincoln Center partners with Target to sponsor free performances in the David Rubenstein Atrium every Thursday night at 7:30 PM. Curated by Lincoln Center, the series features artists from around the world as well as the New York metropolitan area. Since opening in 2009, over one million people have visited the Atrium.

Lincoln Center Education

An essential part of Lincoln Center’s mission is a commitment to education and community outreach.  Through the programs of our educational cornerstone Lincoln Center Institute, and such initiatives as the Meet the Artist School and Saturday series, Lincoln Center reaches some 400,000 students, educators, teens, and seniors locally and around the world each year.

Lincoln Center Institute

Providing arts and education programs to some 80 New York area public schools, Lincoln Center Institute for the Arts in Education works with students and educators nationally and internationally by helping to stimulate imagination, encourage critical thinking, and support learning in other subjects.

Meet the Artist

Meet the Artist has a 30+ year tradition of presenting vibrant one-hour programs in an informal, interactive format. Showcasing a wide range of world-class performing artists from a broad spectrum of disciplines, programs are enjoyable for all ages. Each is personal and unique, and includes a Q&A with the artists. Currently, there are two series: Meet the Artist School Series and Meet the Artist Saturdays. See menu below for details.

Lincoln Center Local

Experience the world’s leading performing arts center and all that it has to offer in your local area! In a pilot partnership with Queens Public Library, Lincoln Center will pack its bags and ride the rails to Queens this summer with live performances at select branches of the Queens Public Libraries from July – September 2012.

Lincoln Center Local

Experience the world’s leading performing arts center and all that it has to offer in your local area! In a pilot partnership with Queens Public Library, Lincoln Center will pack its bags and ride the rails to Queens this summer with live performances at select branches of the Queens Public Libraries from July – September 2012.

Young Music Makers Series

Each spring for more than two decades, schools from throughout the US present their bands, jazz ensembles, choirs, choruses and orchestras on Lincoln Center’s outdoor plazas as part of Lincoln Center’s Young Music Makers series. Performances by the school groups are free to the public.

Lincoln Center Veterans Initiative

As an expression of thanks to those who have served our country, the Lincoln Center Veterans Initiative offers attendance opportunities, discount tours, special events, and employment opportunites to active duty personnel and veterans of the U.S. armed forces.

Support Overview

Contributions from generous individuals, foundations, corporations and government entities directly support all of Lincoln Center’s artistic programs and special initiatives and affirm our mission—to present the very best in the performing arts to the widest possible audience.

Support Overview

Contributions from generous individuals, foundations, corporations and government entities directly support all of Lincoln Center’s artistic programs and special initiatives and affirm our mission—to present the very best in the performing arts to the widest possible audience.

Bravo Campaign

The Bravo Lincoln Center Campaign raises funds from both the private and public sectors to support the long-term objectives of Lincoln Center, including transforming its legendary 16-acre campus and building a larger institutional endowment that will strengthen its long-term financial position.

Conservancy

The generous contributions of Conservancy members help maintain the physical beauty of Lincoln Center’s 16-acre campus, assuring its place as one of New York City’s premier public attractions for years to come. Conservancy member enjoy a range of benefits and recognition in return for their generous support.

Conservancy

The generous contributions of Conservancy members help maintain the physical beauty of Lincoln Center’s 16-acre campus, assuring its place as one of New York City’s premier public attractions for years to come. Conservancy member enjoy a range of benefits and recognition in return for their generous support.

Conservancy

The generous contributions of Conservancy members help maintain the physical beauty of Lincoln Center’s 16-acre campus, assuring its place as one of New York City’s premier public attractions for years to come. Conservancy member enjoy a range of benefits and recognition in return for their generous support.

Conservancy

The generous contributions of Conservancy members help maintain the physical beauty of Lincoln Center’s 16-acre campus, assuring its place as one of New York City’s premier public attractions for years to come. Conservancy member enjoy a range of benefits and recognition in return for their generous support.

Conservancy

The generous contributions of Conservancy members help maintain the physical beauty of Lincoln Center’s 16-acre campus, assuring its place as one of New York City’s premier public attractions for years to come. Conservancy member enjoy a range of benefits and recognition in return for their generous support.

Conservancy

The generous contributions of Conservancy members help maintain the physical beauty of Lincoln Center’s 16-acre campus, assuring its place as one of New York City’s premier public attractions for years to come. Conservancy member enjoy a range of benefits and recognition in return for their generous support.

Corporate Sponsorship

The roster of high quality and diverse programs at Lincoln Center provides an unparalleled range of opportunities for corporate partnerships. Whatever the partner’s target group, Lincoln Center can facilitate a broad spectrum of sponsor objectives.

Corporate Sponsorship

The roster of high quality and diverse programs at Lincoln Center provides an unparalleled range of opportunities for corporate partnerships. Whatever the partner’s target group, Lincoln Center can facilitate a broad spectrum of sponsor objectives.

Corporate Sponsorship

The roster of high quality and diverse programs at Lincoln Center provides an unparalleled range of opportunities for corporate partnerships. Whatever the partner’s target group, Lincoln Center can facilitate a broad spectrum of sponsor objectives.

Corporate Sponsorship

The roster of high quality and diverse programs at Lincoln Center provides an unparalleled range of opportunities for corporate partnerships. Whatever the partner’s target group, Lincoln Center can facilitate a broad spectrum of sponsor objectives.

Lincoln Center Corporate Fund

Through one annual gift to the Lincoln Center Corporate Fund, your company, employees, and clients can enjoy all that Lincoln Center has to offer while proudly supporting the world’s leading performing arts center.

Institutional Support

Lincoln Center gratefully recognizes the leadership support of the foundations and government agencies listed below.

Matching Gifts

With matching gifts you can sometimes double or even triple your gift. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees.

Membership Overview

Lincoln Center relies on the annual support of a large and loyal cadre of individual benefactors who participate in one or more of the following membership programs: the Friends of Lincoln Center, the Chairman’s Council, the Great Performers Circle, the Young Patrons of Lincoln Center, LC Kids. In grateful acknowledgment of their generosity, Lincoln Center offers a variety of exclusive benefits to enrich each member's performing arts experience.

Membership Overview

Lincoln Center relies on the annual support of a large and loyal cadre of individual benefactors who participate in one or more of the following membership programs: the Friends of Lincoln Center, the Chairman’s Council, the Great Performers Circle, the Young Patrons of Lincoln Center, LC Kids. In grateful acknowledgment of their generosity, Lincoln Center offers a variety of exclusive benefits to enrich each member's performing arts experience.

Planned Giving: The Bravo Society

An estate or other planned gift is an investment in the future of Lincoln Center. When you offer a planned gift to Lincoln Center, you become a member of the Bravo Society, which affords you special benefits including invitations to our annual Bravo Society Luncheon; invitations to tours, rehearsals and previews; exclusive access to the Mostly Mozart patrons lounge; and acknowledgment in Lincoln Center Playbill programs and our annual report.

Thanks to Our Supporters

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is deeply grateful to the many contributors whose generous gifts provide vital resources for its cultural, educational, and outreach programs and services.

Thanks to Our Supporters

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is deeply grateful to the many contributors whose generous gifts provide vital resources for its cultural, educational, and outreach programs and services.

Thanks to Our Supporters

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is deeply grateful to the many contributors whose generous gifts provide vital resources for its cultural, educational, and outreach programs and services.

Thanks to Our Supporters

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is deeply grateful to the many contributors whose generous gifts provide vital resources for its cultural, educational, and outreach programs and services.

Thanks to Our Supporters

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is deeply grateful to the many contributors whose generous gifts provide vital resources for its cultural, educational, and outreach programs and services.

Thanks to Our Supporters

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is deeply grateful to the many contributors whose generous gifts provide vital resources for its cultural, educational, and outreach programs and services.

Thanks to Our Supporters

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is deeply grateful to the many contributors whose generous gifts provide vital resources for its cultural, educational, and outreach programs and services.

Thanks to Our Supporters

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is deeply grateful to the many contributors whose generous gifts provide vital resources for its cultural, educational, and outreach programs and services.

Thanks to Our Supporters

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is deeply grateful to the many contributors whose generous gifts provide vital resources for its cultural, educational, and outreach programs and services.

Thanks to Our Supporters

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is deeply grateful to the many contributors whose generous gifts provide vital resources for its cultural, educational, and outreach programs and services.

Thanks to Our Supporters

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is deeply grateful to the many contributors whose generous gifts provide vital resources for its cultural, educational, and outreach programs and services.

Lincoln Center Council for U.S. Veterans

The generous contributions from members of the Lincoln Center Council for U.S. Veterans directly support the Lincoln Center Veterans Initiative, a program offering attendance opportunities, events and employment opportunities for U.S. Veterans and their families.

Destination

In addition to being a major cultural destination for 5 million visitors annually, Lincoln Center is also the setting for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, high-profile corporate and media events, and film premieres. Its newly transformed campus now offers expanded public/green spaces, discount tickets, free WiFi, and varied dining options.

Destination

In addition to being a major cultural destination for 5 million visitors annually, Lincoln Center is also the setting for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, high-profile corporate and media events, and film premieres. Its newly transformed campus now offers expanded public/green spaces, discount tickets, free WiFi, and varied dining options.

Transforming Lincoln Center

Lincoln Center is the world’s leading performing arts center, uniting 11 key arts organizations on one campus. Following five decades of artistic excellence and service, Lincoln Center completed an award-wining major transformation in October 2012 to fully modernize its concert halls and public spaces, renew its 16-acre campus, and reinforce its vitality for decades to come.

Transforming Lincoln Center

Lincoln Center is the world’s leading performing arts center, uniting 11 key arts organizations on one campus. Following five decades of artistic excellence and service, Lincoln Center completed an award-wining major transformation in October 2012 to fully modernize its concert halls and public spaces, renew its 16-acre campus, and reinforce its vitality for decades to come.

Transforming Lincoln Center

Lincoln Center is the world’s leading performing arts center, uniting 11 key arts organizations on one campus. Following five decades of artistic excellence and service, Lincoln Center completed an award-wining major transformation in October 2012 to fully modernize its concert halls and public spaces, renew its 16-acre campus, and reinforce its vitality for decades to come.

Transforming Lincoln Center

Lincoln Center is the world’s leading performing arts center, uniting 11 key arts organizations on one campus. Following five decades of artistic excellence and service, Lincoln Center completed an award-wining major transformation in October 2012 to fully modernize its concert halls and public spaces, renew its 16-acre campus, and reinforce its vitality for decades to come.

Transforming Lincoln Center

Lincoln Center is the world’s leading performing arts center, uniting 11 key arts organizations on one campus. Following five decades of artistic excellence and service, Lincoln Center completed an award-wining major transformation in October 2012 to fully modernize its concert halls and public spaces, renew its 16-acre campus, and reinforce its vitality for decades to come.

Venue Rentals Overview

Host your event at Lincoln Center for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Ignite creativity by hosting a meeting in one of our theaters. Excite your guests by hosting a reception in one of our lobbies. Let Lincoln Center’s magical ambience inspire your upcoming affair. You’re doing more than just planning an event, you’re giving your guests an everlasting memory. 

Overview

Lincoln Center (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) serves three primary roles: world’s leading presenter of superb artistic programming, national leader in arts and education and community relations, and manager of the Lincoln Center campus. In addition, LCPA led a $1.2 billion campus renovation, completed in October 2012.

Overview

Lincoln Center (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) serves three primary roles: world’s leading presenter of superb artistic programming, national leader in arts and education and community relations, and manager of the Lincoln Center campus. In addition, LCPA led a $1.2 billion campus renovation, completed in October 2012.

Employment

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is looking for professional, enthusiastic, creative individuals to join our team.  

Employment

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is looking for professional, enthusiastic, creative individuals to join our team.  

Employment

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is looking for professional, enthusiastic, creative individuals to join our team.  

Employment

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is looking for professional, enthusiastic, creative individuals to join our team.  

Employment

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is looking for professional, enthusiastic, creative individuals to join our team.  

Employment

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is looking for professional, enthusiastic, creative individuals to join our team.  

Board of Directors 

View a list of the Board of Directors.

Internships

Our Internship Program provides a unique learning opportunity for individuals interested in careers in performing arts administration and related fields. Interaction with fellow interns and professionals on staff allow for the creation of valuable contacts for the future.

Internships

Our Internship Program provides a unique learning opportunity for individuals interested in careers in performing arts administration and related fields. Interaction with fellow interns and professionals on staff allow for the creation of valuable contacts for the future.

Senior Team

View the list of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts senior management team.

Volunteer

“Lincoln Center thrives on the loyalty and generosity of its volunteers who support every aspect of our artistic and management activity. We are very grateful to them.”

— Reynold Levy, President
  Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Volunteer

“Lincoln Center thrives on the loyalty and generosity of its volunteers who support every aspect of our artistic and management activity. We are very grateful to them.”

— Reynold Levy, President
  Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Frequently Asked Questions

A list of commonly asked questions and answers.

History

Lincoln Center was envisioned as a major performing arts center that would develop and present the finest and brightest in all types of performing arts to a diverse audience drawn from all walks of life. 

History

Lincoln Center was envisioned as a major performing arts center that would develop and present the finest and brightest in all types of performing arts to a diverse audience drawn from all walks of life. 

History

Lincoln Center was envisioned as a major performing arts center that would develop and present the finest and brightest in all types of performing arts to a diverse audience drawn from all walks of life. 

History

Lincoln Center was envisioned as a major performing arts center that would develop and present the finest and brightest in all types of performing arts to a diverse audience drawn from all walks of life. 

History

Lincoln Center was envisioned as a major performing arts center that would develop and present the finest and brightest in all types of performing arts to a diverse audience drawn from all walks of life. 

History

Lincoln Center was envisioned as a major performing arts center that would develop and present the finest and brightest in all types of performing arts to a diverse audience drawn from all walks of life. 

History

Lincoln Center was envisioned as a major performing arts center that would develop and present the finest and brightest in all types of performing arts to a diverse audience drawn from all walks of life. 

Financial Statements