Lincoln Center

Few places in the city gather as much creative force in one address as Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Spanning more than 16 acres in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the campus includes 30+ indoor and outdoor performance venues and welcomes millions of visitors each year for opera, ballet, symphony, theater, jazz, film, and free public programming.

Lincoln Center is home to the legendary New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, School of American Ballet, Film at Lincoln Center, and The Juilliard School, to name a few. Together, these institutions shape the city’s cultural calendar year-round, from opening-night galas to summer festivals and major film premieres. 

Beyond curtain call, visitors can enjoy the iconic fountain at Josie Robertson Plaza, just across from the Empire Hotel, or explore public art installations, visit David Geffen Hall, or the David Rubenstein Atrium which hosts frequent free concerts and local performances year-round. 

Also located on campus, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts houses one of the most extensive research collections dedicated to theater, dance, music, and recorded sound. Whether you’re attending a show, enjoying an outdoor performance, or simply strolling the plaza, Lincoln Center places the energy of New York’s arts scene right at your doorstep.