Summary of Lincoln Center
The world’s leading performing arts center, Lincoln Center occupies over 16 acres on the Upper West Side of New York City. It has 26 different performance venues and is home to 12 performing arts organizations, representing everything from ballet and chamber music to film and jazz.
Directions to Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center is conveniently located between West 62nd and 65th Streets and Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues. Frederick P. Rose Hall venues are situated in the Time Warner Center, located at Broadway and 60th Street.
- Nearest subway: 1 to 66th Street/Lincoln Center Station
- Frederick P Rose Hall subway: A, B, C, D, or 1 to 59th Street/Columbus Circle.
- Parking: There is street parking available around Lincoln Center. Pay attention to parking regulations and bring quarters to feed the meter if you park at a metered spot.
Organizations in Lincoln Center
Twelve performing arts organizations call Lincoln Center home:
- The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
- The Film Society of Lincoln Center
- Jazz at Lincoln Center
- The Juilliard School
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
- Lincoln Center Theater
- The Metropolitan Opera
- New York City Ballet
- New York City Opera
- New York Philharmonic
- The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
- School of American Ballet
Performance Venues in Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center boasts an impressive 26 performance venues. Here are some of the most popular:
- Alice Tully Hall, Starr Theater
- The Allen Room – (Time Warner Center)
- Avery Fisher Hall
- Damrosch Park – (Outdoor Venue)
- David H. Koch Theater – (NYC Ballet & NYC Opera)
- Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola – (Time Warner Center)
- Metropolitan Opera House
- Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater
- Rose Theater – (Time Warner Center)
- Pearl Theater
- The Walter Reade Theater
Events at Lincoln Center
Some of the annual events held at Lincoln Center include:
- Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week – February
- Toast of the Town Food & Wine Festival – May
- Lincoln Center Festival – July/August
- Lincoln Center Out of Doors – July/August
- Midsummer Night Swing – July
- Mostly Mozart Festival
Tours at Lincoln Center
If you want to learn more about Lincoln Center, daily guided tours are offered for individuals and groups. These tours provide visitors with a chance to see behind the scenes at select venues and delve into the art, architecture, and performances at Lincoln Center. Moreover, upon request, tours are available in French, Italian, Japanese, German, and Spanish, as well as American Sign Language.
Where to Eat Nearby Lincoln Center
Visitors to Lincoln Center enjoy a variety of dining options nearby, with highly-recommended reservations for pre-theater dining. There are several options available right at Lincoln Center, including fine-dining at Lincoln and The Grand Tier, as well as casual dining at ‘witchcraft.
Additionally, the surrounding area features many excellent restaurant choices. Some highlights include:
- Bar Boulud
- Ed’s Chowder House
- P.J. Clarke’s (burgers)
- Telepan
