Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Lincoln Center is the world’s leading performing arts center. Located on 16.3 acres in New York City, the Lincoln Center complex comprises 11 Resident Organizations, including Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

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    lincolncenter.org

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    Performing Arts Venue

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70 Lincoln Center Plz (btwn Columbus & 10th Ave) New York , NY 10023 United States

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BuzzFeed

Whether it’s fashion week , a performance by the Metropolitan Opera , or the NYC Ballet , Lincoln Center is always bustling with excitement. Zoom pass the breathtaking fountain and enjoy crisp, cool air. Read more

Ivy Li

In the summer time, grab some gelato from a nearby vendor and walk around the plaza . Be sure to snap a photo at the fountain and walk around to experience the finest cultural center in NYC.

Serg

This is one of my favorite places in NYC. If you're a culture fan visiting NY: catch a B-way show, hit up MoMA or the Met, and watch something at Lincoln Center. Also, the fountain is spectacular.

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A New York cultural icon. Home to the NY Philharmonic , Metropolitan Opera House and The American Ballet Theater . I'm always enamoured with its glorious architectural design and art performances

Caro Aguilar

If you're not from New York, bear in mind that New Yorkers arrive at movies 20-30 minutes early to ensure getting a good seat. Arrive on time for a flic in NYC and you'll sit in the front row.

FRITZ fritztheyodeler

Here's a real tip... be nimble. Be quick. You gotta be crafty too to make your way around all of the old people at intermission & at the conclusion of any performance there. Wow, there's a lot of 'em.

AFAR Media

As a New Yorker, I'm always looking for peaceful , intriguing places to sit and see the city from, and Lincoln Center is definitely a jewel of the city . Read more

Johan Richard

This is such an amazing, classic and beautiful place to visit. Comfortable outdoor seating . Great concert & performance given by some of famous artists . Excellent fountains . Feels very relaxing here.

Philip A

This is now the destination for New York Fashion Week after being in Bryant Park for years..I miss seeing the tents but this location is actually really great for all the shows it's convenient

Leisl Evans

There's nothing better at UWS than relaxing on a perfect, warm evening by the Lincoln Center fountain . You can capture the incredible music that floats to you from the meeting in the cool night air.

fred rodrigues

I love to come here to see the fountain and walk around. Beautiful place.

Paul Bressler

If you are just going for a tour , or just visiting without going to an event , go AFTER 3PM! If you go too early, the shades are closed. You'll miss the 30' tall paintings by Marc Chagall, a highlight.

Jumpman23

Each year at Lincoln Center for NY’s Fashion Week , you can find Carmelo Anthony in the front row. Watch Melo talk with NY legend Bernard King about his evolving style: http://youtu.be/k0oDys_vry8

Concert Ticket Agency

Beautiful cultural landmark in NYC. Catch an opera, a ballet , a screening of your favorite film and a talk from the director afterwards. Experience art , music and more. And of course, the fountain !

New York Habitat

Dress to impress here and get a glimpse of some of the best performances in the world. There is so much diversity you can't go wrong with any show but we love the Met Opera in the wintertime.

Walter F. Rodriguez

Nothing better on the UWS than relaxing by the Lincoln Center fountain on a beautiful, warm evening. You may even catch the incredible music from the met floating to you on the cool night air.

Julie Soscia

Classic venue to watch the Opera or ballet . In the wintertime, catch a performance of the Nutcracker! There isn't a bad seat anywhere.

Compass

Lincoln Center is one of the city ’s most iconic cultural institutions. Opera, chamber music , theater , jazz , film , and dance can all be found in the 16-acre complex.

The Corcoran Group

The fountain cycles through a water show every hour, but beware if you're sitting on the marble edges as the water shoots up very fast and you can (and will) get wet!

Huaisi Cen

Gorgeous building, classic performance during the year, and fun summer at Lincoln Center festival during the summer.

Julie Soscia

Classic venue, make sure to catch a performance of the Nutcracker classic in the winter time.

JP

Hang out at the fountain , see an opera, the ballet , or the philharmonic. Great programs on a beautiful campus and concert halls

Edwulf

Check in advance for tickets!!! Summer is a good season (July) opera, ballet , and all performing arts ! Also black swan movie was filmed here!

Alan-Arthur Aurelia

Great and friendly staff . Always helpful and a truly amazing collection. They also have rotating exhibitions .

Andrew Weinstein

As a music major, you should be exposed to professional musicians at work. Check out the NY Philharmonic , Met Opera, or whatever floats your boat in NYC. Just take train from Mineola.

ArtNerdNewYork

In 1966, master painter Marc Chagall painted to enormous murals for the Metropolitan Opera , entitled “The Triumph of Music ” and “The Sources of Music .” The murals , considered New York treasures Read more

Alia Ormut-Fleishman

The best balloons ????

Sara Y

So many gorgeous and iconic performance spaces. Don't miss the fountain shows in the summer!

New York Public Library

Love the arts ? Explore one of the world’s most extensive collections of historic recordings, videotapes, sheet music , stage designs, posters, and photographs at the Library for the Performing Arts . Read more

Ignacio Dominis

You should take advantage and see at least one of the plenty options you have here. Culture culture culture !!

Kristina Rudic

Grab L'arte del Gelato and sit under the trees and people watch . Super relaxing in the late afternoon.

Siobhán

The problem is it’s become a tourist trap with no good food around unless you’re super upper class , so it’s such a weird vibe when you’re just a normal New Yorker going to a show who’ll get hungry.

Mike Bowler Sr

This building is beautiful and Fisher Auditorium has wonderful seating. Especially 3rd row center :-) #GenBlue

Jonathan Almonte

Loving the booth the samsung experience set up! The VR is insanely real #samsung

RML

Sitting at the Lincoln Center eating lunch and relaxing. Admiring the beautiful glass doors.

Pat Dwyer

Best theater in town . beautifully constructed & Not a bad seat in the house.

Lenka Horáků

I really love this place ????

Sofia Felix

Go to the central fountain , face the Opera House, sit smack in the middle and take it all in. Enjoy the Chagalls and your photo-op. You're welcome.

Caro Aguilar

Lincoln Center offers over 400 events a year, all featuring performers who are the best-of-the-best in their field ????

RML

Watching as they do a modeling photo shot....hmmm tip models in person are not as pretty until they are air brushed!!!! Thank goodness for the air brush!!!

AlAnoud A AlGhunaim

Beautifully constructed , the building itself takes you back in time and yet it still has a modern touch♥️ time will fly in here and I’m sure you’ll enjoy every second✨

Ashley Kincaid

Beautiful theatre . Looking forward to seeing some superb dancing !

Gabriel Hayes

An amazing place for culture in New York City . Saw my first opera and my first ballet here.

Michael Fox-Rabinovitz

Great space for great music as always

Nilda Destouche

Whatever you go there for! Duh, Theatre , Arts , Festivals , Free Concerts etc.

Walter F. Rodriguez

The fountain shows in the summer make this a favorite place for late night strolls in the city that never sleeps.

amNewYork

SUMMER 2012: Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival -- One of the country 's longest-running, free, outdoor festivals , featuring more than 100 concerts and events across the plazas through Aug. 12.

Kirk Cheyfitz

If you're not from New York, bear in mind that New Yorkers arrive at movies 20-30 minutes early to ensure getting a good seat. Arrive on time for a flic in NYC and you'll sit in the front row.

Julio Escoboza

Beautiful and lovely place to go and relax. It’s actually Juilliard’s School

Qello

Lincoln Center is the world’s leading performing arts center. In '09 Broadway Diva @IdinaMenzel hit the stage with pal @JoshGroban for a performance of a lifetime. Watch only on the Q! Read more

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Stunning interior. Excellent place to enjoy a performance. - Carl Griffin

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the new fountain is amazing, specially on a hot summer's night - Diane Cimine

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What's good here? The greatest music in the world! Also extremely attentive customer service. - Stu Chamberlain

8.5
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Great performance space - spacious, not too big. Hope to see another production here in the future. - Jenny K

8.4
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7.2
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Edison Ballroom

Joey n the band were great ! Decent people, great venue n great service. Nostalgic for sure! - Elvis Rodricks

9.3
Theater
David H. Koch Theater

Beautiful theatre. Acoustics are amazing and any seat in the house is a good one. So don't worry if your budget is tight. - Rozanne Els

9.2
Theater
Vivian Beaumont Theater

A beautiful, spacious venue with a great view from no matter where you sit. Good amount of leg room compared to other theaters. The ushers were also very nice. - L. T.

8.6
Plaza
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The Christmas Market is amazing. Fill with nice vendors and a lot of tasty food - and hot wine! - Julie L