Lincoln Center Announces 26/27 Season with Free Programming and New Festivals
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has announced its Fall/Spring 2026/27 season, which emphasizes accessibility and connections across different art forms. This initiative is part of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Lincoln Center West Initiative, aiming to better blend the campus with the surrounding city. Many events will be free or follow a Choose-What-You-Pay model, reflecting their commitment to reaching a diverse audience. Notable events include the Lincoln Center Visionary Artist series, the Lincoln Center Contemporary Dance Festival, and the Legacies of San Juan Hill Festival, showcasing a mix of styles and eras. Popular series like American Songbook, Big Umbrella Festival, ¡VAYA!, and Lincoln Center Moments will also be back, highlighting the center's goal of connecting artists and audiences.
Key facts
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts announced its Fall/Spring 2026/27 season.
- The season is part of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Lincoln Center West Initiative.
- Programming is offered for free or Choose-What-You-Pay.
- The season includes the Lincoln Center Visionary Artist series, Lincoln Center Contemporary Dance Festival, and Legacies of San Juan Hill Festival.
- Ten world-class resident organizations share the Lincoln Center campus.
- Longstanding series returning include American Songbook, Big Umbrella Festival, ¡VAYA!, and Lincoln Center Moments.
- The season emphasizes connections between artists and audiences, tradition and innovation, and local and global perspectives.
Entities
Institutions
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
- Lincoln Center Visionary Artist series
- Lincoln Center Contemporary Dance Festival
- Legacies of San Juan Hill Festival
- American Songbook
- Big Umbrella Festival
- ¡VAYA!
- Lincoln Center Moments
Locations
- New York City
- United States