Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
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Learn more about Lincoln Center’s iconic landmarks—including the Revson Fountain, the newly transformed Alice Tully Hall, and the Metropolitan Opera House!Go behind the scenes at venues where a spectacular range of artists have performed, including Luciano Pavarotti, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Leonard Bernstein, Renée Fleming, and Bruce Springsteen.Each tour is unique, and you never know what might happen. You might sit in on a rehearsal, walk out onto a stage, or meet a star!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.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Neighbourhood: Lincoln Square
How to get there
  • 66th St – Lincoln Center • 3 min walk
  • 59th St – Columbus Circle • 6 min walk
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  • Laura B
    38 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wow!!!
    Enjoyed a night out at the Lincoln Center to see the Opera! The center has lots of space out front. I was confused why we all lined up and experienced a pinch point coming in side door. Perhaps two entrances would be beneficial. The chandeliers are worth a visit alone. I was so surprised to see the beautiful ceiling continues into the auditorium. Made a point of coming given the work to improve the acoustics! Money well spent. The opera singers were easy to hear even in the cheap seats!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 6 November 2023
  • Aldo M
    North Miami Beach, Florida180 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The best Nutcracker ever
    Like in every Christmas we love to watch the nutcracker ballet. This year it has been totally amazing, a great performance Please do not miss it if you have the change, the whole set up, performance and ambiance are second to none. You'' love it
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 2 January 2024
  • Liam B
    5 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I loved this place
    Another emblematic place in New York. To travel it from end to end. The fountain of the entrance is beautiful and invites every passerby who walks through the area to stay looking at that wonder. Its rooms, which house the best artists in the world, are beautiful. The chandeliers that illuminate all the rooms are a Lincoln hallmark.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 11 January 2024
  • TravelingSoccerLoon
    Saint Paul, Minnesota5,971 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful Evening at this World-Renowned Performing Arts Complex
    Outstanding collection of theaters and concert halls offering opera, dance, theater, film and music. It is New York City's premier arts complex and home of the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, New York Philharmonic, The Juilliard School and many others. We came to watch Camelot at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. The interior of the theater has a contemporary design, comfortable seating and the acoustics were great. It was a special experience visiting this renowned performing arts complex.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 29 March 2024
  • Kittygal 🇺🇦 🌻
    Los Angeles, California8,799 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It Has Everything
    When I saw the remake of West Side Story, I was interested to hear the discussion about the planned development of Lincoln Center and its effect on the existing neighborhood. This trip, I tried to imagine how it was when the complex first opened---as I'd felt as a child, when L. A. 's own Music Center made its debut. I was lucky enough to catch an NYC all Stravinsky evening as well as a fabulous one of concert by soprano Kathleen Battle. Each venue was as spectacular as always. A joy to return, I'll be back!
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 21 May 2024
  • Taylor B
    Chicago, Illinois8,498 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The world's leading performing arts venue
    Lincoln Center is New York City's version of Hollywood, a home to 11 performing arts. But it is more than that. Undisputedly, it is the world's leading performing arts venue and the premier entertainment destination in the city. And it houses several internationally renowned performing arts organizations, including the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera, the New York City Ballet, the Julliard School and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Located in a 16.3-acre complex at 10 Lincoln Center Plaza in the Lincoln Square neighborhood on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, it has 30 indoor and outdoor facilities and is host to 5 million visitors annually. Recognized around the world as a cornerstone of New York City, known for its ionic Revson Fountain, open plaza and the famous facade of its performance halls, Lincoln Center presents an array of programming, from music to dance to theater to film to opera, bringing a tapestry of artists from across the globe to New York City. The complex underwent construction from 1955 to 1969 with the first building opening to the public in 1962 with a New York Philharmonic concert conducted by Leonard Bernstein. The first three buildings were David Geffen Hall, David H. Koch Theater and the Metropolitan Opera House. Even people who have never been to the Lincoln Center probably are familiar with Live from Lincoln Center, an Emmy Award-winning PBS show that started in 1976 and has showcased such celebrated artists as Luciano Pavarotti, Beverly Sills, Ray Charles, Placido Domingo, Leonard Bernstein, James Galway, Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, George Balanchine and Mikhail Baryshnikov.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 19 July 2024
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Greg Harris
Bronx, NY2,072 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
The Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts is undisputedly the world’s leading performing arts venue and the premier entertainment destination in New York. It houses prominent nationally and internationally performing arts organizations such as the Metropolitan Opera, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and the New York City Ballet.

The Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts was built by a consortium of business leaders led by John D. Rockefeller III as part of the “Lincoln Square Renewal Project” which took place during the 1950’s and 1960’s.

During the summer of 2018, I brought and treated my wife and myself to attend and watch L'Amour: Entre Reverie et Passion (Love & Passion), a musical performance conducted by the World Civic Orchestra at the Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts. The World Civic Orchestra consists of musicians from all over the world and is led by the world renowned conductor, Vincent Koh.

My wife and I enjoyed the rhapsodic music of Albania and very much enjoyed the flamenco style dancing that was featured in El Amor Brujo. In addition to the musical performance, my wife and I were impressed by the Lincoln Center’s rich and detailed architecture, its magnificent artwork, and beauty and glamor of the auditorium at the Alice Tully Hall.

All in all, my wife and I had a wonderful experience at the Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts. We definitely can’t wait for it to open again after we’ve overcome the challenges posed by COVID 19.
Written 5 January 2021
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jonahNJ
Pennington, NJ11,782 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
This cultural site in the heart of New York City is one of the premier entertainment complexes in a city chock full of iconic entertainment complexes. While street parking is severely limited, there is ample underground parking adjacent to the multi building complex. There are a countless number and variety of restaurants, cafes, drinking establishments, etc. where visitors to a Lincoln Center can dine before or after performances.

I found the complex to be particularly festive when we visited shortly before Christmas. Even on a cold winter day, my wife and I enjoyed walking over to the decorated Christmas tree located just across from Lincoln Center. However, the world class events at Lincoln Center continue year round and I have yet to be disappointed.
Written 28 January 2020
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KappaBet
Milan, Italy931 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
If you don't have tickets for a show, the best time to visit the building is in the evening when the queue has cleared and people are inside. The lighting effect is suggestive. During our visit there was a public event taking place outside with a silent party for the summer and game installations in the square next door.
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Written 10 August 2023
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LemonFraternite
Washington DC, DC3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
Visited the Lincoln Center for the first time on a recent trip and it was even more gorgeous and special than the pictures would suggest. We attended a screening of All the Beauty and the Bloodshed in Alice Tully Hall as part of the New York Film Festival and it was just a great night from start to finish. The seating in the hall is set on a slight incline so that there is no bad seat in the house, and everyone working there was so kind and helpful. It was also easy to get to using the subway. If you have time to attend a performance at the Lincoln Center when you're in NY, you won't be disappointed.
Written 10 October 2022
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Taylor B
Chicago, IL8,498 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Couples
Lincoln Center is New York City's version of Hollywood, a home to 11 performing arts. But it is more than that. Undisputedly, it is the world's leading performing arts venue and the premier entertainment destination in the city. And it houses several internationally renowned performing arts organizations, including the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera, the New York City Ballet, the Julliard School and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Located in a 16.3-acre complex at 10 Lincoln Center Plaza in the Lincoln Square neighborhood on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, it has 30 indoor and outdoor facilities and is host to 5 million visitors annually. Recognized around the world as a cornerstone of New York City, known for its ionic Revson Fountain, open plaza and the famous facade of its performance halls, Lincoln Center presents an array of programming, from music to dance to theater to film to opera, bringing a tapestry of artists from across the globe to New York City. The complex underwent construction from 1955 to 1969 with the first building opening to the public in 1962 with a New York Philharmonic concert conducted by Leonard Bernstein. The first three buildings were David Geffen Hall, David H. Koch Theater and the Metropolitan Opera House. Even people who have never been to the Lincoln Center probably are familiar with Live from Lincoln Center, an Emmy Award-winning PBS show that started in 1976 and has showcased such celebrated artists as Luciano Pavarotti, Beverly Sills, Ray Charles, Placido Domingo, Leonard Bernstein, James Galway, Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, George Balanchine and Mikhail Baryshnikov.
Written 19 July 2024
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Liam B
5 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Friends
Another emblematic place in New York. To travel it from end to end. The fountain of the entrance is beautiful and invites every passerby who walks through the area to stay looking at that wonder. Its rooms, which house the best artists in the world, are beautiful. The chandeliers that illuminate all the rooms are a Lincoln hallmark.
Written 12 January 2024
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Suzanne Dumont-Millan
Cranford, NJ37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Couples
If you've been here, you know what to expect. My husband loves opera, so I took him to see Aida in early January. It was very good. A very grand performance. I like it also because they put the words in English on a small screen in the back of the seat in front of you. For me, the place is always dazzling with the lovely dresses, the lights, the grand staircase and a glass of champagne. I still want to go to the restaurant, The Grand Tier on the first floor. It has 4 $$$$ signs so you know it's expensive. But if you can afford it, it's probably an experience.
Written 10 January 2023
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John S
324 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
This is one of the best venues I've been to for watching a show. There is hardly a bad seat in the house. Also NY Ballet is a step above all other US cities. The venue is much more comfortable than any Broadway theater as well.
Written 26 February 2022
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Laura B
38 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
Enjoyed a night out at the Lincoln Center to see the Opera!
The center has lots of space out front.
I was confused why we all lined up and experienced a pinch point coming in side door. Perhaps two entrances would be beneficial.
The chandeliers are worth a visit alone. I was so surprised to see the beautiful ceiling continues into the auditorium.
Made a point of coming given the work to improve the acoustics! Money well spent. The opera singers were easy to hear even in the cheap seats!
Written 6 November 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN5,971 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
Outstanding collection of theaters and concert halls offering opera, dance, theater, film and music. It is New York City's premier arts complex and home of the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, New York Philharmonic, The Juilliard School and many others. We came to watch Camelot at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. The interior of the theater has a contemporary design, comfortable seating and the acoustics were great. It was a special experience visiting this renowned performing arts complex.
Written 29 March 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

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