Jazz at Lincoln Center
New York City, NY
Part of New York City’s Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Jazz at Lincoln Center has delighted listeners for more than 30 years. With a house big band led by the legendary Wynton Marsalis, and a rotating roster of shows featuring guest artists, Jazz at Lincoln Center holds performances in three dedicated venues, all hosted at Midtown Manhattan’s Columbus Circle.
The basics
For New York City jazz lovers, there are few better or more esteemed places to catch a swinging gig than Jazz at Lincoln Center. Featuring regular appearances from some of the world’s most celebrated jazz musicians—and consisting of three distinct performance spaces, all hosted within the organization’s Frederick P. Rose Hall—it’s an especially noteworthy and beautiful place to see a show. Head to the Rose Theater to discover the world’s first concert hall built explicitly for jazz music, the Appel Room to admire spectacular New York skyline views, and to Dizzy’s Club—which seats just 140—for the most intimate performances.
Jazz at Lincoln Center hosts daily concerts across its three performance spaces. It’s best to book your tickets well in advance, as shows do sell out.
Things to know before you go
- Jazz at Lincoln Center is accessible to wheelchair users and has dedicated disabled seating.
- Haven’t pre-booked tickets? Head to Dizzy’s Club’s late-night shows, hosted Thursday–Saturday, which are walk-in only.
- There is no specific dress code at Jazz at Lincoln Center—wear whatever you’re most comfortable in.
How to get there
Jazz at Lincoln Center is within Frederick P. Rose Hall, located at Broadway and West 60th Street. To get here via public transportation, take the A, B, C, D, or 1 trains to 59th Street–Columbus Circle station. Numerous bus routes frequent the area, plus taxis and rideshare services are plentiful.
When to get there
Jazz at Lincoln Center hosts multiple performances daily throughout its season, typically held from September through June. It’s recommended to research its events calendar in advance of your trip, and to purchase tickets early. Refer to your tickets for exact performance times.
What’s on at Lincoln Center
Home to 11 performing arts organizations and more than 20 different venues, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is one of New York City’s preeminent cultural institutions. In addition to Jazz at Lincoln Center, some of its most noteworthy organizations include the Metropolitan Opera, the New York City Ballet, the New York Philharmonic, and Film at Lincoln Center.
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