Summer for the City is always a summertime highlight when it descends on Lincoln Center each year. This year, the festival returns from June 10 to August 8, with hundreds of performances to look forward to. The best part? More than 85% of the performances are free, with the remaining shows being Choose-What-You-Pay at a suggested ticket price of $35 and options to pay more or less. There is also no shortage of outdoor food offerings throughout the season. Stop by the rotating Festival Food Truck and the Spotlight bar, which is playing host to different iconic NYC establishments – both presented by Chase in collaboration with The Infatuation.
Keep reading to find out exactly how you can elevate your night at Summer for the City.
What benefits can Chase cardholders get?
This year, the benefits begin before cardholders even arrive at the festival. The Chase presale starts May 18 and will include early access to all Choose-What-You-Pay-performances, including the BAAND Together Dance Festival – one of the season’s most anticipated performances. At the festival, cardholders can also access an exclusive benefit at the photobooth courtesy of Chase and enjoy a complimentary commemorative cup with the purchase of the Summer for the City signature cocktail presented by Chase.
Make sure you come hungry – and don’t forget your Chase card to unlock savings! The Festival Food Truck will rotate daily through a curated lineup of local restaurants throughout the summer, bringing your favorite bites right to campus. Be sure to check out the Spotlight Bar, an exciting new addition to Summer for the City, where renowned cocktail clubs from across the five boroughs will take up a weekly residency, serving some of the most sensational summer spirits around. Pay with your Chase credit or debit card to save $5 off orders of $25 at Summer for the City’s concessions, including the Festival Food Truck and The Spotlight Bar1.
What is the lineup this year?
This year’s Summer for the City lineup is packed with exciting performances and Chase cardholders will have early access to all Choose-What-You-Pay performances. This includes:
6/12: Glenn Branca’s Symphony No. 13 (Hallucination City) for 100 Guitars
6/20-6/21: Lincoln Center Contemporary Dance Festival: Yinka Esi Graves | The Disappearing Act
7/28-8/1: BAAND Together Dance Festival
7/31-8/1: Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center: A Mother’s Love | Jonathon Heyward Conducts Brahms
8/5: Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center: Inside the Music |A Musical Deep Dive With Jonathon Heyward
See the full list of Chase presale performances.
Are there any other special events taking place during the festival?
You definitely won’t want to miss the BAAND Together Dance Festival, which runs from July 28 to August 1. Across these five incredible nights, you can witness some of the world’s most iconic dance companies sharing one stage, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Hispánico New York, Dance Theatre of Harlem and New York City Ballet. This is expected to be one of the most in-demand events of the season – and is one of the events that Chase cardholders will get early access to tickets. From May 18, customers can access a cardholder presale, allowing them to secure their seats before the sale opens to the general public.
1. Must use a valid Chase credit or debit card when paying. Chase is not responsible for fulfillment of the offer. Deposit and credit card products provided by JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Restrictions and limitations may apply.
