Lincoln Center is throwing a party for the bold and the brand-new—and you’re invited, no ticket required. Now through through October 23, the David Rubenstein Atrium is being taken over by the Festival of Firsts, a spree of free performances that spotlight artists making their U.S. and NYC debuts, launching albums, premiering works or stepping onto the Lincoln Center stage for the first time.
The fourth annual edition leans into the unexpected. One night you might catch a drag-fueled rock cabaret staged as a gothic Halloween fantasia; the next, an intimate multimedia theater piece straight from Chile.
With every performance free and first-come, first-served, the Festival of Firsts offers a rare chance to catch rising artists at turning points in their careers—all under one roof.