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SUMMARY:The Metropolitan Opera First Quarter 2026 Season
DESCRIPTION:Metropolitan Opera – Winter 2026 Season (January–March)\n \nMetropolitan Opera’s Winter 2026 season (January–March) brings a mix of classics and new productions to the Met in New York City. Expect crowd-pleasers like Carmen\, Madama Butterfly\, and La Traviata\, alongside new stagings of Bellini’s I Puritani and Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde\, plus the Laffont Grand Finals Concert in March. \nJanuary 2026: \n\nI Puritani (Bellini\, New Production) – Dec 31\, 2025 – Jan 18\, 2026\nCarmen (Bizet) – Through Jan 23\, 2026\nPorgy and Bess (Gershwin) – Through Jan 24\, 2026\nMadama Butterfly (Puccini) – Jan 9 – Mar 28\, 2026\n\nFebruary 2026: \n\nThe Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay (Mason Bates) – Through Feb 21\, 2026\nMadama Butterfly continues\n\nMarch 2026: \n\nTristan und Isolde (Wagner\, New Production) – Mar 9 – Apr 2\, 2026\nMadama Butterfly continues\nLa Traviata (Verdi) – Mar 20 – Jun 6\, 2026\nLaffont Grand Finals Concert – Mar 22\, 2026\n\nHighlights:\nExperience world-class opera in New York City\, from iconic favorites like Madama Butterfly and Carmen to new productions and Live in HD broadcasts\, all at the Metropolitan Opera House\, home to the Met Orchestra and leading international performers.
URL:https://visitmanhattan.nyc/events/the-metropolitan-opera-first-quarter-2026-season
LOCATION:Metropolitan Opera House\, Lincoln Center\, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Ice Skating at Brookfield Place
DESCRIPTION:The Rink at Brookfield Place is a seasonal outdoor ice skating venue located on the Hudson River waterfront in Lower Manhattan’s Battery Park City. Known for its picturesque skyline views and proximity to the One World Trade Center\, it offers one of New York City’s most scenic winter recreation experiences. And frankly\, if you really want to go ice-skating in Manhattan during your one-week visit\, I would either go there\, or central park. Because Rockefeller center (while it has a nice tree) is crowded\, expensive\, and the ice is bumpy. \nSetting and Experience\nOpened each winter on the plaza of Brookfield Place (New York City)\, the rink provides a boutique skating environment distinct from larger midtown venues. Guests skate along the river’s edge with views of the Hudson River and the surrounding skyscrapers. The site also features easy access to the indoor food hall Hudson Eats\, providing dining and warm-up options steps from the ice.\nnyctourism.com \nPrograms and Instruction\nThe rink hosts public sessions\, private lessons\, and specialty programs led by former U.S. Olympic ice dancers Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov. Lessons include one-on-one and semi-private instruction\, as well as group skating and hockey fundamentals for children and adults. \nEvents and Community Use\nBeyond daily skating\, The Rink at Brookfield Place accommodates corporate team-building events\, birthday celebrations\, romantic evenings\, and school outings. Its event programming emphasizes a festive\, community-centered atmosphere during the winter months.\nmapquest.com \nNotability\nCovering roughly 7\,000 square feet\, the rink has become a hallmark of downtown Manhattan’s winter scene\, complementing Brookfield Place’s art installations and retail spaces. It operates seasonally\, typically from November through early March\, weather permitting.
URL:https://visitmanhattan.nyc/events/ice-skating-at-brookfield-place
LOCATION:230 Vesey St\, 230 Vesey Street\, New York\, NY\, 10281\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jazz at Lincoln Center
DESCRIPTION:Jazz at Lincoln Center 2026 continues its role as a global home for jazz\, presenting a dynamic season of performances\, festivals\, competitions\, and educational programs in New York City. The 2025–26 season\, titled Mother Africa\, runs through June 20\, 2026\, and explores jazz’s deep connections to African musical traditions and the African diaspora through new commissions\, tributes\, and cross-generational collaborations. \nA major highlight of the year is Jazz Congress 2026\, held January 7–8 at Frederick P. Rose Hall. This annual gathering brings together jazz artists\, educators\, presenters\, media\, and industry leaders from around the world for panels\, workshops\, and conversations focused on expanding the future of jazz. \nThe Unity Jazz Festival\, taking place January 8–9\, 2026\, is a two-day celebration featuring more than 20 acclaimed artists and rising stars across multiple stages. The festival includes special tributes\, debut performances\, and the Jazz Legacies Fellowship Honors All-Star Concert\, showcasing masters and emerging voices side by side. \nEducation remains central to Jazz at Lincoln Center’s mission with the National Collegiate Jazz Championship on January 17–18\, 2026. Ten top college and university jazz ensembles compete in a two-day event that includes mentorship from members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and culminating performances in Rose Theater. \nThroughout 2026\, audiences can also enjoy nightly performances at Dizzy’s Club\, intimate concerts in The Appel Room\, and large-scale presentations in Rose Theater\, all located within Frederick P. Rose Hall at Broadway and 60th Street. Family concerts\, artist residencies\, and the Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival round out a season that balances legacy\, innovation\, and education. \nIn 2026\, Jazz at Lincoln Center continues to honor jazz’s history while shaping its future—bringing together world-class artists\, emerging talent\, and audiences from around the globe.
URL:https://visitmanhattan.nyc/events/jazz-at-lincoln-center
LOCATION:Broadway at 60th Street\, Broadway at 60th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Lincoln Center Chamber Music
DESCRIPTION:A wonderful list of concerts this March at Lincoln Center\nSonic Spectrum III – Thursday\, March 5\, 2026\, 7:30 pm\, Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS. An evening of bold contemporary chamber music featuring inventive works by living composers. \nDestination: Kreisler – Sunday\, March 8\, 2026\, 5:00 pm\, Alice Tully Hall. A tribute to legendary violinist and composer Fritz Kreisler\, celebrating his romantic style and lasting influence on the violin repertoire. \nCentury of Winds – Friday\, March 13\, 2026\, 7:30 pm\, Alice Tully Hall. Showcasing the color\, virtuosity\, and expressive range of chamber music for wind instruments. \nRose Studio & Late Night Rose: Družecký\, Loeffler\, & Widor – Thursday\, March 19\, 2026\, 6:30 pm & 9:00 pm\, Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS. A program blending intimate chamber works with late-night performances. \nThe Viano Quartet – Sunday\, March 22\, 2026\, 5:00 pm\, Alice Tully Hall. A performance of masterful string quartet repertoire by one of today’s leading ensembles. \nArt of the Recital: Richard Lin & Anne-Marie McDermott – Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\, 7:30 pm\, Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS. An intimate recital highlighting piano and violin chamber works. \nEnsemble Panorama: Respighi and Ravel – Sunday\, March 29\, 2026\, 5:00 pm\, Alice Tully Hall. A program exploring the lush orchestral textures and harmonies of Respighi and Ravel in chamber arrangements. \nMoto Perpetuo: Beethoven and Britten – Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026\, 7:30 pm\, Alice Tully Hall. Chamber music showcasing the technical brilliance and lyrical depth of Beethoven and Britten. \nTimes and Tickets \n 
URL:https://visitmanhattan.nyc/events/lincoln-center-chamber-music
LOCATION:20 Lincoln Center Plaza\, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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