Laughter, Lights & Legends: Dive into India Week at Lincoln Center
vibrant celebration of Indian culture at Lincoln Center's Summer for the City!
Dive into a vibrant celebration of Indian culture at Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City! This week, experience a diverse array of events absolutely free or with a choose-what-you-pay option. From laugh-out-loud comedy nights to captivating dance performances and thought-provoking film screenings, there’s something for everyone.
Unveil the beauty of India Week, kicking off with Ragamala Dance Company’s mesmerizing performance “Avimukta: Where the Seeker Meets the Sacred.” Let loose under the stars with a silent disco featuring DJ Rajuju Brown, or immerse yourself in the joy of folk dance traditions at a Social Dance event.
Comedy Underground | India Week
Lincoln Center Presents
Wednesday, July 10, 8:00 pm
Comedy performing arts nonprofit NYLaughs produces a free stand-up comedy showcase featuring up-and-coming NYC comedians.
The Underground at Jaffe Drive
Avimukta: Where the Seeker Meets the Sacred
By Aparna and Ranee Ramaswamy for Ragamala Dance Company
Lincoln Center Presents
Wednesday, July 10, 8:00 pm
Celebrating the beauty and vibrancy of Indian culture, India Week kicks off with Ragamala Dance Company’s Avimukta: Where the Seeker Meets the Sacred!
Damrosch Park
Silent Disco | India Week
Lincoln Center Presents
Wednesday, July 10, 9:00 pm
As part of India Week, superstar DJ Rajuju Brown takes you on a sonic journey under the stars!
The Dance Floor
Social Dance | India Week
Garba360 Featuring Ujjval Vyas Musicals
Lincoln Center Presents
Thursday, July 11, 6:30 pm
Celebrate the beauty and vibrancy of Indian culture and folk dance traditions. All are welcome to learn the dances or simply enjoy the live music!
The Dance Floor
Sonny Singh | India Week
Lincoln Center Presents
Thursday, July 11, 7:30 pm
Simultaneously spiritual and rebellious, Singh’s music reminds us that hope, love, and devotion are crucial to our struggles and collective survival.
David Rubenstein Atrium
Lincoln Center Presents
Thursday, July 11, 7:30 pm
Samsara draws from the heart of Buddhist philosophy to trace the steps we take, both forward and backward, in search of our higher selves.
Rose Theater
The Outdoor Film Series | India Week
Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with Film at Lincoln Center
Thursday, July 11, 8:30 pm
This Oscar-winning 1920-set action blockbuster charts an imaginary friendship between real-life anti-colonial revolutionaries in a comedic melodrama.
Damrosch Park
A Celebration of Literature From the Indian Diaspora
Lincoln Center Presents
Friday, July 12, 6:00 pm
Distinguished NYC-based writers, creators, and curators to discuss their work and experiences.
The Garden at Damrosch Park
Parampara and SAZ ft. Sumitra Das Goswami
Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with Jodhpur RIFF Festival
July 12 at 7:30 pm
Damrosch Park
Rajasthani folk group SAZ ft. Sumitra Das Goswami present Rang-e-Thar and celebrated Carnatic music family the Vinayakrams present Parampara.
Silent Disco | India Week
Lincoln Center Presents
July 12 at 9:00 pm
The Dance Floor
Experience the vibes of DJ Ashu Rai of long-running South Asian LGBTQIA+ dance party “Desilicious” as a nonstop outdoor silent disco at Lincoln Center.
The Art of Wellbeing | India Week
Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian
July 13 at 10:00 am
Griffin Sidewalk Studio, David Geffen Hall
Join dancer and yogi Minila Shah and musicians Jay Gandhi and Ehren Hanson for mindfulness practices, breathwork, and gentle stretches.
Kids, Teens, and Families | India Week
Lincoln Center Presents
July 13 at 12:00 pm
LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall
Kiran Ahluwalia and her band share their mixture of Indian music, West African blues, and jazz at this family-friendly concert as part of India Week.
Aasif Mandvi, Hari Kondabolu, Asif Ali, Aparna Nancherla, and Kiran Deol
Lincoln Center Presents
July 13 at 7:30 pm
Damrosch Park
Get ready for a night of humor all brought to you by a powerhouse lineup of comedians whose Indian heritage infuses into their comedic brilliance.
Silent Disco | India Week
Lincoln Center Presents
July 13 at 9:00 pm
The Dance Floor
The iconic DJ Rekha of “Basement Bhangra” fame transmits their groovy sounds to your ear at Lincoln Center’s Silent Disco this July!
Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with Jodhpur RIFF Festival
July 14 at 5:00 am
Hearst Plaza
Welcome the day with music by Rajasthani folk group SAZ! The masterful artists of this celebrated group start your morning in an unforgettable way.
Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with The Bushwick Starr, HERE Arts Center, and Ma-Yi Theatre Company
July 14 at 5:00 pm
Hearst Plaza
Writer/director Misha Chowdhury and his mother, physicist Bulbul Chakraborty, collaborate on a concert featuring Bangla music and the science of sand.
Jazz Underground | India Week
Lincoln Center Presents
In collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center
July 14 at 6:00 pm
The Underground at Jaffe Drive
The GRAMMY-nominated singer joins forces with her all-star band, blending Indian classical, electronica, ambient, and jazz into a captivating experience.
Silent Disco | India Week
Roshni Samlal (aka DJ Raat Ki Rani)
Lincoln Center Presents
July 14 at 6:00 pm
The Dance Floor
Wine your body to the sounds of Roshni Samlal, an Indo-Caribbean beatmaker spinning Asian Underground music, global club, soca and chutn
