In these trying times, we plan to continue entertaining, enriching, and expanding the global community for jazz through online education and our social platforms. Please consider supporting Jazz at Lincoln Center, at whatever level you can.
As the global coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to a standstill, Jazz at Lincoln Center continues to join all efforts to safeguard the health and safety of our artists, guests, and staff.
In doing our part to avoid preventable cases of COVID-19, we are regrettably suspending all in-person concerts, classes, and public programs through Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
This closure encompasses:
—Concerts and public lectures in Rose Theater, The Appel Room, and the Ertegun Atrium
—Nightly sets at Dizzy’s Club
—WeBop and Swing University classes
—Middle and High School Jazz Academy classes
We are grateful for the love and trust you have shown us. Your support has made concerts in the House of Swing a unique experience. This moment, as you well know, presents significant financial challenges for all arts organizations. Ironically, these circumstances require us to show our gratitude by asking those who are able to lend a little more support, to please do so.
There are a few very basic ways you can help:
—Consider donating the cost of your tickets to Jazz at Lincoln Center. Alternatively, you may choose to exchange your tickets for a performance in the upcoming 2020–21 concert season, add the value of your ticket to a gift certificate, or request a refund.
—Please consider supporting Jazz at Lincoln Center at whatever level you can to help us continue entertaining, enriching, and expanding the global community for jazz through online education and our social platforms. You can donate here.
How to Convert Your Ticket(s):
1. Log into your JALC account or complete the online customer response form with your preference from the above options.
2. Call us at 212-258-9877 (between the hours of 11am–5pm Mon–Fri) or email us at customerservice@jazz.org if you have any questions. Due to an anticipated high call volume, it may take longer than normal to get back in touch with you.
Thank you for your participation as a member of the ever-growing global jazz community. We can’t wait to see you again soon.
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