Membership at Jazz at Lincoln Center

Become a Friend of Jazz member to enjoy the best of everything that Jazz at Lincoln Center has to offer! Your membership comes with exclusive benefits and supports Jazz at Lincoln Center’s mission of entertaining, educating, and expanding the global community for jazz.

All members enjoy:

  • Exclusive ticket discounts
  • VIP pre-sale access
  • Dizzy’s Club discounts, Mon–Wed
  • Behind-the-scenes access and event invitations
  • Local neighborhood discounts

Join or renew today.

Elevate your experience by joining our Patrons Program or Chairman’s Circle, which represent our most vibrant communities of patrons dedicated to the music and our mission. You’ll enjoy premier access to one of the world’s top jazz performing arts organizations.


Membership FAQs

Jazz at Lincoln Center is dedicated to inspiring and growing audiences for jazz through special events for donors and members. Come join us and celebrate jazz!

Proceeds from our various events directly underwrite Jazz at Lincoln Center’s core performance, education, and advocacy initiatives, including concerts with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and educational programs that bring jazz into the lives of more than 115,000 young people and adults each year. These programs are made possible with the generous support of our donors.

What benefits come with a Jazz at Lincoln Center membership?

As a member, you receive exclusive VIP pre-sale access throughout the season, invitations to special events, discounts to Swing University and Blue Engine Records merchandise, and more! To view all membership benefits and categories, visit jazz.org/membership.

Are tickets included with my membership contribution?

No, your membership contribution does not include tickets. However, as a member you will be alerted when your VIP pre-sale access begins. Members also receive exclusive ticket discounts and invitations to special events not open to the public. 

How is a membership different than a subscription?

Unlike a subscription, which allows you to book tickets to a series of performances, a membership does not involve prepaid packages or large upfront financial commitments. Membership is completely flexible and offers exclusive benefits reserved for members. Best of all, your membership supports Jazz at Lincoln Center’s mission to expand a global community for jazz through our education and artistic initiatives. 

What is the difference between membership and a donation?

With your membership contribution, you’re supporting Jazz at Lincoln Center while also unlocking exclusive benefits all year long that bring you closer to the music. Part of each membership contribution is tax-deductible. To see the tax-deductible amount for each level, visit jazz.org/membership.

A donation is fully tax-deductible and does not include benefits. If you would like to make a tax-deductible gift to our annual fund, visit jazz.org/support.

Can I give membership as a gift?

Of course! Membership makes a great gift! You may purchase a gift membership for a friend or a family member online or over the phone, the same way you would purchase a membership for yourself. 

When and why did the membership program change?

Our membership program is an important part of all that we do at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Members make it possible for us to share the spirit and experience of jazz with audiences, students, teachers, and listeners for generations to come.

On April 2, 2019, we made some changes to benefits, pricing, and categories of our membership program. These changes will help us better serve the needs of our members and of our organization and the wider global jazz community.

With these changes, we want to emphasize Jazz at Lincoln Center’s commitment to organizational sustainability and ensure that the tax-deductible portion of every membership gift goes toward supporting our artistic and education programming.

Will I get a new member or patron card?

If you joined or renewed before April 2, 2019, you may continue to use your current membership card until it expires. If your membership expires soon, we look forward to sending you a new card when you renew. Your expiration date and member ID number will not change and will be printed on your new membership card.

What is the membership refund policy?

Due to the nature of charitable contributions, membership gifts are non-refundable.


Still have a question about membership? Email us at membership@jazz.org or give us a call at 212-258-9973. We’re here to help!


Friends of Jazz

Join today as a Friend of Jazz member and unlock exclusive benefits to make the most of your Jazz at Lincoln Center experience all year long. 

Bass - $100

  • VIP pre-sale access to Jazz at Lincoln Center season tickets and special events, 24 hours in advance of the general public
  • Invitation to Jazz at Lincoln Center’s annual Member Appreciation Night
  • 15% discount on Swing University classes
  • Complimentary coat check
  • Monthly email newsletter for members
  • Personalized membership card with access to neighborhood partner discounts and offerings

Join

Tenor - $250
All of the above, plus:

  • VIP pre-sale access to Jazz at Lincoln Center season tickets and special events, 48 hours in advance of the general public
  • 30% discount on day-of-show tickets to Jazz at Lincoln Center–produced shows in The Appel Room and Rose Theater (limited to two tickets; subject to availability)
  • Invitations to open sound checks with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
  • Dizzy’s Club discount of $10 on up to two covers, Mon–Wed ($20 savings)

Join

Alto - $500
All of the above, plus:

  • 40% discount on day-of-show tickets to Jazz at Lincoln Center–produced shows in The Appel Room and Rose Theater (limited to two tickets; subject to availability)
  • Waived ticket-exchange fees

Join

Patrons Program

In addition to all membership benefits, Patrons Program supporters enjoy concierge ticket service and behind-the-scenes access to bring you closer to the music.

Soloist - $1,000

  • Access to the Patrons Desk for concierge ticketing
  • VIP pre-sale access to Jazz at Lincoln Center season tickets and special events, 72 hours in advance of the general public
  • 50% discount on day-of-show tickets to Jazz at Lincoln Center–produced shows in The Appel Room and Rose Theater (limited to two tickets; subject to availability)
  • Access to the Patrons Lounge with hors d’oeuvres and wine/beer bar
  • Recognition in the Playbill at current giving level
  • Patrons Program Concert Night Out (two tickets to a designated Jazz at Lincoln Center– produced concert for the price of one)
  • Two complimentary covers to Dizzy’s Club per year (subject to availability and arranged upon request)
  • Priority seating at select pre-concert discussions
  • Invitation to purchase to two tickets to Essentially Ellington Competition Parts ($15) and to Final Concert ($25)

Join

Duets - $2,500

All of the above, plus:

  • Invitation to a Chairman’s Circle in-home event
  • Four complimentary covers to Dizzy’s Club per year

Join

Chairman's Circle

The Chairman’s Circle offers the very best of jazz in our philanthropic community. In addition to concierge ticket service and behind-the-scenes access, enjoy a special annual calendar of unique events designed to amplify your experiences around the music and the extended Jazz at Lincoln Center family.

Cool Cats - $5,000

  • VIP pre-sale access to Jazz at Lincoln Center season tickets and special events, one week in advance of the general public
  • Advance notice of all concerts and special events, including formal invitation to the Annual Spring Gala
  • Dizzy’s Club Night Out (includes cover, one drink, and prix-fixe menu for two)
  • Chairman’s Circle Concert Night Out (two prime seats to a designated Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra concert)
  • Invitation for two to the annual Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra rehearsal and lunch
  • Invitations to exclusive, in-home events
  • Four complimentary covers to Dizzy’s Club per year, including Dizzy’s Club Night Out (subject to availability and arranged upon request)
  • Two complimentary tickets to Essentially Ellington Competition Parts and to Final Concert
  • 50% discount on day-of-show tickets to Jazz at Lincoln Center–produced shows in The Appel Room and Rose Theater (limited to two tickets; subject to availability)

Join

High Hats - $10,000
All of the above, plus:

  • Invitation to an exclusive Evening with Wynton in-home event

Join

Band Leaders - $15,000
All of the above, plus:

  • Meet-and-greet opportunities with the artists after Jazz at Lincoln Center–produced shows in The Appel Room and Rose Theater
  • Personal backstage escort after a Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra show (subject to availability and arranged upon request)
  • Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Blue Engine Record autographed by Wynton Marsalis
  • Four complimentary tickets to a show in The Appel Room (subject to availability and arranged upon request)

Join

Jazz Angels - $25,000
All of the above, plus:

  • Premier table at Dizzy’s Club, including four covers for one of the season’s most sought-after shows (subject to availability and arranged upon request)
  • A signed Frank Stewart photo of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (offer valid for new members only)

Join

Menu Selection
back to top | view all events