Jazz At Lincoln Center performs at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM. This is world-class jazz — the kind of ensemble that regularly fills Lincoln Center in Manhattan — on the original site of the 1969 Woodstock festival. That combination alone makes this one of the most distinctive shows on the summer calendar.
About Jazz At Lincoln Center
Jazz At Lincoln Center is the gold standard for jazz programming in America. Under the artistic direction of Wynton Marsalis, the organization has spent decades preserving, promoting, and performing jazz at the highest level. Their ensemble concerts are meticulously curated — expect virtuosic musicianship, deep repertoire knowledge, and the kind of live performance quality that reminds you why jazz was America’s original art form. Whether you’re a lifelong jazz devotee or curious newcomer, this is the best possible introduction — or reintroduction — to the genre.
Explore the recordings before the show — Jazz At Lincoln Center albums on Amazon are a great starting point.
The Venue
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is built on historic ground — the Hudson Valley hilltop where Woodstock happened in 1969. The venue hosts everything from rock to country to classical, but jazz here feels particularly right — the site has always been about musical exploration and boundary-pushing. The amphitheater and pavilion offer excellent acoustics for an ensemble like this. Arrive early and visit the on-site museum. Full Bethel Woods venue guide here.
Tickets & Details
- Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Venue: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY
Jazz At Lincoln Center on the Woodstock grounds — this is one of those shows that transcends a typical Friday night out. If you care about live music at the highest level, put this on your calendar.