Frequently Asked Questions
For all special and corporate events, spaces rent by the hour with a four-hour minimum. Wedding rentals are flat rates for half and full days. Each theatre space has an all day rental rate.
The rental fee includes a dedicated event coordinator to assist you through planning the details of your event, day-of concierge to provide AV support and ensure everything runs smoothly, customized room set-up, round tables (5ft and 3ft), rectangle tables (6ft x 2ft), cocktail tables, chairs, limited audio/visual equipment (microphones, audio players and a projection screen) and WiFi.
Yes, we have several items available to rent at an additional cost. These include table linens (white, black and special event colors), linen napkins (white, black and special event colors), Blu-ray player, portable sound system, video projector, staging, dance floor, electric keyboard and more!
This 20% surcharge is The Lincoln Center’s fee for arranging these rentals with outside companies. However, our good standing and frequent use have allowed rental companies to give us a significant discount, which ultimately saves you money.
A non-refundable/non-transferable deposit of 50% of the total of all room charges and rental fees, including any upfront equipment or labor costs, is required to secure any and all booking dates. This payment serves to hold and confirm the venue and is due with the signed contract no later than 48 hours after the date signed by The Lincoln Center. The remaining balance will be due at least 30 days prior to the date of the event. If a booking date is within 30 days of contract, then 100% of the total of all room charges and rental fees, including any upfront equipment or labor costs will be due with the signed contract no later than 48 hours after the date signed by The Lincoln Center. Please note the term “contract” will together constitute a signed booking confirmation and our Facility Rules & Regulations.
An advance security deposit (schedule based on event type) is due in full with the signed contract. At The Lincoln Center’s discretion, certain events may require an additional or adjusted security deposit. The security deposit may be applied to any remaining contract balance due after the event, as payment for damages sustained to the facilities or equipment, rescheduling charges, or for charges associated with a cancellation. In the event the security deposit is applied and exceeded after the event, any additional balance will be due 14 days after the final invoice date. Any portion of the security deposit remaining in excess of the final charges will be refunded to the client within 30 days after the event.
The customer is required to finalize their event at least 30 days prior to the event date. After that, any changes to the event contract will be subject to an additional charge.
Room capacity is based on event type and room set with spaces/accommodation for up to 400 guests; all numbers are subject to change depending on the individual room set. Please contact the Event Operations department for details.
Yes. Please include all time needed before and/or after your event in your total reserved time slot. Tables, chairs and linens provided by The Lincoln Center will be set upon your arrival.
The Lincoln Center requires all customers and their guests to be out of the building at midnight (12:00 a.m.). Most events must end at 11:00 p.m. in order to complete clean-up and exit by midnight. Special permission to extend beyond these hours is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and is at the discretion of The Lincoln Center Management.