Ailey at New York City Center

Online

Tickets are available to purchase at nycitycenter.org beginning September 8, 2026 at 12:00pm ET.

By Phone

212-581-1212
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 12–8pm; Sunday, 12–7:30pm

_{Handling fees for online and phone orders: $7.00 per ticket when ordering seats for one performance or $20 per Super Fan order when ordering tickets for two or more performances at the same time.}

At the Box Office

New York City Center
131 West 55th Street (btwn 6th & 7th Aves)
Hours: Monday–Saturday,12–8pm; Sunday,12–7:30pm
NOTE: The box office will be closed on Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.

_{No handling fees for tickets purchased at the box office. A $3.00 facility fee will be added to each ticket, including those purchased at the box office.}

Group Tickets on sale August 18 at 12:00pm ET 

Groups of 10 or more people can save up to 20% on tickets with no handling fees*. Fill out our Group Ticket Request form and we'll get back to you about booking your tickets! 

Group Tickets Request

Hours: Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm 
Phone: 212-405-9082 

_{*A $3.00 facility fee will be added to the cost of each ticket.} 

Bring a Group

Gather your family, friends, or colleagues together and save up to 20% on tickets for groups of 10 or more, with no handling fees*. Group tickets are available on August 18 at 12:00pm ET. Why not elevate your visit with additional personalized experiences at the Ailey Studios? Ask us about group activities such as private classes and building tours.   

Group Ticket Request 

_{*A $3.00 facility fee will be added to the cost of each ticket.} 

Be a Super Fan

Can’t get enough Ailey? Save 20% when you order tickets for two or more performances*! The discount will automatically be applied when you order tickets online, over the phone at 212-581-1212, or in person at the City Center box office. 

_{*Offer does not apply to $45 tickets. Discount applies to performances purchased together in one order. Subject to availability. Cannot be combined with any other offer nor applied retroactively.} 

Become a Member

Join today to support AILEY’s artistic and educational programs while enjoying members-only benefits.  

Friends of AILEY 

Join the Friends of AILEY with a gift of $300 or more and receive 40% off tickets originally priced $85-$165 to see Ailey at New York City Center.* With a membership gift of $1,500+, you will have access to join the AILEY community in the VIP Lounge during intermissions throughout the New York City Center engagement.  

Become a Friend of AILEY 

Ailey Partners  

With a membership gift of $2,000+, you will be recognized as an Ailey Partner which includes two complimentary tickets for a special Ailey Partners Night performance and dinner at New York City Center.  Additional benefits include concierge ticketing services to purchase premier house seats and VIP Lounge access during New York City engagements, as well as in tour cities across the country when applicable. 

Become an Ailey Partner

_{*The Friends of AILEY 40% discount is valid until November 22, 2026. From November 23, 2026 through January 3, 2027, the discount is 20%. This offer is only valid for seats priced $85-$165. Limit 6 per order. Excludes the Opening Night Gala performance.}  

Use the Student Discount

$20 student tickets are available from 12pm until curtain time on the day of each performance. 

_{Subject to availability; may not be purchased online or by phone. A valid student ID must be presented at the Box Office. Limit one ID per person; one ticket per ID. Restrictions may apply.} 

Use the Young NY Discount

Save 40% on tickets $80 or higher; all performances excluding December 2, 2026. 

_{Request form will be posted when tickets go on sale. Limit 4 per performance; must pick up at box office. Purchaser must be between the ages of 21-35 and present valid ID at time of pickup. Failure to present appropriate proof of age will result in a $90 surcharge per ticket.} 

Refunds

All sales are final. There will be no refunds on group or single tickets. Customers can donate or exchange only.

Exchanges

All exchanges must be made within 48 hours of either the original performance date or the requested performance date, whichever is sooner.

There will be a $15 per ticket exchange fee charged for all single ticket orders. All exchanges must be for a different performance date of the event originally purchased. New York City Center does not permit exchanges from one event to another.