Ailey at New York City Center

Online

Tickets are available to purchase at nycitycenter.org beginning September 10, 2024 at 12pm.

An online waiting room will open on Tuesday, September 10 at 11:30am. If you are on this page earlier than 11:30am, you must refresh your browser after 11:30am in order to be placed into the virtual waiting room.

All visitors in the waiting room between 11:30am and 12pm will be assigned a random number, creating a digital line. Visitors arriving after 12pm will be placed at the end of the line. When your time comes, you will be automatically directed to the purchasing page.

By Phone

212-581-1212
Hours: MON–SAT Noon–8pm; SUN Noon–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 same time.

At the Box Office

New York City Center
131 West 55th Street (between 6th & 7th Aves)
Hours: MON–SAT Noon–8pm; SUN Noon–7:30pm
NOTE: The box office will be closed on Thursday, November 28 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.}

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 Ticket Request

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

American Express Card Members can get exclusive ticket access through Amex Reserved Tickets™. While supplies last, not all seats may be offered. Terms Apply.*

_{*Amex Reserved Tickets™ 
(formerly referred to as American Express Access)}

_{American Express® Card Members have access to purchase Amex Reserved Tickets for select events and select seats, during a specified period. Tickets must be purchased using an American Express Card. An American Express Prepaid Card cannot be used to purchase tickets. Amex Reserved Tickets are sold by and fulfilled by third-party ticket sellers (not American Express), and such tickets are subject to the rules, terms and conditions, prices and fees set by the ticket seller, event promoter and/or the venue. Amex Reserved Tickets are subject to availability and supply may be limited. Not all seats may be offered; purchase limits and blackout dates may apply. Refunds, exchanges, and resale may be prohibited by the ticket seller. For more information, please visit americanexpress.com/entertainment.}

Bring a Group

Groups of 10+ save BIG beginning August 20! Gather 10 or more of your family, friends, or colleagues to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater return to New York City Center this December and enjoy amazing benefits. Save up to 20% on tickets, pay no handling fees, and receive a discounted package to take a private group class at the Ailey Studios.

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 be automatically 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 $42 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+ and receive 40% off tickets originally priced $80-$162 (additional facility and handling fees apply) to see Ailey at New York City Center.*

With a membership gift of $800+, 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 $1,750+, you will be recognized as an Ailey Parter and enjoy access to two complimentary tickets for a special Ailey Partners Night performance and backstage tour at New York City Center. Ailey Partners may purchase additional premier house seats and enjoy VIP Lounge access during New York City engagements, as well as in tour cities across the country when applicable. 

Become an Ailey Partner

_{*40% savings apply to tickets regularly priced $80-$162 that are purchased between 12pm on September 10 and 11:59pm on November 22, 2024. Valid for all performances. Limit 6 per order. Not valid for the Opening Night Gala post-performance event. Tickets must be purchased via the New York City Center box office, by phone, or online. Standard service and facility fees apply.}

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 4, 2024.

Get the Discount Code

_{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.}

For Whitney Second Sunday Visitors

Whitney Second Sunday visitors, use the code on your flyer to save 10% on tickets priced $60+. Quantities are limited and other restrictions apply*.

_{*Limit 4 for tickets per person. Offer excludes the Dec 4 performance.}

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 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performance. New York City Center does not permit exchanges from one event to another.