Corporate Partnerships
Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) harnesses the transformative power of jazz to engage millions of people of all ages each year—through world-class concerts, innovative education programs, national and international tours, community initiatives, media campaigns, and dynamic digital content. As a global leader in jazz performance, education, and advocacy, we offer partners a unique opportunity to align with a culturally rich and influential institution, opening doors to marketing exposure, deeper customer engagement, employee enrichment, and access to diverse, multigenerational audiences around the world.
We offer corporate partners two impactful ways to engage with Jazz at Lincoln Center:
MEMBERSHIP
A year-round platform for meaningful employee and client engagement through exclusive access to performances, events, and behind-the-scenes experiences.
SPONSORSHIP
A customizable opportunity to elevate your brand by aligning with a JALC performance series, program, or initiative—enhancing visibility while connecting with diverse, passionate audiences.
For more information, contact:
Matthew Shapiro
Director of Corporate Philanthropy & Global Partnerships
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
The Corporate Membership Program (CMP) helps businesses engage employees and customers through special access to live and streaming performances and use of our venues for distinctive hospitality experiences that leave a lasting impression. CMP provides a way to connect with JALC’s broad in-person and digital audience—reaching hundreds of thousands of people annually.
Levels and Benefits
(Annual Except Where Noted)
Supporter
$15,000
Enthusiast
$30,000
Partner
$50,000
Benefactor
$100,000
FOR MEMBER EMPLOYEES
Monthly newsletter and calendar
Jazz Live streaming subscriptions
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Early access to season ticket sales
50% off day-of-show concert tickets and club cover charges
Purchase at box office only
20% discount on select concert tickets and Monday-Wednesday club cover charges
Maximum 30 tickets per performance and based on availability until two days before a performance
Employee volunteering opportunities
FOR MEMBER EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS
Right to rent space at JALC for events
Based on availability and members are responsible for all costs including staffing, food and beverage, and audio-visual support
Block of complementary tickets and club cover charges
Maximum 30 tickets per performance and based on availability until two days before a performance
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Concierge ticket purchasing assistance
Patrons Lounge access during selected concerts
Pre- or post-concert reception
Based on availability and members are responsible for all costs including staffing, food and beverage, and audio-visual support
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Backstage access to musicians
Assistance booking jazz groups for private events
FOR MEMBER BRAND COMMUNICATIONS
Recognition on jazz.org, video displays, annual report
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Recognition in performance program and monthly newsletter and calendar
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Recognition on Jazz Live streaming site
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CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsorship allows companies to underwrite Jazz at Lincoln Center concerts or programs that aligns with their values, while creating tailored brand visibility and meaningful engagement with employees, customers, and key audiences.Sponsorships are available starting at $50,000 per year and offer customized benefit packages that draw on the wide range of JALC assets for sponsors:
• Brand communications
• Customer development
• Employee engagement
• Education programs for young people, students, and adults
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR JALC PERFORMANCES AND PROGRAMMING:
• Full JALC Season (50+ performances from September to June)
• Individual JALC concerts and concert series
• Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) on tour
• Africa (South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana in September-October 2025)
• Wave the Wheat Residency (AR, KS, MN, NE, OK, and Tx in November 2025)
• Duke in Africa (AL, GA, IA, IN, MA, MI, MO, NJ, PA and TN in January-February 2026)
• Asia (Japan and Korea in March 2026)
• Southeast (FL, NC, and VA in April 2026)
• All Rise Residency (Pittsburgh in May 2026)
• Liberty Symphony (IL, NY, PA in May-June 2026)
• Outfitting the JLCO (suits, shirts, and ties)
• Jazz Live streaming music site
• Blue Engine Records
• Youth education programs
• Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition
• High School Jazz Academy
• Middle School Jazz Academy
• Summer Jazz Academy
• WeBop (music education for children eight months to five years old)
• Jazz for Young People concert series
• Let Freedom Swing (in-school music education via performances, workshops, and curriculum)
• Adult education programs
• Band Directors Academy
• Swing University (adult education classes)
• United We Swing (workshop using Blues composition and performance to foster teamwork and leadership skills)
SPONSOR EXCLUSIVITY AVAILABLE BY BUSINESS CATEGORY INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
• Asset Management
• Automobile
• Bank
• Credit card
• Furniture
• Healthcare
• Hotel
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• Wireless Network
Current Sponsors
