Kupferberg Center for the Arts

Kupferberg Center for the Arts Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College provides outstanding programming in music, dance, drama, literature, and art for the NYC metro region.

Kupferberg Center for the Arts comprises eight distinguished institutions at Queens College that offer outstanding programming in music, dance, drama, literature, and the visual arts. Since 1961, Kupferberg Center Performances has provided accessible and affordable world-class cultural entertainment to the New York City region. From classical and pop performances, to concerts and school residencies for children in kindergarten through high school, to a wide range of family events, over 350,000 individuals attend events at Kupferberg Center for the Arts each year. Located on the campus of Queens College, we are easily accessible from the Long Island Expressway at Exit 23 & 24.

Here's a sneak peek at the soulful concert experience you're about to have with MALIKA ZARRA, who we're bringing back af...
09/15/2026

Here's a sneak peek at the soulful concert experience you're about to have with MALIKA ZARRA, who we're bringing back after a stellar Live at the Gantries performance.

This Fall, Zarra brings the world to Queens with her hypnotic blend North African chaâbi, Amazigh (Berber), Gnawa rhythms and contemporary jazz. Singing in Amazigh, Arabic, French, and English, her multicultural sound has captivated audiences across the globe.

NOVEMBER 6, 2026 | 8PM
LeFrak Concert Hall, Queens College
GET THE BEST SEATS: kupferbergcenter.org/event/malika

Musicians: JC Maillard, Mamadou Ba

Free this Sunday, the American Symphony Orchestra presents a memorial concert marking the 25th anniversary of September ...
09/11/2026

Free this Sunday, the American Symphony Orchestra presents a memorial concert marking the 25th anniversary of September 11th.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 3PM
LeFrak Concert Hall, Queens College
Free admission. No RSVP required.

LEARN MORE: kupferbergcenter.org/event/aso-09132026

Featuring works by Aaron Copland, Gustav Mahler, George Walker, and others, the program honors those we lost and celebrates the resilience, dignity, and courage of the American spirit.

09/10/2026

A summer full of music, community, and Queens pride. 🎷💜

Thank you to every artist who shared their incredible talent on the Queens Jazz Trail, to everyone who came out to enjoy the concerts—dancing, singing along, and celebrating together—and to everyone who helped make these free performances possible.

A special thank you to our sponsors and partners for supporting live music and helping keep jazz accessible to our communities.

Here’s to the music, the memories, and the incredible spirit of Queens! 🎶

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09/09/2026

Your next memorable night out is waiting in Queens. Our new 2026–27 lineup gives you plenty of reasons to make plans.

Take a look through the new brochure. And yes, our cover contest winner is icon Dionne Warwick, who'll give her farewell performance on November 7th.

Expect more world-class music and dance to theater, circus, and family favorites, including jaw-dropping stunts from Cirque Kalabanté, book signings with NY Author Laureate Min Jin Lee, and a celebration of Mexican culture with superstar Lila Downs.

EXPLORE THE BROCHURE: kca.nyc/brochure

09/04/2026

Returning to KCA after a sold-out 2024 run, your family has a chance to experience the "mind-blowing" acrobatics of Kalabanté Productions, a symbol for the strength, agility, and joy of African culture.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25TH / 3PM
Colden Auditorium, Queens College
GET DETAILS: https://kupferbergcenter.org/event/wow

WOW (World of Words) is a vibrant performance rooted in ancestral African wisdom, unfolding through storytelling, song, and ritual.

09/02/2026

THIS FALL, funk legends come together in a benefit concert celebrating the extraordinary musical legacy of Jamaica, Queens.

THURSDAY, OCT 22, 8PM
Colden Auditorium, Queens College
SEE DETAILS: kupferbergcenter.org/event/jamaica-funk

This concert brings three generations of Queens musicians together to raise funds for Jamaica Funk, a feature-length documentary telling their story.

Featuring legends Lenny White, Najee, Barry Johnson, Steve Kroon, Davy DMX, Audrey Wheeler, Hubert Eaves III, Alyson Williams, Mic Murphy, Bernard Fowler and more. Artists subject to change. Hosted by Fred Buggs, with surprise guests to be announced.

The way you rallied at the last minute to pack Flushing Town Hall for Lucy Yeghiazaryan is awe-inspiring.Swipe for a few...
08/28/2026

The way you rallied at the last minute to pack Flushing Town Hall for Lucy Yeghiazaryan is awe-inspiring.

Swipe for a few moments from this perfect rainy day concert, complete with babies being rocked to sleep and ending with a standing ovation.

A special thank you to those that traveled from Chicago and Sweden to join the Queens Jazz Trail. It's not called "The World's Borough" for nothing.

And cheers to special guests Peter Washington on bass, Greg Ruggiero on guitar, and Jacob Smith on drums for helping us celebrate 100 years of Tony Bennett music.

See you next Summer!

CDI residencies connect artists with CUNY students and new local audiences.Here, you see Xianix Barrera Flamenco bringin...
08/28/2026

CDI residencies connect artists with CUNY students and new local audiences.

Here, you see Xianix Barrera Flamenco bringing her electric energy to Kupferberg Center for the Arts, developing QUEBRADA, flamenco inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi, where broken pottery is mended with gold.

Xianix shared an excerpt at a Queens College Dance Department concert and led a master class for students.

📸: Hideki Aono

TONIGHT! LOCATION CHANGE TO FLUSHING TOWN HALL DUE TO WEATHER.Hear the silky smooth vocals of Lucy Yeghiazaryan LIVE for...
08/27/2026

TONIGHT! LOCATION CHANGE TO FLUSHING TOWN HALL DUE TO WEATHER.

Hear the silky smooth vocals of Lucy Yeghiazaryan LIVE for FREE at the FINAL Queens Jazz Trail Concert of the Summer.

Help us celebrate the centennial of Tony Bennett with a quartet bringing his timeless repertoire to life.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 • 7 PM

NEW! Flushing Town Hall
137-35 Northern Blvd
Flushing, NY 11354

FREE - Just show up.

GET DETAILS: kupferbergcenter.org/event/qjt-ly

Presented with Flushing Town Hall and Louis Armstrong House Museum.

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