A FREE, LIMITED-RUN, IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

Explore what makes New York, New York

Step inside New York City’s most exciting new multisensory, multimedia experience and discover what makes New York, New York. The Living Portrait of NYC was made for and created by New Yorkers. It is an ode to the citizens of the greatest city in the world, where thousands of people from every borough, every neighborhood, and every walk of life share real and unfiltered stories—all brought to you through stunning images, sound, music, film, and live performances. Reserve your free tickets today!

THE LIVING PORTRAIT OF NYC PRESENTED BY CITIZENS

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A GRAND PORTRAIT OF THE CITY

Four different immersive rooms create unique portraits of New York life—where every borough, every neighborhood, and every individual help contribute to the city’s magic and myth.

Explore a series of uniquely personal New York stories stitched together by immersive sounds, music, film, and live performances. Contribute your own story to a vast living portrait of the city. See New York-and perhaps even yourself-in a whole new way.

An Interactive Portrait

Consider and contribute the story of your New York journey and compare it to those of millions of others. See how your life connects, and intersects, with those who call this city home.

An Audio Portrait

Listen to New Yorkers share intimate stories of love, life, travel, work and wonder in an immersive audioscape.

A Multimedia Portrait

Surround yourself in the chaos and solitude of the city. Experience the unique energy of the city in 24 hours, where anything and everything can happen, all at once.

A Communal Portrait

Join the communal gallery of New Yorkers by creating and sharing your own portrait, and see where you fit in to the ever-evolving living portrait of NYC.

Experience daily live performances by emerging New York artists, musicians and storytellers. Learn more about the different types of performers below. Performers subject to change.