Where to Stream
General: Arts, Culture, Concerts, & Platforms with multiple offerings
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Founded in 1958 by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey, the company is one of the leading modern dance ensembles in the United States. During COVID-19, the company will stream full-length videos of previous productions. First stream is set for March 30 at 7pm. Cost: Free Where to Watch: Alvin Ailey website |
Arts Centre Melbourne
One of Australia's largest performing arts precincts, Arts Centre Melbourne is host to the Australian Ballet, Opera Australia, Melbourne Theatre Company, and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. During COVID-19, the centre is streaming a variety of content including concerts, cabaret, music, and dance. Cost: Free Where to Watch: YouTube |
The Australian Ballet
Formed in 1962, and headquartered in Melbourne, The Australian Ballet has responded to COVID-19 by establishing "At Home with Ballet TV". Commencing April 4, full-length ballets performed by the company will be released online for free and made available for a few weeks. Announced titles include Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and Romeo and Juliet. Cost: Free Where to Watch: The Australian Ballet website |
Berliner Philharmoniker
Founded in 1882, the Berliner Philarhmoniker is one of the world's most renowned orchestras. During COVID-19, the company's vast digital archive is available for free (for a 30 day trial). You can also take a virtual tour of the Philharmonie Berlin. Cost: Free (30 day trial) Where to Watch: Berliner Philharmoniker website |
BBC
The BBC has committed to airing "essential arts and culture service" across radio, television, and online platforms during COVID-19. Programming include a wide range of theatre, ballet, music, and art. Cost: Free Where to watch: BBC iplayer |
Berliner Philharmoniker
Founded in 1882, the Berliner Philarhmoniker is one of the world's most renowned orchestras. During COVID-19, the company's vast digital archive is available for free (for a 30 day trial). You can also take a virtual tour of the Philharmonie Berlin. Cost: Free (30 day trial) Where to Watch: Berliner Philharmoniker website |
Carnegie Hall
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Go to www.carnegiehall.org! The world-famous music venue is providing new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm EST featuring world renowned musicians in conversation, excerpts from past performances, and live performance. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2pm EST Cost: Free Where to Watch: Carnegie Hall website |
Digital Stage
Hosted by LA's Center Theatre Group, Digital Stage is "a multi-media digital platform to tell important stories in new and innovative ways." Content includes staged readings, radio plays, audio-based experiences, film screenings, and live-captured productions. Select content is available for free. Subscription Cost: $10 per month or $100 for 1 year. Where to Watch: Digital Stage |
Google Cultural Institute
Performing arts events, including music, opera, theatre, dance, and performance art, filmed in 360º. Cost: Free Where to Watch: https://performingarts.withgoogle.com/en_us |
HowlRound
An open platform for theatremakers worldwide. In addition to written content and podcasts, the site features a wide range of free-to-access videos of theatre performances, readings, panels, and lectures from around the world. Cost: Free Where to Watch: https://howlround.com/recent-videos |
Joe's Pub
Part of the Public Theatre, this independent non-profit music venue will be live-streaming concerts throughout the COVID-19 shutdown. Cost: free Where to Watch: https://youtu.be/-eyhdOW81LQ |
Lincoln Center
During the COVID-19 shutdown, Lincoln Center is offering a diverse range of content online, including dance, chamber concerts, opera, and a daily "pop-up classroom". Cost: Free Where to Watch: Lincoln Center at Home |
Live from Lincoln Center
Also available on free-to-air television, select titles from the Live from Lincoln Center catalog are available to stream online. Currently includes the New York Philharmonic's New Year's Eve concert "Celebrating Sondheim". Cost: Free Where to Watch: https://www.pbs.org/show/lincoln-center/ |
Marquee TV
Ballet, opera, and theatre titles from around the world available to stream on demand. Includes productions from the Royal Opera House, Royal Shakespeare Company, The Bolshoi, and Teatro Real. Subscription Cost: $8.99/month, $69.99/annual Free Trial: 30 days Where to Watch: https://www.marquee.tv/ |
Mosaix
Launched in December 2020, a new theatre streaming platform focused on making original diverse art that amplifies the voices of artists of color. Where to watch: https://www.watchmosaix.com/ |
NYC Arts
An eclectic weekly program featuring visual art, music concerts, ballet, and cultural events in New York City. Subscription Cost: Free Where to Watch: https://www.thirteen.org/programs/nyc-arts/ |
Royal Opera House
Situated in London's Covent Garden, the Royal Opera House is home to the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera. During COVID-19, the venue is releasing videos of full productions once a week on YouTube. Cost: Free Where to Watch: YouTube |
Sydney Opera House
The world famous Sydney Opera House is offering a wide array of digital content during COVID-19, including performances and concerts spanning pop, rock and classical, talks, dance, podcasts, and industry roundtables. You can even take a 360º tour of the Opera House. Programs will be aired daily at 6pm AEST, and some content is also be available on demand. Cost: Free Where to Watch: Sydney Opera House website |
Theater Talk
Founded in 1993, Theater Talk features in-depth panel discussions with writers, actors, directors, and other theatre-makers. A wide range of episodes are freely available on YouTube. Cost: Free Where to Watch: youtube.com/user/theatertalk/featured |