Princess Nokia to Make Lehman Center Debut This September
The performance will take place on Friday, September 4, 2026.
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts will present a debut performance from Princess Nokia on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 8PM at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, New York 10468. Tickets are $34.75.
Get ready, Bronx!! Princess Nokia is bringing her fearless energy and genre-defying sound to Lehman Center for the Performing Arts for her highly anticipated debut this September, with special opening act Queens-born singer/songwriter Yaya Bey.
Known for blending hip-hop, punk, soul, and unapologetic attitude, Princess Nokia has carved out a powerful space in music with her bold lyricism and deep connection to New York City culture. This special hometown performance promises to be more than a concert; it's a celebration of identity, creativity, and the spirit of the Bronx. This is an all-ages show.
Guests seated in Orchestra Rows A-J are invited to an exclusive VIP reception at 6PM before the performance, featuring complimentary wine, beer, beverages, and light bites in our elegant mezzanine cocktail bar.
Princess Nokia
Princess Nokia is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter of Puerto Rican descent. She identifies as Afro-Indigenous and is known for her genre-blending music that spans hip-hop, punk, soul, and emo. Her work often explores themes of identity, spirituality, and empowerment, reflecting her experiences growing up in East Harlem and the Lower East Side. Beyond music, Princess Nokia is an outspoken advocate for intersectional feminism and LGBTQ+ rights. She co-founded the Smart Girl Club, a collective aimed at empowering women through discussions on urban feminism and healthy living. Her activism and artistry have made her a prominent voice for marginalized communities, and she continues to use her platform to challenge societal norms and inspire self-expression.
Since its founding in 1980, Lehman Center for the Performing Arts has been deeply rooted in the cultural life of the Bronx. As the only theater of its size in the borough, with a capacity of more than 2,200 seats, Lehman Center provides Bronx residents with local, affordable access to high-quality live performances that entertain, educate, inspire, and celebrate the traditions of a multi-cultural community. In its 46-year tenure, The Center has been committed to bringing both local and national attention to historically underrepresented groups in the performing arts, such acts as Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald in the 80s and 90s, to the Janelle Monae Super Bowl halftime show in 2011. Lehman Center serves the artistic needs of the community through four distinct programming series: 'Punchline,' 'First Curtain,' 'Bronx Music,' and 'The Discovery Series,' with specific focus on youth programming, comedy, the musical heritage of the Bronx, and exposure to wider global cultures. These longstanding traditions underscore Lehman Center's historic role as one of the Bronx's most important cultural institutions, dedicated to preserving and uplifting diverse artistic heritage for all.
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