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Mayor Mamdani, Under the Radar Launch 1,500 Free-Ticket Program for 2026 Festival

Free seats to 12 select performances are available through online sign-up.

Overview

  • Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the "Under The Radar For All" initiative at a Jan. 9 press conference at Brooklyn College.
  • The program makes 1,500 complimentary tickets available for 12 designated shows, with requests handled via UTRfest.org.
  • Applicants sign up by entering a name and email on the festival website, and allocations are limited and first come, first served.
  • HERE Arts Center confirmed participation for Dream Feed by the HawtPlates, sharing the code UTRFREE for a limited block of free tickets on Jan. 14–16 at 8:30 p.m.
  • Mamdani framed the giveaway as part of his affordability agenda to help working New Yorkers access cultural experiences, as the festival runs Jan. 7–25 across 25 venues with more than 225 performances.