Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy

★★★★★
“The art event of the year.”
—The Independent

“Luna Luna is, hands down, the coolest art exhibition to open in New York City this year.”
—Time Out New York

“An interactive exhibition that blurs the lines between theater and visual art.”
—Essence

Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy invites visitors into a colorful, riotous fun house of carnival attractions by visionary artists of the 20th century, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Sonia Delaunay, Keith Haring, David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, and more.

The brainchild of artist André Heller, Luna Luna first opened in 1987 in Hamburg, Germany, as a spectacular fairground. And then, by a twist of fate, the park’s treasures were forgotten in storage in Texas for 36 years. With a blockbuster showing in Los Angeles in December 2023, Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy resurrected these artworks, to audiences’ delight.

Now, the showcase arrives at The Shed, creating a can’t-be-missed event in NYC. The Shed’s presentation—installed in the soaring, iconic McCourt space and Level 2 Gallery—includes special activations and concert events. Featured artists include Jean-Michel Basquiat, Arik Brauer, Salvador Dalí, Sonia Delaunay, Monika GilSing, Keith Haring, André Heller, David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, and Kenny Scharf.

With your admission to Luna Luna, enjoy access to the Butterfly Bar in The Overlook on Level 4—a perfect vantage point with panoramic views of Luna Luna in The Shed’s epic McCourt space. The Butterfly Bar is exclusive to Luna Luna guests and features a menu of delightful fare and beverages celebrating the spirit of Luna Luna.

Tuesday, March 11

Entry begins at 7 pm.
This event is sold out. There will be no on-site wait list.

Genre-blending rock band Goose brings an immersive album experience to Luna Luna for a one-night-only event. The band will perform a fully improvisational set inside The Shed’s iconic McCourt space.

This event is for ages 18+.

February 5, 19, 26 and March 5 and 12
7 – 8:15 pm

Experience Luna Luna like never before with live jazz accompaniment every Wednesday evening from 7 pm.

Beginning February 5, New York jazz musicians will take over the soundscape of Luna Luna for the last entry hour, improvising to the legendary artworks in The McCourt. In partnership with WBGO, New York’s #1 destination for jazz radio, featured musicians include Jay Beckenstein, co-founder of Spyro Gyra; duo Chieli Minucci and Lao Tizer; Yankees great Bernie Williams alongside Grammy nominee Gil Parris; drummer Daniel Villarreal’s folk-funk trio from Chicago; and legendary guitarist Stanley Jordan.

February 5: Jay Beckenstein and his Latin jazz ensemble
February 19: Special EFX all stars duo Chieli Minucci and Lao Tizer
February 26: Yankees great Bernie Williams and Grammy-nominated Gil Parris
March 5: Drummer Daniel Villarreal and his instrumental folk-funk trio
March 12: Legendary guitarist Stanley Jordan performs solo

Your ticket to Jazz Wednesday does not guarantee entrance into the Butterfly Bar. Butterfly Bar access will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• The gallery closes one hour after final entry time.
  
• Luna Luna utilizes lighting and sound effects. Visitors may also choose to enter several artworks from 1987, which include uneven surfaces, low visibility, and narrow pathways. Learn more.
  
• Strollers, large bags, and backpacks are not allowed inside the exhibition. Please use our complimentary coat check on the Mezzanine level.
  
• Please note Kenny Scharf’s painted chair swing ride, Keith Haring’s carousel, Arik Brauer’s carousel, and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Ferris wheel are for viewing only. As you wander through the immersive experience, you can tie the knot in André Heller’s enchanting Wedding Chapel or explore pavilions by iconic artists like David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, and Salvador Dalí.

Seating

The Shed is wheelchair accessible. The McCourt and Level 2 Gallery will include benches and accessible seating options. Please contact us in advance to discuss your needs and available options by emailing accessibility@theshed.org or calling (646) 455-3494.

Purchasing Tickets

The Shed’s online ticketing system includes the option to submit accommodation requests beyond the access points detailed here.

Contact Us

For questions or other requests, visit the Accessibility page, email accessibility@theshed.org, or call (646) 455-3494.

Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy features historical attractions, which guests may choose to enter their own risk. In addition, ticket holders are advised that Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy features flashing lights, moving images, loud noises, and may involve, without limitation, dizziness, claustrophobia, stairs, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces, disorientation, low visibility and obstacles and may result in dizziness, claustrophobia, disorientation, risk of injury including without limitation personal or psychological injury, pain, suffering, temporary or permanent disability, death, property damage, and/or financial loss. Notwithstanding the risk, the ticket holder acknowledges that they are knowingly and voluntarily participating in the activity with an express understanding of the risk and danger involved and hereby agree to accept and assume any and all risks of injury, disability, death, or property damage arising from or incident to the activity, whether caused by ordinary negligence of the company or otherwise. Further by purchasing or reserving tickets on behalf of others, including minors, the ticket holder acknowledges that those parties are aware of all terms and conditions related to their entry and attendance at the event. Please stay alert and aware of your surroundings and abide by all rules and requirements, including but not limited to those posted on the event premises.