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Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Death From Above 1979 / Julianna Riolino / Martyn Bootyspoon
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Canadian singer-songwriters bring their talents Central Park
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Hudson River Park's Jazz at Pier 84
at Hudson River Park's Pier 84
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Celebrate all things jazz with music by local legends on Wednesdays in Hudson River Park! A spirited tribute to NYC’s storied jazz history, this Park-favorite series features local legends in a lineup of free performances on Manhattan’s riverfront.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series featuring 1 2 3 Andrés
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:45 p.m.
Music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7.
Category: Concerts, Best for Kids, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
Picnic Performances: New York Guitar Festival: Pedro Cortes Flamenco, Big Lazy, Marel Hidalgo
at Bryant Park Stage (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Event
Friday, July 4, 2025
Picnic Performances: New York Guitar Festival: Louis Cato, Jackie Venson, Jontavious Willis
at Bryant Park Stage (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture.
Category: Concerts, Festivals, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Event
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Kes
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Trinidadian soca group returns to Central Park after last year’s sell-out show
Category: Concerts
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series
at 96th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis Association.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Event
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Category: Concerts
Free!
Happy Birthday America! Concert with SI Philharmonic
at Great Lawn (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
SI Philharmonic LIVE Performance – Happy Birthday America!
Category: Concerts, It's My Park
Free!
Event
Kes
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Trinidadian soca group returns to Central Park after last year’s sell-out show
Category: Concerts
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays featuring Loboko
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Vibrant live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Taikoza Drumming Performance
at Jackie Robinson Park - Bandshell (in Jackie Robinson Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Taikoza created a new sound using the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes.
Category: Concerts, Tours, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Taikoza Drumming Performance
at Lawn (in J. Hood Wright Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Taikoza created a new sound using the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes.
Category: Concerts, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Free Summer Concerts, Seniors
Free!
Sunset Wednesdays 2025
at Wave Hill, Bronx
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Wave Hill’s annual summer tradition is back, bringing five exciting performances Wednesday evenings to our Great Lawn.
Category: Concerts, Dance, Art, Accessible Activities
Event
Hudson River Park's Jazz at Pier 84
at Hudson River Park's Pier 84
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Celebrate all things jazz with music by local legends on Wednesdays in Hudson River Park! A spirited tribute to NYC’s storied jazz history, this Park-favorite series features local legends in a lineup of free performances on Manhattan’s riverfront.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Sunset Wednesdays: Allison Miller
at Wave Hill, Bronx
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us to experience of the musical talents of Allison Miller!
Category: Concerts, Dance, Art, Accessible Activities
Event
Morat / Planta Industrial / Yami Safdie / DJ Cheo Afro
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Alternative contemporary Latin artists showcasing their nostalgic fresh sounds
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series featuring April Armstrong
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:45 p.m.
Music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7.
Category: Concerts, Best for Kids, Theater, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
Taikoza Drumming Performance
at Chelsea Park - Play Area (in Chelsea Park), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Taikoza created a new sound using the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes.
Category: Concerts, Tours, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Big Freedia / Courtney “Balenciaga” Washington’s MasterZ at Work / DJ Butchish
at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
New Orleans’ Queen of Bounce returns to SummerStage with a new show plus legendary ballroom mother slays with her cutting-edge dance company at their hometown park in Bed-Stuy
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
The Queens Jazz Trail Free Concert Series: Bryan Carrott
at Baisley Pond Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This concert will take place at Baisley Pond Park in Jamaica. It’s free—just show up! Bring a blanket, lawn chair, picnic, friends—even your dancing shoes—and join us for an evening of live jazz in the park!
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Event
2025 Waterfront Summer Concert Series
at Astoria Park Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens , Great Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens , Great Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us Thursday evenings in July as we move and groove on the Great Lawn at Astoria Park. Bring a chair or blanket, a friend, and a good time!
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Draw the Line - Aerosmith Tribute
at George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience the electrifying energy of the only officially endorsed Aerosmith tribute band.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Friday, July 11, 2025
Taikoza Drumming Performance
at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Taikoza created a new sound using the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes
Category: Concerts, Tours, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Free Summer Concerts, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Taikoza Drumming Performance
at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Taikoza created a new sound using the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes.
Category: Concerts, Tours, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Free Summer Concerts, Seniors, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Laila! / Sasha Keable / Talia Goddess / Half Moon
at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Showcase of the new wave shaping the future of soul, R&B, and beyond
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Jazz Series in Historic Harlem Parks
at Jackie Robinson Park - Bandshell (in Jackie Robinson Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, West Harlem Arts Alliance, and National Jazz Museum in Harlem for First Fridays Jazz in the Park.
Category: Concerts, Art
Free!
Event
Chris Tomlin: Worship Under the Stars
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Christian praise leader with decades of chart-topping anthems
Category: Concerts
Sounds at Sunset: Revive Big Band
at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Ease into the weekend with free live music at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Category: Concerts
Free!
Event
Picnic Performances: Carnegie Hall Citywide: The Knights with Julien Labro
at Bryant Park Stage (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Sounds
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents spirited jazz concerts in West Harlem Piers.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Concert: LaDee Streeter
at Play Area (in Rev. Dr. Maggie Howard Playground), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join the Jazz Foundation of America for a concert with the LaDee Streeter, a versatile musical sylist who wows audiences in the tri-state area.
Category: Concerts, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Fat Beats 30th Anniversary feat. Lord Finesse / Pete Rock / Large Professor / Jericho Jackson (Elzhi and Khrysis) / The High & Mighty / Natural Elements / Lord Sko / Amxxr / DJ A.Vee / Hosted by Cipha Sounds
at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Celebration of Fat Beats' 30th Anniversary with rappers and producers galore
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Jazz Series in Historic Harlem Parks
at 113th Street and Manhattan Avenue (in Morningside Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, West Harlem Arts Alliance, and National Jazz Museum in Harlem for Second Saturday Jazz series in the Park.
Category: Concerts
Free!
Camilo / Ela Taubert / Guitarricadelafuente / DJ Albina
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Trio of singer-songwriters reinventing contemporary Latin music led by powerhouse star Camilo
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Concert: Son Del Monte led by Manuel Rivera
at Amphitheater (in Al Quiñones Playground), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join Son Del Monte led by veteran timbalero and bandleader Manuel Rivera for a night of classic salsa with a fresh twist! In partnership with Carnegie Hall Citywide.
Category: Concerts, Dance, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series
at 96th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis Association.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Event
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Disability Unite Festival 2025: Love Unites
at Naumburg Bandshell (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Celebrate Disability Pride at the 6th Annual Disability Pride Festival, marking the anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Category: Education, Concerts, Dance, Festivals, Talks
Free!
Event
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Category: Concerts
Free!
Bastille Day: Bob Sinclar / Big Flo & Oli / Patrick Bruel / ESTL
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
The "French Touch" is back in Central Park, bringing all New Yorkers a unique fusion of rap, pop, and electro vibes
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays featuring Spanglish Fly
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Vibrant live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Sounds
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents live music on the Pier.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Sunset Wednesdays 2025
at Wave Hill, Bronx
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Wave Hill’s annual summer tradition is back, bringing five exciting performances Wednesday evenings to our Great Lawn.
Category: Concerts, Dance, Art, Accessible Activities
Event
Hudson River Park's Jazz at Pier 84
at Hudson River Park's Pier 84
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Celebrate all things jazz with music by local legends on Wednesdays in Hudson River Park! A spirited tribute to NYC’s storied jazz history, this Park-favorite series features local legends in a lineup of free performances on Manhattan’s riverfront.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series featuring Birds of a Feather
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:45 p.m.
Music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7.
Category: Concerts, Best for Kids, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
Queens Jazz Trail Concert: Rubén Coca Quintet
at Beach 94th St. Amphitheater (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Experience the vibrant legacy of jazz in the heart of Queens this summer! Presented by Kupferberg Center for the Arts, Flushing Town Hall, Louis Armstrong House Museum, and NYC Parks. It’s FREE—just show up!
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
2025 Waterfront Summer Concert Series
at Astoria Park Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens , Great Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens , Great Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us Thursday evenings in July as we move and groove on the Great Lawn at Astoria Park. Bring a chair or blanket, a friend, and a good time!
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Friday, July 18, 2025
Picnic Performances: Carnegie Hall Citywide: La Excelencia
at Bryant Park Stage (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Saturday, July 19, 2025
DJ Rekha’s Basement Bhangra Beyond: Rashmeet Kaur / Tara Lily / Sonny Singh & Guests
at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
The energy of the legendary Basement Bhangra party convenes in the Worlds Borough with booming bass, Desi diasporic dynamism, and explosive line up stellar talent
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series
at 96th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis Association.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Event
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