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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.
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Sea Shanty Sessions
at The Noble Maritime Collection 
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Experience rollicking time-honored maritime songs in a majestic greek revival building that served as a dormitory for sailors 1844-1976.
Category: Concerts, Accessible Activities
Free!
Sea Shanty Sessions
at The Noble Maritime Collection
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Led by the Folk Music Society of New York, this program offers a great opportunity to experience authentic, time-honored maritime songs in an appropriately historic setting.
Category: Concerts, Art, Best for Kids, Seniors, Accessible Activities
Kids
Drums of Freedom
at Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance for a historical and musical exploration of the little-know enslaved revolt in New Utrecht in 1706.
Category: Concerts
Free!
Event
Queens Jazz Trail Concert: Alí Bello & The Charanga Syndicate
at Unisphere
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The concert will be held at the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. It’s free—just show up! Bring a blanket, lawn chair, picnic, friends—even your dancing shoes—and join us for an afternoon of live jazz in the park!
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Sea Shanty Sessions
at The Noble Maritime Collection
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Experience rollicking time-honored maritime songs in a majestic greek revival building that served as a dormitory for sailors 1844-1976.
Category: Concerts, Accessible Activities
Free!
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!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays featuring Slavic Soul Party!
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!
The Roots / DJ Scratch
at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Hip-hop’s most influential band takes over Flushing Meadows-Corona Park with beats, bars, and good times
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Tuesday, July 22, 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 23, 2025
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
The Hippo Playground Project presents their annual summer concert series!
Category: Concerts, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Cymande / Asha Puthli / Zacchae’us Paul / K.Tea
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Eclectic bill of artists known for fusing disparate sounds, anchored by their giant talents
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!
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
Sunset Wednesdays: Bandits on the Run
at Wave Hill, Bronx
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy this Brooklyn-based band who sprang from a chance encounter while busking in New York City’s subways!
Category: Concerts, Dance, Best for Kids
Kids
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series featuring Michael & the Rockness Monsters
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
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!
Standing Ovation - Celebrating Musical Theater
at George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Plaza Theatrical performs outstanding songs from popular musicals The Phantom of the Opera, Fiddler on the Roof, The Music Man, and Cabaret.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Friday, July 25, 2025
Jazz Series in Historic Harlem Parks
at West 135th Street Plaza (in St. Nicholas Park), Manhattan, James Baldwin Lawn (in St. Nicholas Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, West Harlem Arts Alliance, Harlem Late Night Jazz and National Jazz Museum in Harlem for fourth Fridays jazz in the Park. Bring a blanket to sit and enjoy on the James Baldwin Lawn.
Category: Concerts
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Friday Night Jams featuring Autumn Jones
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Get out to the park and kick off the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Sugar Hill Salon Park Concert
at Jackie Robinson Park - Bandshell (in Jackie Robinson Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a night of classical music in Harlem performed by some of the best black and brown classical musicians in NYC.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Picnic Performances: Carnegie Hall Citywide: Cécile McLorin Salvant
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 26, 2025
NEMS Presents: GORILLAFEST
at Coney Island Amphitheater, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Bing Bong! The unofficial mayor of Coney Island returns with an all-star lineup of hip-hop legends on the beach
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Vinyl Nights
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
A vibrant, inclusive dance party and celebration of everything New York, featuring live vinyl DJs spinning vintage tunes.
Category: Concerts, Dance, Waterfront
Free!
The Saw Doctors
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Legendary Irish rock band The Saw Doctors return to SummerStage after a sold out show last season
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 27, 2025
Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Nueva York’s Guelaguetza
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
This summer celebration originated in Oaxaca City, Mexico, where representatives of the eight regions of Oaxaca gather together wearing traditional costumes to dance, sing, and give gifts to the crowd; creating strong bonds between the different regions.
Category: Concerts, Dance, Festivals
Free!
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!
Concert: Majel Connery: Elderflora
at Wave Hill, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Narrated from the perspective of the tree itself, Elderflora invites the audience on a musical journey inside the mind of a tree.
Category: Education, Concerts, Art, Accessible Activities
Free!
Femi Kuti & The Positive Force / dead prez / Elida Almeida/ Rich Medina / Maryam Bukar Hassan
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Eclectic bill of legendary and outspoken activist artists connecting both sides of the diaspora
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays featuring Grupo Rebolú
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!
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
The Hippo Playground Project presents their annual summer concert series!
Category: Concerts, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
The Head and the Heart: Aperture Tour
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Indie-folk mainstays with hits for days
Category: Concerts
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 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
Sunset Wednesdays: Fabiola Méndez
at Wave Hill, Bronx
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy the musical talents of Puerto Rican artist, Fabiola Méndez, as she focuses on the exploration of her culture, her ancestry, and her identities.
Category: Concerts, Dance, Art, Accessible Activities
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Frankie Negrón / Christian Alicea / Funk Salsa Urban
at Crotona Park, Bronx
5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Crotona Park rings out with the sounds of salsa
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Summer Dayes 2025 with The Yussef Dayes Experience / FKJ / Venna / Salin
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
SummerStage alums The Yussef Dayes Experience return to Central Park.
Category: Concerts
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!
Jay Bon Jovi - Bon Jovi Tribute
at George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Enjoy immersive concert experience with this tribute to classic Bon Jovi.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Friday, August 1, 2025
Jacob Collier: Djesse World Tour
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Musical savant and orchestrator showcases his unconventional style
Category: Concerts
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!
Picnic Performances: Carnegie Hall Citywide: Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band
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, August 2, 2025
Piano People featuring DBN Gogo / Musa Keys / Felo Le Tee
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Piano People is an international concert series celebrating top Amapiano talent, as well as a true cultural movement that unites Amapiano fans worldwide. Prepare for a night of infectious rhythms with a stellar lineup of South African stars including DJ and producer DBN Gogo, known for her certified platinum debut single “Khuza Gogo”, singer Musa Keys, who won Record of the Year at the 2022 South African Music Awards, and DJ Felo Le Tee, a pillar of the genre and of deep house music.
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, August 3, 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!
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
The Hippo Playground Project presents their annual summer concert series!
Category: Concerts, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
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 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
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Queensboro Dance Festival
at George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Enjoy dance performances by Queens-based dance companies, featuring diverse styles including jazz, Indian, modern, hip-hop, and more!
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Event
Queens Jazz Trail Concert: Kim Clarke & Friends
at Plaza (in Travers Park), 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!
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