NYC Parks Events Calendar

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Jul 1

NY Classical presents: All's Well That Ends Well

at Castle Clinton (in The Battery), Manhattan

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience free, professional, immersive Shakespeare in NYC parks with "All’s Well That Ends Well"—no tickets, no lines, just bold performances under the stars.
Category: Art, Theater, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Jul 2

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!

Jul 2

NY Classical presents: All's Well That Ends Well

at Castle Clinton (in The Battery), Manhattan

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience free, professional, immersive Shakespeare in NYC parks with "All’s Well That Ends Well"—no tickets, no lines, just bold performances under the stars.
Category: Art, Theater, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Jul 2

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

Jul 3

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!

Must See
Event

Jul 3

NY Classical presents: All's Well That Ends Well

at Castle Clinton (in The Battery), Manhattan

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience free, professional, immersive Shakespeare in NYC parks with "All’s Well That Ends Well"—no tickets, no lines, just bold performances under the stars.
Category: Art, Theater, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Friday, July 4, 2025

Jul 4

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!

Must See
Event

Jul 4

NY Classical presents: All's Well That Ends Well

at Castle Clinton (in The Battery), Manhattan

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience free, professional, immersive Shakespeare in NYC parks with "All’s Well That Ends Well"—no tickets, no lines, just bold performances under the stars.
Category: Art, Theater, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Jul 5

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!

Must See
Event

Jul 5

NY Classical presents: All's Well That Ends Well

at Castle Clinton (in The Battery), Manhattan

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience free, professional, immersive Shakespeare in NYC parks with "All’s Well That Ends Well"—no tickets, no lines, just bold performances under the stars.
Category: Art, Theater, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Sunday, July 6, 2025

Jul 6

NY Classical presents: All's Well That Ends Well

at Castle Clinton (in The Battery), Manhattan

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience free, professional, immersive Shakespeare in NYC parks with "All’s Well That Ends Well"—no tickets, no lines, just bold performances under the stars.
Category: Art, Theater, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Jul 8

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

Jul 9

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!

Jul 9

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!

Jul 9

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 10, 2025

Jul10

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!

Jul10

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!

Jul10

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!

Must See
Event

Jul10

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

Jul11

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!

Jul11

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!

Jul11

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!

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Jul12

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!

Jul12

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!

Jul12

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!

Jul12

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!

Jul12

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!

Must See
Event

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Jul13

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!

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Jul16

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

Jul17

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!

Jul17

Zac N’ Fried - Zac Brown Tribute

at George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens

7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Feel the energy, vibes and soulful sound of country-rock in this tribute to The Zac Brown Band.
Category: Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Must See
Event

Friday, July 18, 2025

Jul18

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

Jul19

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!

Jul19

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!

Must See
Event

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Jul20

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!

Jul20

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!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Jul23

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!

Jul23

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 24, 2025

Friday, July 25, 2025

Jul25

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

Jul26

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!

Jul26

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!

Must See
Event

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Jul27

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!

Monday, July 28, 2025