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Take in some tunes in New York City's great outdoors. Musicians from around the world perform everything from opera to hip hop to world music, all in a park near you.
Concerts Events
Wednesday, July 30, 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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
SummerMusic on the Lawn
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Bronx Arts Ensemble for an afternoon of vibrant Latin jazz with Jennifer Vincent and her band
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.
Free!
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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.
Free!
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
World Music Concert Series - Alegría Ensemble
at Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) (in Forest Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come unwind with the mesmerizing harmonies of the Alegría Ensemble, part of our FREE summer World Music Concert series in collaboration with the Queens College School of Arts, Forest Park Trust, and NYC Parks.
Free!
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts featuring Joanie Leeds & Friends
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!
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.
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.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
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!
Free!
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!
Free!
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Friday, August 8, 2025
Picnic Performances: Carnegie Hall Citywide: Dez Duron
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.
Free!
Saturday, August 9, 2025
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.
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.
Free!
Event
Sunday, August 10, 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.
Free!
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
World Music Concert Series - Jazz Tide
at Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) (in Forest Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Groove to the beat of The Jazz Tide, part of our FREE summer World Music Concert series in collaboration with the Queens College School of Arts, Forest Park Trust, and NYC Parks.
Free!
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts featuring Suzi Shelton
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!
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.
Free!
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Queens Jazz Trail Concert
at George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience a musical journey through the borough’s rich jazz heritage including legends like Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald and more!
Free!
Event
Queens Jazz Trail Concert: High & Mighty Brass Band
at Forest Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This free concert series brings the borough’s rich jazz history to life in beautiful community parks, where legends like Armstrong, Coltrane, Fitzgerald, and more once called home.
Free!
Friday, August 15, 2025
Picnic Performances: World Music Institute: Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East + Gamelan Dharma Swara
at Bryant Park Stage (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 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.
Free!
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: FlyNYC
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Music and kites fill the air at this festival for all ages celebrating simple fun!
Free!
Kids
Picnic Performances: New York City Circus Festival
at Bryant Park Stage (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:00 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.
Free!
Event
Sunday, August 17, 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.
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.
Kids
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.
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.
Free!
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
World Music Concert Series - Javier Madrazo Quartet
at Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) (in Forest Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Tune into the smooth and captivating Latin jazz sounds of the Javier Madrazo Quartet, part of our FREE summer World Music Concert in collaboration with the Queens College School of Arts, Forest Park Trust, and NYC Parks.
Free!
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts featuring Michael Napolitano
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!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Love 2 Love You - Donna Summer Tribute
at George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Nikki Torres is back again with her vibrant, explosive, exciting tribute to the Queen of Disco.
Free!
Event
Friday, August 22, 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.
Free!
Event
Picnic Performances: Belongó: Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra
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.
Free!
Saturday, August 23, 2025
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.
Free!
Sunday, August 24, 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.
Free!
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
World Music Concert Series - Naisayma
at Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) (in Forest Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of voice and piano, with the captivating Naisayma, part of our FREE summer World Music Concert series in collaboration with the Queens College School of Arts, Forest Park Trust, and NYC Parks.
Free!
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts featuring Hopalong Andrew
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!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Queens Jazz Trail Concert: Mingus Big Band
at Musician's Oval (in Archie Spigner 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!
Free!
Event
Friday, August 29, 2025
Picnic Performances: Accordions Around the World
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.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Friday Night Jams featuring Danielle Martin
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.
Free!
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Picnic Performances: The Town Hall: New York Loves Sly! Featuring Steven Bernstein
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.
Free!
Sunday, August 31, 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.
Free!
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Taikoza Drumming Performance
at Courtyard in front of Main Entrance (in Highbridge 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.
Free!
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