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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, September 30, 2026
Swing Salsa Samba with Jazz Power Initiative
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan 
5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join Jazz Power Initiative and Women in Latin Jazz for Swing Salsa Samba! Enjoy free dance lessons and live Latin jazz with Annette A. Aguilar and Stringbeans in Fort Tryon Park.
Free!
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Piano in Bryant Park
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
New York’s finest playing ragtime, stride, and jazz
Free!
Golden Hour at Greeley Square Park
at Greeley Square Park, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
A sunset music festival in Greeley Square featuring Americana, jazz, and emerging indie acts. Curated by keystone cultural partners.
Free!
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Little Red Lighthouse Festival
at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with the Urban Park Rangers!
Free!
Event
Harvest Party
at Unity Park, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Unity Park will celebrate the Harvest Season, on Saturday, October 3rd! (Rain date October 4th) All are welcome!
Free!
Classical For Kids
at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Classical pianist and parent Eleonor Bindman hosts this music listening event for families.
Free!
Kids
Jazz in the Garden!
at West 123rd St. Community Garden, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
A jazz concert featuring the Richard Clements trio, free and open to the public.
Free!
La Plaza Cultural 50th Anniversary Celebration
at La Plaza Cultural, Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us at La Plaza Cultural to celebrate the garden's 50th Anniversary!
Free!
Event
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Concert in the Rose Garden
at Harlem Rose Garden (in ), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Stop by the garden for a performance by the Harlem Chamber Players! All are welcome.
Free!
Charlotte Mayerson's Overlook Concerts
at 116th Street Overlook (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Riverside Park Conservancy presents the Fall edition of Charlotte Mayerson’s Overlook Concert series.
Free!
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Berta Indeed presents “Let the Music Play”, community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Free!
Man Forever Concert at Oak Ridge
at Oak Ridge (in Forest Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Queens New Work Fund Grant Recipient John Colpitts presents a new composition with his percussion ensemble Man Forever. Doors at 2:30pm.
Free!
Event
Sunset Celebration: 250th Peace Conference Anniversary Fundraiser
at Almer G. Pavilion (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join The Conference House Association for a Sunset Celebration on the Waterfront!
Event
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Golden Hour at Greeley Square Park
at Greeley Square Park, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
A sunset music festival in Greeley Square featuring Americana, jazz, and emerging indie acts. Curated by keystone cultural partners.
Free!
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Andalusian Music Event
at Kenkeleba House Garden, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Albert Alabedra Ruiz will play Andalusian music on acoustic guitar
Free!
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Charlotte Mayerson's Overlook Concerts
at 116th Street Overlook (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Riverside Park Conservancy presents the Fall edition of Charlotte Mayerson’s Overlook Concert series.
Free!
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Berta Indeed presents “Let the Music Play”, community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Free!
Ensemble in Process: The Medieval Chronicles
at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Medieval Chronicles weaves together a narrative of poetry, music and dance of the Medieval, Renaissance and Contemporary Eras.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
REIMAGINING: Fall Get-Together
at Enslaved Burial Ground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of creativity and reflection as we gather at the Enslaved African Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Sunday, October 18, 2026
The Garden People: 45 Years in Bloom
at Garden Peoples Garden (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Garden People in celebrating 45 years of growing together and say thank you to the neighbors, volunteers, friends, and supporters who have helped our garden thrive.
Free!
Charlotte Mayerson's Overlook Concerts
at 116th Street Overlook (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Riverside Park Conservancy presents the Fall edition of Charlotte Mayerson’s Overlook Concert series.
Free!
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Berta Indeed presents “Let the Music Play”, community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Free!
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Berta Indeed presents “Let the Music Play”, community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Free!
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Hippo Playground Halloween Parade
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
The annual Hippo Playground Halloween Parade invites kids to put on your favorite costume and join the fun, featuring Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center Stage Band
at Wave Hill, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a performance by Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center Stage Band in collaboration with exhibiting artists Angel Nevarez and Valerie Tevere.
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