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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
Monday, August 24, 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!
Big City Folk in Greeley Square Park
at Greeley Square Park, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
See New York City’s finest singer-songwriters showcase their newest work, presented by Big City Folk and hosted by songsmith Niall Connolly.
Free!
Tuesday, August 25, 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!
Folk Jams in Greeley Square Park
at Greeley Square Park, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Whether you're picking along to bluegrass jams, joining in with the kalimba orchestra, or lending your voice to an impromptu choir, become a part of the music of the city at Folk Jams.
Free!
Wednesday, August 26, 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!
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts featuring Hopalong Andrew
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Riverside Playground Partners presents their annual summer concert series!
Free!
Kids
Summer Concert Series - Crystal Ship - Tribute to the Doors 60th Anniversary
at George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the music, magic, and intensity of a live Doors concert as this highly acclaimed act takes you on a journey that will transport you straight into the heart of the iconic era.
Free!
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Thursday, August 27, 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!
Queens Jazz Trail Concert: Lucy Yeghiazaryan
at Astoria Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Experience the vibrant legacy of jazz in the heart of Queens this summer!
Free!
Event
Friday, August 28, 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!
Bryant Park Picnic Performance: Accordion Festival: Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs, Saami Brothers, and Chicha Libre
at Bryant Park Lawn (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 Ilana Morris
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 29, 2026
Interactive Baby Class with Flying Teapot
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
9:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Come to the garden for a creative and very interactive hour of music, with songs and instruments for littles, geared to babies through age 4, led by Joanne Riel of Flying Teapot.
Free!
Kids
Bryant Park Picnic Performance: Parallel Exit: Sunset Circus
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:00 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!
Sunday, August 30, 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!
Monday, August 31, 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!
Big City Folk in Greeley Square Park
at Greeley Square Park, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
See New York City’s finest singer-songwriters showcase their newest work, presented by Big City Folk and hosted by songsmith Niall Connolly.
Free!
Tuesday, September 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!
Wednesday, September 2, 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!
Thursday, September 3, 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!
Bryant Park Picnic Performance: Asian American Arts Alliance: Grace Kelly, Ashni
at Bryant Park Lawn (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!
Friday, September 4, 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!
Bryant Park Picnic Performance: Brass Festival: New Breed Brass Band, Aberdeen, and Brass Queens
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:30 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, September 6, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: West Side County Fair
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Enjoy a full day of county fair magic in Manhattan with live bands, sideshow performers, carnival amusements, local vendors, and cotton candy. Rain date September 13.
Free!
Kids
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!
Monday, September 7, 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!
Big City Folk in Greeley Square Park
at Greeley Square Park, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
See New York City’s finest singer-songwriters showcase their newest work, presented by Big City Folk and hosted by songsmith Niall Connolly.
Free!
Tuesday, September 8, 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!
Folk Jams in Greeley Square Park
at Greeley Square Park, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Whether you're picking along to bluegrass jams, joining in with the kalimba orchestra, or lending your voice to an impromptu choir, become a part of the music of the city at Folk Jams.
Free!
Wednesday, September 9, 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!
Thursday, September 10, 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!
Bryant Park Picnic Performance: Dance Party All-Stars Alfredo de la Fé All Star Band and George Gee Swing Orchestra
at Bryant Park Lawn (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!
Friday, September 11, 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!
New Time! Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Sounds
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents a spirited sunset concert starring Marcus Persiani & Trio Cachimbo.
Free!
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Concert: On Toscanini
at Wave Hill, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a performance by soprano Katherine Whyte and pianist Djordje Nesic, followed by a discussion with exhibiting artists Angel Nevarez and Valerie Tevere.
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!
Monday, September 14, 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!
Big City Folk in Greeley Square Park
at Greeley Square Park, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
See New York City’s finest singer-songwriters showcase their newest work, presented by Big City Folk and hosted by songsmith Niall Connolly.
Free!
Tuesday, September 15, 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!
Wednesday, September 16, 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!
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, September 17, 2026
Flamboyants! by La Compagnie Tilawcis, Musical Concert
at Jackie Robinson Park - Bandshell (in Jackie Robinson Park), Manhattan
6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Citizen Arts Festival in presenting Flamboyants! by La Compagnie Tilawcis, Musical Concert. The concert version of an original musical connecting the Creole cultures of Réunion Island, Puerto Rico, and New Orleans.
Free!
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!
Friday, September 18, 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!
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Concert: Irish Ghanaian Fusion
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Move to the music as we explore the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and West African Ghanaian music on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum.
Free!
Sunday, September 20, 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!
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