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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
Thursday, June 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!
NYLaughs Festival 2026 | Comedy In The Square
at Northside Plaza (in Union Square Park), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
NYLaughs Festival 2026 brings four days of stand-up comedy to NYC, June 4–7.
Free!
Bryant Park Picnic Performance: Contemporary Dance: Carolyn Dorfman Dance, Terk Lewis, White Wave Dance
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan , Bryant Park Lawn (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!
Friday, June 5, 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: Contemporary Dance: Dancing for the Wild
at Bryant Park Lawn (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!
Event
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Reiki, Meditation, Cookout, and Jazz in the Garden
at Maggie's Garden (NYRP), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Enjoy Reiki and meditation starting at 11:00 a.m. and a cookout and jazz music from Parlor Entertainment at 2:00 p.m.
Free!
Yoga, Jazz, & Pollinator Walkabout
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come enjoy Open Garden NYC for fun, family friendly activities, including Yoga by YogaSole, Jazz with Ed MacEachen, and a Pollinator Walkabout with the Flatbush Gardener!
Free!
Bluegrass Jam
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Open Bluegrass Jam Sessions are scheduled throughout the 2026 season, weather permitting!
Free!
Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshop
at Enslaved Burial Ground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshop provides an excellent opportunity to learn and practice Caribbean musical and dance traditions rooted in African heritage.
Free!
EcoTones @ Madison Square Park
at Madison Square Park, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
In this immersive outdoor concert, follow a guided “music trail” through the park, where small ensembles perform original chamber works near the trees and landscapes that inspired them.
Free!
Jazz in the Garden
at Summit Street Community Garden (in ), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Summit Street Community Garden will be hosting Jazz in the Garden on Saturday, June 6th during Open Garden NYC weekend. All are welcome!
Free!
June Live Music Series
at 11th Street Community Garden, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Welcoming everyone for this month's free Live Music Series with multiple groups of musicians in the 11th Street Community Garden on June 6th from 3pm to 7pm.
Free!
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Interactive Baby Music Class With Flying Teapot
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Come to East 4th Street Community Garden for an Interactive Baby Music Class full of instruments and song with Joanne Riel for the littles!
Free!
Kids
Reiki, Meditation, Cookout, and Jazz in the Garden
at Maggie's Garden (NYRP), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Enjoy Reiki and meditation starting at 11:00 a.m. and a cookout and jazz music from Parlor Entertainment at 2:00 p.m.
Free!
Painting Workshops & Live Music
at Carmen Pabon Del Amanecer
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Stop by Carmen Pabon del Amanecer Jardin for painting workshops and live music!
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!
Tiny Shed Concert
at Rodale Pleasant Park Community Garden, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come listen to music during this event at Rodale Pleasant Park Community Garden.
Free!
Domingo World
at Edgemere Farm, Queens
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
An afternoon of free art, music, and performance at Edgemere Farm
Free!
Monday, June 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!
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!
Sugar Hill Hope Garden Music in the Garden
at Sugar Hill Hope Garden, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy live music at the garden!
Free!
Tuesday, June 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!
NY Philharmonic in Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
at Memorial Grove (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Unroll your blankets and fill your picnic baskets because music under the summer sky is back!
Free!
Event
Wednesday, June 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!
NY Phil Harmonic: Central Park
at The Great Lawn (in Central Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Unroll your blankets and fill your picnic baskets because music under the summer sky is back!
Free!
Event
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Lawn Live
at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime fosters a love of reading at a young age with stories and sing alongs.
Free!
Kids
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: Contemporary Dance: It’s Showtime NYC!, SOLE Defined, Robin Dunn
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan, Bryant Park Lawn (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!
NY PhilHarmonic: Cunningham Park, Queens
at Multi-Purpose Play Area (in Haggerty Park), Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Unroll your blankets and fill your picnic baskets because music under the summer sky is back!
Free!
Event
Friday, June 12, 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!
Arts, Culture and Fun: Concert with Kahlil Kwame Bell
at Front Lawn (in De Matti Park), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening of live music inspired by Roberta Flack by bandleader Kahlil Kwame Bell!
Free!
Bryant Park Picnic Performance
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!
NY PhilHarmonic: Prospect Park, Brooklyn
at Long Meadow Ballfields (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Unroll your blankets and fill your picnic baskets because music under the summer sky is back!
Free!
Event
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Annual Tag Sale and Lemonade stand with Jalopy Music
at The Amazing Garden (in ), Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join stewards of the Amazing Garden for their Annual Tag Sale and Lemonade Stand! Funds raised will support the garden's operations. Enjoy live music from Jalopy Theater at 3pm!
Arts, Culture and Fun: Taikoza
at Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center (in Faber Park Recreation Center), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a special concert featuring Taikoza Drummers!
Free!
Arts, Culture and Fun: Concert with George Braith
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Enjoy a concert by George Braith with NYC Parks!
Free!
Sunday, June 14, 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, June 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!
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, June 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!
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, June 17, 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, June 18, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Lawn Live
at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime fosters a love of reading at a young age with stories and sing alongs.
Free!
Kids
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: Joe’s Pub: Joan As Police Woman, Britton & The Sting
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, June 19, 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: The Unsung Collective "Starburst"
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:15 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, June 20, 2026
Concert in The Garden 2026
at George Washington Carver Botanical Garden (in ), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
George Washington Carver Botanical Garden will be holding a musical afternoon!
Free!
Arts, Culture and Fun: Steven Kroon Latin Jazz Sextet Concert
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Enjoy a concert by Steven Kroon Latin Jazz Sextet with NYC Parks!
Free!
Garden Wisdoms & Earthly Sounds
at Pleasant Village Community Garden (in ), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Learn about herbal remedies, making incense, compost and summer vegetable cooking. Then listen and dance to world music in the vibrant and peaceful vibes of the garden.
Free!
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