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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
Saturday, June 20, 2026
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series featuring Ron McClure & Friends
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!
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Waterway Horns
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m.
Part of Make Music Day 2026, this performance spotlights NYC’s vital public waterfront gathering spaces through the power of 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!
Summer on the Hudson: Make Music New York
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Performers from Lincoln Center, Symphony Space, and the Special Music School celebrate Make Music Day with live music on the Pier.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: River of Song
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come join a Flashmob of Joy in Riverside Park in NYC with the Official Marching Band of NYC, a choral procession of October Project’s award-winning song “Joy”.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Make Music New York
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Celebrate the longest day of the year with free public performances in NYC Parks.
Free!
Monday, June 22, 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 23, 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, June 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!
Thursday, June 25, 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!
Friday, June 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!
Summer on the Hudson: Friday Night Jams featuring Ramiro Marziani
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, June 27, 2026
Open Mic Night and Baking competition Fundraiser
at Whole Neighborhood Garden, Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Come support Whole Neighborhood Garden at the garden group's bake-off fundraiser! Stay to enjoy or share your talent at an Open Mic Night!
Summer on the Hudson: Speak Up! Festival
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Opera on Tap hosts a family-friendly Pride celebration featuring vibrant performances, music, participatory activities, and more.
Free!
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series featuring Morrisania Band Project
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!
Sunday, June 28, 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 29, 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 30, 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, July 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!
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series featuring Arm of the Sea Theatre
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Music, storytelling, and theatre for young audiences up to age 7.
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!
Friday, July 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!
Bryant Park Picnic Performance: Carnegie Hall Citywide: The Knights
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!
Sunday, July 5, 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!
SI Philharmonic Concert: America 250: Happy Birthday America
at Great Lawn (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
As part of the Conference House’s America250 series, this festive concert celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary and founding legacy.
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays featuring Wayne Tucker and the Bad Mothas
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River.
Free!
Monday, July 6, 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, July 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!
Wednesday, July 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!
Sunset Wednesdays 2026
at Wave Hill, Bronx
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Wave Hill’s annual summer tradition brings five exciting performances Wednesday evenings to our Great Lawn.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series featuring Musiquita
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7.
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!
Queens Jazz Trail Concert: Itai Kriss & Televanna
at Travers Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Experience the vibrant legacy of jazz in the heart of Queens this summer!
Free!
Friday, July 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!
Bryant Park Picnic Performance: Carnegie Hall Citywide: Aisha Jackson
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!
Saturday, July 11, 2026
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series featuring The Afro-Latineers
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!
Sunday, July 12, 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!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays featuring Gentleman Brawlers
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River.
Free!
Monday, July 13, 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, July 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!
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!
Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Sounds
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents two evenings of live waterfront music featuring renowned bandleaders playing a variety of jazz and Latin styles
Free!
Wednesday, July 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!
Sunset Wednesdays 2026
at Wave Hill, Bronx
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Wave Hill’s annual summer tradition brings five exciting performances Wednesday evenings to our Great Lawn.
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