Concerts

A singer strikes a pose onstage while performing outdoors.

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

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from July 5, 2025 to January 18, 2026

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Jul 5

Kes

at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Trinidadian soca group returns to Central Park after last year’s sell-out show

Jul 5

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, July 6, 2025

Jul 6

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!

Jul 6

Happy Birthday America! Concert with SI Philharmonic

at Great Lawn (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
SI Philharmonic LIVE Performance – Happy Birthday America!
Free!

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Jul 6

Kes

at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Trinidadian soca group returns to Central Park after last year’s sell-out show

Jul 6

Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays featuring Loboko

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan

7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Vibrant live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River.
Free!

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Jul 8

Taikoza Drumming Performance

at Jackie Robinson Park - Bandshell (in Jackie Robinson 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!

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Jul 9

Taikoza Drumming Performance

at Lawn (in J. Hood Wright Park), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:00 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!

Jul 9

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!

Jul 9

Morat / Planta Industrial / Yami Safdie / DJ Cheo Afro

at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan

7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Alternative contemporary Latin artists showcasing their nostalgic fresh sounds
Free!

Jul 9

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.

Jul 9

Sunset Wednesdays: Allison Miller

at Wave Hill, Bronx

7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us to experience of the musical talents of Allison Miller!

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Jul10

Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series featuring April Armstrong

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–10:45 p.m.
Music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jul10

Taikoza Drumming Performance

at Chelsea Park - Play Area (in Chelsea Park), Manhattan

1:30 p.m.–2:30 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!

Jul10

Big Freedia / Courtney “Balenciaga” Washington’s MasterZ at Work / DJ Butchish

at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn

5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
New Orleans’ Queen of Bounce returns to SummerStage with a new show plus legendary ballroom mother slays with her cutting-edge dance company at their hometown park in Bed-Stuy
Free!

Jul10

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!

Jul10

The Queens Jazz Trail Free Concert Series: Bryan Carrott

at Baisley Pond Park, Queens

7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This concert will take place at Baisley Pond Park in Jamaica. It’s free—just show up! Bring a blanket, lawn chair, picnic, friends—even your dancing shoes—and join us for an evening of live jazz in the park!
Free!

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Jul10

Draw the Line - Aerosmith Tribute

at George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens

7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience the electrifying energy of the only officially endorsed Aerosmith tribute band.
Free!

Friday, July 11, 2025

Jul11

Taikoza Drumming Performance

at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan

1:30 p.m.–2:30 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!

Jul11

Taikoza Drumming Performance

at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan

1:30 p.m.–2:30 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!

Jul11

Laila! / Sasha Keable / Talia Goddess / Half Moon

at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn

5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Showcase of the new wave shaping the future of soul, R&B, and beyond
Free!

Jul11

Chris Tomlin: Worship Under the Stars

at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Christian praise leader with decades of chart-topping anthems

Jul11

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!

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Jul11

Sounds at Sunset: Revive Big Band

at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Ease into the weekend with free live music at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Free!

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Jul11

Picnic Performances: Carnegie Hall Citywide: The Knights with Julien Labro

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!

Jul11

Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Sounds

at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan

7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents spirited jazz concerts in West Harlem Piers.
Free!

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Saturday, July 12, 2025

Jul12

Concert: LaDee Streeter

at Play Area (in Rev. Dr. Maggie Howard Playground), Staten Island

2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join the Jazz Foundation of America for a concert with the LaDee Streeter, a versatile musical sylist who wows audiences in the tri-state area.
Free!

Jul12

Fat Beats 30th Anniversary feat. Lord Finesse / Pete Rock / Large Professor / Jericho Jackson (Elzhi and Khrysis) / The High & Mighty / Natural Elements / Lord Sko / Amxxr / DJ A.Vee / Hosted by Cipha Sounds

at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn

5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Celebration of Fat Beats' 30th Anniversary with rappers and producers galore
Free!

Jul12

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!

Jul12

Camilo / Ela Taubert / Guitarricadelafuente / DJ Albina

at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Trio of singer-songwriters reinventing contemporary Latin music led by powerhouse star Camilo
Free!

Jul12

Concert: Son Del Monte led by Manuel Rivera

at Amphitheater (in Al Quiñones Playground), Bronx

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join Son Del Monte led by veteran timbalero and bandleader Manuel Rivera for a night of classic salsa with a fresh twist! In partnership with Carnegie Hall Citywide.
Free!

Jul12