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Musicians from around the world are coming to New York’s parks to perform. Rock, folk, jazz, hip hop, classical, world—no matter what your style is, there’s a performance for you.
Free Summer Concerts Events
Saturday, July 5, 2025
NY Classical presents: All's Well That Ends Well
at Castle Clinton (in The Battery), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience free, professional, immersive Shakespeare in NYC parks with "All’s Well That Ends Well"—no tickets, no lines, just bold performances under the stars.
Free!
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!
Event
Sunday, July 6, 2025
NY Classical presents: All's Well That Ends Well
at Castle Clinton (in The Battery), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Experience free, professional, immersive Shakespeare in NYC parks with "All’s Well That Ends Well"—no tickets, no lines, just bold performances under the stars.
Free!
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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
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!
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!
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!
Thursday, July 10, 2025
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!
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!
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!
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!
Event
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Sounds of St. Nick
at West 135th Street Plaza (in St. Nicholas Park), Manhattan, James Baldwin Lawn (in St. Nicholas Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sounds of Sr. Nick seeks to highlight emerging musicians of today who are building on the legacy of yesterday as they carry the sounds and spirit of the Harlem Renaissance forward.
Free!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Event
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Bastille Day: Bob Sinclar / Big Flo & Oli / Patrick Bruel / ESTL
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
The "French Touch" is back in Central Park, bringing all New Yorkers a unique fusion of rap, pop, and electro vibes
Free!
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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!
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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!
Queens Jazz Trail Concert: Rubén Coca Quintet
at Beach 94th St. Amphitheater (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Experience the vibrant legacy of jazz in the heart of Queens this summer! Presented by Kupferberg Center for the Arts, Flushing Town Hall, Louis Armstrong House Museum, and NYC Parks. It’s FREE—just show up!
Free!
Zac N’ Fried - Zac Brown Tribute
at George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Feel the energy, vibes and soulful sound of country-rock in this tribute to The Zac Brown Band.
Free!
Event
Friday, July 18, 2025
Picnic Performances: Carnegie Hall Citywide: La Excelencia
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!
Saturday, July 19, 2025
DJ Rekha’s Basement Bhangra Beyond: Rashmeet Kaur / Tara Lily / Sonny Singh & Guests
at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
The energy of the legendary Basement Bhangra party convenes in the Worlds Borough with booming bass, Desi diasporic dynamism, and explosive line up stellar talent
Free!
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!
Event
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Queens Jazz Trail Concert: Alí Bello & The Charanga Syndicate
at Unisphere
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The concert will be held at the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. It’s free—just show up! Bring a blanket, lawn chair, picnic, friends—even your dancing shoes—and join us for an afternoon of live jazz in the park!
Free!
The Roots / DJ Scratch
at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Hip-hop’s most influential band takes over Flushing Meadows-Corona Park with beats, bars, and good times
Free!
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Cymande / Asha Puthli / Zacchae’us Paul / K.Tea
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Eclectic bill of artists known for fusing disparate sounds, anchored by their giant talents
Free!
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!
Thursday, July 24, 2025
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!
Standing Ovation - Celebrating Musical Theater
at George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Plaza Theatrical performs outstanding songs from popular musicals The Phantom of the Opera, Fiddler on the Roof, The Music Man, and Cabaret.
Free!
Friday, July 25, 2025
Picnic Performances: Carnegie Hall Citywide: Cécile McLorin Salvant
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!
Sugar Hill Salon Park Concert
at Jackie Robinson Park - Bandshell (in Jackie Robinson Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a night of classical music in Harlem performed by some of the best black and brown classical musicians in NYC.
Free!
Saturday, July 26, 2025
NEMS Presents: GORILLAFEST
at Coney Island Amphitheater, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Bing Bong! The unofficial mayor of Coney Island returns with an all-star lineup of hip-hop legends on the beach
Free!
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!
Event
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Femi Kuti & The Positive Force / dead prez / Elida Almeida/ Rich Medina / Maryam Bukar Hassan
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Eclectic bill of legendary and outspoken activist artists connecting both sides of the diaspora
Free!
Monday, July 28, 2025
Waterfront Movies Series
at Great Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens , Great Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Bring a chair or blanket, some snacks, and a friend or two!
Free!
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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!
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Frankie Negrón / Christian Alicea / Funk Salsa Urban
at Crotona Park, Bronx
5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Crotona Park rings out with the sounds of salsa
Free!
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!
Jay Bon Jovi - Bon Jovi Tribute
at George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Enjoy immersive concert experience with this tribute to classic Bon Jovi.
Free!
Friday, August 1, 2025
Picnic Performances: Carnegie Hall Citywide: Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band
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!
Saturday, August 2, 2025
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!
Event
Monday, August 4, 2025
Waterfront Movies Series
at Great Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens , Great Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Bring a chair or blanket, some snacks, and a friend or two!
Free!
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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!
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