NYC Parks Events Calendar

Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.

To FILTER events, use the menu on the right-hand side. Currently viewing 15 events
from August 24, 2025 to October 9, 2025
in Free Summer Concerts (x) category

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Aug24

CHARLIE PARKER JAZZ FESTIVAL: Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap / Gary Bartz: Ntu Troop / The Jazz Gallery All-Stars Feat. Miguel Zenon, Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott, Renee Neufville, Melissa Aldana, Dabin Ryu, Ryoma Takenaga, Charles Altura / Lucia / DJ Ku

at Tompkins Square ParkManhattan

3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival returns to Tompkins Square Park with a dynamic duo, a groundbreaking fusion project, and the best and brightest from a local NYC institution
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Aug27

Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience / Fusivel / Mirage People

at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Soul-stirring symphonic blues performance narrated by Hollywood’s most iconic voice
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Aug28

Queens Jazz Trail Concert: Mingus Big Band

at Musician's Oval (in Archie Spigner Park)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!
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

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Aug28

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.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

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Friday, August 29, 2025

Aug29

Picnic Performances: Accordions Around the World

at Bryant Park Stage (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.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Aug30

Picnic Performances: The Town Hall: New York Loves Sly! Featuring Steven Bernstein

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.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Aug31

IZA / Ilê Aiyê / Evandro Fióti / DJ Cady

at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Powerhouse Brazilian acts bring Brazil's soul, rhythm, and heritage to life in Central Park
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Sep 2

Taikoza Drumming Performance

at Courtyard in front of Main Entrance (in Highbridge 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.
Category: Concerts, Tours, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Sep 3

OSL Music at Bella Abzug Park: A Sunset Celebration

at Bella Abzug ParkManhattan, Bella Abzug ParkManhattan, 35th Street Playground (in Bella Abzug Park)Manhattan

4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Join us for an immersive outdoor evening of live music, food, and community over three blocks of Bella Abzug Park. As the sun sets, Bella Abzug Park comes alive with performances, activities, and surprises designed to delight audiences of all ages. Explore at your own pace and let the music guide you.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Sep 4

Picnic Performances: New York City Opera: Carmen

at Bryant Park Stage (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.
Category: Concerts, Dance, Theater, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Friday, September 5, 2025

Sep 5

Picnic Performances: New York City Opera: Carmen

at Bryant Park Stage (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.
Category: Concerts, Dance, Theater, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Friday, September 12, 2025

Sep12

Picnic Performances: American Symphony Orchestra: New York Profiles

at Bryant Park Stage (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.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Sep16

Soccer Mommy / Hurray for the Riff Raff / Dummy / Sam Sumpter DJ

at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Two singer-songwriters bring their distinctive indie rock voices back to the city where they got their start, plus an LA avant-pop band
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Sep21

Summer on the Hudson: River Rhyme

at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
This live music concert invites listeners to contemplate the musical, political, and environmental histories of human interaction with our rivers.
Category: Concerts, Nature, Free Summer Concerts, Waterfront, City of Water Day
Free!

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Oct 9

The Chol Hamoed Spectacular: The Yeshiva Boys Choir

at Coney Island AmphitheaterBrooklyn

2:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Young choir returns to Coney Island for Sukkot celebration
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Free!

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