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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, August 23, 2025
CHARLIE PARKER JAZZ FESTIVAL: Branford Marsalis Quartet / Nicholas Payton / Bertha Hope Quintet / Georgia Heers / DJ KulturedChild aka Angelika Beener
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan 
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival returns to Marcus Garvey Park with artists spanning the spectrum from legendary to fresh talent
Free!
Sunday, August 24, 2025
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 Park, Manhattan
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
Free!
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience / Fusivel / Mirage People
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Soul-stirring symphonic blues performance narrated by Hollywood’s most iconic voice
Free!
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Thursday, August 28, 2025
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!
Free!
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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!
Event
Friday, August 29, 2025
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.
Free!
Saturday, August 30, 2025
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.
Free!
Sunday, August 31, 2025
IZA / Ilê Aiyê / Evandro Fióti / DJ Cady
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Powerhouse Brazilian acts bring Brazil's soul, rhythm, and heritage to life in Central Park
Free!
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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.
Free!
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
OSL Music at Bella Abzug Park: A Sunset Celebration
at Bella Abzug Park, Manhattan, Bella Abzug Park, Manhattan, 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.
Free!
Thursday, September 4, 2025
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.
Free!
Friday, September 5, 2025
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.
Free!
Friday, September 12, 2025
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.
Free!
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Soccer Mommy / Hurray for the Riff Raff / Dummy / Sam Sumpter DJ
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
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
Free!
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: River Rhyme
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
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.
Free!
Event
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Chol Hamoed Spectacular: The Yeshiva Boys Choir
at Coney Island Amphitheater, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Young choir returns to Coney Island for Sukkot celebration
Free!
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