Kid-Friendly Outdoor Summer Concerts in NYC
We're rounding up NYC summer concerts and free outdoor music series to enjoy with your kids this year!
Check the calendar and map to find a fun family concert in NYC to add to your summer bucket list. Many of these events encourage bringing your own lawn chairs and picnic while you take in the fresh air and live entertainment.
Has your family gone to any of these summer concerts around NYC? Add a review to share your tips with fellow parents.
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bpca.ny.gov
Tunes & Tales for Toddlers in Teardrop Park
Calling all toddlers! Interactive music-making, storytelling, and more. For toddlers through preschool-aged children and accompanying adults. Adults participate throughout the program.
New York, NY
0 reviews
hudsonriverpark.org
Hudson River Park: Jazz at Pier 84
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. Combining smooth tunes with beautiful Hudson River Park evenings, these shows are unlike any other in Manhattan.
New York, NY
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dumbo.nyc
Live at the Archway in Dumbo
Live at the Archway brings live music + interactive art + great vibes to Summer Thursdays.
Brooklyn, NY
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bryantpark.org
Picnic Performances in Bryant Park
Picnic Performances are the perfect way to spend a summer evening, with in-person music, dance, and theatrical shows all summer long. Bring a blanket and a picnic!.
New York, NY
0 reviews
hudsonyardsnewyork.com
Mozart for Munchkins
Mozart for Munchkins puts on free Saturday concerts that focus on a different style of music each week—classical, jazz, bluegrass, and more—performed by first-rate artists who have played the stages of Carnegie Hall, Broadway, Lincoln Center, and other top venues.
New York, NY
0 reviews
riversideparknyc.org
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
Berta Indeed presents “Let the Music Play”, community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists. Summer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
New York, NY
0 reviews
centralparknyc.org
Harlem Meer Performance Festival
Each summer, this festival brings the best local talent to Central Park and delights thousands of attendees with its celebratory atmosphere. Enjoy Meer-side views and a variety of performances, featuring multicultural and family-friendly music, dance, and entertainment.
New York, NY2-4 pm
0 reviews
naumburgconcerts.org
Naumburg Orchestral Concert Summer Series
Naumburg Orchestral Concerts have been a Central Park tradition since 1905. Catch the free outdoor concerts at the Naumburg Bandshell, where you can experience music performed by rising talent.
New York, NY7:30pm
0 reviews
riversideparknyc.org
Hippo Playground Summer Concert Series
The Hippo Playground Project presents their annual summer concert series!
New York, NY3:30-4:30 pm
0 reviews
Sounds at Sunset in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Ease into the weekend with these talented free performances, along with a beautiful sunset.
Brooklyn, NY6-9 pm
0 reviews
hudsonriverpark.org
Broadway by the Boardwalk
When Broadway’s dark, the waterfront is alive! Stop by Hudson River Park’s Clinton Cove to see the greats perform. Broadway by the Boardwalk will feature theater’s stars performing for free.
New York, NY6:30 pm
0 reviews
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