Jun 4 2008
Updated for 2008
- Central Park Summerstage Free!
Frequent summer concerts at the Central Park Summerstage, located at Rumsey Playfield. Some concerts are benefits, but many are free! - New York Philharmonic in the Parks Free!
From June 24- July 15, 2008 the New York Philharmonic will perform in New York City parks. - Metropolitan Opera in the Parks Free!
On June 20, 2008 the Metropolitan Opera will perform in Prospect Park. - Naumburg Orchestral Concerts 2008 Free!
The oldest free outdoor concert series in the US, the Naumburg features symphonic and semi-classical music on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Central Park's Naumburg Bandshell. - GMA's Summer Concerts Free!
On Friday mornings in May - August, be a part of Good Morning America's audience in Bryant Park and see popular acts, including the Josh Groban and Chaka Kahn. - NBC's Today Show Summer Concerts Free!
On Friday mornings (mostly) from April - August catch some great performers at Rockefeller Center and a chance to be seen on TV! - Broadway in Bryant Park Free!
On Thursdays at 12:30 from July 10 - August 14, see performances from popular Broadway shows live in Bryant Park. - 50th Annual Washington Square Music Festival Free!
On select Tuesdays in July (and one Saturday in June) you can enjoy this free outdoor concert series. - Pool Parties at McCarren Park Free!
On Sunday afternoons from late June through August catch this free concert series in Greenpoint. - Mad Sq Music Free!
Free concerts on select Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. from June 18 - August 6, 2008. - Rythmn & Blues Festival at Metrotech Free!
On Thursdays from noon - 2 pm see great R&B performances in Brooklyn. - Free For All At Town Hall Free!
Free classical concerts at Town Hall on Sundays in April and May. Free tickets are distributed beginning at noon on the day of the concert. - Mostly Mozart
The 40th Season of this Lincoln Center series dedicated to the works of Mozart runs from July 29-August 23, 2008. - Lincoln Center Festival
Ballet, music, dance, and more are featured throughout the festival which runs from July 2-27, 2008. Some free events. - JVC JazzFest
From June 15-28, 2008 the JVC Jazz Festival will be in New York City. There are free events, as well as a series of shows at popular venues. - Celebrate Brooklyn! Free!
Friday and Saturday nights (and occasional Wednesdays/Thursdays), enjoy performances at the Prospect Park Bandshell. - Summer in the Square Free!
On Wednesdays, June 19 - August 14, 2008 Union Square is host to a lunchtime concerts, afternoon yoga classes and evening performances. - Lincoln Center Out Of Doors Free!
Over 100 different events including world music, internationally acclaimed dance, cutting-edge performances, special events, cool jazz, and fun for kids from August 7-24, 2008. - Siren Festival Free!
This annual Coney Island event will take place on July 19, 2008. - Jazzmobile Free!
Throughout July and August, enjoy a wide array of free jazz concerts in Manhattan and Queens. - Summer Garden Concerts Free!
Flushing Town Hall hosts this eclectic concert series on select Friday nights in July & August. - Clinton Concert Series Free!
See free concerts in Clinton Cove Park at 55th Street and Pier 84 at 44th Street on select Monday evenings from June - September. - Cityparks Concerts Free!
In July & August, free concerts will be held at many of New York City's neighborhood parks throughout the five boroughs. - Harlem Meer Performance Festival Free!
Jazz, blues, gospel and latin music every Sunday afternoon at the Harlem Meer in Central Park. - River Rocks Free!
Check out these free concerts on Pier 54 in Hudson River Park (at 14th Street) on July 10, 31, and August 14, 2008. - Summergarden Free!
Concerts presented in the MoMA Sculpture Garden every other Sunday evening July 6 - August 24. - Summer Jazz
Enjoy jazz concerts at the Scandinavia House in June and July. Admission $12-15.
Awaiting 2008 Updates
- River To River Festival Free!
From May to September, the Downtown NYC River to River Festival features a variety of musical performances, as well as movies, readings and more. - Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Free!
On Saturday August 25 and Sunday August 26, experience the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in two Manhattan parks where Parker lived and worked. - Seaside Concert Series Free!
On Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in Asser Levy Park from July 12 - August 23, check out popular musical acts like Liza Minnelli and Al Green. - Martin Luther Jr. Concert Series Free!
On Monday evenings at Wingate Field check out these free concerts featuring top R&B, soul, reggea and gospel performers. - Broadway Under the Stars Free!
On June 26 at 8 p.m. Broadway performers and a full orchestra will entertain the audience on Central Park's Great Lawn with music and choreography from popular Broadway shows.
