Sunny skies over the skyline, longer days and warmer temperatures mean only one thing in Manhattan: Summer is here! And there are plenty of summer events in Manhattan planned throughout the season for New Yorkers of all ages and interests to enjoy. From free concerts to vibrant outdoor festivals, New Yorkers can plan their summer days throughout the borough.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As a bonus this year, many events will be held in recognition of America\u2019s 250th birthday, including an amazing International Naval Review featuring a massive fleet of some of the world\u2019s grandest tall ships!<\/p>\n
Here is a list of events that New Yorkers can look forward to in the borough this season. Be sure to check each event\u2019s website for any updates and ticket information before heading out.<\/p>\n
2026 Summer events in Manhattan
\nRiver & Blues<\/p>\n
WHEN: Thursdays in July; Doors open at 6:30 p.m., shows at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Battery Park City
WHAT: Battery Park City\u2019s outdoor summer concert series returns on Thursdays in July, bringing blues music to the waterfront. This year will feature Rebirth Brass Band, The War and Treaty, Allen Stone and Amelia Day.
MORE INFORMATION: Concerts are free. More information at bpca.ny.gov.<\/p>\n
Mornings in The Glade<\/p>\n
WHEN: Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m., June 4-Sept. 3
WHERE: Little Island, Pier 55 in Hudson River Park at W. 13 St.
WHAT: A relaxed space for kids and their caregivers to start the day together. Unstructured play outside.
MORE INFORMATION: Free.<\/p>\n
Jordin Sparks at Hudson Yards<\/p>\n
WHEN: Wednesday, June 3; Doors open at 5 p.m.; opening act 6 p.m.; Jordin Sparks at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Hudson Yards
WHAT: \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d winner and multi-platinum artist Jordin Sparks will perform a free concert at the famous Wells Fargo Stage at Hudson Yards.
MORE INFORMATION: Visit Hudsonyardsnewyork.com\u00a0<\/p>\n
Movie Nights on the Overlook<\/p>\n
WHEN: Select Thursdays at dusk
WHERE: Wollman Rink in Central Park\u00a0
WHAT: Zootopia 2, Hamilton, Wicked: For Good and more favorites will be among the featured flicks.
MORE INFORMATION: Free; Schedule is online at wollmanrinknyc.com.<\/p>\n
Jazz Jam and Open Mike<\/p>\n
WHEN: Tuesdays, 6-10 p.m.
WHERE: Sugar Mouse, 47 3rd Ave.
WHAT: Singers and musicians can sign up or sit in. Other amenities are a game room, food and bar serving cocktails, wine, champagne and beer.
MORE INFORMATION: The open mike is free, more information online.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stargazing on the High Line<\/p>\n
WHEN: Tuesdays at sunset
WHERE: High Line at Little West 12 St.
WHAT: Explore the stars with the Amateur Astronomers Association. No experience necessary!
MORE INFORMATION: Free. Events wrap 30 minutes before park closes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sundaes on the Overlook<\/p>\n
WHEN: Select Sundays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Wollman Rink in Central Park
WHAT: These fun family days feature entertainment and free scoops of ice cream from Mikey Likes It Ice Cream, a New York-based brand founded by Michael Cole.
MORE INFORMATION: Free scoops are while supplies last; more information at wollmanrinknyc.com.<\/p>\n
Birding Tours<\/p>\n
WHEN: Tuesdays, 8 a.m. and Thursdays and Fridays at 5 p.m. during spring and fall migration.
WHERE: Bryant Park info kiosk, on 6th Avenue across from 41st Street
WHAT: Learn about the majestic birds who call Bryant Park home during the migratory season.
MORE INFORMATION: No registration required.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harlem Gospel Series<\/p>\n
WHEN: Saturdays, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church, 15 Mount Morris Park West
WHAT: Hear gospel music in Harlem and celebrate with world-famous congregational choirs.
MORE INFORMATION: Visit harlemjazzboxx.com.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Banksy Stencil Class<\/p>\n
WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 3 p.m., through July 26
WHERE: Banksy Museum, 277 Canal St.
WHAT: Embrace your inner street artist at this fun class for all ages. Trained instructors will show students how to make Banksy-inspired art.
MORE INFORMATION: Ticket information at museumbanksy.com<\/p>\n
Juggling Class<\/p>\n
WHEN: Monday-Friday 12 to 1 p.m.; Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Various locations in Bryant Park
WHAT: All skill levels are welcome, and equipment is provided.
MORE INFORMATION: Free; details online.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nature Walks<\/p>\n
WHEN: Saturdays, May 23, June 13 and 27, July 11 and 25, Aug. 8 and 22; 10 a.m.
WHERE: Hudson River Park, Pier 45 at Christopher Street
WHAT: Attendees will enjoy relaxing walks along the park\u2019s esplanade led by park naturalists.
MORE INFORMATION: Visit hudsonriverpark.org.<\/p>\n
Weekly Board Game Socials<\/p>\n
WHEN: Various dates.
WHERE: Bryant Park
WHAT: Lots of games will be available on the park\u2019s Games Cart, including Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Catan and more.
MORE INFORMATION: Visit bryantpark.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Inwood Canoe Club Open House<\/p>\n
WHEN: Sundays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., May 24-Sept. 6
WHERE: Dyckman Street at the Hudson River
WHAT: Take a free, guided 20-minute kayak trip on the Hudson River just north of the George Washington Bridge. Kayakers will see the city from a different vantage point: the water!
MORE INFORMATION: Details about waivers, age restrictions and more information is at inwoodcanoenyc.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy\u2019s Lookalike Contest<\/p>\n
WHEN: Tuesday, May 26, 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Seaport Square, 89 South St.
WHAT: To celebrate World Redhead Day, Wendy\u2019s is honoring its redheaded roots by calling on New Yorkers to join a look-alike contest. There is a grand prize: Free Dave\u2019s Single hamburgers for a year.
MORE INFORMATION: Free.<\/p>\n
Red Baraat Concert<\/p>\n
WHEN: Thursday, May 28, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Wagner Park, 20 Battery Place
WHAT: Red Baraat will take the stage, bringing a blend of Bhangra, funk, jazz, and rock for a wild, joy-filled party led by dhol master Sunny Jain.
MORE INFORMATION: Free. Visit bpca.ny.gov for details.<\/p>\n
Blue Ballroom 17th Annual Spring Showcase<\/p>\n
WHEN: May 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and May 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: City Winery NYC, 25 11th Ave.
WHAT: Students ages 3 to 18 from Blue Balloon\u2019s Songwriting School perform their own original songs.
MORE INFORMATION: blueballoonschool.com\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jim Henson\u2019s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE<\/p>\n
WHEN: Select Dates in May and June
WHERE: New Victory Theater, 209 West 42nd St.
WHAT: A brand-new stage musical from The Jim Henson Company based on the Emmy Award-winning Apple TV series.
MORE INFORMATION: $30; visit newvictory.org for more information.<\/p>\n
Cast Aside the Clouds at Cinema Village<\/p>\n
WHEN: May 29 \u2013 June 4; see times online
WHERE: Cinema Village, 22 E. 12 St.
WHAT: The screening is a cross-cultural love story set in modern-day Iran.
MORE INFORMATION: $16; schedule online.<\/p>\n
In the Heat of the Moment Exhibit<\/p>\n
WHEN: June 3-24, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
WHERE: Agora Gallery, 530 W. 25th St.
WHAT: This exhibit looks at heat as a transformative catalyst, a state of high kinetic energy that accelerates the filtering of complex human experience into fixed visual form.
MORE INFORMATION: An opening reception is June 4 at 6 p.m.; more details at agora-gallery.com.<\/p>\n
Terry Waldo and the Gotham City Band<\/p>\n
WHEN: June 3, 17, July 8, Aug. 5, 19 and Sept. 2 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bryant Park
WHAT: Live music with Bryant Park Piano regular Terry Waldo.
MORE INFORMATION: Free.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Triad Brass<\/p>\n
WHEN: Wednesdays, July 1, 15, Aug. 12, 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bryant Park
WHAT: A pop-up party brass band of award-winning musicians.
MORE INFORMATION: Free.<\/p>\n
Ellen\u2019s Stardust Diner Pride Month Fundraiser Concert<\/p>\n
WHEN: Wednesday, June 3, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Ellen\u2019s Stardust Diner, 1650 Broadway
WHAT: A fun performance by Ellen\u2019s singing waitstaff will provide an upbeat night of live vocals and community support for LGBTQ+ elders.
MORE INFORMATION: $38<\/p>\n
Keith Haring Foundation Tour<\/p>\n
WHEN: Friday, June 5, 3 p.m.
WHERE:\u00a0 676 Broadway
WHAT: Join the Village Preservation for a tour of the Keith Haring Foundation, whose mission is to sustain, expand and protect Haring\u2019s legacy, art and ideals.
MORE INFORMATION: villagepreservation.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Make a Difference Night<\/p>\n
WHEN: Thursday, June 4, 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Alzheimer\u2019s Association NYC Chapter, 60 E. 42 St. Suite 2240
WHAT: Attendees will learn how they can use their skills to help others impacted by Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia.
MORE INFORMATION: Free.<\/p>\n
Jamz And Conversation Featuring Jimmy Jam
WHEN: Thursday, June 4, 6-10 p.m.
WHERE: Sony Hall, 235 W. 46 St.
WHAT: The evening will feature conversation, unfiltered storytelling, and intimate live piano performances.
MORE INFORMATION: Tickets start at $45.
\nImpress Performance<\/p>\n
WHEN: Saturday, June 6; 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Wagner Park, 20 Battery Place
WHAT: In celebration of Pride, Impress will ignite the night with their crystalline voice and irresistible melodies.
MORE INFORMATION: Free. More information at bpca.ny.gov.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Youth Pride Fest<\/p>\n
WHEN: Saturday, June 6, 2 p.m.
WHERE: Pier 84 at West 44th Street
WHAT: Features a daylong celebration with Hetrick-Martin Institute featuring music, resources and community.
MORE INFORMATION: Free.<\/p>\n
Puppet Show: The Three Little Pigs<\/p>\n
WHEN: Wednesday, June 10, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Bryant Park
WHAT: A puppet show retelling this classic story for kids.
MORE INFORMATION: Visit bryantpark.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n
EW Harris Concert<\/p>\n
WHEN: Wednesday, June 10,\u00a0 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bryant Park
WHAT: An outdoor pop-up performance.
MORE INFORMATION: Free and open to the public.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Aussie BBQ<\/p>\n
WHEN: Saturday, June 13, 3 to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Sadie\u2019s Garden Bar, 19 Fulton St.
WHAT: Audiences will have the opportunity to discover their next favorite Australian artist at this outdoor event.
MORE INFORMATION: Free<\/p>\n
69th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade<\/p>\n
WHEN: Sunday, June 14
WHERE: Fifth Avenue
WHAT: This exciting parade celebrates Puerto Rican culture, history and achievement. This year\u2019s Grand Marshal is global reggaeton star Daddy Yankee. Queen of the Parade is TV Host and Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres.
MORE INFORMATION: Visit nprdpinc.org<\/p>\n
Puppet Show: Goldilocks and the Three Bears<\/p>\n
WHEN: Wednesday, June 17, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Bryant Park
WHAT: A puppet show retelling this classic story for kids.
MORE INFORMATION: Visit bryantpark.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Swedish Midsummer Festival<\/p>\n
WHEN: Saturday, June 20, 4 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Battery Park City in Rockefeller Park
WHAT: The festival, presented by the Consulate General of Sweden in New York with the Battery Park City Authority, will feature traditional music by Paul Dahlin with fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute, dances around the Midsummer pole led by Scandinavian Folklorist Ross Sutter, floral crowns, Swedish delicacies and more.
MORE INFORMATION: More information at bpca.ny.gov<\/p>\n
Improv Everywhere<\/p>\n
WHEN: Sunday, June 21, 1 p.m.
WHERE: Piers 45 and 46 at Christopher Street
WHAT: Attendees will enjoy a fun time alongside hundreds of kindred spirits with the 21st edition of Improv Everywhere\u2019s annual Mp3 Experiment.
MORE INFORMATION: Free.<\/p>\n
America\/Beautiful \u2013 Chelsea Music Festival \u00a0<\/p>\n
WHEN: June 22, 7-9 p.m
WHERE: St. Paul\u2019s German Lutheran Church, 315 W. 22 St.
WHAT: America\/Beautiful is pianist Min Kwon\u2019s project, which commissioned variations on \u201cAmerica the Beautiful\u201d from over 70 composers across the country.
MORE INFORMATION: $65<\/p>\n
Puppet Show: The Little Red Hen<\/p>\n
WHEN: Wednesday, June 24, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Bryant Park
WHAT: A puppet show retelling this classic story for kids.
MORE INFORMATION: Visit bryantpark.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kyle Lacy Band<\/p>\n
WHEN: June 24, 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bryant Park
WHAT: Live outdoor music.
MORE INFORMATION: Free<\/p>\n
The W!se 5k Fun Run<\/p>\n
WHEN: June 4, 5pm
WHERE: Astoria Park, corner of Hoyt Ave. N and 19th St.
WHAT: Proceeds benefit Working in Support of Education<\/p>\n
Tour of Greenwich Village Federal Style Architecture<\/p>\n
WHEN: Wednesday, July 1, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Online
WHAT: The program is part of Village Preservation\u2019s Semiquincentennial series of programs celebrating its Revolutionary Village.
MORE INFORMATION: Free but registration required; villagepreservation.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks Honoring 250th birthday of the United States<\/p>\n
WHEN: Saturday, July 4
WHERE: Lower East River in the Seaport District, areas near the lower Hudson River in collaboration with Jersey City, and near the Brooklyn Bridge.
MORE INFORMATION: Visit macys.com\/fireworks.<\/p>\n
Sail 4th 250 for America\u2019s Birthday: International Naval Review<\/p>\n
WHEN: Saturday, July 4; 7:30 am to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Battery Park City Esplanade
WHAT: Magnificent tall ships from around the world will sail into New York Harbor.
MORE INFORMATION: Details on available viewing areas in Battery Park City visit bpca.ny.gov.<\/p>\n
Modern Marionette<\/p>\n
WHEN: Multiple dates in the season.
WHERE: Wollman Rink in Central Park
WHAT: The Modern Marionette Company will put together storytelling, artistry, and imagination for audiences of all ages to enjoy.
MORE INFORMATION: Free<\/p>\n
West Harlem Summer Jazz Festival \u2013 Jackie Robinson Park<\/p>\n
WHEN: Friday, Aug. 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Jackie Robinson Park \u2013 Bandshell
MORE INFORMATION: Free.<\/p>\n
West Harlem Summer Jazz Festival \u2013 Morningside Park<\/p>\n
WHEN: Saturdays, July 11 and Aug. 8, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Morningside Park Waterfall, 113 St. and Manhattan Avenue
MORE INFORMATION: Free.<\/p>\n
West Harlem Summer Jazz Festival \u2013 St. Nicholas Park<\/p>\n
WHEN: Fridays, July 24 and Aug. 28, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: St. Nicholas Park, 135 St. and St. Nicholas Ave.
MORE INFORMATION: Free.<\/p>\n
Chris Q. Murphy and the Automat<\/p>\n
WHEN: Wednesday, July 29, 3:30
WHERE: Bryant Park
WHAT: Live outdoor music.
MORE INFORMATION: Free.<\/p>\n
Family Matinee: PHILADANCO!<\/p>\n
WHEN: Aug. 1, 2 p.m.
WHERE: The Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave.
WHAT: PHILADANCO! returns with a program continuing its mission for over five decades to preserve Black traditions in dance.
MORE INFORMATION: Tickets start at $12.<\/p>\n
globalFest<\/p>\n
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 1, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Josie Robertson Plaza at 10 Lincoln Center
WHAT: globalFEST is known for opening hearts and minds to new music. For this year\u2019s Summer for the City, they\u2019re bringing a triple bill that highlights the musical diversity of Africa.
MORE INFORMATION: Free.<\/p>\n
Central Park Comic Run 5K and 10K<\/p>\n
WHEN: Aug. 2, 9 a.m.
WHERE: Central Park\u2019s Naumburg Bandshell (Enter the park via East 72nd Street and 5th Avenue and walk west to the Bandshell)
WHAT: Participants will dress up as their favorite superhero or villain choosing between a 5K or a 10K to zip their way through a comic-filled Central Park course.
MORE INFORMATION: Visit events.elitefeats.com.\u00a0<\/p>\n
National Night Out Against Crime<\/p>\n
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 4
WHERE: TBA
WHAT: Events that promote police-community partnerships.
MORE INFORMATION: Visit natw.org\u00a0<\/p>\n
Elaine Amherd Band<\/p>\n
WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 16, 5:30 p.m. (Doors open at 4:30 p.m.)
WHERE: Birdland, 315 W. 44 St.
WHAT: Singer and guitarist Elaine Amherd blends world music into a retro pop feel that showcases her jazz vocals.
MORE INFORMATION: Tickets start at $35.46; Visit birdlandjazz.com.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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