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Summer Concerts in New York City
Summer is a great time to experience live music in New York City, including a wide array of free outdoor performances. Popular summer concerts include the Metropolitan Opera and New York Philharmonic in the Parks, Central Park Summerstage and Castle Clinton concerts.
Summer Concerts
From Bryant Park and Lincoln Center to Prospect and Central Parks, there are musical performances (many outdoors and many free) throughout the summer. Find a listing of many ongoing performances here.
Celebrate Brooklyn! 2011 Schedule
See the 2011 schedule for Celebrate Brooklyn! Head to Prospect Park's Bandshell for music, dance, spoken word and film events throughout the summer.
Celebrate Brooklyn! Music & Movies
Check out the Music and Movies series at Celebrate Brooklyn! Each movie is accompanied by live music creating a truly amazing experience.
Celebrate Brooklyn!
Experience summer in Brooklyn at Celebrate Brooklyn! This series of concerts, film screenings and dance performances
Summergarden at MoMA
Enjoy free jazz music in the MoMA Sculpture Garden on Sunday evenings in July.
Broadway in Bryant Park
Enjoy lunchtime performances in Bryant Park featuring songs from popular Broadway shows.
Central Park Summerstage
Throughout the summer, there are frequent concerts at the Central Park Summerstage, located at Rumsey Playfield. There are a few concerts which serve as benefits for the series, as well as a couple that ask for a donation, but many of the summer's performances are completely free!
Good Morning America Concert Series Guide
Check out some top acts at Good Morning America Concert Series in Bryant Park. See the upcoming schedule of performances for Good Morning America's concert series and get some tips for planning your visit on this helpful page.
Live for Today: Free Concerts in Rockefeller Center
Check out some top acts at Todays Concert series in Rockefeller Center. See the upcoming schedule of performances for the Today Show's concert series and get some tips for planning your visit on this helpful page.
Metropolitan Opera in the Parks
The Met Opera performs free recitals in New York City parks throughout the five boroughs every summer. Experience this NYC summer tradition and check out the schedule here.
Naumburg Orchestral Concerts
For over 100 years, the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts have been providing free classical music to listeners in Central Park.
New York Philharmonic in the Parks
Listen to performances by the New York Philharmonic in parks throughout the area. Classical Concerts in Central Park in Manhattan, Prospect Park in Brooklyn, Cunningham Park in Queens, as well as parks in Long Island, Staten Island and the Bronx.
Pool Parties in McCarren Park
Check out the free Pool Parties in McCarren Park on Sundays throughout the summer. The Pool Parties in McCarren Park feature indie bands performing at an empty pool in Williamsburg Brooklyn.
River to River Festival Guide
Want to see an event during the downtown River to River Festival? Come prepared, with these helpful tips and all the essential information you need to enjoy downtown New York City's River to River Festival.
Washington Square Music Festival
Now in its 48th season, the Washington Square Music Festival brings free classical concerts to Washington Square every summer.
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