Bryant Park Picnic Performances
May 28, 2026 - Sep 11, 2026
Description
Bryant Park’s Picnic Performances bring some of the City’s greatest music, theater and dance shows to the outdoor stage. Thanks to the park’s partnerships with multiple cultural organizations, audiences can enjoy contemporary music and dance on 24 evenings throughout the summer while relaxing on the lawn—for free. Highlights include the Brass Festival and Choir Festival; the New York City Opera performing American classics (May 29); a concert with chamber orchestra The Knights celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation (July 3); and a tribute concert commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11th. Staff lend out hundreds of picnic blankets and chairs (you’re also welcome to bring your own), and you can bring a picnic dinner or buy food from local vendors.
Features
- Family - All Ages
- Dance
- Opera
- Classical Music / Symphony
- Free
- Parks & Gardens