Summer in New York City is the time to enjoy the great outdoors, And, with so many free events happening almost daily, you don't have to break the bank to enjoy some summer fun! Click through for a full listing of the best free outdoor concerts.
Good Morning America's Summer Concerts
On Friday mornings in May-August, be a part of Good Morning America's audience in Central Park.
Naumburg Orchestral Concerts
The oldest free outdoor concert series in the US, the Naumburg features symphonic and semi-classical music on select Mondays and Tuesdays in Central Park's Naumburg Bandshell.
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
Experience the famous Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in the two Manhattan parks where Parker lived and worked.
Jazzmobile
Throughout July and August, enjoy a wide array of free jazz concerts in Manhattan and Queens.
Central Park Summerstage
Central Park Summerstage, located at Rumsey Playfield, offers frequent summer concerts. Some concerts are benefits, but many are free.
Harlem Meer Performance Festival
Enjoy jazz, blues, gospel, and Latin music every Sunday afternoon in the summer at the Harlem Meer in Central Park.
NBC's Today Show Summer Concerts
On Friday mornings from May-August, catch some great performers at Rockefeller Center and a chance to be seen on TV!
Washington Square Music Festival
Enjoy this free outdoor concert series on select Tuesdays in July.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!
Celebrate Brooklyn has a wide variety of musical performances at the Prospect Park Bandshell.
Summer in the Square
On Thursdays, from mid-June to mid-August Union Square hosts lunchtime concerts, afternoon yoga classes and evening performances.
Broadway in Bryant Park
See performances from popular Broadway shows live in Bryant Park on Thursdays each summer.
Rythmn & Blues Festival at Metrotech
See great R&B performances in Brooklyn on Thursdays every summer.
Summergarden
Concerts are presented in the MoMA Sculpture Garden on Sunday evenings in July.
Cityparks Summer Showcase
In June, July and August, free concerts are held at many of New York City's neighborhood parks throughout the five boroughs.
After Work Music
Check out this series of free Wednesday evening summer concerts in Bryant Park featuring New York area jazz musicians and singer-songwriters.
Sunset on the Hudson
On Friday evenings, hear great music from local NYC artists on Pier 45 in Hudson River Park.
River to River Festival
The NYC River to River Festival features a variety of musical performances, as well as movies, readings and more.
New York Philharmonic in the Parks
Every June, the New York Philharmonic performs in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.
Metropolitan Opera in the Parks
The Metropolitan Opera performs concerts in various parks in the five boroughs in June.
Madison Square Music Oval Lawn Series
Enjoy free concerts on Wednesday nights in Madison Square Park.