Free Concerts in the Parks of Queens, New York

Every summer, the parks of Queens, New York, feature some live music events, many of which are free! Whether you are a fan of jazz, country, or rock and roll, you will be able to find a performance to suit your musical tastes. So grab a blanket or a lawn chair and head to the parks for some tunes under the stars.

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Cunningham Park

NYC - Queens - Flushing — Wally Gobetz / Flickr / CC BY 2.0

One of the largest parks in Queens, Cunningham Park is host to many athletic leagues, barbecues, and concerts and theater. Enjoy the sounds of the 60s in Cunningham Park this summer, Monday, August 7th, 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

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Forest Park

On Thursday, August 10, 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at the George Seuffert Bandshell in Forest Park, you can relive the Vegas years of Frank, Dean, and Sammy with The Pack is Back: Salute to the Rat Pack. The event is free. The bandshell also features movies under the stars throughout the summer.

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Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk

The beach at Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk are the site of evening concerts throughout the summer. check the Parks' website for times and dates. It's a wonderful way to end a day at the beach, or even find yourself an excuse to check out the beach scene at New York City's biggest (and best) beach.

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Riis Park Beach Bazaar

Located at Jacob Riis National Park, the Riis Park Beach Bazaar is the place for music, food, and fun. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, this "beach party" features several free live concerts, you just need to RSVP online. Check out the calendar for the summer lineup.

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Roy Wilkins Park

Singer performing at Groovin' In The Park — Groovin' In The Park

Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans is the site of a reggae dancehall extravaganza toward the end of June. The past few years it's been the Groovin in The Park, North America's largest reggae, rhythm, and blues concert.

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Gantry Plaza State Park

Gantry Plaza State Park is the spot for Tuesday evening concerts on the Long Island City waterfront. From July 11 to August 29, 2017, the concert series, called "Live at the Gantries," brings jazz and blues to the neighborhood park. A highlight of the summer is sure to be "Samba New York!", an evening of lively Brazilian music, on August 1, 2017.

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Astoria Park Great Lawn

Public park in Astoria, Queens — Sinan Kocaslan / Getty Images

The Central Astoria Development Corporation hosts the Waterfront Concert Series at beautiful Astoria Park. Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. you can enjoy a wide variety of music, from country to jazz to rock and roll, and all concerts are free! (On Monday nights in the summer, it's movie night at Astoria Park with a projection screen set up on the lawn between Hell Gate Bridge and the pool.)

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Socrates Sculpture Park

Situated where the Harlem and East Rivers meet, this unique park is an interesting spot to enjoy a free summer concert. The summer jazz concert series culminates on Thursday, August 3, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with "Hot Lips" Joey Morant performing a tribute to Louis Armstrong. Bringing the whole family? There is a Jazz for Kids pre-show activity at 5:30 p.m.

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Athens Square Park

Located in Astoria and named for the capital of modern Greece, Athens Square Park features live music and dancing, every Tuesday is Greek Night, featuring a different musical group. Events are free and begin at 7:00 p.m.

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Travers Park

Enjoy Summer Sundays in the Park listening to the sounds of classical, bluegrass, Latin jazz, even classic Bollywood. Performances begin at 4:00 p.m. and run through August 20, 2017. The concert series is sponsored by the Jackson Heights Beautification Group.

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Sunnyside 46th Street Bliss Plaza

Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Concert in Sunnyside — Sunnyside Shines

Sunnyside Shines, and organization to beautify and promote Sunnyside's commercial district, hosts concerts every summer Thursday. A highly anticipated performance falls on August 3, 2017, with the Bix Beiderbecke Concert, celebrating a famous Sunnyside local and jazz from the 1920s.