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Free concerts, movies, dance, fitness, and festivals on the west side
May 23, 2026 · New York, United States · nearby
Summer on the Hudson
Source: riversideparknyc.org
Riverside Park Conservancy and NYC Parks run a large free season of waterfront programming from 59th to 181st Streets.
Riverside ParkThis weekendHappening soon
Riverside Park and West Harlem PiersRuns May through October with hundreds of free events; check the source schedule before heading out.Free
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Free-admission global food night market in Flushing Meadows
May 23, 2026 · New York, United States · nearby
Queens Night Market
Source: queensnightmarket.com
A sprawling open-air market with low-cost food vendors, free live performances, and a relaxed Saturday-night crowd in Queens.
QueensThis weekendHappening soon
Queens Night MarketMost Saturday nights during the season, with a late-summer US Open break; check source before going.Free admission; food is paid and price-capped by vendors
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Free summer concerts at the Prospect Park bandshell
Jun 4, 2026 · New York, United States · nearby
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn
Source: bricartsmedia.org
A long-running outdoor performing arts festival with free concerts and community programming at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park.
Brooklyn
Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect ParkSelected free shows from June 4 through September 19, 2026; check source for each lineup and RSVP details.Most shows free; benefit shows are ticketed
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Free and benefit concerts across NYC parks
Jun 8, 2026 · New York, United States · nearby
SummerStage 2026
Source: cityparksfoundation.org
City Parks Foundation brings a summer season of outdoor concerts, dance, global music, jazz, hip-hop, Latin, indie, and community programming to parks across the city.
Central ParkThis weekendHappening soon
Central Park and neighborhood parksMore than 60 free and benefit shows across 13 parks; check each show for cost.Many free shows; some benefit shows are paid