Live Music & Comedy
Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America
Bryant Park
Bryant Park, 42nd St & 6th Ave, New York, NY 10018
JUN 4 – SEP 11
Thursdays & Fridays at 7pm
Timing
When to go
Listed timeThursdays & Fridays at 7pm
Best moveArrive before doors settle for better seats and less scramble.
Crowd read: The room usually tightens close to showtime.
The Edit
Free concerts, dance, and opera on Bryant Park lawn every Thursday and Friday night, one of NYCs best free summer traditions, running through September 11.
Bryant Parks iconic free outdoor performance series is back for summer 2026. Spanning dance, world music, opera, jazz, and Carnegie Hall collaborations, Picnic Performances brings world-class arts to the lawn, no ticket, no reservation, no catch. Just bring a blanket or grab a free one on-site.
Confirm final details with the host before you go.
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