Battery Park City Authority’s FREE NYC summer show series returns to Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park this summer from May 28 – August 8. Each one begins at 6:30 PM with a DJ set, followed by performances at 7:30 PM, as the sun sets over the harbor. Things kick off Thursday, May 28 with Red Baraat, the NYC bhangra ensemble led by Sunny Jain (details & RSVP). Then on Saturday, June 6 it’s a Pride Month celebration featuring Impress (details & RSVP).
In July it’s the River and Blues festival, which happens on Thursday evenings, with doors at 6:30 PM and shows at 7:30 PM. This year’s schedule includes Rebirth Brass Band on July 9 (RSVP), The War and Treaty on July 16 (RSVP), Allen Stone on July 23 (RSVP), and Amelia Day on July 30 (RSVP).
Finally, the series wraps up with Esperanza Spalding on August 8; doors are at 6 PM, and show at 7 PM for this show (details & RSVP).
Head below for details flyers for all of this year’s free shows.
THURSDAY, MAY 28 – RED BARAAT – FULL DETAILS & RSVP
A Brooklyn-based global dance explosion, Red Baraat blends Bhangra, funk, jazz, and rock into a wild, joy-filled party led by dhol master Sunny Jain. They turn every show into a full-on celebration of joy, dance, and togetherness.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6 – LOVE ALWAYS, IMPRESS – FULL DETAILS & RSVP
In celebration of Pride, Impress will ignite the night with their crystalline voice, irresistible melodies, and awe-inspiring freedom with dance-fueled reverie. driven by the irresistible pulse of pure pop. Shed your inhibitions and ride an unstoppable wave of euphoria.
THURSDAY, JULY 9 – REBIRTH BRASS BAND – FULL DETAILS & RSVP
From the Big Easy to the Big Apple, Rebirth Brass Band is a Grammy-winning New Orleans institution blending traditional bayou brass band roots with funk and hip-hop to create their own signature sound.
THURSDAY, JULY 16 – THE WAR AND TREATY – FULL DETAILS & RSVP
Since first lighting up the world with their fusion of country and soul, The War And Treaty have built a legacy as a standout husband-and-wife duo. Their album Plus One delivers uplifting songs centered on togetherness, healing, and joy.
THURSDAY, JULY 23 – ALLEN STONE – FULL DETAILS & RSVP
Allen Stone is a soul/R&B luminary known for electrifying performances and rich, expressive vocals. His genre-defying sound pairs infectious rhythms with emotional depth, establishing himself as a standout voice in modern soul music.
THURSDAY, JULY 30 – AMELIA DAY – FULL DETAILS & RSVP
A musical jack-of-all-trades, Amelia Day blends folk, rock, and pop with heartfelt storytelling and raw delivery, crafting songs that feel both fresh and familiar. Her songwriting explores themes from coming of age to climate change, with queerness and candor at center stage.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 – ESPERANZA SPALDING: IN CONCERT – FULL DETAILS & RSVP
From uplifting serenades to at-times chilling ballads, Esperanza Spalding’s latest offering showcases embodied classical jazz training through the long-standing rite of improvisation. Hybridizing modalities from the ancient to the innovative—Esperanza will debut never-before-heard works and will be joined by dancers, some of her best-known collaborators, and jazz’s brightest stars.
Presented by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) as part of the 2026 River to River Festival and in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.