Carnegie Hall offers five FREE concerts featuring outstanding classical, folk, Afro-Brazilian, Latin, Celtic, funk, and gospel artists. 

All performances are open to the public with no dress code, no tickets, and no lines. At each show, Bryant Park lends out 250 free picnic blankets for audience members to spread out and relax on the Lawn as they watch. Beer, wine, and food are available for purchase, and the grass is dotted with jugglers and supersized games.

Schedule:

Friday, June 21
Jayme Stone's Folklife
Jayme Stone’s Folklife—featuring his band of vocals, accordion, fiddle, and bass—shines new light on traditional songs from the Georgia Sea Islands, Creole calypsos, Appalachian dance tunes, and more.

Friday, July 12
Le Vent du Nord 
Le Vent du Nord and their energetic brand of French-Canadian and Celtic present dance tunes, traditional songs, and original pieces. 

Friday, July 19
Day of Inspiration
The dynamic musical team of Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew have worked with Carnegie Hall for the past five seasons to produce some of the most popular concerts in memory, including A Night of Inspiration and Sing Along: The Music of Stevie Wonder. 

Friday, July 26
Cha Wa
Cha Wa’s brings high voltage music fuses fat funky beats with New Orleans-style brass and Mardi Gras Indian spectacle to the park. 

Friday, August 2
Harlem Quartet
A passionate dedication to advancing diversity in classical music coupled with virtuosity make the Harlem Quartet one of the most exciting ensembles of our day. 

Friday, August
Carnegie Hall Citywide Night
This four-hour finale to the Carnegie Citywide concert series features Matuto, Eileen Ivers, and Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas.