Hudson Yards Is Hosting Free Outdoor Concerts For The First Time This Summer
"Backyard at Hudson Yards" will be headlined by a new, free 10-week concert series programmed by The Bowery Presents featuring today’s emerging artists.
The streets definitely will be filled with music this summer — there are so many outdoor concerts planned for NYC!
There’s Bryant Park’s Picnic Performances, then the New York Philharmonic is bringing back its “Concerts in the Parks” series, and of course, Lincoln Center is turning into a giant dance floor with music and dance performances all season long.
Now, you can add Hudson Yards to your music-filled calendar.
The neighborhood and shopping complex is bringing a new, free 10-week concert series program to its “Backyard at Hudson Yards presented by Wells Fargo” summer extravaganza. Along with live sports games, movie nights playing on the 30-foot Big Screen, fitness classes by SoulCycle and rotating food trucks, there will now be FREE, live outdoor concerts programmed by The Bowery Presents.
The free concerts will every Wednesday at 6 p.m. for 10 weeks from June 1 to August 3 in the Public Square & Gardens. Here’s the exact artist lineup:
- June 1st: Nation of Language
- June 8th: lovelytheband
- June 15th: Colt Ford
- June 22nd: Kiesza
- July 13th: Arlissa
- July 20th: Daya
- July 27th: MICHELLE
The June 29, July 6, and August 3 performances will be announced soon.
“Over the years, New Yorkers have made Hudson Yards their home-away-from-home and we continually strive to show up for the greatest community in the world. This summer, we will be adding a weekly concert series offering yet another reason to gather with your friends, family, and colleagues to have fun and spread joy,” said Stacey Feder, Chief Marketing Officer of Hudson Yards.
“With our partners at Wells Fargo, we are able to offer something for everyone, from foodies to families to music and movie buffs, consistently making Backyard one of the most vibrant outdoor destinations in the City.”
You can find more details about Backyard at Hudson Yards on their website here. Though the concerts begin in June, events like sports screenings and food options kick-off May 5!