NYC’s free outdoor concert series Rise Up NYC is returning once again to join the likes of Bryant Park’s Picnic Performances, musical events at Hudson River Park and “Backyard at Hudson Yards.”
The highly anticipated concert series is put on in partnership with City Parks Foundation SummerStage, and this summer it’s expanding significantly for its third season, inspiring all New Yorkers to unite and uplift New York City.
Rise Up NYC will bring 18 free performances across the five boroughs from July 14th through August 25th. Critically acclaimed artists and local musicians will make their way to the stage, such as Chrisette Michele, Maxi Priest, Mary Mary, Ja Rule, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Wyclef Jean, and many more.
In addition to uniting New Yorkers and highlighting local artists and small businesses located near the concert venues, the series will serve as a non-violent way to overcome challenges faced by the city.
Mayor Adams stated:
‘Rise Up NYC’ is a free concert series that fosters camaraderie among New Yorkers and brings enjoyment to our beloved city. Music and the arts are essential to our city, and this summer, we are going to amplify the experience and make sure we are giving residents of the five boroughs an all-star experience at no cost. We welcome all New Yorkers to join us in celebrating the vibrant energy of our city through the shared joy of music.
See the Rise Up NYC schedule by borough below (two are not found listed on the site):
Manhattan:
- Sunday, July 21: SummerStage in Central Park (Rumsey Playfield, 71st Street & 5th Avenue)
- Saturday, August 3: Apollo Theatre (253 West 125th Street)
Brooklyn:
- Sunday, July 14: Herbert Von King Park (Lafayette Avenue and Marcy Avenue)
- Friday, August 9: Wingate Park (Brooklyn Avenue Between Winthrop Street & Rutland Road)
- Saturday, August 10: Wingate Park (Brooklyn Avenue Between Winthrop Street & Rutland Road)
- Sunday, August 11: Wingate Park (Brooklyn Avenue Between Winthrop Street & Rutland Road)
Queens:
- Saturday, August 24: Roy Wilkins Park (Merrick Boulevard & Baisley Boulevard)
- Sunday, August 25: Roy Wilkins Park (Merrick Boulevard & Baisley Boulevard)
Bronx:
- Thursday, August 1: Crotona Park (Crotona Avenue & Claremont Parkway)
- Friday, August 2: Crotona Park (Crotona Avenue & Claremont Parkway)
- Saturday, August 3: Crotona Park (Crotona Avenue & Claremont Parkway)
- Tuesday, August 20: Orchard Beach (One Orchard Beach Road)
- Wednesday, August 21: Orchard Beach (One Orchard Beach Road)
Staten Island:
- Saturday, August 11: Stapleton Waterfront Park (Water Street & Prospect Street)
- Wednesday, August 14: Midland Beach Parking Lot 8 (Father Capodanno Boulevard and Hunter Avenue)
- Thursday, August 15: Midland Beach Parking Lot 8 (Father Capodanno Boulevard and Hunter Avenue)
Find out more here.