There are so many free outdoor concerts, dance parties, and social events for families to enjoy this summer in Brooklyn! Our overview includes musical concerts, dance performances, and social hours that are open to all ages. Performance series include the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn concerts in Prospect Park, DUMBO’s Live at the Archway program, plus tons of live music, dance parties, and other performances in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
RECESS @ Industry City | Sunset Park
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday | 5-9pm | Through Labor Day
Come join us for an evening of chill vibes and chilled cocktails at Courtyard 1/2. Enjoy music from local DJs for free every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5-9pm all summer long.
Live Salsa Music @ Sahadi’s | Industry City | Sunset Park
Every Friday | 6:30-9:30pm
Come join us at Sahadi’s for an unforgettable evening of summer Salsa music. Cuarteto Guataca plays high energy acoustic Son Cubano and Salsa with an old school sound, making people dance in clubs, parks and streets of NYC since 2012. See all upcoming salsa nights here.
Jazz by the Water | Governors Island
Saturday, September 7 | 1-6pm
Celebrate the past, present, and future of jazz music at the 4th Annual Jazz By The Water Concert Series on Governors Island! Concerts are free and open to all. Performers include: Ray Blue Quintet, Whitney Marchelle Quintet, Nat Adderly Quintet, Ronnie Burrage Quintet, Cindy Lou Robinson & Her Blues Band, and an art display dedicated to Jazz.
Open Studios: Fogo Azul | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, September 8 | 2-5pm
Fogo Azul returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park for an Open Studios performance, in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. The New York City-based all-women, trans, and non-binary Brazilian Samba Reggae drum line among New York City’s best and most powerful performance group.
Jazz at Jitu: Stanley Banks | Clinton Hill
Thursday, September 12 | 5-7pm | Jitu Weusi Plaza
Live jazz lovers: plan to spend several warm summer evenings on the plaza with Jazz at Jitu! We have a great lineup of local musicians and artists who are sure to entertain even the slightest jazz fan. As always, you are free to bring your own lawn chair to this FREE outdoor jazz concert. In the event of inclement weather, we’ll move indoors across the street at 966 Fulton.
Updated: August 2024. Main Image: Dance party in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
