Free Summer Events NYC 2025
Your complete guide to 50+ free concerts, movies, and cultural events across all 5 boroughs
Free Summer Events NYC 2025
NYC offers 50+ free summer events in 2025 including SummerStage concerts, outdoor movies at Bryant Park, Shakespeare in the Park, and Movies with a View in Brooklyn Bridge Park. All events are completely free across all 5 boroughs.
Free Music & Concerts
SummerStage, Bryant Park performances, Hudson Yards concerts, and jazz festivals across the city.
🎬Free Outdoor Movies
Bryant Park movie nights, Movies with a View, and screenings in parks across all boroughs.
ðŸŽFree Cultural Events
Shakespeare in the Park, Lincoln Center festivals, museum events, and street celebrations.
Must-See Free Events This Summer
The most popular and highly-rated free events happening across NYC
SummerStage Concert Series
Central Park & 12 other locations
70+ free outdoor concerts featuring Marcus Miller, The Roots, Femi Kuti, and more. The city's largest free music festival spanning all genres.
Shakespeare in the Park
Delacorte Theater, Central Park
The iconic free theater experience returns with "Twelfth Night" after major renovations. NYC's most beloved summer tradition.
Movies with a View
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Watch movies under the stars with stunning Manhattan skyline views. 2025 theme: "Women in Hollywood" featuring classics and new releases.
Bryant Park Movie Nights
Bryant Park, Manhattan
NYC's most popular outdoor movie series featuring classics like "The Godfather," "Pulp Fiction," and "Good Will Hunting."
Summer Festival
Lincoln Center
200+ free performances including silent discos, jazz concerts, comedy shows, and classical music. Bird-themed programming for 2025.
Summer Streets
All 5 Boroughs
400 blocks transformed into car-free spaces for biking, walking, and activities. Celebrating 15 years of car-free streets.
Start Planning Your Summer
Browse by category to find the perfect free events for your NYC summer adventure