The FREE Concert evenings are highlighted by picnics and good company as live entertainment enthusiasts gather on the north lawn to enjoy a variety of musical acts.
Part of Make Music Day 2026, this performance spotlights NYC’s vital public waterfront gathering spaces through the power of music. Enjoy the return of “Waterway Horns,” a singular initiative designed […]
Performers from Lincoln Center, Symphony Space, and the Special Music School celebrate Make Music Day with live music on the Pier. Presented in partnership with the office of Councilmember Gale […]
Community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Part of Make Music Day 2026, This ‘flash mob parade of joy’ — created by October Project — includes a choral procession performance of their award-winning song “Joy” from The Book […]
Teachers from the Piel Canela Dance and Music School and DJ Ray Colon lead social dances and teach you how to move like a pro! Learn salsa, bachata, and more. […]
Make Music New York is a unique festival of free concerts in public spaces throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Celebrate the longest day of the year with a free performance in West Harlem Piers. Melissa Jones is a Brooklyn-based vocalist, songwriter, poet, producer, and educator whose music blends soul, jazz, neo-soul, funk, […]
Enjoy introductory Argentine Tango lessons, music, and social dancing in the open air!
Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime fosters a love of reading at a young age with stories and sing alongs. Summer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. […]
Join a creative dance class out in the park! Kinetic Creativity is a unique class for kids ages 7 - 10, taught by Riverside's resident outdoor dance company, Kinesis Project […]
Get out to the park and kick off the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour. Friday Night Jams takes place on the last Friday of the […]
Now in its 2nd year, SPEAK UP! Festival is roaring onto Pier i, Saturday, June 27, 4pm-7pm, generously supported by Riverside Park Conservancy! SPEAK UP! is about highlighting voices, bodies […]
