Midtown Music
Featuring a multitude of musical moods ranging from pop-up performances for passers-by to festival shows curated by cultural partners, Midtown Music has something for every ear. Hear NYC’s finest singer-songwriters workshop their newest material, catch up-and-coming Indie or Americana acts, relax to some jazz or party with a brass band. You can even join the fun at one of our weekly themed Folk Jams.
Check out our event pages and info below for dates, times, and locations! Shows typically run for 90 minutes.
Herald Square Park
Broadway between 34th and 35th Streets
Greeley Square Park
Broadway between 32nd and 33rd Streets
Farley Steps
Eighth Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets
May 11, 2026 – October 14, 2026
Mondays, Wednedays, Fridays, and Saturdays
Check individual events below for times and location!
2026 programs
May 18 – October 8
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Times may vary, see event pages below for specific details.
Hear NYC's finest singer-songwriters workshop their newest material during these free pop-up performances.
May 18: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
May 19: Terry Waldo
May 21: Terry Waldo
May 25: Terry Waldo
May 26: Triad Brass
May 28: Terry Waldo
June 1: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
June 2: Triad Brass
June 4: Terry Waldo
June 9: Triad Brass
June 11: Terry Waldo
June 15: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
June 16: Triad Brass
June 18: Terry Waldo
June 22: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
June 23: Triad Brass
June 25: Terry Waldo
June 29: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
June 30: Triad Brass
July 2: Terry Waldo
July 6: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
July 7: Triad Brass
July 9: Terry Waldo
July 13: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
July 14: Triad Brass
July 16: Terry Waldo
July 20: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
July 21: Triad Brass
July 23: Terry Waldo
July 27: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
July 28: Triad Brass
July 30: Terry Waldo
August 3: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
August 4: Triad Brass
August 6: Terry Waldo
August 10: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
August 11: Triad Brass
August 13: Terry Waldo
August 17: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
August 18: Triad Brass
August 20: Terry Waldo
August 24: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
August 25: Triad Brass
August 27: Terry Waldo
August 31: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
September 1: Triad Brass
September 3: Terry Waldo
Sepetember 8: Triad Brass
September 10: Terry Waldo
September 14: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
September 15: Triad Brass
September 17: Terry Waldo
September 21: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
September 22: Triad Brass
September 24: Terry Waldo
September 28: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
October 1: Terry Waldo
October 5: Terry Waldo (afternoon + evening)
October 8: Terry Waldo
Terry Waldo
Terry Waldo interprets the songbooks of Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, Eubie Blake, and others with a joyful virtuosity that helps keep the classics alive! The protege of the late Eubie Blake, he has produced over 40 albums and written the definitive book on ragtime.
Triad Brass
Dance, sing, and celebrate with Triad Brass - a pop-up party brass band of award-winning musicians bringing you songs from the seventies, numbers from the noughties, and something for everyone in-between.
June 3 – October 14
Mondays + Fridays, 2:30pm-5:30pm. Saturdays, 2pm-5pm
Join us for a festival-style showcase featuring NYC’s finest up and coming musicians. Curated by a mix of indie labels and local collectives, each performance is a chance to discover your next favorite artist.
June 3: Lacy Records
June 5: Big City Folk
June 6: Astoria Music Collective
June 10: Biscuit Head
June 12: Manhattan School of Music
June 13: Big City Folk
June 17: Astoria Music Collective
June 19: Lacy Records
June 20: Biscuit Head
June 24: Manhattan School of Music
June 26: Biscuit Head
June 27: Lacy Records
July 1: Big City Folk
July 3: Astoria Music Collective
July 8: Biscuit Head
July 10: Lacy Records
July 11: Astoria Music Collective
July 15: Manhattan School of Music
July 17: Big City Folk
July 18: Biscuit Head
July 22: Lacy Records
July 24: Astoria Music Collective
July 25: Manhattan School of Music
July 29: Big City Folk
July 31: Biscuit Head
August 1: Lacy Records
August 5: Astoria Music Collective
August 7: Manhattan School of Music
August 8: Big City Folk
August 12: Biscuit Head
August 14: Lacy Records
August 15: Astoria Music Collective
August 19: Manhattan School of Music
August 21: Big City Folk
August 22: Biscuit Head
August 26: Manhattan School of Music
August 28: Lacy Records
August 29: Astoria Music Collective
September 2: Big City Folk
September 4: Biscuit Head
September 5: Manhattan School of Music
September 9: Astoria Music Collective
September 11: Big City Folk
Septebmer 12: Biscuit Head
September 16: Lacy Records
September 18: Astoria Music Collective
September 19: Manhattan School of Music
September 23: Lacy Records
September 25: Biscuit Head
September 30: Big City Folk
October 7: Astoria Music Collective
October 14: Lacy Records
Lacy Records
Lacy Records brings together blues-drenched artists with a shared soul heritage. With in-house production, distribution, and artist development, they provide a platform for songwriters to tell human stories through simple and relatable musical ingredients.
Big City Folk
Now in its 20th year, Big City Folk Song Club is proud to present some of NYC’s most exciting new songwriting performances featuring local and global artists. Hosted by Cork-born, Queens-based singer-songwriter Niall Connolly, you’ll discover a brand-new urgency to folk music.
Astoria Music Collective
Astoria Music Collective is a community-based grassroots music program. From open mics to specially curated performances, you can always count on them to bring the best independent songwriters to your local bar—or the streets of Midtown!
Biscuit Head
Biscuit Head is a production studio and artist incubator. With studios in Manhattan and Brooklyn and artists from all over the world, they showcase a range of pure talent--all supported by their Grammy-recognized production.
Manhattan School of Music
With more than 960 talented undergraduate and graduate students from at least 45 countries and nearly all 50 United States; Manhattan School of Music is known for its innovative curricula — offering classical, jazz, and musical theatre training — and world-renowned artist-teacher faculty.
May 25 – September 14
Mondays, 6pm-8pm
See New York City’s finest singer-songwriters showcase their newest work! With a list of past featured artists including Lana Del Ray, Anais Mitchel and Lucius, it may be an opportunity to see the next big star in action.
May 25: Naomi Butler
June 1: Alara
June 8: Virginia Marcs
June 15: Sterling Rhyne
June 22: Apollo Flowerchild
June 29: Mercy Bell
July 6: Caitlin Maloney
July 13: Ammar Farooki
July 20: Kelley Swindall
July 27: Ken Griffin
August 3: St. Lenox
August 10: E.W. Harris
August 17: Claire Wellin
August 24: Savannah Jaine Radcliffe
August 31: Jo Kroger
September 7: Kevin Connolly
September 14: Bert Lee
Big City Folk
Now in its 20th year, Big City Folk Song Club is proud to present some of NYC’s most exciting new songwriting performances featuring local and global artists. Hosted by Cork-born, Queens-based singer-songwriter Niall Connolly, you’ll discover a brand-new urgency to folk music.
May 19 – September 15
Select Tuesdays, 6pm-8pm
On select Tuesdays throughout the summer, different musical ensembles will gather in Greeley Square Park to make and practice music together. All are invited to join, no experience required.
May 19: Bluegrass Jams
June 2: Healing Music and the Kalimba Orchestra
June 9: Kenter Davies
June 16: Bluegrass Jams
June 30: Uke Hut
July 7: Healing Music and the Kalimba Orchestra
July 21: Bluegrass Jams
July 28: Uke Hut
August 4: Healing Music and the Kalimba Orchestra
August 18: Bluegrass Jams
September 15: Bluegrass Jams
Bluegrass Jams
Whether a seasoned picker, or a curious listener, this community meetup welcomes musicians of all abilities to join the circle for ‘slow’ and ‘medium’ jams on Bluegrass classics. Hosted by Liz Wolfe and Bluegrass Jams Near Me, all are encouraged to bring a guitar, banjo, fiddle, (or any instrument!), or simply grab a seat and enjoy the Midtown Mountain sounds.
Kalimba Orchestra (Kevin Nathaniel)
Join Kevin Nathaniel and friends for healing music played on a variety of instruments including the Kalimba, Djembe, Flute, and Vibraphone. Join the dancing, learn the basics of the kalimba, and let the atmospheric music carry you away.
Kenter Davies
Choral Director, Vocal Arranger, and Founder of the Mycelium Choral Project Kenter Davies leads Circle Singing at Greeley Square! Circle Singing is an improvisational musical style where voices are overlaid to create beautiful and dynamic tunes! No experience is needed, and all voices are welcome!
Uke Hut
Lovers of petit string instruments rejoice! Ukulele Jams are coming to Greeley Square Park. Join the owners and patrons of Uke Hut, the only dedicated Ukulele store in New York, for two hours of twangy tunes. Whether you’re a seasoned strummer or a curious newbie, learn sometime new and play something fun at these casual jams at Greeley Square.
