Little Island Presents NYC Free

The statewide NY PopsUp Initiative—designed to revitalize the arts and entertainment sector of New York—will culminate this summer on Little Island.

NYC FREE celebrates the creativity of New York City’s artists and the resilient spirit of all its people with four weeks of all free live performances occurring throughout the park. Come and enjoy shows of innovative dance, experimental music, interactive poetry, late-night comedy, and more!

Brimming with a wide-ranging mix of pairings and programs, new works, and surprising collaborations, each day has an eye toward the delight of new-to-you artistic encounters. From the experimental to the traditional, popular to countercultural, each program reflects the many ways contemporary artists are responding to the times and reigniting after the impact of the past year. Experimental music, poets’ tours, site-specific dance, A-List comedy lineups, one-night-only jazz performances, and events that blur the boundaries of genre animate the unique landscape and performance spaces within the park.

Hundreds of innovative artists who live and work in NYC come together to exemplify the enduring power of composers, musicians, choreographers, dancers, poets and writers, and comedians.

All events are free. Free tickets are required for all performances in The Amph.
Timed Entry Reservations are required for park entry after 12:00 PM