Bryant Park Picnic Performances.

In 2 Shout NY guides.

1. Music

   Free Live Music in New York City, All Year

   A summer series of free performances on the lawn, including Broadway in Bryant Park, where casts from current shows sing at lunchtime on select summer days.

   Go for: a lunchtime Broadway set.

2. Music

   New York Outdoor Concert Series: The Full Calendar

   From late May to mid-September, Bryant Park hosts a packed calendar of free music, dance, and theater on its main lawn.

   Go for: Top-tier classical, jazz, and dance performances in a ridiculously convenient Midtown location.