On Wednesday, July 10, New York City Mayor Adams announced that the famous “Rise Up NYC” free summer concert series would be returning to the city. This summer will feature 18 “world-class” concerts held in outdoor venues across all 5 boroughs of the city, with the lineup of artists to be announced in the coming weeks.
“Starting from July 14, New Yorkers will once again come together to share the music and culture that propel our city forward,” the Mayor stated in a press release. ” ‘Rise Up NYC’ is a free concert series aimed at fostering friendship among New Yorkers and bringing joy to our beloved city.”
This summer marks the third season of the “Rise Up NYC” concert series, which aims to promote local artists, encourage New Yorkers to support local small businesses near concert venues, and gather New Yorkers, especially young people, to discuss nonviolent solutions to urban conflicts.
Mayor Adams highlighted that music and art are integral parts of New York City, and this summer, he aims to provide residents of all five boroughs with a “full-star experience.”
The locations and dates of the concerts are as follows:
Brooklyn:
– July 14, Herbert Von King Park; Location: Lafayette Ave & Marcy Ave
– August 9 to 11, Wingate Park; Location: Brooklyn Ave Between Winthrop St & Rutland Rd
Manhattan:
– July 21, Central Park; Location: Rumsey Playfield, 71st St & 5th Ave
– August 3, Apollo Theatre; Location: 253 West 125th St
Bronx:
– August 1 to 3, Crotona Park; Location: Crotona Ave & Claremont Pkwy
– August 20 to 21, Orchard Beach; Location: One Orchard Beach Road
Staten Island:
– August 11, Stapleton Waterfront Park; Location: Water St & Prospect St
– August 14 to 15, Midland Beach Parking Lot 8; Location: Father Capodanno Blvd & Hunter Ave
Queens:
– August 24 to 25, Roy Wilkins Park; Location: Merrick Blvd & Baisley Blvd
For more information about the concert series, including updated artist lists as each event approaches, please visit the Rise Up NYC website and the City Parks Foundation website.