Bryant Park Emerging Music Festival
Sat 22 Aug, 18:00 · Bryant Park Lawn, Midtown Manhattan, NY · New York
Details & booking — Bryant Park Corporation
via Bryant Park Corporation · Checked 17 Aug 2026
About this event
A showcase of rising acts on the Bryant Park lawn, programmed to put new names in front of a big Midtown crowd. The 6pm start makes it an easy early-evening stop, and the free format means you can sample several sets without committing to a venue ticket.
Why we picked it
New artists, no cover charge, prime Midtown location - the low-risk way to hear what New York is about to make famous.
Free entry
Free; part of Bryant Park's free Picnic Performances series.
Registration
None
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