Classical Around Town | Summer 2026

From The latest stories from www.wqxr.org

June 1, 2026

About this episode

This episode highlights affordable live music events happening throughout the city during the summer of 2026.

There's affordable live music happening all over the city and beyond this summer season. Bask in the sun or cool off inside with a wide range of concerts. Take a look at our summer roundup and make plans to enjoy music in parks, gardens, museums, and lots of other places in our area! Bryant Park Picnic Performances Neighborhood: Midtown May 28 - Sep 11 Bryant ParkAdmission: Free Enjoy a variety of free concerts on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays this summer in Bryant Park. Some highlights include chamber music from The Unsung Collective on June 19 , American-inspired music from The Knights on July 3 , classical guitar and beyond at the New York Guitar Festival on August 14 and 15 , and the Choir Festival on August 21 . The Knights at Bryant Park on July 11, 2025 (Fadi Kheir) Minnie Untermyer Concert Series Neighborhood: Northwest Yonkers May 30 - September 12 Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, 945 N Broadway, Yonkers, NYAdmission: $37.90 per show The Minnie Untermyer Concert Series returns to Yonkers this summer, featuring a wide range of music and dance performances. WQXR listeners may be particularly interested in highlights such as the Westchester Philharmonic performance…

Topics covered

  • live music
  • summer concerts
  • outdoor performances
  • classical music
  • community events

Keywords

  • classical music
  • summer concerts
  • Bryant Park
  • Yonkers
  • live performances

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Unsung Collective, The Knights, Westchester Philharmonic, Sonnambula

Places: Midtown, Bryant Park, Northwest Yonkers, Untermyer Gardens Conservancy

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