5 Ways to See Outdoor Performances in NYC This Spring

Find out where alfresco culture is happening this season

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If you’re not ready to head back indoors to see in-person performances, how about catching a show outside in the open air? (Still masked and distanced, of course.) Come spring, New York City will be abloom with alfresco offerings. Here are five outdoor culture initiatives to put on your radar.

Lincoln Center: Restart Stages – Opens Monday, May 10

62nd to 66th Streets between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues

How to attend performances: While all events are free, tickets will be required. TodayTix is distributing all tickets via lotteries. Masking and social distancing will be enforced.

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Little Island @Pier55 – Opens Friday, May 21

Pier 55 in Hudson River Park between 13th and 14th Streets

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NY PopsUp – Ongoing

Throughout NYC

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Open Culture Events – Ongoing

Throughout NYC

NYC’s Open Culture initiative allows theatres, music venues, comedy clubs and other cultural institutions to apply to perform at outdoor locations throughout the five boroughs. Programming starts in April, and the offerings and ticketing info will vary by producer. However, you can peruse the list of designated performance spots to keep an eye on.

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Radial Park in Queens – Late May

27-50 1st Street in Astoria, Queens

And this is just the beginning! The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park is happening and we anticipate there will be many performances in parks and plazas throughout the city this summer. We will keep you informed!

Do you plan to attend outdoor performances this spring? Let us know in the comments.

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Elyse Orecchio is TDF’s Online Presence Manager. Follow her on Instagram and on Twitter at @elyseo. Follow TDF on Twitter at @TDFNYC.

Top image: Aerial view of Lincoln Center. Photo by Iñaki Vinaixa.

Elyse Orecchio is TDF’s Digital Content Manager. Follow her on Instagram at @elyseo. Follow TDF on Instagram at @TDFNYC.