Experience Live at the Gantries—now in its 17th season!
This free outdoor concert series at Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City celebrates the rich cultures of Queens with top local talent and stunning sunsets over the East River. Concerts take place on Tuesdays at 7 PM.
It’s free—just show up! Bring a chair, picnic, friends—even your dancing shoes—and enjoy a summer of live music in the park!
TUE, JUL 22, 7 PM
Alphonso Horne & The Gotham Kings
High-energy jazz, New Orleans funk fusion
TUE, JUL 29, 7 PM
Rebolu
Afro-Colombian rhythms, urban Caribbean beats
TUE, AUG 5, 7 PM
Malika Zarra
North African fusion, global jazz, improvisation
TUE, AUG 12, 7 PM
Mireya Ramos
Mariachi meets Latin soul, Afro-Latina fusion
Live at the Gantries is presented in collaboration with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and with generous support from the Mathis-Pfohl Foundation.
As we close out our 2024–25 season, we want to thank the amazing artists who shared their gifts, and the 125,000 audience members who danced, sang, and celebrated with us. What a season we shared together! We’re also deeply grateful to our supporters and partners for making it all possible.
Check out our season recap video to relive the magic!
Come early! The first 100 guests will receive a limited-edition printed Queens Jazz Trail Map.
Experience the vibrant legacy of jazz in the heart of Queens this summer! Inspired by the iconic Queens Jazz Trail Map, this free concert series brings the borough’s rich jazz history to life in beautiful community parks—where legends like Armstrong, Coltrane, Fitzgerald, and more once called home.
Queens native and master vibraphonist Bryan Carrott has performed in over 20 countries and appears on 70+ recordings spanning jazz, hip-hop, and world music—with artists like Jay-Z, Debbie Harry, Tom Harrell, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. A respected educator and longtime performer, Carrott brings decades of global experience and deep Queens roots to the stage.
Featuring:
Bryan Carrott – Vibraphone
Eric Person – Alto Sax/Flute
Marcus McLaurine – Upright & Electric Bass
Steven Kroon – Congas/Percussion
Damon DueWhite – Drums
The Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series is presented by Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College, Flushing Town Hall, and the Louis Armstrong House Museum, in Partnership with NYC Parks.
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Kupferberg Center for the Arts (KCA)’s 2025-26 Season is supported by the Max and Selma Kupferberg Family Foundation and the Howard Gilman Foundation. KCA’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Presenting and outreach programs are also supported in part by Resorts World NYC, Northwell Health, The Mathis-Pfohl Foundation, and public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. KCA’s arts education programs are supported by the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, the Find Your Light Foundation, and the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation.
Check out our season recap video to relive the magic!
