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Riverfront concerts are a staple of summertime in the Park, and an outstanding range of music artists across genres have taken the stage on our piers.

 

Star-Powered Performances

Over the past 25 years, some of the biggest names in music — both rising stars and living legends — have performed on our piers. Here are just a handful of highlights.

Ashanti, 2003
Natalie Cole, CD 101.9 FM Jazz Fest, 2003
Ashlee Simpson, Victoria’s Secret PINK World’s Largest Pajama Party, 2005
The Roots, Ford Fusion Flash Concert, 2005
Janelle Monae, The Electric Lady Release Party, 2013
Passion Pit, 2013
Jay-Z at DirecTV Super Bowl Party, 2014
Lorde, JBL Live at Pier 97, 2014
Billy Idol, JBL Live at Pier 97, 2015
Counting Crows, JBL Live at Pier 97, 2015

 

Awesome Acts, Free for All

In addition to serving as a venue for series like the ones highlighted above, Hudson River Park has welcomed a stellar roster of beloved artists to our waterfront for free summer concerts along the Hudson River. Check out some of our favorites.

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, 2007
River Roots & Rhythm Festival, 2002
The Donnas, 2005
OK Go, 2005
Yerba Buena, 2008
Flogging Molly, 2008
Matt and Kim, 2009
Grimes, 2012
Teenage Fanclub, 2014
Speedy Ortiz, 2015

 

My, How We’ve Grown

Over the years, many of the empty concrete piers that once hosted concerts have been transformed into green, active Park spaces. But that hasn’t stopped the music! In fact, our free summer concert series like Sunset on the Hudson and Jazz at Pier 84 continue to grow, bringing up-and-coming local artists and legendary performers to our waterfront.

Adi Oasis, Sunset on the Hudson, 2022
Sunset on the Hudson, 2006
Shanti Star, Sunset on the Hudson, 2016
Queer Urban Orchestra, Sunset on the Hudson, 2022
George Braith, Jazz at Pier 84, 2017
Clifton Anderson, Jazz at Pier 84, 2022
Salongo, Jazz at Pier 84, 2023

 

Blues BBQ Festival Over the Years

In its 20-plus years, the Blues BBQ Festival stage has welcomed 12 Grammy Award-winning musicians, along with an additional 18 Grammy Award-nominated recording artists.

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