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SummerStage at Herbert Von King Park, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

Bilal, Gena & DJ Tara at SummerStage with the Apollo

Grammy-winning soul shapeshifter Bilal headlines a free Apollo-curated evening in Bed-Stuy's Herbert Von King Park, with jazz-R&B duo GENA.

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Bilal is one of the great live vocalists of the neo-soul era — a Grammy winner whose voice bends from falsetto whisper to full wail — and here he's free, outdoors, and curated by the Apollo Theater itself. Duo GENA's jazz-meets-hip-hop set and DJ Tara's selections round out a bill that feels like a Harlem institution decamping to a Bed-Stuy lawn for the evening. For a golden-hour Sunday of serious musicianship at zero cost, this is the move.

What to expect

A mellow-but-devoted park crowd settling in with blankets as DJ Tara warms up, GENA blurs genres, and Bilal closes with a set that rewards close listening. It's more grown-and-soulful than mosh-pit — the kind of show where the whole lawn hums the hooks back.

Good to know

  • Free with no ticket required — first-come lawn and standing room
  • G to Bedford–Nostrand or J/M/Z to Myrtle Ave, then a short walk
  • Bring a blanket; the lawn is the best seat in the house
  • Ideal for date night or a low-key Sunday with serious music heads
  • Food and drink options line Tompkins Ave around the park

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Common questions

Is the Bilal SummerStage show free?

Yes — it's a free SummerStage concert presented with the Apollo Theater at Herbert Von King Park, no ticket needed.

Who else is on the bill with Bilal?

GENA, a jazz/hip-hop/R&B duo, plus DJ Tara spinning between sets.

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