This is the best free dance in the city — full companies (past seasons have featured Limón, Ballet Hispánico, Gibney and others) on an outdoor stage, at dusk, for nothing. Early June evenings are the sweet spot before summer heat. Bring a blanket and a picnic. It's over by 8:30pm, leaving time for a Midtown dinner afterwards.
What to expect
One-hour-plus mixed programs by one or two companies per evening on the lawn stage; free lawn seating with optional reservations.
Good to know
- 2027 dates not yet announced — based on the annual pattern; confirm on the official site
- Free; lawn reservations open on bryantpark.org
- B/D/F/M to 42nd St–Bryant Park
- Companies announced in spring
- Chairs on the gravel are first-come
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Common questions
Which companies?
Not yet announced; Bryant Park posts the lineup in spring.
Are dates confirmed?
No — they follow the 2026 pattern of June 4, 5 and 11; check the park's site.
