Gospel music fills the Beach 17th Street performance space in O'Donohue Park, a stretch of Far Rockaway parkland near the ocean, for a permitted afternoon concert. It's the kind of hyperlocal, community-rooted show that rarely makes a citywide listing, set in a seaside park most New Yorkers never see. If you're in the Rockaways this weekend or want uplifting live music outdoors, it's worth stopping by.
What to expect
An outdoor concert at a park performance space next to a playground, with music running through the afternoon. The permit doesn't list performers or a program, so expect a neighborhood crowd and a relaxed come-and-go feel rather than a ticketed show.
Good to know
- The A train's Far Rockaway–Mott Av terminus is the closest subway. From there, walk toward the water.
- Performers aren't named in the public permit, so don't count on a specific lineup.
- Bring sun protection and something to sit on. It's an outdoor park space by the ocean.
- The playground next door makes it easy to bring kids.
- Good add-on for a late-season Rockaway beach walk.
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Common questions
Who is performing?
The NYC Parks permit lists the event as a gospel music concert but doesn't name performers or an organizer, so the lineup isn't public.
Where exactly is it?
At the Beach 17th Street Performance Space in O'Donohue Park, by Beach 17 Playground in Far Rockaway, Queens.
