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RIVER & BLUES
EXPERIENCE WORLD-CLASS BLUES INSPIRED MUSIC RETURNS TO WAGNER PARK!
DOORS 6:30PM, SHOW 7:30PM
The River & Blues Concert Series is a celebrated NYC summer tradition featuring Global and American folk, roots and blues music for over 25 years! This summer, Battery Park City Authority presents four FREE concerts sure to delight music fans of all ages. Picturesque Wagner Park is the perfect summer show venue with breathtaking views of Hudson River sunsets, picnic-friendly fairgrounds and refreshing waterfront breezes. BPC is the place to be for nature-lovers and music-lovers alike!
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2026 LINE UP
free and open to the public
DOORS @6:30PM, SHOW @7:30PM
JULY 9
REBIRTH BRASS BAND
From the Big Easy to the Big Apple, Rebirth Brass Band is a Grammy-winning New Orleans institution blending traditional bayou brass band roots with funk and hip-hop to create their own signature sound.
6:30PM – A VIBE CALLED BLESSED
7:30PM – REBIRTH BRASS BAND
JULY 16
THE WAR AND TREATY
Since first lighting up the world with their fusion of country and soul, The War And Treaty have built a legacy as a standout husband-and-wife duo.
6:30PM – A VIBE CALLED BLESSED
7:30PM – THE WAR AND TREATY
JULY 23
ALLEN STONE
Allen Stone is a soul/R&B luminary known for electrifying performances and rich, expressive vocals. His genre-defying sound pairs infectious rhythms with emotional depth, establishing himself as a standout voice in modern soul music.
6:30PM – A VIBE CALLED BLESSED
7:30 PM – ALLEN STONE
JULY 30
AMELIA DAY
A musical jack-of-all-trades, Amelia Day blends folk, rock, and pop with heartfelt storytelling and raw delivery, crafting songs that feel both fresh and familiar.
6:30PM – A VIBE CALLED BLESSED
7:30 PM – AMELIA DAY
GALLERY
Stunning Sunsets
Wagner Park is a prime viewing location to catch spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River. Watch the skies and stage simultaneously in a vast open space with refreshing water-front breezes.
Picnic-friendly Fairgrounds
Audiences may picnic on the lawns at the show site. For your convenience refreshments will be available for purchase from The Ellis.
Memorable Moments
Activities, photo opportunities and lush gardens abound throughout picturesque Wagner Park, home to a few key pieces of our world class art collection:
Eyes
Artist: Louise Bourgeois
Resonating Bodies
Artist: Tony Cragg
Swag & Merch
Visit booths from festival sponsors for great information and the occasional free gift. Show your love for your favorite artists by stopping by their merch table.
Nearby Subway Stations
- 4,5 to Bowling Green
- 1 to Rector Street
- R to Whitehall Street
BUS
- M20, Free Downtown Connection
CitiBike
- Little West St & 1st Place
BY CAR
Public Transportation is highly recommended for your convenience.
Garages near the venue:
- Battery Place Parking
50 Battery Place
212-945-3109 - Battery Park Parking
70 Little West Street
212-349-8316
STAY UPDATED
Social media handles:
Instagram (@bpcparks), Facebook (@batteryparkcityparks), Twitter (@bpca_ny)
Contact:
CONTACT US:
200 Liberty Street, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10281
(212) 417-2000
info.bpc@bpca.ny.gov
FAQ
IS WAGNER PARK AN ALL-AGES VENUE?
All ages are welcome.
WILL THERE BE SEATING?
There is no assigned seating, it is first-come, first served on the event terrace. Lawn chairs permitted on the Wagner lawn, if the venue gets crowded, patrons may be asked to make room to allow for more guests.
ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
No. We love your dogs, but unfortunately they are not allowed on the lawns.
WHAT IS THE POLICY FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING IN WAGNER PARK?
Battery Park City Authority and artists’ management reserve the right to prohibit photography and video during the performance. Professional cameras and video accessories (tripods, microphones, extra lighting) are not allowed without prior consent. Thank you for being respectful of the artists and the other members of the audience.
IS FOOD/DRINK AVAILABLE DURING THE PERFORMANCE?
Audiences may bring outside food to picnic on the lawns at the show site. Refreshments will be available for purchase from The Ellis.
ARE THERE RESTROOMS AVAILABLE
Yes, on-site restrooms will be available throughout the evening.
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS
For weather updates concerning this event, you can visit our social media pages:
Instagram (@bpcparks), facebook (@batteryparkcityparks), Twitter (@bpca_ny)
HOW DO I GET UPDATES ABOUT EVENTS?
BPCA: Sign up for our e-blast or check us out on Instagram (@bpcparks), Facebook (@batteryparkcityparks), Twitter (@bpca_ny) to get the most up-to-date news.
WHAT TO WEAR
Turn out your best “Evening Park-chic” lewk