WHAT: Classical guitar, Brazilian pop, punk-jazz, modern folk
FREE: No tickets needed, just show up on the lawn!
ARTISTS
Raphaël Feuillâtre was born in Djibouti, on the Horn of Africa, raised in France, and has won major guitar competitions in Spain, Portugal, and the USA. He now records for the famed German label Deutsche Grammophon. His globetrotting career is reflected in his repertoire, which goes from Bach to contemporary guitarists like Sergio Assad and Roland Dyens.
Goran Ivanovic & Fareed Haque are each busy as soloists, but they’ve occasionally found time to record together. One album title, IndoBalkan, hints at their mix of styles and reflects their own backgrounds. Ivanovic is Croatian-born, while Haque is of Pakistani and Chilean descent. Both now live in Chicago, and their music is a deep dish pie of South Asian, Latin, and Balkan ingredients, liberally spiced with improvisation.
Ziggy & Miles are brothers from Melbourne, Australia. They were the first guitar duo (and, oddly, the first Australians) to be accepted into the Juilliard School’s Artist Diploma program, and in 2023 became the first guitar duo to win the prestigious YCA (Young Concert Artists) Award here in the States. They continue to blaze trails by unveiling new works written for them as well as arrangements of familiar pieces like Debussy’s “Claire de Lune.”
Gabriele Leite is a Brazilian guitarist now based in New York. She represents the next generation of great Brazilian musicians, and champions the extraordinary sonic range of her homeland, both the classical compositions and the classic works of MPB, or Brazilian Popular Music.
PLAN YOUR PICNIC
Bryant Park lends out hundreds of free blankets on a first-come, first-served basis, or bring your own cotton or fleece blanket. To protect the lawn, please do not sit on waterproof materials such as plastic tarps, yoga mats, or inflatable chairs.
Take a seat in one of the pre-set chairs on the lawn or grab a chair from the gravel. You can use a chair anywhere in the park except for the center lawn "blanket zone".
Bring your own picnic or purchase food and drinks from tents on the east side of the lawn. Attendees can enjoy cuisine from the five boroughs with a rotating line-up of artisanal vendors curated by Hester Street Fair.
Stout NYC also offers giant pretzels, gourmet popcorn and other light bites as well as a selection of beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase.
Visit the Bryant Park Shop tent for exclusive Picnic Performances merchandise and more!
Find a parachute, hula hoops, and more fun on the east side of the lawn at select events.
Dogs are welcome on the gravel and bluestone, but not on the lawn.
Performances are cancelled when it is unsafe to be outdoors. In some cases, the lawn may be too wet to open but the performance may continue. Follow @bryantparknyc on Twitter and Instagram for day-of event updates. You can also check the lawn status on the bryantpark.org homepage.
NEW YORK GUITAR FESTIVAL
Exploring virtually every aspect of the guitar’s personality, since 1999 the New York Guitar Festival has presented many of the world’s most influential guitarists at Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 92nd Street Y, and other world-renowned venues, large and small. The New York Guitar Festival is made possible by generous support from the Augustine Foundation.
PICNIC PERFORMANCES
Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture. The series provides a platform for extraordinary artists and serves as a vital outdoor venue for a wide array of New York’s cultural institutions.
