Carnegie Hall Citywide: Aisha Jackson
WHAT: Showtunes, leading lady ballads, classic favorites
FREE: No tickets needed, just show up on the lawn!
Catch a free outdoor concert by Broadway favorite Aisha Jackson, whose recent career highlights include her acclaimed performance as Daisy in The Great Gatsby and her performance opposite Anika Noni Rose in Wonderful Town. After making history as the first Black woman to play Anna on Broadway in Frozen, Jackson brought the joy of Anna and other Disney princesses to audiences worldwide in Disney Princess: The Concert. Don’t miss this headlining performance by a singer and star of the stage whose credits also include her Carnegie Hall debut in 2026 with The New York Pops; soundtrack vocals for KPop Demon Hunters, Snow White, and Dear Evan Hansen; and many more.
A Georgia native, Aisha Jackson has traveled the world using her God-given gifts to spread love and light. She most recently starred on Broadway as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby, and last spring, she starred opposite Anika Noni Rose in Wonderful Town at New York City Center.
Additional Broadway credits include The Notebook, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and the original Broadway casts of Waitress, Paradise Square, Once Upon a One More Time, and Frozen, in which she made history as the first Black woman to play Anna on Broadway. She has taken the joy of Anna and several other Disney princesses to Thailand, the Philippines, Qatar, Kuwait, China, and Singapore with a concert tour titled Disney Princess: The Concert.
Voiceover credits include Central Park (Apple TV) and Melon’s House Party (Wondery Kids). Ms. Jackson has been a soundtrack vocalist for the films KPop Demon Hunters, Snow White, Spirited, Dear Evan Hansen, and Tick, Tick… Boom!. Television credits include Harlem (Amazon Prime) and Up Here (Hulu).
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 on the lawn except for the center lawn blanket zone.
Purchase food and drinks from tents on the east side of the lawn or bring your own picnic. Look for Stout NYC and Heaster Street Fair vendors, and be sure to visit the Bryant Park Shop, too!
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 for day-of event updates. You can also check the lawn status on the bryantpark.org homepage.
CARNEGIE HALL CITYWIDE
Carnegie Hall is honored to partner with local community organizations to present free concerts that are sensational celebrations of sounds from across the country and around the globe. At a Carnegie Hall Citywide concert, you can revisit your favorite music or try something new, stay in your home borough or journey farther afield. Whatever you choose, you’ll experience everything that makes New York City so vibrant.
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.
