Attend an Event
Little Island hosts a range of events, all summer long, for visitors of every age, throughout the various spaces of our park. The Amph, our 687 seat performance space facing the Hudson River, hosts ticketed events featuring artists across all disciplines. The Glade, an intimate stage set at the foot of an inviting lawn hosts all free events–music, comedy, and daily arts workshops for visitors of all ages. The Play Ground, our open plaza, offers food and beverage options, pop up performances, and late night programming including Trivia nights, Bingo and sing-a-longs. Visit our calendar for a full list of events.
All events in The Amph require a ticket to guarantee your seat. All seats are general admission and your show ticket also serves as your timed entry reservation.
Our mission is to make our events as accessible to as many visitors as possible. For that reason, 30% of tickets are distributed for free to Little Island’s non-profit partners including the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, Greenwich House, Hudson Guild, PS 33, The Door, and Westbeth; 30% of tickets are sold at $25 through the Theatre Development Fund and through Little Island’s website for anyone under 25 or over 65; and 30% of tickets are sold through Little Island’s website at $45 for regular price.
June 16 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Big Mix – Juneteenth
A Three-Week, Three-Holiday, One-of-a-Kind Performance Party This summer, discover a new kind of entertainment: a performance that’s part party, […]
June 17 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Big Mix – Juneteenth
A Three-Week, Three-Holiday, One-of-a-Kind Performance Party This summer, discover a new kind of entertainment: a performance that’s part party, […]
June 18 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Big Mix – Juneteenth
A Three-Week, Three-Holiday, One-of-a-Kind Performance Party This summer, discover a new kind of entertainment: a performance that’s part party, […]
June 19 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Big Mix – Juneteenth
A Three-Week, Three-Holiday, One-of-a-Kind Performance Party This summer, discover a new kind of entertainment: a performance that’s part party, […]
June 23 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Big Mix – LGBTQIA+ Pride
A Three-Week, Three-Holiday, One-of-a-Kind Performance Party This summer, discover a new kind of entertainment: a performance that’s part party, […]
June 24 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Big Mix – LGBTQIA+ Pride
A Three-Week, Three-Holiday, One-of-a-Kind Performance Party This summer, discover a new kind of entertainment: a performance that’s part party, […]
June 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Big Mix – LGBTQIA+ Pride
A Three-Week, Three-Holiday, One-of-a-Kind Performance Party This summer, discover a new kind of entertainment: a performance that’s part party, […]
June 25 @ 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The Big Mix – LGBTQIA+ Pride
A Three-Week, Three-Holiday, One-of-a-Kind Performance Party This summer, discover a new kind of entertainment: a performance that’s part party, […]
June 30 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Big Mix – Independence Day
A Three-Week, Three-Holiday, One-of-a-Kind Performance Party This summer, discover a new kind of entertainment: a performance that’s part party, […]
July 1 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Big Mix – Independence Day
A Three-Week, Three-Holiday, One-of-a-Kind Performance Party This summer, discover a new kind of entertainment: a performance that’s part party, […]
July 2 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Big Mix – Independence Day
A Three-Week, Three-Holiday, One-of-a-Kind Performance Party This summer, discover a new kind of entertainment: a performance that’s part party, […]
July 3 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Big Mix – Independence Day
A Three-Week, Three-Holiday, One-of-a-Kind Performance Party This summer, discover a new kind of entertainment: a performance that’s part party, […]
July 20 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
A Night of Musical Masters
Three multi-generational piano virtuosos join us for a night of musical fireworks. Each able to bring their talents to a […]
July 21 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
A Night of Musical Masters
Three multi-generational piano virtuosos join us for a night of musical fireworks. Each able to bring their talents to a […]
July 22 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Percussive Dance with Brinae Ali, Luke Hickey, Barkha Patel, Max Pollak, Soles of Duende
We all love the sound of music, but some of the most magical evenings at Little Island happen when the […]
July 23 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Percussive Dance with Brinae Ali, Luke Hickey, Barkha Patel, Max Pollak, Soles of Duende
We all love the sound of music, but some of the most magical evenings at Little Island happen when the […]
July 24 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Generation Dance!
Part of the beauty of dance is how one generation of artists inspires and influences the next -- it’s how […]
July 27 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Soul to Soul: Black Women in Music
Phylicia Rashad and Michael McElroy host a magnificent evening of song and friendship as we highlight African American Women and […]
July 28 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Soul to Soul: Black Women in Music
Phylicia Rashad and Michael McElroy host a magnificent evening of song and friendship as we highlight African American Women and […]
July 29 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Beats, Rhymes, and Tap Shoes
Dance impresario Maurice Chestnut returns to Little Island for a second season, this time with his brilliant tribute to the […]
July 30 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Beats, Rhymes, and Tap Shoes
Dance impresario Maurice Chestnut returns to Little Island for a second season, this time with his brilliant tribute to the […]
July 31 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Generation Dance!
Part of the beauty of dance is how one generation of artists inspires and influences the next -- it’s how […]
August 19 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra: The Cuban Khaleeji Project
Little Island and the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance co-present Grammy Award Winning artist Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz […]
August 20 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra: The Cuban Khaleeji Project
Little Island and the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance co-present Grammy Award Winning artist Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz […]
August 21 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra: The Cuban Khaleeji Project
Little Island and the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance co-present Grammy Award Winning artist Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz […]
August 26 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Machine de Cirque: Robot Infidèles
The circus is coming to town this season, courtesy of our friends up north! The Quebec City-based troupe Machine de […]
August 27 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Machine de Cirque: Robot Infidèles
The circus is coming to town this season, courtesy of our friends up north! The Quebec City-based troupe Machine de […]
August 28 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Machine de Cirque: Robot Infidèles
The circus is coming to town this season, courtesy of our friends up north! The Quebec City-based troupe Machine de […]
September 7 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Miss Mitchell
Little Island proudly presents a brand-new concertized musical with a story by Kristin Slaney and music by the “marvelous” (The […]
September 8 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Miss Mitchell
Little Island proudly presents a brand-new concertized musical with a story by Kristin Slaney and music by the “marvelous” (The […]
September 9 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Moth Mainstage One Act
It’s no exaggeration to say that The Moth – hailed as “New York’s hottest and hippest literary ticket” by The […]
September 10 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Moth Mainstage One Act
It’s no exaggeration to say that The Moth – hailed as “New York’s hottest and hippest literary ticket” by The […]
September 11 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Michael Thurber’s Gigantic Energy
Acclaimed composer, songwriter, bassist and actor Michael Thurber expresses himself through many vernaculars of music, including jazz, funk, classical and […]
September 14 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
PigPen and Friends
Called “giddily delightful” by The New York Times, Little Island Artists-In-Residence PigPen Theatre Co. present an evening that will be […]
September 15 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
PigPen and Friends
Called “giddily delightful” by The New York Times, Little Island Artists-In-Residence PigPen Theatre Co. present an evening that will be […]
September 16 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
BFRJ Sings: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Broadway For Racial Justice was founded in 2020 to fight for racial justice and equity by providing immediate resources, assistance, […]
September 17 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
BFRJ Sings: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Broadway For Racial Justice was founded in 2020 to fight for racial justice and equity by providing immediate resources, assistance, […]
September 18 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Michael Thurber’s Gigantic Energy
Acclaimed composer, songwriter, bassist and actor Michael Thurber expresses himself through many vernaculars of music, including jazz, funk, classical and […]
Catch free performances in the intimate setting of The Glade or a variety of events in the open plaza space of The Play Ground.
June – September 2022 Weekly Series
Wednesdays
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Enjoy a mid-week break with performances from singer-songwriters in The Glade.
Thursdays
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
On Thursdays, join us for Comedy, Spoken Word or Poetry in The Glade.
Fridays
9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Enjoy a friday night out(side) with trivia, drag Bingo, cabaret, piano sing-a-longs and more in The Play Ground.
Saturdays
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday nights will be centered around popular music and the American songbook.
Sundays
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Bring the whole family to The Glade for a fun night of kids & family programming sure to become your favorite way to end the week.
Families and friends of all ages can enjoy a range of fun programs to delight and inspire during your visit to Little Island. Learn an art form with our teaching artists during our free Creative Breaks, and find our Art Cart for DIY activities! Sundays in the park are always curated for the family crowd featuring lively artists like The Acrobuffos, The Rock and Roll Playhouse, Spellbound Theatre, and more.
June – September 2022 Weekly Kids & Family Programming
Wednesdays
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
&
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Come out and read a new book from the Free Black Women’s Library, learn a new art form from a New Victory Theatre Teaching Artist or experience Little Island in a new way with our Discover the Island scavenger hunt!
Thursdays
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Stop by the park in the afternoon to make some art with our teaching artist Georgie Flores.
Fridays
11:00 am – 12:00pm
&
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
In the am, Soak up the sun with a Creative Break led by Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) and in the afternoon learn some new dance moves with our Little Island teaching artist Stephanie Peña.
Saturdays
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sing your heart out with our partner Greenwich House Music School.
Sundays
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Bring the whole family to The Glade for a fun night of kids & family programming sure to become your new ‘weekly game night’.