An outdoor swing music concert and dance open to public. The music is live and there is a dance lesson at the start. You can come just for the music or you can bust out your own dancing. All of our events are permitted through NYC Parks and Recreation. Events are subject to cancellation due to weather.

This is a planned DJ DANCE but will be the rain date for LIVE MUSIC. THE ALEX OWENS QUARTET is scheduled for SUNDAY JUNE 21st. (Rain Date: JUNE 28th).
THIS SEASON 2026, as a SiOCF GRANTEE, we are hosting LIVE BANDS on SELECT SUNDAYS. MAY 17, JUNE 21, JULY 26, AUG 16! Stay Tuned for all the details on our Events Page.
Central Park Swings is an afternoon of music. Featuring Live Music and DJ’s that cater to Social Dancing. We play Jump Blues, Swing, Latin, Hot Jazz and more, Our Sunday events are held at King Jagiello Plaza. This stunning plaza in the round overlooks Turtle Pond and Belvedere Castle.
DANCE LESSON: during band breaks
FREE ( $10 donation suggested)
All our events are weather permitting. Announcements will be made on the day of if a cancellation/postponement is necessary.
Our King Jagiello statue plaza is a collaborative with Alex’s socials.
MORE DETAILS on OFFICIAL WEBSITE
https://centralparkswings.com
DONATIONS accepted in person or online at venmo.com/Lindyland
or EVENTBRITE

WEATHER NOTE: Due to climate chaos, this event can be cancelled/postponed at the last moment. Check our website and here on Facebook for last minute status on weather.