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.
SUNDAY SEPT 13 | The Small Dog Jazz Society
September 13 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
SUNDAY SEPT 13 is the new DATE featuring THE SMALL DOG JAZZ SOCIETY. This band was originally slated for AUG 16 but LIVE MUSIC was postponed to SEPT 13 due to threat of rain. This will likely be our final OFFICIAL LIVE MUSIC event for 2026!
Central Park Swings is an afternoon of music. Featuring Live Music and DJ’s that cater to Social Dancing. We play vintage and modern Swing, Jump Blues, Hot Jazz, Latin Cha Chas and more, Our Sunday events are held at King Jagiello Plaza. This stunning plaza in the round overlooks Turtle Pond and Belvedere Castle.
With support from SiOCF THE SWiNG OUT COMMUNITY FUND, we have been able to present LIVE MUSIC on select dates. Thank you to the SW!NG OUT Community Fund for making this possible!
LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR
MAY 17 | MOLLY RYAN & THE PALOMAR JAZZ BAND
JUNE 21 | THE ALEX OWEN QUARTET
JULY 26 | THE PINEAPPLE CARAVAN
AUG 16 | THE SMALL DOG JAZZ BAND (postponed)
SEPT 13 | THE SMALL DOG JAZZ BAND
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 Calamity Jane and 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.