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.

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SUNDAY SEPT 6 | LIVE MUSIC Summer Swingin’

King Jagiello Plaza E 79th St East Side of the Turtle Pond,, New York City, NY, United States

SUNDAY SEPT 6th will include LIVE MUSIC starting at 4PM compliments of the group SUMMER SWINGIN’. “Summer Swingin’ is a one-of-a-kind jazz ensemble with the sensational trio sound of Ezra Beber (drums), Peter Sumner (bass/cello), and Adithya Vaidhyan (tenor saxophone). The group explores a diverse repertoire from Great American Songbook classics to modern jazz and […]

SUNDAY SEPT 13 | The Small Dog Jazz Society

King Jagiello Plaza E 79th St East Side of the Turtle Pond,, New York City, NY, United States

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 […]

SUNDAY SEPT 20 | DJ DANCE

King Jagiello Plaza E 79th St East Side of the Turtle Pond,, New York City, NY, United States

Music and Dance Lessons will be provided by DJ SHUFFLEPUCK. Expect some special vintage 1940s style Big Band Swing, 1950s Rhythm & Blues, Jump Blues, all geared for the Swing Dancer in you! Central Park Swings is an afternoon of music. Featuring Live Music and DJ’s that cater to Social Dancing. We play Jump Blues, […]

SUNDAY SEPT 27 | DJ DANCE

King Jagiello Plaza E 79th St East Side of the Turtle Pond,, New York City, NY, United States

Music and Dance Lessons will be provided by DJ SHUFFLEPUCK. Expect some special vintage 1940s style Big Band Swing, 1950s Rhythm & Blues, Jump Blues, all geared for the Swing Dancer in you! Central Park Swings is an afternoon of music. Featuring Live Music and DJ’s that cater to Social Dancing. We play Jump Blues, […]

SUNDAY OCT 4 | DJ DANCE

King Jagiello Plaza E 79th St East Side of the Turtle Pond,, New York City, NY, United States

Music and Dance Lessons will be provided by DJ SHUFFLEPUCK. Expect some special vintage 1940s style Big Band Swing, 1950s Rhythm & Blues, Jump Blues, all geared for the Swing Dancer in you! Central Park Swings is an afternoon of music. Featuring Live Music and DJ’s that cater to Social Dancing. We play vintage and […]

SUNDAY OCT 11 | DJ DANCE

King Jagiello Plaza E 79th St East Side of the Turtle Pond,, New York City, NY, United States

Music and Dance Lessons will be provided by DJ SHUFFLEPUCK. Expect some special vintage 1940s style Big Band Swing, 1950s Rhythm & Blues, Jump Blues, all geared for the Swing Dancer in you! Central Park Swings is an afternoon of music. Featuring Live Music and DJ’s that cater to Social Dancing. We play vintage and […]