Central Park Swings!

SUNDAY JUNE 21 | THE ALEX OWEN QUARTET
2026-06-21 16:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | King Jagiello Plaza, E 79th St East Side of the Turtle Pond,, New York City, NY, 10024, United States
SEE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EVENT HERE
YOUTUBE featuring ROSETTA | YOUTUBE Social Dancers Sugar Foot
This is a LIVE MUSIC EVENT featuring ALEX OWEN QUARTET. This band is scheduled for SUNDAY JUNE 21st. (Rain Date: JUNE 28th). ALEX OWEN JAZZ QUARTET YOUTUBE SAMPLE
ALEX OWEN QUARTET Alex Owen is a New Orleans style jazz trumpeter, vocalist, and educator based in New York City. Born and raised in New York City, he spent 7 years living in New Orleans, where he led the Messy Cookers Jazz Band, a band specializing in traditional New Orleans style jazz…..Alex moved to New York in August of 2019 to pursue a Master’s of Music and Music Education at Teachers College, Columbia University (completed in May of 2021). He has been featured all over New York and the northeast in the traditional jazz and swing scene, with musicians such as Terry Waldo, Glenn Crytzer, the Baby Soda Jazz Band, and Miss Maybell and her Jazz Age Artistes..
excerpt from Alex Owen’s Bio
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.

SUNDAY JUNE 28 | DJ DANCE
2026-06-28 16:00 - 18:30
This is a planned DJ DANCE with DJ Shufflepuck
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.
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.
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.

SUNDAY JULY 12 | DJ DANCE
2026-07-12 16:00 - 18:30
Music and Dance Lessons will be provided by our House DJ today Expect a collection of 1940s style, 1950s Rhythm & Blues, Jump Blues, and all styles geared for the Swing Dancer in you!
This SEASON 2026 we are thrilled to announce that we are a SiOCF GRANTEE. And due to this marvelous news, we will be hosting LIVE BANDS on SUN MAY 17, JUNE 21, JULY 26, AUG 16 and possibly more!
NOTE: NO EVENTS on SUNDAY JULY 5 & 19 due to World Cup programs in Central Park. 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.

SUNDAY JULY 26 | LIVE MUSIC Miss Maybelle & The Jazz Age Artistes
2026-07-26 16:00 - 18:30
TODAY LIVE MUSIC is planned featuring MISS MAYBELL & THE JAZZ AGE ARTISTES. And during the band breaks, our House DJ will play all styles geared for the Swing Dancer in you!
This SEASON 2026 we are thrilled to announce that we are a SiOCF GRANTEE. And due to this marvelous news, we will be hosting LIVE BANDS on SUN MAY 17, JUNE 21, JULY 26, AUG 16 and possibly more!
NOTE: NO EVENTS on SUNDAY JULY 5 & 19 due to World Cup programs in Central Park. 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.

SUNDAY AUG 3 | DJ DANCE
2026-08-02 16:00 - 18:30
Music and Dance Lessons will be provided by our House DJ today Expect a collection of 1940s style, 1950s Rhythm & Blues, Jump Blues, and all styles geared for the Swing Dancer in you!
This SEASON 2026 we are thrilled to announce that we are a SiOCF GRANTEE. And due to this marvelous news, we will be hosting LIVE BANDS on SUNDAYS MAY 17, July 26, Aug 16 and more! 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.

SUNDAY AUGUST 9 | DJ DANCE
2026-08-09 16:00 - 18:30

SUNDAY AUG 16 | LIVE MUSIC with The Small Dog Jazz Society
2026-08-16 16:00 - 18:30
LIVE MUSIC DANCE PARTY featuring THE SMALL DOG JAZZ SOCIETY
With support from SiOCF THE SWiNG OUT COMMUNITY FUND, we are now able to present LIVE MUSIC on select dates. Thank you to the SW!NG OUT Community Fund for making this possible! We are honored to have been selected to receive support from the SW!NG OUT Community Fund in 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.

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.

SUNDAY AUG 23 | DJ DANCE
2026-08-23 16:00 - 18:30
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, 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.

SUNDAY AUG 30 | DJ DANCE
2026-08-30 16:00 - 18:30
