Central Park Swings!

SUNDAY MAY 17 | LIVE MUSIC
2026-05-17 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
SUNDAY MAY 17th is our planned LIVE MUSIC DANCE PARTY featuring MOLLY RYAN and THE PALOMAR JAZZ BAND! (rain date May 31)
With support from SiOCF THE SWiNG OUT COMMUNITY FUND, our first LIVE BAND is slated for SUNDAY MAY 17th (rain date: MAY 31). 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 MAY 24 | DJ DANCE
2026-05-24 19:00 - 23:00
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!
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 approximately Once a Month beginning on MAY 17th. Stay Tuned for more details!

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 MAY 31 | LIVE MUSIC
2026-05-31 19:00 - 22:30
May 31st is our rain date for LIVE MUSIC. If we need this date, the LIVE MUSIC will be thanks to support from S!OCF THE SWiNG OUT COMMUNITY FUND! Details coming soon.

DJ Music and Dance Lessons will be provided by DJ SHUFFLEPUCK. Expect some special 1940s style Big Band Swing, 1950s Rhythm & Blues, Beach Music and more.
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.
