2026 Jazz on the Plaza
Thursdays during July, August and September
Each week over the course of the summer months, the Conservancy hosts a series of jazz concerts for the Midtown community. September’s “Back to School Edition” of Jazz on the Plaza features top college jazz programs from throughout the nation. This historic program is made possible in partnership with BXP, Grand Central Partnership, and Saint Peter’s Church. This program is also supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.
2026 SEASON SCHEDULE
July 9
April Varner
July 16
Tyler Bassett
July 23
Benny Benack III
July 30
Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet
August 6
KENNERKEYZ Jazz Trio
August 13
June Cavlan Quartet
August 20
Wayne Tucker and The Bad Mothas
August 27
Leonieke Scheuble
BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION
September 3
Juilliard Jazz Ensemble
September 10
The New School Jazz Ensemble
September 17
William Paterson University Jazz Ensemble
September 24
Manhattan School of Music Jazz Ensemble