Summer may be over, but what a finale! Our 17th season of Live at the Gantries lit up Gantry Plaza State Park LIC with music, dance, and community. A huge thank you to our incredible artists and everyone who came out to celebrate with us: Migguel Anggelo’s Icons: Celia Cruz, The Slide Stops, Alphonso Horne & The Gotham Kings, Rebolu, Malika Zarra, and Mireya Ramos. We are so grateful to the audiences, artists, and partners who make this free summer tradition possible year after year. Special thanks to our supporters: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Mathis-Pfohl Foundation, Resorts World NYC, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, The Howard Gilman Foundation, and The Max and Selma Kupferberg Family Foundation.
Now it’s time to head back to campus! Our full 2025–26 season is here at Queens College. Join us at Colden Auditorium, LeFrak Concert Hall, and Goldstein Theatre for a year of music, dance, and performance you won’t want to miss. Explore the season and get your tickets at kupferbergcenter.org
Presented in collaboration with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and with generous support from the Mathis-Pfohl Foundation, Live at the Gantries is a series of free outdoor performances featuring a diverse range of local talents that celebrate the unique cultures and communities of Queens. This free concert series takes place at the 12-acre oasis that is Gantry Plaza State Park, LIC. Starting at 7 PM, each concert showcases the very best in local music talent and culminates in a breathtaking sunset over the East River. Whether you’re a lover of music, a fan of the great outdoors, or simply looking for a fun night out, Live at the Gantries is the perfect way to spend your summer evenings.
2025 PERFORMANCES
We’re excited to return in 2025 with another incredible season of music and dance at Gantry Plaza State Park in LIC! Mark your calendars—the concert dates and full artist lineup are here.
It’s free—just show up! Bring a chair, picnic, friends—even your dancing shoes—and enjoy a summer of live concert in the park!
TUE, JUL 8, 7 PM: Migguel Anggelo’s Icons: Celia Cruz
TUE, JUL 15, 7 PM: The Slide Stops
TUE, JUL 22, 7 PM: Alphonso Horne & The Gotham Kings
TUE, JUL 29, 7 PM: Rebolu
TUE, AUG 5, 7 PM: Malika Zarra
TUE, AUG 12, 7 PM: Mireya Ramos
This free concert series is supported by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the Mathis-Pfohl Foundation. Season support for all Kupferberg activities is provided by New York Community Bank and Resorts World NYC. 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, The Howard Gilman Foundation, and The Max and Selma Kupferberg Family Foundation.
All shows at the Live at the Gantries are rain or shine. Please visit our Instagram for any updates.