Rite of Summer Music Festival
July 22, 2023, 1:00 pm –4:00 pm
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Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
Enjoy free outdoor concerts of classical and cutting-edge contemporary music in a huge shaded grassy field where listeners are encouraged to sprawl out on blankets, picnic, and enjoy music al fresco.
Performances at 1 & 3 pm.
Separate ferry reservations required; see our guide to Governors Island for more info.
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