Over 80 free shows and programs are taking over Times Square this summer

The Times Square Alliance has unveiled its 2025 TSQ LIVE lineup—a massive series of more than 80 open-air events set to take place throughout the midtown plazas from May through September.

This year’s edition will bring in big-name partners like Jazz at Lincoln Center, Ailey Extension, Carnegie Hall Citywide and MTA Music Under New York, plus a buzzy roster of rising stars and cultural collectives. (Think soul-train-style dance sessions, Pride month blowouts hosted by drag royalty Luxx Noir London, and jam-packed Summer Friday concerts with artists like Adam Melchor, SUM SUN, Kids That Fly and Bermuda Search Party.)

“Times Square is the world’s stage, described by many as a bucket list venue to perform at and thrilling for fans and commuter audiences who enjoy these unique, collective experiences that make the plazas of Times Square feel like they belong to everyone,” said Joe Papa, the Times Square Alliance’s director of events and programming, in an official statement.

Tuesday evenings will showcase DJs spinning a range of genres, from house to hip-hop, while Wednesdays will spotlight subway legends through MTA Music, and Thursdays will bring jazz and high-energy live music, along with free dance classes courtesy of Ailey Extension. On Fridays, expect the Summer Friday series to turn Times Square into a full-blown open-air concert hall.

There are also new faces joining the mix, such as Turn The Tables, a nonprofit that utilizes DJing as a tool for social change, and the 2025 Neurodivergent Tour, which showcases artists on the autism spectrum that have exceptional musical talent. And in a fun twist, anyone can apply to perform via TSQ LIVE’s Open Call.

Best of all? It’s all totally free. So whether you’re sprinting to a Broadway show, strolling through on your way to dinner or just craving a little live music with your evening commute, there’s never been a better excuse to stop and stay awhile.