Arts & Theater

Bryant Park Picnic Performance: Carnegie Hall Citywide: Avery Wilson

When

Fri, Jul 10 · 7:00 PM

Where

Bryant ParkBryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan · Map ↗Midtown

Price

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Catch a free, outdoor concert by singer, songwriter, and actor Avery Wilson —widely celebrated for his work as the Scarecrow in the smash-hit Broadway revival of The Wiz and its Grammy-nominated cast recording. As a solo recording artist, Wilson has reached the Top 20 on Billboard ’s Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Songs chart, and he has collaborated with such giants and trailblazers as Quincy Jones, Clive Davis, Babyface, Usher, and Christina Aguilera. Carnegie Hall audiences will also recognize Wilson for his incredible performances with The New York Pops, including in the 2026 program If I Ain’t Got You: The Best of R&B . Hear what Wilson brings to the Bryant Park stage in his headlining debut! Avery Wilson is a Grammy-nominated singer and actor, recognized for his work on The Wiz (Broadway Cast Recording), nominated for Best Musical Theater Album, in which he starred as the Scarecrow. A solo recording artist, his recent single “Kiss the Sky” reached the Top 20 on the Billboard R&B chart, and he has collaborated with Clive Davis, Quincy Jones, Babyface, Usher, and Christina Aguilera. His television credits include grown-ish and Master of None . Carnegie Hall is honored to partner with local community organizations to present free concerts that are sensational celebrations of sounds from across the country and around the globe. At a Carnegie Hall Citywide concert, you can revisit your favorite music or try something new, stay in your home borough or journey farther afield. Whatever you choose, you’ll experience everything that makes New York City so vibrant. Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture. The series provides a platform for extraordinary artists and serves as a vital outdoor venue for a wide array of New York’s cultural institutions.