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Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College provides outstanding programming in music, dance, drama, literature, and art for the NYC metro region.
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Kupferberg Center for the Arts comprises eight distinguished institutions at Queens College that offer outstanding programming in music, dance, drama, literature, and the visual arts. Since 1961, Kupferberg Center Performances has provided accessible and affordable world-class cultural entertainment to the New York City region. From classical and pop performances, to concerts and school residencie

s for children in kindergarten through high school, to a wide range of family events, over 350,000 individuals attend events at Kupferberg Center for the Arts each year. Located on the campus of Queens College, we are easily accessible from the Long Island Expressway at Exit 23 & 24.

11/06/2026

Live music under the open sky. Families dancing. Friends gathered on blankets. Sunset glowing through the trees.

This is what summer in Queens looks like.

The Queens Jazz Trail returns July 9 for our BIGGEST season yet:
8 FREE concerts
8 Queens parks
8 consecutive Thursday nights

LEARN MORE: KCA.NYC/QJT

From Jackson Heights to Rockaway Beach, we're bringing world-class artists to the neighborhoods where legends like Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, and John Coltrane once called home.

Every Thursday at 7pm starting July 9. Featuring:
Itai Kriss
Vincent Herring & Steve Turre
Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
John Yao Music
Wycliffe Gordon
Wallace Roney Jr
Brass Queens
Lucy Yeghiazaryan

Presented in partnership with Flushing Town Hall, Louis Armstrong House Museum, and New York City Department of Parks & Recreation.

10/06/2026

Our Senior Head Usher and Associate Manager, Gerardo (), is featured in the group exhibition “Wabi-Sabi”.

Join the free opening reception tomorrow, June 11, at 5:30 PM, featuring live performances and workshops. Gerardo will be presenting his work alongside fellow exhibiting artists.

The exhibition will be on view through June 20 at Noho M55 Gallery (548 W 28th St, Suite 634, New York, NY). Gallery hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 12–6 PM (closed Sundays and Mondays). Free to visit!

09/06/2026

This is your sign to spend Tuesday nights by the waterfront.

Live at the Gantries returns July 7 with six FREE concerts featuring incredible artists, dancing in the park, and some of the most spectacular sunset views in NYC.

SAVE THE DATES:
7/7: Ajoyo
7/14: Ivan Llanes
7/21: Insun Park & Generals
7/28: La Cumbiamba-ENEYÉ
8/4: Bartlett Contemporaries 1
8/11: Stephane Wrembel

FREE. No tickets. No reservations. Just show up.

LEARN MORE: KCA.NYC/LATG

In collaboration with NY State Parks & Historic Sites.

🎼: ‘Be Water, My Friend’ by Insun Park & Generals.

04/06/2026

STARTING NOW, we're kicking off the summer season with a packed weekend of FREE EVENTS across Queens.

Through queensrisingnyc and a special Queens Jazz Trail preview, there's art, wellness, live music, community celebrations, and unforgettable experiences waiting for you all over the borough.

🎨 Healing Through the Arts w/ Fiona Harvey
THU, JUNE 4 (6–7 PM)
St. Albans Library
Unwind with a creative mindfulness and coloring workshop.

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Celebration
THU, JUNE 4 (6–11 PM)
Culture Lab LIC
Keep the night going with LGBTQ+ performances, community, and joy.

🖼️ "Down with The King" Exhibition Opening
FRI, JUNE 5 (7–9 PM)
Allure Arts Academy
A powerful visual art showcase inspired by Hip Hop culture and mental well-being.

🎪 Queens Night Market
SAT, JUNE 6 (6 PM–12 AM)
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Global food, live entertainment, circus performances, music, and one of the best nights of the summer.

🎺 CAN'T WAIT UNTIL JULY FOR THE QUEENS JAZZ TRAIL?

Get an exclusive lunchtime preview with the Dan Keding Duo at select Maspeth Federal Savings branches. Enjoy free intimate jazz and folk-inspired performances from 12–2 PM:
June 4 — Maspeth Branch
June 11 — Astoria Branch
June 18 — Forest Hills Branch

Plan your summer at KCA.NYC.

Presented by Kupferberg Center for the Arts in partnership with Flushing Town Hall and the Louis Armstrong House Museum.

02/06/2026

YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER HANGOUT series starts July 7! Swipe through to see the incredible artists of Live at the Gantries 2026!

FREE MUSIC EVERY TUESDAY on the LIC waterfront is what NYC summers are all about. Dance your heart out under a golden-hour glow as the sun sets behind the Manhattan skyline.

We're bringing you heavy hitters from across the globe, completely FREE.

AJOYO | Kicking things off with their infectious, internationally acclaimed blend of Afrobeat, jazz, and soul.

IVAN LLANES | World-class, explosive Latin percussion and contemporary grooves.

INSUN PARK & GENERALS | Korean traditional music and mask dance rhythms woven with contemporary rock for a bold, high-energy sound.

LA CUMBIAMBA ENEYÉ | Hypnotic rhythms of traditional Afro-Colombian cumbia and brass.

BARTLETT CONTEMPORARIES | A Queens institution with iconic urban-contemporary funk and R&B.

STEPHANE WREMBEL | Closing out the summer with a virtuoso masterclass from a Grammy Award-winning guitar genius.

SAVE THE DATES:
7/7: Ajoyo
7/14: Ivan Llanes
7/21: Insun Park & Generals
7/28: La Cumbiamba-ENEYÉ
8/4: Bartlett Contemporaries 1
8/11: Stephane Wrembel

LEARN MORE: KCA.NYC/LATG

Presented in collaboration with NY State Parks & Historic Sites.

Supported by the Mathis-Pfohl Foundation, New York Community Bank, Resorts World New York City, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, NYC Council, Howard Gilman Foundation, and the Max and Selma Kupferberg Family Foundation.

28/05/2026

Click through to meet the incredible lineup for the 2026 Queens Jazz Trail!

Featuring multi-Grammy Award winners, multi-DownBeat champions, international festival headliners, and more.

This caliber of artistry is coming to a park near you, completely FREE. Grab a blanket, lawn chair, and bring your friends to enjoy jazz under the open summer sky (just like that last photo!).

EVERY THURSDAY AT 7PM starting July 9! No tickets. No reservations. Just show up.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
JUL 9 | Travers Park (Jackson Heights) | Itai Kriss
JUL 16 | Baisley Pond Park (Jamaica) | Vincent Herring & Steve Turre Official
JUL 23 | Forest Park Bandshell (Woodhaven) | Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
JUL 30 | Bowne Park (Flushing) | John Yao Music
AUG 6 | Rockaway Beach Park (Far Rockaway) | Wycliffe Gordon
AUG 13 | Archie Spigner Park (Jamaica) | Wallace Roney Jr
AUG 20 | Cunningham Park (Fresh Meadows) | Brass Queens
AUG 27 | Astoria Park (Astoria) | Lucy Yeghiazaryan

LEARN MORE: KCA.NYC/QJT

Presented in partnership with Flushing Town Hall, Louis Armstrong House Museum, and New York City Department of Parks & Recreation.

27/05/2026

What. A. Night. ❤️‍🔥

Thank you to everyone who joined us for ICONS: Latin Rhythms with and an extraordinary collective of musicians, dancers, and drag artists who transformed Colden Auditorium into one unforgettable celebration of Latin culture.

From timeless classics to explosive dance-floor moments, the energy in the room was electric from start to finish. This season finale reminded us exactly why live performance matters — bringing community together through music, movement, joy, and pride.

Huge thanks to Migguel Anggelo, Jaime Lozano, Saúl Cosme, Joel Mateo, Yahir Montes, Guido Gonzalez, Florencia Cuenca, Dilia, Scarlett Medrano & GroovementFX, Fonda Koxx, Pietra Parker, and the entire creative team for sharing their artistry with us.

Thank you, Queens, for showing up and dancing with us all night long. 💃🏽✨

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26/05/2026

TUESDAYS AT 7PM (starting July 7)! Show up and groove down to FREE LIVE MUSIC in the 12-acre oasis of Gantry Plaza State Park, LIC.

Each "Live at the Gantries" show features top local talent and culminates in a breathtaking sunset over the East River.

LEARN MORE: KCA.NYC/LATG

SAVE THE DATES:
7/7: Ajoyo
7/14: Ivan Llanes
7/21: Insun Park & Generals
7/28: La Cumbiamba-ENEYÉ
8/4: Bartlett Contemporaries 1
8/11: Stephane Wrembel

Don't miss one of NYC’s best summer hangouts: global sounds, jazz, soul, Latin grooves, indie energy, and that golden-hour glow.

Presented by Kupferberg Center for the Arts in collaboration with NY State Parks & Historic Sites.

Supported by the Mathis-Pfohl Foundation, New York Community Bank, Resorts World New York City, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York City Council, Howard Gilman Foundation, and the Max and Selma Kupferberg Family Foundation.

22/05/2026

NOW AVAILABLE! After a SOLD-OUT 2024 run, CIRQUE KALABANTÉ returns to KCA with WOW (World of Words), and if you want the best seats, now’s the time to secure them.

Rooted in African tradition, this breathtaking spectacle transforms acrobatics, music, dance, storytelling, and ritual into a universal language of connection.

Expect gravity-defying acrobatics, explosive energy, live rhythm, and the kind of “how are they doing that?!” moments you’ll be talking about long after the curtain call.

SUNDAY, OCT 25, 3PM
Colden Auditorium, Queens College
GET TICKETS: kca.nyc/wow

Created by visionary Guinean artist Yamoussa Bangoura, whose performers have appeared with Cirque du Soleil and Cirque Éloize. Kalabanté Productions bring together ancestral storytelling and contemporary circus in one unforgettable performance.

Don’t wait. This will sell fast.

21/05/2026

EVERY THURSDAY AT 7PM! From Astoria to the Rockaway Beach, we’re bringing FREE live jazz, dance, community, and unforgettable summer nights to parks across Queens.

The 2026 Queens Jazz Trail is our BIGGEST season yet:
8 FREE concerts
8 Queens parks
8 consecutive Thursday nights starting July 9

This summer tradition honors legends like Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, and more who once called Queens home.

No tickets. No reservations. Just show up. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, picnic, and some friends.

This year’s world-class lineup includes:

JUL 9 | Travers Park (Jackson Heights) | Itai Kriss & Televana

JUL 16 | Baisley Pond Park (Jamaica) | Vincent Herring & Steve Turre Official: COLTRANE @ 100

JUL 23 | Forest Park Bandshell (Woodhaven) | Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

JUL 30 | Bowne Park (Flushing) | John Yao Music

AUG 6 | Rockaway Beach Park (Far Rockaway) | Wycliffe Gordon

AUG 13 | Archie Spigner Park (Jamaica) | Wallace Rodney Jr: MILES DAVIS @ 100

AUG 20 | Cunningham Park (Fresh Meadows) | Brass Queens

AUG 27 | Astoria Park (Astoria) | Lucy Yeghiazaryan: TONY BENNETT @ 100

LEARN MORE: KCA.NYC/QJT

Presented in partnership with Flushing Town Hall, Louis Armstrong House Museum, and New York City Department of Parks & Recreation.

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(718) 793-8080

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http://www.kupferbergcenter.org/

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