2026 QUEENS RISING EVENTS
5th Annual Queens Rising Returns in June 2026
Queens Rising, the borough-wide multidisciplinary arts celebration, is back this June! Join us for Queens Risingโpresented programs featuring live music, performances, exhibitions, and moreโall showcasing the incredible talent of Queens. And best of all, itโs FREE!
MON, JUNE 1: QUEENS RISING KICKOFF COCKTAIL EVENT AT RW Prime
THUR, JUNE 4: PRIDE CELEBRATION at CULTURE LAB LIC
FRI, JUNE 5: Queens Scene VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITION OPENING NIGHT
SAT, JUNE 6: Queens Night Market
THUR, JUNE 4, 11, 18 & 25: QUEENS RISING X Culture Pass
FRI, JUNE 19: JUNETEENTH at queens theatre
sat, JUNE 27: Queens rising at Culture Lab LIC
tue, JUNE 30: queens rising close off party
Join us on Monday, June 1, for the Queens Rising Kickoff at The Resorts World NYC! Celebrate the launch of the 5th annual Queens Rising season with live music and a cocktail networking reception.
Stay tuned for more details.
Free with RSVP (RSVP opens in May)
Celebrate Pride Month with Queens Rising!
Join us as we uplift LGBTQ+ voices, honor performance as a form of resistance and joy, and strengthen connections within the community.ย
Stay tuned for more details.
Free with RSVP (RSVP opens in May)
Come join us for the opening night of this special exhibition!
Curated by Wendy Arimah Berot, this exhibition brings together male artists to celebrate creativity while raising awareness for Menโs Mental Health Month. Through their work, participating artists contribute to an important conversation around mental health, identity, and expressionโsupporting Northwell Healthโs legacy of community wellness through the Arts & Healing Series.
Stay tuned for more details.
Free with RSVP (RSVP opens in May)
Queens Rising returns to the award-winning Queens Night Market on Saturday, June 14! Enjoy global eats, live performances, family fun, and community vibes at this vibrant open-air festival in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Admission is free, and all food is $6 or less.
Stay tuned for performance schedule.
SAT, JUNE 6, 4 PM-12 AM at Flushing Meadows Corona Park (4701 111th St, Corona, NY 11368)
Free & open to all โ no RSVP needed!
Presented in partnership with Culture Pass, this borough-wide series invites you to experience the richness and diversity of Queens. Each event spotlights local artists whose work reflects the voices, stories, and lived experiences that shape our vibrant cultural community. Come connect, create, and celebrate with us!
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Thursday, June 4 โ St. Albans Library | Visual Arts Workshop
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Thursday, June 11 โ South Ozone Park Library | Music Performance
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Thursday, June 18 โ Corona Library | Music Workshop
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Thursday, June 25 โ Hunters Point Library | Improv Class with Katha Cato
Free with RSVP (RSVP opens in May)
Queens Theatreโs B-Side Open Stage returns for a special Juneteenth gathering centered on expression, liberation, and community.
This multidisciplinary open stage invites artists in music, poetry, dance, and storytelling to share work exploring identity, history, joy, and resistance. In the spirit of Juneteenth, the evening celebrates freedom through art and collective experienceโalongside food, local vendors, and space to connect.
FRI, JUNE 19 at 6 PM at Queens Theatre (Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 14 United Nations Ave S, Corona, NY 11368)
Free with RSVP (RSVP opens in May)
Join us for an evening of live music, art, and community at Queens Rising at The Lot, Culture Lab LIC!
On Saturday, June 27 from 4:30โ10 PM, enjoy a vibrant outdoor lineup featuring three bands on The Lot stage, alongside a lively local arts market and sponsor activations. Bring friends, discover new artists, and soak in the creative energy of Queens.
Live Music Lineup:
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4:30โ5:30 PM โ Artist TBA
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6:00โ7:30 PM โ Jonny Meyers (Soul, R&B, Rock, Reggae & Folk)
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8:30โ10:00 PM โ Big Daddy Project (Pop, Rock, Funk)
SAT, JUNE 27, 4:30-10 PM at CultureLab LIC (5-25 46th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101)
Free with RSVP (RSVP opens in May)
Join us for a festive season finale as we toast to an incredible month of Queens Rising. This lively closing celebration brings together artists, partners, sponsors, and community members for an evening of great vibes, connection, and celebration. Come raise a glass, relive the highlights, and celebrate another impactful year of creativity and collaboration in Queens!
Stay tuned for more details.
Free with RSVP (RSVP opens in May)
Schedule subject to change. Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates on each event.