Sunset Wednesdays 2026

Named by Time Out as one of the top “10 under-the-radar cultural experiences in NYC,” Wave Hill’s annual summer tradition brings five exciting performances Wednesday evenings to our Great Lawn. Pack a picnic and bring your favorite blanket or chair for an unforgettable summer evening as the sun sets over the Hudson River. July 8 Jennifer Jade Ledesna Bronx-born and raised, multilingual jazz vocalist July 15 Melissa Aldana Chilean-born tenor saxophonist July 22 Jake Blount award-winning scholar and string band performer of Black folk music July 29 Stella Cole vocalist delivering stunning interpretations from the Great American Songbook August 5 Djékady Trio combining Malian music with American folk and contemporary styles Sunset Wednesdays take place on the Great Lawn. Visitors may bring folding chairs and blankets. Picnicking is permitted on the Great Lawn beginning at 4PM. Glyndor Gallery, The Café and Shop are open until 7:30PM. Reservations are not required for the Great Lawn. In the event of inclement weather, this program will move indoors where capacity is limited. Pre-registered Rain or Shine tickets receive priority seating indoors and must be shown at the Front Gate at time of admission. Same-day, indoor tickets based on availability. Premium admission is in effect from 4PM to 8PM each Sunset Wednesday. Wave Hill Member-for-a-Day and Member Guest passes are accepted these evenings. All other discount passes will not be accepted starting at 4PM. Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call 718.549.3200 x251.