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New York Guitar Festival Reaches Bryant Park

Friday, August 14, 2026 · Manhattan, NY

On Friday, August 14, the New York Guitar Festival will be featured in Bryant Park's free Picnic Performances from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. on the Bryant Park Lawn. The outdoor program welcomes all New Yorkers and is free to attend. The event offers residents a Midtown arts option on a summer evening, with the performance taking place in the park's main lawn area. The official listing identifies the program as part of Bryant Park's 2026 picnic performance series.

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