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Sing for Hope Choir Fest: May 30, 2026

Saturday 30 May 2026 | 12 - 5:30PM Across the five boroughs

Day 1 of Sing for Hope's 4-day Choir Fest featuring 18 vocal ensembles across two weekends (May 30-31 and June 6-7, 2026). All performances are free and open to the public!

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About the Event

In honor of Sing for Hope's 25th Anniversary, we're celebrating a quarter-century of creative impact by placing 25 artist-designed Sing for Hope Pianos across New York City's five boroughs for Sing for Hope Pianos NYC: 2026. For every year we've spent harnessing the power of the arts to create a better world, a new playable masterpiece will be activated within our city's parks and public spaces.

To bring these works of art to life, 18 vocal ensembles will perform across two weekends in May and June. From community choirs to school groups, from gospel and barbershop to traditional Chinese and Korean music, these performances celebrate the simple, shared art of belonging. Find a piano near you and come listen.

Performance Schedule

The P.S. 103 Ensemble Stars

Founded in 2017 by Music Educator Antoine Dolberry, the P.S. 103 Ensemble Stars are a dynamic, joy-filled group of young performers who shine both on and off the stage.

  • May 30, 2026 | 12 – 12:30PM
  • Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, 3225 Reservoir Oval E, Bronx

The Forest Hills Choir

A vibrant community ensemble based in Forest Hills, bringing together singers of all backgrounds who share a love of choral music.

  • May 30,  2026  | 1 – 1:30PM
  • Forest Park Overlook, 80-30 Park Ln, Kew Gardens

The New York Korean American Student Choir

A New York–based ensemble dedicated to connecting people through music across cultures and generations.

  • May 30,  2026  | 1 – 1:30PM
  • The Dairy in Central Park, Off 5th Ave and 65th St

Lux Mea

A Manhattan-based ensemble focused on strengthening our community through music. Lux Mea translates to "my light" in Latin.

  • May 30,  2026  | 2 – 2:30PM
  • The Dairy in Central Park, Off 5th Ave and 65th St

NYC Otaku Choir

A vibrant community of singers celebrating anime, video games, Asian pop music, and the rich diversity of AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) culture. 

  • May 30,  2026  | 4 – 4:30PM
  • Cadman Plaza Park b/w BQE and Tillary St, Brooklyn

The NYC Bar Chorus 

"Singing lawyers?" — yes, we are! The 85-voice NYC Bar Chorus is changing the perception of legal professionals, one outreach performance at a time.

  • May 30,  2026  | 4 – 4:45PM
  • Farley Steps at Moynihan Train Hall, 8th Ave b/w 31st and 33rd St