Sing for Hope Pianos NYC is happening Monday, May 18 at Fosun Plaza (28 Liberty Street) in Lower Manhattan. 

Mother Nature by Laura Alvarez

On May 18, one of NYC’s great annual and free events returns as 25 stunning artist-designed pianos will be on display – and playable – at Fosun Plaza, with a special program at noon! The celebratory program kicks off with performances by the Ray Angry of The Roots, Broadway stars Sonya Balsara & Rodney Ingram from Aladdin, Sing for Hope HandaHarmony Youth Chorus, The Marching Cobras,, and, plus a special award presentation to actress and arts advocate Laura Linney. 

All 25 pianos will be on display on May 18 from 9 AM - 3 PM for anyone to play and enjoy. After the launch, all 25 pianos will be deployed to parks and public spaces across all five boroughs for a three-week citywide residency (through June 7) for all New Yorkers to enjoy! You can find all the locations & information below.

Sing for Hope is a nonprofit with a beautiful mission: using the arts to bring hope, healing, and connection to communities across New York City and beyond. Founded in the wake of 9/11, they've spent 25 years mobilizing artists and bringing music to hospitals, schools, and public spaces worldwide. This year marks their landmark 25th anniversary, and they're celebrating in a big way.