The Jazz Age Lawn Party is one of the most spectacular things to do this summer on gorgeous Governors Island. Step onto the ferry—and back in time—with thousands of revelers dressed to the 1920s-nines. During the event, enjoy live music from Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra, learn the Charleston, sip cocktails and have a picnic in the sunshine. It’s one of the best things to do outside (besides hitting the best New York beaches and rooftop bars in NYC, of course).
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What is the Jazz Age Lawn Party?
The Jazz Age Lawn Party is a 1920s-themed party where attendees are encouraged to wear period dress, try classic cocktails and dance along to live jazz!
When is the Jazz Age Lawn Party?
The Jazz Age Lawn Party takes place on two weekends this summer for double the fun: June 14 and 15 and August 9 and 10, 2025
Where is the Jazz Age Lawn Party?
Each year the Jazz Age Lawn Party takes on Governors Island.
How do I get tickets to the Jazz Age Lawn Party?
General admission costs $55/person. Upgraded ticket options include a Taste France VIP picnic basket for two with wine and snacks for $175. There's also a family option for $145 that includes admission for two adults, two kids, and kids' activities.
You can purchase tickets here.
What can you drink at the Jazz Age Lawn Party?
The shindig offers cocktails from Brooklyn’s Social Hour, a line of canned craft cocktails founded by bartending veterans Julie Reiner and Tom Macy.
You can wet your whistle with the delightfully fizzy G&T made with New York Distilling Company’s Dorothy Parker Gin, or the Pacific Spritz made with a combination of house made Italian aperitivo and Rosé wine. For whiskey lovers, try the fiery Whiskey Mule made with New York Distilling Company’s Ragtime Rye.
There will also be plenty of old-fashioned lemonade, soda, juices, water, and iced tea available.
What can you eat at the Jazz Age Lawn Party?
In case you prefer to travel light and forgo packing sustenance for the event, there are plenty of food vendors and food trucks serving tasty fare on-site.
Expect a pop-up French market, featuring Centre-Loire wines, Citadelle gin, Lactalis cheeses, sweet treats, ice cream, and old-time snacks.
What merchandise can you buy at the Jazz Age Lawn Party?
Lawngoers can shop exciting vintage merchants, which specialize in old-timey hats and dresses.
Who will be performing at the Jazz Age Lawn Party?
In addition to Arenella and his indispensable Jazz Age-orchestra, the party features premiere performances from Queen Esther, Roddy Caravella and the Canarsie Wobblers, and Peter Mintun.
What else can you do at the Jazz Age Lawn Party?
Other event activities include dance lessons, photo booths, croquet, a 1920s motor car exhibition, and a parade of bathing beauties and beaus.
