Photograph: Chris Lee | Alan Gilbert conducts the New York Philharmonic in annual free Memorial Concert at Cathedral of St. John, 5/26/14. Photo by Chris Lee
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, with all its architectural and spiritual splendor, has become the cherished venue where the New York Philharmonic performs its annual Memorial Day concert. The large space seats 2,200 but don’t let that deter you from grabbing your free ticket, as they run out rather quickly. If you can’t get a seat, listen to a live broadcast of the performance at the adjacent Pulpit Green.