The Beach at Governors Island

The Highline Ballroom, along with Liberty Event Management & Water Taxi Beach, is proud to announce the Beach on Governors Island. This unique venue will quickly become New York’s premier live outdoor venue, resting on the coast of the New York Harbor, providing stunning views of Lower Manhattan. In addition to the concert area, the Beach will feature a café, several bars, and a shaded courtyard beer garden. The Beach isn’t just a concert venue; it’s an experience.

Governors Island, in the heart of New York Harbor, is only 800 yards from Lower Manhattan, and even closer to Brooklyn. The Beach @ Governor’s Island, will operate in conjunction with NY Water Taxi, who will be providing continuous ferry service to the island for ticket holders on their fleet of boats.

Continuing the Grateful Dead Concert Experience

Dark Star Orchestra plus Keller Williams
Pete Francis (of Dispatch)

July 11,2009 6:30PM

DJ kHZ

July 12,2009 4:00PM

kHz spins the bands you wish you'd found and the b-sides you wish you'd heard. He lays down tracks so old school that your grandpa will break his walker and so new that they don't even have names yet.

FREE SHOW

Wheel Up! @ Governors Island w/ DJs DRM (Bastard Jazz) + Erik The Red (Giant Step)

July 18,2009 2:00PM

FREE SHOW

TRAGEDY
All Metal Tribute to the BEE GEES

The School of Rock All-Stars / The Rodney Speed Experience

July 19,2009 2:00PM

FREE SHOW

The Beatards

July 25,2009 2:00PM

FREE SHOW

Turntables on the Hudson

July 26,2009 3:00PM

Stay tuned for the full lineup- it's going to be special!!!!!

Erykah Badu

Janelle Monae

August 04,2009 8:00PM

Hip Hop Karaoke BBQ

August 15,2009 2:00PM

FREE SHOW

The Ultimate Summer Beach Party

The B-52s

August 18,2009 8:00PM

Turntables on the Hudson

August 23,2009 3:00PM

Stay tuned for the full lineup- it's going to be special!!!!!

Turntables on the Hudson

September 06,2009 3:00PM

Stay tuned for the full lineup- it's going to be special!!!!!

MOS DEF Ecstatic Tour

September 12,2009 9:30PM

Produced by Jill Newman Productions

Pre Show VIP Boat Cruise with Mos Def on the Zephyr: $150

Buckethead

September 26,2009 8:00PM

GETTING THERE

Ferry Map

Getting to Governors island is just a quick, 5-minute boat ride away. The concerts will be accessible via New York Water Taxi. The Water Taxi's will leave every 15 minutes from the Battery Maritime Building Slip 7 on the Southern Tip of Manhattan, located next to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. The first ferry will leave at the published show door time. Additional pickup locations may be added.

The closest subway stations to the Battery Maritime Building are: 1 at South Ferry, W at South Ferry, and 5 at Bowling Green. It is also a short walk from the Wall Street Area. Various city bus lines also service the Battery Park Area with stops near the ferry terminal. Taxis and car may pull directly in front of the terminal for drop offs only. There is NO parking at the terminal.

Your Concert Ticket is your Roundtrip Ferry Pass, no additional tickets are needed.
See individual show pages for ferry times and schedules, as they are subject to change.