Uptown Bounce: Hip Hop x Afrobeats

When: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 6:00pm
Price: Free
People dancing inside the Museum of the City of New York
Photo Credit: Dave Jeffers

Turn up the heat this summer at Uptown Bounce, our free summer party celebrating the global sounds and rhythms of Hip Hop and Afrobeats. In collaboration with El Museo del Barrio, join us for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, art, and community at the top of Museum Mile. 

DJ Misbehaviour will spin Hip Hop classics and contemporary hits alongside an electrifying Afrobeats set by a special guest DJ (to be announced). Get ready to dance across two floors of nonstop music—from Bronx-born beats to Lagos-inspired grooves—and celebrate the sounds that shape dance floors around the world! 

Highlights of the Night:

  • Summer cocktails and specialty drinks from our Park View Bar
  • Delicious bites and sweet treats available for purchase
  • Explore our exhibitions after hours

     

Check back soon for more details announced soon!

This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the New York City Tourism Foundation and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.


Free. RSVP encouraged.

Groups of 10 or more get discounts; contact us at programs@mcny.org or 917.492.3395.

Accessibility: Assistive listening devices are available and our auditorium wheelchair lift can accommodate manual and motorized wheelchairs (max. capacity 500 lbs). Please contact the Museum at 917.492.3333 or info@mcny.org with any questions.

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