Sing for Hope Pianos NYC 2026 at Fosun Plaza

Sing for Hope announces Sing for Hope Pianos NYC 2026, on May 18, 2026, at Fosun Plaza, followed by a three-week citywide residency across all five boroughs.

Sing for Hope, a leading nonprofit transforming communities through the power of the arts, officially kicks off its landmark 25th anniversary year with the return of its signature activation: Sing for Hope Pianos NYC. From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, New York City's Fosun Plaza (28 Liberty Street) will transform into an interactive, open-air gallery, inviting the public to play and engage with 25 new artist-designed Sing for Hope Pianos. At 12:00 PM, a celebratory special program will feature performances by the Sing for Hope HandaHarmony Youth Chorus, The Marching Cobras, Sonya Balsara and Rodney Ingram from the hit Broadway musical Aladdin, Ray Angry of The Roots, and Sing for Hope Co-Founders Monica Yunus and Camille Zamora.

A highlight of the free midday celebration will be the presentation of the 2026 Sing for Hope Art for All Award to award-winning actress, director, and arts advocate Laura Linney. The award recognizes an individual whose career and character demonstrate an exceptional commitment to arts engagement and accessibility.

Immediately following the launch event, the 25 Sing for Hope Pianos will be deployed to NYC Parks and public spaces across all five boroughs for a three-week citywide residency, through June 7. Following their time on the streets, each instrument is permanently placed at a partner school, hospital, or community center to provide a lifetime of music and healing.