The Musical Swings are landing in Williamsburg this spring, ready to turn the lawn of the Williamsburg Community Building into a full‑on symphony of people trying to remember how to swing without looking awkward. From March 30 through May 17, 2026, you can wander over, grab a seat, and make music simply by doing what you did on playgrounds before life got complicated.
Created by Montreal’s Daily Tous les Jours—a studio famous for getting strangers to interact without it feeling like a forced team‑building exercise—the installation uses color‑coded swings that each play a different note inspired by classical instruments. Piano, guitar, harp, vibraphone… basically the whole “I’m cultured” starter pack. The higher you swing, the higher the note. And when everyone manages to sync up (which is honestly a small miracle), the whole thing blends into a soft, layered melody that feels surprisingly magical.
It’s playful, it’s charming, and it’s one of those experiences that’s just as fun to watch as it is to join—especially when adults try to pretend they’re not competitive about swing height. Musical Swings Williamsburg spring art installation has long been a vision for many in the area and now it is a realitPresented by the City of Williamsburg and the Williamsburg Public Art Council, it brings a little musical mischief to spring in the heart of town and only 0.2 miles, a 4 minute walk to Williamsburg’s newest, elevated latin restaurant Don Chido. Chef Abner Alva has been a local’s favorite for years running his food truck and now you can enjoy his food all day.
