When summer arrives in New York, the city becomes alive with sound as Rumsey Playfield in Central Park becomes the SummerStage Series.
The series travels to parks around the five boroughs to present hundreds of live music events each year (some of which are free and others need tickets).
There are many different kinds of music, from classical to indie to hip-hop and stunning outdoor performances by artists both established and emerging from all over the world including Herbie Hancock, Lucy Dacus, and George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic.
City Parks Foundation, New York’s SummerStage is a popular outdoor performing arts festival that is also free and open to the public. Throughout the five boroughs, concerts are held for free thanks to SummerStage.
SummerStage is an essential part of the New York City summer arts festival environment, presenting performances in genres as diverse as jazz, hip hop, Latin, global, indie, and contemporary dance, all of which reflect the city’s rich cultural diversity.
More than six million visitors from New York and all across the world have visited SummerStage since it opened over 40 years ago. In 2020, in the midst of a worldwide epidemic, the City Parks Foundation developed SummerStage Anywhere, making free, digital performances of all genres available to spectators everywhere.
New York City’s distinct salsa, jazz, and hip hop styles are presented with indie, reggae, Afrobeat, soul, modern dance and much more by established performers and rising stars from across the world at SummerStage in neighborhood parks.
We transform public parks into exciting and easily accessible venues for live performances. Among the trees at this legendary location, a concert or concert series would be an unforgettable experience. Come see a renowned performer or the up-and-coming star who will become your new favorite!
Do You Need To Book In Advance To Visit Central Park Summerstage
We recommend booking Central Park Summerstage tours ahead of time to secure your spot but before you book, make sure in the terms and services that you can cancel before the tour starts and get a full refund.
Which Hotels Are Near Central Park Summerstage
(0.24 km) Beautiful 2 Bedroom 2 Beds
(3.73 km) Hampton Inn & Suites Staten Island
(1.63 km) Ramada by Wyndham Staten Island
(15.55 km) The Loralei B&B
(3.71 km) Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island