Central Park SummerStage NYC

2021 Free Summer Concerts

The 2021 season of SummerStage, New York’s largest free performing arts festival, (in a typical year) brings over 100 free performances to 16 parks throughout the 5 boroughs every May through September.

In 2021, admittance will require a free ticket, proof of vaccine and/or negative COVID test, and health screening – such as a questionnaire and temperature checks. All in-person performances will be live-streamed on SummerStageAnywhere.org, rights permitting.

With performances ranging from American pop, Latin and world music to dance, spoken word and theater, SummerStage brings a huge summer arts festival to New York City’s landscape. 

2021 Central Park SummerStage NYC Schedule

Central Park SummerStage NYC

100+ free events. 200+ artists. 16 NYC parks. The majority of Summerstage performances are free, except for a few requiring tickets.

Select Performances Requiring Tickets

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For the opening of the 2019 season, SummerStage’s flagship venue in Central Park will be transformed with a new stage, new sound system, increased lighting, upgraded backstage areas, raised seating, and an improved concert-going experience for all guests.

The annual City Parks Foundation Gala takes place in June and following the dinner, guests enjoy a SummerStage concert performed by stars.

Full SummerStage Schedule:
www.cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage
www.facebook.com/SummerStageNYC

Directions:
Central Park, Rumsey Playfield
Enter park at 69th Street and 5th Avenue
East side: 6 train to 68th or 77th Streets; N, R or W trains to 5th Avenue; F train to 63rd and Lexington
West side: 1, 2, 3, 9, B or C trains to 72nd Street

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Central Park NY Hotels

These are NYC Insider hand picked hotels that are not just “near” Central Park, as most NYC hotels claim to be…but on the Park itself, either Central Park South, Central Park West or Fifth Ave. Many other hotels are nearby, or within a few blocks, but these are the closest, and all offer Park views from select rooms.

See the Insider Guide for dozens more Central Park NY Hotels and download our free Central Park map at Central Park NY Guide

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More Summer Concerts in NYC:

Summer Concert Series Schedules

(May - September)

• Jones Beach Concert Series
• Good Morning America Summer Concert Series
• TODAY Show Summer Concert Series Rockefeller Plaza
• Central Park SummerStage
• Amphitheater at Coney Island
• Forest Hills Stadium

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