SummerStage in Central Park
Located in Rumsey Playfield in Central Park in Metro New York City, the SummerStage is the site of both free and ticketed performance concerts. It is situated off 5th Avenue and 72nd Street. As an outdoor festival, sponsored by City Parks Foundation (CPF), it has many free performances; ticketed concerts of famous names are also held here. Founded in 1986, the SummerStage has included shows of dance, spoken word, electronic music and programming for families. You might see
Tash Sultana
,
The Zombies
,
Elvis Costello
or other great musicians. Steven Tyler,
Jason Mraz
, Randy Newman, the
Indigo Girls
, South African singer Miriam Makeba, Trombone Shorty and
Eddie Palmieri
have all appeared here. Benefit Central Park SummerStage ticketed concerts provide support for free concerts throughout the five boroughs of New York. The bigger shows take place on the Mainstage in the park. Find great Central Park SummerStage tickets at StubHub.
Park nearby at SP+ on East 72nd Street, MPG Parking on East 73rd or iPark at East 67th Street. These garages are a short walk into the park and Central Park SummerStage events. There are other garages nearby as well.
No, outside food and drink are not allowed for these types of Central Park SummerStage ticket performances. Food and beverages are available to purchase at all of the shows. Items on the menu include burgers, hot dogs, vegetarian sandwiches, beer and wine.
For those with Central Park SummerStage tickets, you may not bring large backpacks, luggage, glass bottles, cans, coolers, folding chairs, bikes, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, beach umbrellas, video cameras, selfie sticks, musical instruments, professional camera gear or pets. Service animals are allowed, however.
Yes, you can take the #6 train to 68th Street. The M1, M2, M3 and M4 bus also go up 5th Avenue on the east side of the park.
Yes, there is CPS seating that is wheelchair accessible.
All shows, including benefit performances, are general admission and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Outside chairs are not permitted. Bleacher seats are reserved for SummerStage members.
The Guggenheim Museum is located north at 89th Street. Visit the nearby Metropolitan Museum of Art at 79th Street or browse galleries on Madison Avenue. You will also be close to the Central Park Zoo. Walk the park for a refreshing lift from the busy city. Central Park SummerStage events bring you to the heart of culture and fun in Manhattan.