SummerStage NYC

Did you know that you can host your own event at ? Our unique venue, nestled in the trees of Central Park, can operate as a turnkey concert venue with a 5,000-person capacity or can be easily adapted for special use from May - October. Learn more about renting the venue for your next event at cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage-rental/!

We’re in Central Park tonight, soaking up the final days of summer and having a blast at our English new wave co-headline show with the incredible Squeeze & Boy George & Culture Club!

We have two more benefit shows in Central Park this season - learn more at SummerStage.org!

One of our favorite parts of is bringing music and dance to all five boroughs! Where did you see us this year? 🗺️

Summer's not over yet! Stop by the Wölffer Estate Vineyard booth tonight at Squeeze + Boy George in Central Park to sample their Wölffer No. 139 Dry Rose Cider!

A big thank you to sponsor, New York Lottery, for contributing to New York public education. Remember, every lottery ticket purchased benefits public schools across the state, so it’s a win-win for New York.

Check out how much went towards your community by visiting https://nylottery.ny.gov/aid-to-education.

Yesterday marked the first day of ! We are proud to present artists of all backgrounds and were honored to host incredible performances this season from Proyecto UNO, Milly Quezada, Tito Nieves, LA LOM, DreamGirl Cynthia, and more!

Luxury wine and live music? We'll be there! If you're at on 9/17, stop by the Archer Roose Wines booth to enjoy some samples of our wine! Doors open at 5:30, see you there! 🥂🎶

We’re having a blast in Central Park as NIKI’s BUZZ WORLD TOUR stops in NYC! We were blown away by Allison Ponthier and can’t wait to dance the rest of the night away ❤️

Visit SummerStage.org to learn more about our remaining benefit shows of the season!

This Sunday! Enjoy the 1st Korea - U.S. Friendship Culture Festival in Central Park. With a GO Festival, K-Thanksgiving Special Concert, and a Korean War Memorial Peace Concert this FREE event has something for everyone while remembering our heroes. Learn more and RSVP at https://kacanewyork.org/!

It’s Friday the 13th, which is almost as scary as a world without 😱

Are we dreaming, or is night 2 with beabadoobee underway? Central Park is where it’s at tonight! With performances by Hovvdy and Keni Titus, there is nowhere else we’d rather be!

We still have a few more benefit shows left in Central Park! Don’t miss out - learn more and grab tickets at SummerStage.org

We can't believe we're saying this, but that's a wrap on our FREE shows in Central Park! This summer, we had an amazing time with the best crowds and fantastic performances, from Andra Day to Kim Gordon & Sun Ra Arkestra to the Yussef Dayes Experience, and so much more.

P.S. we've got a few more ticketed shows to play us out!

It’s a beautiful night in Central Park! There’s no better way to spend it than a concert under the stars with beabadoobee, Hovvdy, and Keni Titus ⭐️

We can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow night - final tickets are still available at cityparksfoundation.org/events/beabadoobee-2/

It may be September, but more benefit shows are on the way! Don’t miss your chance to see Squeeze & Boy George & Culture Club in Central Park on September 17. Plus, tickets are still available for our rescheduled David Cross & Super Pals show on September 20. Get your tickets at SummerStage.org!

Happy WNYC and Friends Centennial Celebration to those who celebrate! We’re in Central Park with host Brian Lehrer as we ring in 100 years of WNYC with a LIVE broadcast from our stage.

We’re having an amazing time with segments from All Things Considered Host Sean Carlson, On the Media’s Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger, All Of It With Alison Stewart’s Alison Stewart, This American Life’s Ira Glass, New Sounds' John Schaefer, and The Moth storyteller Gabrielle Shea and performances from Nada Surf, Freestyle Love Supreme, Laurie Anderson with Sexmob, alum mxmtoon, and DJ Donwill!

JUST ANNOUNCED! Everyone's favorite coach, Ted Lasso himself, Jason Sudeikis, has joined the lineup for David Cross & Super Pals on September 20 in Central Park. Tickets are still available at cityparksfoundation.org/events/david-cross/!

Move over . It’s our time to shine! We love seeing everyone’s outfits as they grace our stage and walk through our gates (or blow up arch) - here are some of our favorite fits of the season 🤩

TOMORROW, WNYC is taking over Central Park with your favorite radio hosts for their FREE Centennial Celebration!

Don't miss out on live radio segments from WNYC's Brian Lehrer, All Things Considered Host Sean Carlson, On the Media's Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger, All Of It With Alison Stewart, New Sounds' John Schaefer, This American Life's Ira Glass, and The Moth storyteller Gabrielle Shea.

Plus, musical performances by Nada Surf, Freestyle Love Supreme, Laurie Anderson with Sexmob, mxmtoon, and a DJ set by Donwill. Doors open at 6PM - we'll see you there!

cityparksfoundation.org/events/wnyc/?date=20240909

Our annual Dinner & Concert in Central Park is just a few weeks away! This year, we are honoring tennis stars and philanthropists John and Patrick McEnroe and Nuveen Real Estate's Nadir Settles. Plus, the night will feature can’t-miss performances by Peter Frampton and Patty Smyth with special guest Jay-Vee Records, all supporting our free shows and programs in city parks. Visit cityparksfoundation.org/city-parks-foundation-gala/ for more info!

There are still some tickets left for our upcoming benefit shows in Central Park! Don’t miss seeing beabadoobee, NIKI, and more under the stars this September. Get your tickets at SummerStage.org!

Live Nation NYC

Want to experience public radio being made in front of you in Central Park? Save the date for WNYC & Friend’s Centennial Celebration at on September 9! This FREE event will feature live segments with your favorite radio hosts, including Brian Lehrer, This American Life's Ira Glass, All Of It With Alison Stewart, and many more, plus live music, great storytelling, comedy, and trivia. Doors open at 6PM!

https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/wnyc/?date=20240909

sponsor, New York Lottery, benefits more than 700 school districts across New York State. That means whenever a lottery ticket is purchased, it’s a win for the future of New York. To see how much went towards your community, visit https://nylottery.ny.gov/aid-to-education.

Summer’s not over yet! We still have two more upcoming FREE shows this fall at Capital One City Parks Foundation . Don’t miss the WNYC & Friends Centennial Celebration featuring Ira Glass, Brian Lehrer, and more radio favorites in Central Park on 9/9 and The Chol Hamoed Spectacular: The Yeshiva Boys Choir on 10/20 at Coney Island Amphitheater! Learn more at SummerStage.org!

Last Friday, we hosted a group of students from Building Beats at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park! Our Production Manager, Yaw, gave them a tour of the venue and spoke about the ins and outs of event production and all of the work that goes into putting on a SummerStage show. Visit buildingbeats.org for more information about this program that empowers youth through music!

We’re throwing it back (3 weeks) to our run on Staten Island! We loved seeing everyone in Stapleton Waterfront Park and the integration of the community input we received. From face painting and sidewalk chalk to representatives from local institutions, we created a family-friendly atmosphere and strengthened our connection to the community in the surrounding area.

This was possible thanks to a generous grant from the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, a national social impact funder at the intersection of music, public space and community building!

Coming up at Capital One City Parks Foundation ! Celebrate 100 years of WNYC at the FREE WNYC and Friends Centennial Celebration in Central Park on September 9. This show will be full of your favorites, including host Brian Lehrer and live segments with WNYC radio hosts Sean Carlson, Brooke Gladstone & Micah Loewinger, Alison Stewart and John Schaefer, along with This American Life’s Ira Glass and The Moth storyteller Gabrielle Shea. Plus, musical performances by Nada Surf, Freestyle Love Supreme, Laurie Anderson with Sexmob, and mxmtoon; and a DJ set by Donwill. Doors open at 6PM!

https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/wnyc/?date=20240909

A coheadline show with Snail Mail & Tim Heidecker and a set from Fenne Lily? We’re already signed up! Come find us in Central Park for a night of indie-rock under the stars ⭐️

We still have a few more shows left this season! Visit SummerStage.org to learn more.

Wow! We just had an amazing weekend at our 2024 Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. With incredible performances and crowds, it was truly special 🎶

Can’t wait to see you all back next year!