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Summer Stage

3.5(1 review)
71st Street and East Drive · Manhattan, New York
Outdoorcentral parkcommunity drivenfestival stylelandmarklive musicmixed genreopen airseasonalstaplesummer venuevip access

Outdoor NYC festival vibes: World-class music in Central Park.

Established in 1986 by the City Parks Foundation, SummerStage operates as an open-air performing arts festival based at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park, New York City. The venue presents a broad, genre-spanning calendar that includes indie rock, global music, hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary dance. Throughout its history, the stage has hosted notable artists ranging from Herbie Hancock and Patti Smith to FKA Twigs and Buju Banton. Recent programming continues to feature a mix of foundational and emerging acts, including performances by T-Pain and Kim Gordon. The space utilizes a professional-grade outdoor concert sound system, offering an expansive, communal atmosphere within the urban park environment.

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71st Street and East Drive
Manhattan, New York
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