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SummerStage

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July 22, 2023, 6:00 pm –10:00 pm
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Central Park, Rumsey Playfield

Fifth Avenue & E 69th Street

New York New York

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FREE

Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly

Established and emerging artists present distinctly New York genres including salsa, jazz, hip-hop, indie rock, reggae, Afrobeat, soul, pop, global, contemporary dance, and many more in an outdoor arena in Central Park  (plus 12 local community parks across the city).

Check out weekly free shows are splurge for benefit shows that support City Parks programming.

Seating is first come, first served with limited capacity. Start times range from 3 pm to 8 pm.

Doors open an hour before the show, so come early and bring a picnic. There are some chairs and bleacher seating in back, or bring your own blanket or chair.

🍽 Food and drink for sale in the venue includes pizza, burgers, beet salads, hot dogs, brownies, whoopie pies, IPAs and more. Restrooms available.




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