The NY Philharmonic in Central Park 2024

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Experience the NY Philharmonic concert in Central Park!

This summer, Thomas Wilkins conducts the Orchestra in a program that ranges from classics by Beethoven, Elgar, and Rimsky-Korsakov to Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, with Randall Goosby as soloist, to new music by Carlos Simon and NY Phil Very Young Composers.

Presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer, the Concerts in the Parks series has become an iconic New York summer experience. Gather your friends and family for this free music performance on the Great Lawn!

2024 Event Details

Date: Wednesday, June 12th at Central Park

Time: The performance begins at 8:00 PM and is followed by fireworks.

Tickets: This is a FREE, un-ticketed event.

Tip: Many people like to picnic while enjoying the show. More tips below.

For weather and other updates, call the Concert Information Hotline at (212) 875-5709.

Program To Include

Beethoven Egmont Overture

Fe. Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor

Elgar Wand of Youth Overture

NY Phil Very Young Composer Dalya Shaman Floating in the Stars

NY Phil Very Young Composer David Wright Tarzan’s Rage

Carlos Simon Four Black American Dances (New York Premiere)

Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio espagnol

Artists

Thomas Wilkins Conductor

Randall Goosby Violin

Tips For Enjoying the NY Philharmonic Concert

SEATING

Get there early! For the best seats, it's best to arrive a couple of hours before the start of the show. The Great Lawn is open all day.

ACCESSIBILITY

YAI will be operating an accessibility section. Please call (212) 273-6181 or email ulli.fenninger@yai.org for details.

WHAT TO BRING

Bring a blanket, a picnic, and some friends! No lawn chairs and no dogs allowed. Bug spray, sunscreen, and an extra layer for when the weather cools in the evening can come in handy.

Order a Picnic Ahead of Time: Includes a variety of gourmet sandwiches, snacks, and drinks packed in a reusable tote. Pick up on Central Park West.

LOCATION

The Great Lawn is located mid-park from 79th to 85th Streets. Map This Location

West Side: Enter at West 81st or 86th Streets

East Side: Enter at East 79th or 85th Streets

RESTROOMS

Restrooms are located behind the Delacorte Theatre, (southwest corner of the Great Lawn). Portable restrooms will also be set up around the perimeter of the Great Lawn.

GETTING THERE BY SUBWAY

B,C trains at West 81st Street or West 86th Street

1 train at West 79th Street or West 86th Street

4, 5, 6 trains at East 86th Street

CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF

Please take your trash with you when you exit and place it in a trash bin! 

If a bin is full, please wait to find another bin to dispose of it in.

ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Keep your blankets close together and leave room for your neighbors.

Find your group easily by setting up near a recognizable landmark like a ball field or a speaker (added bonus: you'll hear the music more clearly!)