The NY Philharmonic Concerts in the Park 2023

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Experience the NY Philharmonic Concert in Central Park!

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

Music Director Jaap van Zweden will conduct two iconic masterpieces — Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man — plus a potpourri of overtures by Rossini and J. Strauss II, and works by NY Phil Very Young Composers.

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

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.

Tickets: FREE

2023 Program Details

Conductor - Jaap van Zweden

Copland - Fanfare for the Common Man

Beethoven - Symphony No. 5

NY Phil Very Young Composers - Works by Very Young Composers

Rossini - William Tell Overture

J. Strauss II - Die Fledermaus Overture

J. Strauss II - On the Beautiful Blue Danube

Tips For Enjoying the NY Philharmonic Concert on The Great Lawn

SEATING

For the best seats, 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 are 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 gourmet sandwiches, snacks, drinks, and a blanket. Pick up just 3 blocks from the W. 81st Street entrance to Central Park. Order a Picnic To Go

LOCATION

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

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.

ENTRANCES

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

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

SUBWAYS

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!)

Enter the Great Lawn from the south, east or west side (avoid closures in the north)