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2020 Schedule for the 27th Annual Harlem Meer Performance Festival
For an international and cultural experience spanning the globe, check out the Harlem Meer Performance Festival, typically held at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center in Central Park. The festival occurs on Sundays during the summer months and features a different type of international musical and/or dance performance each week.
HARLEM MEER PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL LINEUP
This year the festival will be completely virtual. WATCH HERE.
- August 23rd - Paul Beaubrun & Zing Experience, Roots/Blues | Recorded at the landscape north of Sheep Meadow
- August 30th - Nikki Holloway & The New Generation, Gospel | Recorded at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
- September 6th - Nkumu Katalay & The Life Long Project Band, African | Recorded at Belvedere Castle
If you would like to enter a performance submission for the 2021 Harlem Meer Performance Festival, please submit HERE.
How to Attend the Festival
(Does not apply for 2020, as the festival is moving online!)
LOCATION
The Charles A. Dana Discovery Center is located at East 110th Street between 5th Avenue and Lenox Avenue. Map This Location
Enter at Central Park North between Malcolm X Blvd and 5th Avenue, or at 110th Street and 5th Avenue.
GETTING THERE
The closest subways are:
- 2, 3 trains at 110th Street and Malcom X Blvd
- 4,6 trains at 110th Street and Lexington Ave
ADMISSION & SHOW TIMES
- Shows happen Sundays from June 16th to September 1st, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
- All shows are FREE
- All ages are welcome
- In case of inclement weather, please check the Central Park Conservancy's Alerts & Closures page or @centralparknyc on Twitter.
THINGS TO DO AFTER THE SHOW
Rent a bike or take a tour of Central Park (available all day)
Have a picnic in Central Park (pickup and delivery available)