Enjoy an evening of classical music with the New York Philharmonic!
The New York Philharmonic's "Concerts in the Parks" series has been canceled for the 2020 season and plans to resume the annual series in the summer of 2021.
2019 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Date: June 12th, 2019
Time: Performance begins at 8:00 PM. Great Lawn location is open all day.
Performers:
This year's program includes:
- Rossini: Overture to La Gazza Ladra
- Very Young Composers: Works by Very Young Composers of New York City
- Copland: Hoe-Down, from Rodeo
- Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2
Conducted by: Jaap van Zweden
SEATING
For the best seats, please try to arrive a couple of hours before the start of the show!
Handicap accessible seating is located on the northeast side of the Great Lawn. Enter at 84th Street and 5th Avenue for easiest access.
WHAT TO BRING
Bring a blanket, a picnic and some friends! (no lawn chairs or dogs please)
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
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
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.
CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF
Please take all of 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 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 ballfield 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)
Photo credit: NYPhil.org