2021 SummerStage Performance Schedule
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Thursday June 17th, 2021 - Wynton Marsalis - Free
Sunday June 20th, 2021 - Chris Botti - Benefit
Sunday June 27th, 2021 - George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic - SummerStage
Wednesday July 6th, 2021 - Barenaked Ladies, Gin Blossoms & Toad the Wet Sprocket - Benefit
Sunday July 11th, 2021 - Galactica featuring Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph & special guest: Mononeon - Benefit
Wednesday July 14th, 2021 - Bastille Day Celebration - Free
Saturday July 24th, 2021 - Sun Ra Arkestra with Sistazz of the Nitty Gritty - Free
Sunday July 25th, 2021 - Dance Is! - Free
Saturday July 31st, 2021 - The Originals - Free
Sunday August 1st, 2021 - Tito Nieves - Free
Sunday August 8th, 2021 - Met Opera Summer Recital - Free
Saturday August 14th, 2021 - Marc Ribillet, DJ Premier, Brady Watt - Free
Sunday August 15th, 2021 - Armand Hammer & The Alchemist - Free
Saturday August 21st, 2021 - Antibalas - Free
Tuesday August 24th, 2021 - Lake Street Dive - Benefit
Saturday September 11th, 2021 - Erica Campbell - Free
Monday September 13th, 2021 - Machine Gun Kelly Benefit - Sold Out
Friday September 17th, 2021 - Dawes with guests Bonny Light Horseman & Erin Rae - Benefit
Sunday September 19th, 2021 - Patti Smith - Free
Tuesday September 21st, 2021 - Indigo Girls with guest Ani DiFranco - Benefit
More dates and concerts to follow. Check back frequently.
Important 2021 Safety Procedures (subject to changes)
SummerStage has been working with NYS Department of Health on plans to keep audiences and artists healthy and safe this summer.
SummerStage will no longer require tickets for free performances. All free performances will be open to the public, first come, first served, and accessible to all, but may be subject to venue capacity limits and will follow CDC recommendations for health and safety related to COVID-19.
Once inside the venue, SummerStage currently is:
- Requesting all unvaccinated visitors to wear masks at all times unless they are eating/drinking
- Offering hand sanitizer stations throughout the venue as well as ensuring extra venue cleaning protocols before shows
- Offering a cashless venue with contactless concessions - you will be able to order all food and drink with your smartphone both in advance and on site
IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION
SummerStage will no longer require tickets for free performances. All free performances will be open to the public, first come, first served.
PDF Tickets and Barcodes for Benefit Shows will be delivered 72hrs prior to the event.
ENTRY INFORMATION
For all events, you must enter the venue only using the 69th street and East Park Drive entrance.
Please note that re-entry is not permitted to these shows once you exit the venue.
HEALTH SCREENING REQUIREMENTS (updated 6/30/21)
We ask that all unvaccinated individuals wear a mask inside the venue.
We ask that all attendees attest “no” to the following questions before arrival at SummerStage:
- In the past 14 days have you been diagnosed with COVID-19 or been asked to quarantine?
- In the past 10 days have you had new or worsening symptoms such as a fever, shortness of breath, persistent cough, sinus congestion or runny nose (not attributed to allergies), loss of taste/smell, headache, sore throat, severe muscle aches, fatigue, or nausea/vomiting/diarrhea?
- In the past 14 days, have you had close contact or high-risk exposure to someone with an active or suspected case of COVID-19? This includes being less than 6’ away for more than 15 minutes in a 24 hour period or direct contact with mucus or saliva.
- In the past 10 days have you been asked to get a COVID-19 test due to symptoms or risk of exposure and are still waiting for the results or received an inconclusive result?
- If you had a severe case of COVID-19, are you within 20 days of your last symptom?
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Things to Do Before 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)
About SummerStage
Founded in 1986, the SummerStage Festival features performances spanning World and American music, modern dance, spoken word, electronic music, and family programming.
By purchasing tickets to SummerStage Benefit Concerts, you are continuing to support over 100 free performances in parks throughout the five boroughs.
Most of the concerts throughout the summer are privately funded and may be enjoyed by the general public at no cost with the exception of some of the bigger shows on the Mainstage in the park.
City Parks Foundation (CPF) will welcome guests to their Annual Gala presented at SummerStage. The evening will help raise significant funds to support CPF's year-round free arts, sports, and education programs.