The SummerStage Festival will return in 2023 with a full lineup.
Find this year's amazing SummerStage performance lineup and some helpful know-before-you-go tips below! Some performances are free, while others are benefit concerts that help fund the SummerStage programming.
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2023 SummerStage Performance Schedule
Sat, June 3rd - 7:00 PM Hippo Campus & Gus Dapperton - Benefit Concert
Thur, June 15th - 7:00 PM Sammy Rae & The Friends - Benefit Concert
Sun, June 18th - 6:00 PM Buddy Guy's Damn Right Farewell Tour - Benefit Concert
Sun, June 25 - 3:00 PM Dreamland - Pride in Central Park - Benefit Concert
Wed, June 28 - 7:00 PM Michael Franti & Spearhead - Benefit Concert
Mon, July 10 - 6:00 PM Noel Gallagher & High Flying Birds and Garbage - Benefit Concert
Thur, Aug 3rd - 6:00 PM Bittersweet Daze - Benefit Concert
Wed & Thurs, Aug 9th & 10th - 7:00 PM Mt. Joy - Benefit Concerts - Sold Out
Wed, Aug 23 - 4:30 PM Manchester Orchestra and Jimmy Eats World - Benefit Concert
Wed, Aug 30th - 7:00 PM Vance Joy with Dan Sultan - Benefit Concert
Sat, Sept 30th - 5:00 PM Carl Cox - Benefit Concert
What to Know
The following is not permitted at SummerStage in Central Park:
- Bags over 16” tall x 16” wide x 8” deep in size
- Glass Bottles
- Cans
- Coolers
- Alcoholic Beverages (You can buy beer and wine in our Central Park venue, as long as you drink it within our gates.)
- Controlled Substances
- Weapons
- Folding Chairs
- Bikes
- Scooters
- Rollerblades
- Skateboards
- Beach Umbrellas
- Balloons
- Laser Pointers
- Professional camera and video camera equipment (excluding press – apply for a press pass here)
- Selfie Sticks
- Pets
- Drones
- Professional audio recording equipment
Still have a question? Click here for more SummerStage FAQs
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.