SummerStage 2025 is almost here!
SummerStage will return in 2025 for another incredible season of performances. Check back often to see more concerts added to the list below as they are announced. Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates.
2025 SummerStage Performance Schedule (in progress)
See this year's amazing lineup and get some helpful know-before-you-go tips. Many performances are free, while others are benefits which require a ticket to help fund the SummerStage programming.
Doors open one hour prior to start time for most shows.
May 17th, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | PATRICE ROBERTS: I AM WOMAN | Benefit Concert
May 31st, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | ALAN WALKER | Benefit Concert
June 1st, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | ASTROPICAL (BOMBA ESTÉREO + RAWAYANA) | Benefit Concert
June 4th, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | OPENING NIGHT: MARCUS MILLER / TANK AND THE BANGAS / THE SOUL REBELS | Free Performance
June 7th, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | YANDEL SINFÓNICO TOUR | Benefit Concert
June 9th, 2025 – 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM | THE DRIVER ERA: OBSESSION TOUR | Benefit Concert
June 14th, 2025 – 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM | THE AUSSIE BBQ: Flewnt & Inkabee / Gordi / Grace Cummings / PINES / The Grogans / The Wiggles | Free Performance
June 15th, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM | NORDIC NEXT: Jakob / Sarah Klang / Astrid Sonne / Joalin | Free Performance
June 16th, 2025 – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM | THE METROPOLITAN OPERA SUMMERSTAGE: Janai Brugger / Jack Swanson / Benjamin Taylor / with pianist Howard Watkins | Free Performance
June 17th, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | JAMES BLUNT: BACK TO BEDLAM 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR | Benefit Concert
June 18th, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM | JUNETEENTH: Noname / Ravyn Lenae / Fana Hues | Benefit Concert
June 25th, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM | RHIANNON GIDDENS & LIDO PIMIENTA | Free Performance
June 26th, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | PRIDE WITH KEHLANI | Benefit Concert
June 29th, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | DREAMLAND PRIDE: Headliner DJ TBA / Anne Louise / Hayla | Benefit Concert
June 30th, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | NEW YORK SINGS YIDDISH: Zalmen Mlotek / Frank London’s Klezmer All Stars & Celebrated Yiddish Vocalists | Free Performance
July 2nd, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM | CHARLOTTE DAY WILSON / THE WEATHER STATION | Free Performance
July 5th, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | (SOLD OUT) KES: Night 1 | Benefit Concert
July 6th, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | (SOLD OUT) KES: Night 2 | Benefit Concert
July 9th, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | MORAT / PLANTA INDUSTRIAL / YAMI SAFDIE | Free Performance
July 11th, 2025 – 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM | CHRIS TOMLIN: WORSHIP UNDER THE STARS | Benefit Concert
July 12th, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM | CAMILO / ELA TAUBERT / GUITARRICADELAFUENTE | Free Performance
July 13th, 2025 – 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM | BASTILLE DAY: Bob Sinclar / Big Flo & Oli / Patrick Bruel / ESTL | Free Performance
July 23rd, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM | CYMANDE / ASHA PUTHLI / ZACCHAE'US PAUL / K.TEA | Free Performance
July 24th, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM | JESSICA PRATT / CAMERON WINTER / DARYL JOHNS | Free Performance
July 26th, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | THE SAW DOCTORS | Benefit Concert
July 27th, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM | FEMI KUTI & THE POSITIVE FORCE with dead prez / Rich Medina / Maryam Bukar Hassan | Free Performance
July 30th, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | THE HEAD AND THE HEART APERTURE TOUR / WILD RIVERS / MARFA | Benefit Concert
August 1st, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | JACOB COLLIER | Benefit Concert
August 3rd, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM | TAIWANESE WAVES: Enno Cheng / ABAO + Nanguaq Girls / Bulareyaung Dance Company | Free Performance
August 8th, 2025 – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Ballet Hispánico | Free Performance
August 9th, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | CELIA CRUZ CELEBRATION: Isaac Delgado / Aymee Nuviola/ Brenda Navarrete & Guests | Free Performance
August 10th, 2025 – 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM | THE ORIGINALS w/ RICH MEDINA / STRETCH ARMSTRONG / TONY TOUCH | Free Performance
August 16th, 2025 – 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM | BLACKTRONIKA FESTIVAL: Phuture / Waajeed / Rimarkable / Joe Claussell / Charlie Dark / King Britt | Free Performance
August 17th, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | FUNK FLEX R&B BIRTHDAY PICNIC | Free Performance
August 27th, 2025 – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM | MORGAN FREEMAN’S SYMPHONIC BLUES EXPERIENCE | Free Performance
August 31st, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM | IZA / ILÊ AIYÊ / EVANDRO FIÓTI - In association with 29th Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival | Free Performance
September 8th, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | RILO KILEY (SOLD OUT) | Benefit Concert
September 14th, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM | AWICH & FRIENDS | Free Performance
September 16th, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM | SOCCER MOMMY / HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF / DUMMY | Free Performance
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.