2022 SummerStage Performance Schedule
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.
Sat, Jun 4th - 7:00 PM Aurora - Benefit Concert
Wed, Jun 8th - 6:00 PM Modest Mouse and The Cribs - Benefit Concert
Sat, Jun 11th - 7:00 PM Herbie Hancock, Keyon Harrold, Pete Rock, FREE EVENT
Mon, Jun 13th - 6:00 PM Trombone Shorty's Voodoo Threauxdown - Benefit Concert
Wed, Jun 15th - 6:00 PM George Clinton, Dopapod, Pimps of Joytime - Benefit Concert
Thu, Jun 16th - 6:00 PM Belle and Sebastian & Los Bitchos - Benefit Concert
Fri, Jun 17th - 7:30 PM Summer of Soul - Juneteenth celebration and screening, Marcus Garvey Park - FREE EVENT
Sat, Jun 18th - 4:00 PM The Aussie BBQ - Baker Boy / Electric Fields / G Flip / Haiku Hands / Peking Duk / You Am I in association with Sounds Australia - FREE EVENT
Mon, Jun 20th - 8:00 PM THE METROPOLITAN OPERA SUMMER RECITAL featuring Brittany Renee, Ben Bliss and Justin Austin - FREE EVENT
Tue, Jun 21st - 7:00 PM Fête de la Musique, MC Solaar, Bon Entendeur, Hyphen Hyphen - FREE EVENT
Wed, Jun 22nd - 6:00 PM Waxahatchee, Swearin', Ohmme - FREE EVENT
Thu, Jun 23rd - 6:00 PM Lawrence, Misterwives, Winnetka Bowling League - Benefit Concert
Sat, Jul 2nd - 6:00 PM Patrick Watson with Attacca Quartet, Elisapie, La Force, Alisa Ali DJ Set in association with the Consulate General of Canada in New York - FREE EVENT
Sun, Jul 3rd - 7:00 PM Michael Franti and Spearhead - Benefit Concert
Wed, Jul 6th - 6:00 PM Barenaked Ladies Last Summer on Earth Tour - Benefit Concert
Sat, Jul 9th - 3:00 PM Carla Morrison, Love of Lesbian, Dannylux and Canyon Cody DJ Set in Association with LAMC - FREE EVENT
Sun, Jul 10th - 7:00 PM KOREA GAYOJE: Brave Girls / Golden Child / AleXa in association with the Korean Cultural Center New York - FREE EVENT
Wed, Jul 13th - 8:00 PM Art Move Concept / Passionfruit Dance Company - FREE EVENT
Sat, Jul 16th - 7:00 PM Revive Big Band feat. Thaïs Lona and friends / Melanie Charles / Erika the DJ - FREE EVENT
Sun, Jul 17th - 6:00 PM Ney Matogrosso / Francisco El Hombre / Fado Bicha / Surma DJ Set in association with Arte Institute - FREE EVENT
Wed, Jul 20th - 7:00 PM Cory Henry / Thee Sacred Souls / Ogi / Rustam Ospanoff DJ Set - FREE EVENT
Thu, Jul 21st - 6:00 PM Lucy Dacus with Hop Along - Benefit Concert
Wed, Jul 27th - 7:00 PM Parcels - Benefit Concert
Thu, Jul 28th - 7:00 PM Caribou / Ela Minus / Toribio DJ Set in association with meanred - FREE EVENT
Sat, Jul 30th - 6:00 PM Saba / Eryn Allen Kane / theMIND / Zillion (DJ Set) in association with moveforward music - FREE EVENT
Sun, Jul 31st - 6:00 PM Sons of Kemet / Makaya McCraven / L’Rain / DJ Lindsey - FREE EVENT
Wed, Aug 3rd - 6:00 PM Helado Negro, Silvana Estrada, Doris Anahi, and Jacks Haupt + Film Screening: Mija - FREE EVENT
Thu, Aug 4th - 6:00 PM Andy Grammer and Fitz & the Tantrums with Breland - Benefit Concert
Sat, Aug 6th - 3:00 PM Basement Bhangra 25th Birthday Bash: DJ Rekha / Jasmine Sandlas / Red Baraat / Ganavya /Raaginder / David Sharma / Sikh Knowledge / DJ Ushka / ZEEMUFFIN / Ajna Dance / Rajuju Brown - FREE EVENT
Sun, Aug 7th - 3:00 PM "El Rey Supremo" Luis Vargas / El Gran Alcover / Grupo D’Ahora - FREE EVENT
Thu, Aug 11th - 6:00 PM CeeLo Green, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Jonathon Toubin - Benefit Concert
Sat, Aug 13th - 7:00 PM VP Records presents Dancehall meets Hip Hop 90s style: Wayne Wonder and more / hosted by Ralph McDaniels - FREE EVENT
Sun, Aug 14th - 6:00 PM Patoranking / Flavour / Juls / Superhero DJ Jon Quick & friends with co-hosts Lisa Yaro & Osei The Dark Secret - FREE EVENT
Sat & Sun, Aug 20 & 21st - 6:00 PM The Wild Hearts Tour with Sharon Van Etten / Angel Olsen / Julien Baker and Special Guest Spencer - Benefit Concert
Tue, Aug 23rd - 6:00 PM The Decemberists - Arise from the Bunkers / Jake Xerxes Fussell - Benefit Concert
Wed, Aug 24th - 6:30 PM UB40, The Original Wailers, Maxi Priest & Big Mountain - FREE EVENT
Thu, Aug 25th - 7:00 PM Burning Spear - Benefit Concert
Sun, Aug 28th - 8:00 PM Hubbard Street Dance Chicago - FREE EVENT
Tue, Aug 30th - 7:00 PM Animal Collective and Tomato Flower - Benefit Concert
Wed, Aug 31st - 8:00 PM Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis - FREE EVENT
Wed, Sept 7th - 7:00 PM Lupe Fiasco - Benefit Concert
Fri, Sept 8th - 7:00 PM Azealia Banks, Blue Hawaii, + more
Sat, Sept 10th - 7:00 PM IMPROVISATIONS & the Go Organic Orchestra with multiple guests - FREE EVENT
Fri, Sep 16th - 6:00 PM D.O.T.S. - Kenny Beats and Friends - Benefit Concert
Tue, Sep 20th - 6:00 PM Willie Nelson & Family with Charlie Crockett - Benefit Concert
Wed, Sep 21st - 6:30 PM Caamp Lavender Days Tour with Special Guests Cut Worms and Speaking Suns - Benefit Concert
Thu, Sep 22nd - 6:00 PM Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Twen - Benefit Concert
Mon, Sep 26th - 7:00 PM Skip Marley, Marzz - FREE EVENT
Sat, Oct 1st - 7:00 PM Cigarettes After Sex - Benefit Concert
2022 Safety Protocol
In 2022, SummerStage will no longer be checking COVID-19 vaccination status or proof of negative tests. Masks are now optional, but strongly encouraged.
What to Know
In 2022, 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.