The Met Opera Summer Recital Series

The Met Opera will return to Central Park for SummerStage, 2023.

ABOUT THE METROPOLITAN OPERA SUMMER RECITAL SERIES

The series is one of the most beloved summer traditions in the city, and it kicks off in Central Park's Rumsey Playfield.

Info on the current year's program will be listed once it is announced.

In hopes to inspire a new generation of opera lovers, The Metropolitan Opera, in collaboration with City Parks Foundation, launched its Summer Recital Series in 2009 to bring free concerts to the parks in every borough of New York. 

2022 PERFORMANCE

Metropolitan Opera stars Brittany Renee, Ben Bliss and Justin Austin perform an evening of arias and duets from some of opera’s most beloved works and joined by Met assistant conductor Bryan Wagorn at the piano.

Date: Monday June 20th, 2022

Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Location: Rumsey Playfield, Central Park

Admission: Free

Helpful Things to Know

ADMISSION & SEATING POLICY

Seating is first-come, first-served. There is also space to listen on the grass outside of the venue. 

If you want to get into events more easily, consider a SummerStage Membership which offers members express entrance to shows, seats on the bleachers, member lounge access, complimentary beverages, luxury air-conditioned restrooms and more.

NOT PERMITTED

The following cannot be brought into the Central Park venue: backpacks and luggage larger than 16″ x 16″ x 8", glass bottles, cans, coolers, folding chairs, bikes, roller blades, scooters, skateboards, beach umbrellas, video cameras, selfie sticks, musical instruments, professional camera gear or pets (service animals are allowed).

Food and beverages are available to purchase at all shows. Menu items include burgers, hot dogs, vegetarian sandwiches, beer, and wine. At the free shows, food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted. However, glass bottles, coolers, and alcohol are not permitted.

Bags are subject to search.

Smoking and vaping is prohibited in all NYC parks.

PETS

Pets are not allowed into the shows. Service animals and seeing eye dogs are allowed.

WEATHER

Shows are RAIN or SHINE and are only cancelled in the event of dangerous conditions. Announcements are made on the Facebook & Twitter pages. Should a Benefit Concert be cancelled, refunds will be available. Cancelled shows are not rescheduled. Small umbrellas are permitted inside the venue.

ACCESSIBILITY

SummerStage is accessible to the mobility-impaired. For additional information please call (212) 360-2789 and ask to speak with the Volunteer Coordinator.

To obtain the Parks Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD), please call (800) 281-5722.