
Met Opera Summer Series
The Met Opera will return to Central Park for SummerStage, 2022.
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.
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.