2008 SummerStage Schedule | Central Park Visitors Guide
The SummerStage in Central Park hosts numerous dance, spoken word and music events throughout the summer. Many of the events are free, while others require advance tickets and serve as benefits for the summer series.
Central Park SummerStage is an outdoor venue, located at Rumsey Playfield. Rumsey Playfield is located on East 72nd Street off Fifth Avenue. The closest subway is the 6 train to 68th Street. You can easily enter the park on 69th Street and 5th Avenue.
Entrance to the SummerStage area begins 90 minutes before the shows start on weekends, and 60 minutes before for weeknight performances.
Things To Bring
Water
Blanket
Picnic dinner
Things NOT To Bring
Glass Bottles
Cans
Camcorders
Coolers
Good to Know
Concessions are available inside the venue, including beer & wine ($5) and water ($2). There are also hotdogs, fries and other food offerings available.
If you're not into battling crowds and are content to just hear the music, there is plenty of space on the grass outside of the SummerStage area. From there, you can easily hear the concert while lounging on the grass.
