Central Park SummerStage — New York, NY

Thriving parks mean thriving communities.

Located at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park (main entrance at E 72nd St and 5th Ave), Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage is one of New York City’s premier outdoor performing arts venues. Presenting free community performances alongside ticketed benefit concerts, the 5,000-capacity open-air venue hosts live music, dance, and cultural shows across genres ranging from indie rock, jazz, and hip-hop to Latin, reggae, and global sounds under the Central Park canopy.

TYPE

OUTDOOR

CAPACITY

5500

SETTING

OUTDOOR

AGE

18+

5th Ave · New York, NY · 10021

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Stages · 1

SummerStage

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Rumsey Playfield Box Office opens 1 hour prior to doors for ticketed benefit shows (cash only at box office).
Cash, credit cards, and mobile QR code ordering are accepted inside for concessions.
Re-entry is strictly prohibited for ticketed benefit events.
Smoking or vaping of any kind is prohibited in all NYC public parks.
Shows run rain or shine.

PARKING

No dedicated parking at the venue (Central Park, Manhattan)
Metered street parking around Central Park periphery (5th Ave, Central Park West, 72nd St, 66th St) – fills up quickly on event nights
Rideshare/taxi drop-off on 5th Ave or Central Park West recommended
Limited garage parking available on E 67th St (Central Parking), E 61st St, and Lexington Ave

PUBLIC TRANSIT

Multiple subway options: 6 train to 68th St-Hunter College
Q train to 72nd St; 1/2/3 trains to 72nd St (cross-park)
N/R/W to 5th Ave-59th St, then walk north; B/C trains to 72nd St (Central Park West entrance)
Numerous MTA bus routes also stop on 5th Ave and Central Park West near the entrances

ACCESSIBILITY

ADA-accessible viewing area available inside the venue (right side, near stage)
Accessible entrances on 5th Ave and Central Park West
Accessible restrooms in the park
Contact [email protected]. for advance accessibility accommodation requests

PERMITTED

Small handheld clutches and personal bags (purses under 16″ x 16″ x 8″)
Food and non-alcoholic beverages in plastic non-glass/factory-sealed containers
Blankets and low-back beach chairs (for select free events only)
Non-professional cameras without detachable lenses

NOT PERMITTED

Glass containers; alcohol (not sold or permitted to bring in at most events)
Professional cameras/tripods/video equipment without media credentials
Re-entry for sold-out ticketed shows