Central Park SummerStage 2011 has announced a full schedule of more than 100 events and performances on the main stage in Central Park and in 17 other
parks around the city. You can enjoy live
music, dance, spoken word readings, comedy, films, and more. The fun begins on June 7, 2011 and runs through September 1, 2011 (the Florence and the Machine show on June 24 was already sold out as of mid-May).
More than thirty of the SummerStage events are free, though there will also be several benefit concerts that will charge admission to subsidize the free SummerStage programs.
The Brooklyn Flea will be back to offer delicious treats including goodies from Pizza Moto, Asia Dog, and Blue Marble Ice Cream.
2011 Central Park SummerStage Schedule
Free performances include showcases of artists performing nights devoted to everything from modern dance to Latin beats to hip hop.
Benefit concerts will feature artists including Florence and the Machine, Ratatat, Levon Helm Band and Emmylou Harris, Wiz Khalifa, Guster and Jack's Mannequin. Tickets are available through
Ticketmaster or by calling 800-745-3000. Hot shows sell out fast so order early.
Check out the
SummerStage schedule for information on all scheduled performances. You can also call the Central Park Summerstage hotline at 212-360-2777 for the latest updates. All programs will take place rain or shine and will only be canceled in the event of dangerous lightning during a performance.
Central Park SummerStage Directions
SummerStage is located at Rumsey Playfield near the 5th Avenue and 69th Street entrance to Central Park.
Central Park SummerStage Admission
Admission to all free performances is on a first-come, first-served basis, no tickets required. Tickets are required for all Benefit Concerts. Gates open 60 minutes prior to performances.
Central Park SummerStage Rules
Please do not bring alcoholic beverages, glass, bottles, coolers, pets, bicycles, rollerblades, folding chairs, beach umbrellas, video cameras or tape recorders No professional camera gear, telephoto lenses, or flash photography is allowed. All bags are subject to search.
