ABOUT SUMMERSTAGE Over 30+ years, SummerStage has presented artists of the highest quality across multiple disciplines and genres, with a focus on both iconic and emerging artists who reflect the interests of New York s diverse communities. In just the last five years alone, our stage has featured Stevie Wonder, Indigo Girls, Jimmy Cliff, The Black Keys, The xx, a 40th anniversary celebration of The Wiz, Public Enemy, Counting Crows, St. Vincent, Emmylou Harris, Florence and the Machine, Sharon Jones, Gavin Degraw, Joe Lovano, Alabama Shakes, Sugar Hill Gang, Norah Jones, She & Him, Caribou, Femi Kuti, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Ingrid Michaelson, George Clinton, Conor Oberst, Talib Kweli, Ozomatli and Beck. SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS HOLD YOUR NEXT EVENT AT A SUMMERSTAGE SHOW!
ABOUT SUMMERSTAGE SummerStage is New York s largest free outdoor performing arts festival, running annually from May-October. SummerStage brings the best music from around the world to New York s many and varied communities, using parks as gathering spaces in which to experience world class culture. From iconic performers to the latest up-and-coming artists, we present indie and Afrobeat, fado and opera, salsa and soul, jazz and contemporary dance, and everything in between. Angélique Kidjo and the Resistance Revival Chorus, 2018
DAVID BYRNE STEVIE WONDER SUMMERSTAGE PERFORMERS FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE NORAH JONES TROMBONE SHORTY KHALID JANELLE MONAE REGINA SPEKTOR
OUR LOCATION With a location in the heart of New York's landmarked Central Park, at 72nd Street + the East Drive, there are few comparable outdoor event experiences like SummerStage, with its stunning setting and its singular concert-going experience. Holding an event during a SummerStage concert provides special access to one of New York's most beloved outdoor summer traditions, while helping to sustain a festival that provides arts and culture to everyone, free of charge.
THE NEW SUMMERSTAGE IN CENTRAL PARK
ABOUT OUR VENUE Reopening in after a substantial refurbishment, SummerStage s Central Park venue will significantly improve the performance experience for artists and the concert-going experience for guests. Three new event spaces will be featured around the venue, offering semi-private or private rental options. Events may bring in their own caterer, or may choose to work with our venue s new concessionaire, who can provide full catering packages upon request.
PLANNING YOUR EVENT SUMMERSTAGE CONCERTS ARE A PERFECT WAY TO: ENTERTAIN YOUR CUSTOMERS IN A UNIQUE UNQUESTIONABLY NEW YORK SETTING CELEBRATE A MILESTONE BY WATCHING A SHOW WITH YOUR CLOSEST FRIENDS ON OUR PRIVATE PATIO OFFER YOUR EMPLOYEES FUN INCENTIVES IN A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE PLAN A TEAM-BUILDING OUTING BY INCLUDING A PRIVATE RECEPTION BEFORE A CONCERT OUR VENUE MAY ALSO BE RENTED OUT IN FULL FOR PRIVATE EVENTS.
STAGE RIGHT SHARED SPACE FEATURES: DIRECT, UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS OF THE STAGE FOR 60 GUESTS IN SHARED, ELEVATED SEATING ACCESS TO AIR CONDITIONED BATHROOMS BACKSTAGE BAR AND DECK FOR QUIET CONVERSATION SHADE STRUCTURE TO COVER AREA (NOT PICTURED) WAIT SERVICE FOR CONCESSIONS PRIVATE EVENT OPTION: ELEVATED DECK, HOLDING UP TO 50 (APPROXIMATELY 475 SQ. FT.), MAY BE RENTED FOR PRIVATE EVENTS, WITH SPECIAL CATERING PACKAGES AVAILABLE
STAGE LEFT SHARED SPACE FEATURES: ELEVATED DECK WITH DIRECT VIEWS OF THE STAGE ACCESS TO AIR CONDITIONED BATHROOMS SHADE STRUCTURE TO COVER AREA (NOT PICTURED) MAY BE CONFIGURED WITH PRIVATE BAR + WAIT SERVICE FOR CONCESSIONS PRIVATE EVENT OPTION: RAISED DECK, HOLDING UP TO 125 (APPROXIMATELY 775 SQ. FT.), MAY BE RENTED OUT FOR PRIVATE EVENTS, WITH SPECIAL CATERING PACKAGES AVAILABLE
MEMBER LOUNGE SHARED SPACE FEATURES: CENTER VIEW OF THE STAGE UPPER LEVEL VIEWING BALCONY SHARED, SHADED BLEACHER SEATS ACCESS TO AIR CONDITIONED BATHROOMS COMPLIMENTARY BAR + WAIT SERVICE FOR CONCESSIONS PRIVATE EVENT OPTION: UPPER BALCONY, HOLDING UP TO 90 (APPROXIMATELY 640 SQ. FT.), MAY BE RENTED OUT FOR PRIVATE EVENTS, WITH SPECIAL CATERING PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Monsieur Periné, 2016
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT SPECIAL EVENTS AT EVENTS@CITYPARKSFOUNDATION.ORG OR 212.360.8164