{"id":2393209,"date":"2026-04-28T17:01:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T17:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2393209"},"modified":"2026-04-28T17:01:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T17:01:01","slug":"new-yorks-central-park-summerstage-announces-2026-concert-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/new-yorks-central-park-summerstage-announces-2026-concert-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"New York’s Central Park SummerStage Announces 2026 Concert Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\tLaurie Anderson, Ang\u00e9lique Kidjo, Mavis Staples, De La Soul, Spoon, Julieta Venegas, Black Country, New Road and Horsegirl are among the artists who will grace the stage of the 2026 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage<\/a>, New York City\u2019s iconic outdoor performing arts festival bringing more than 60 free and benefit shows to Central Park<\/a> and 12 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs, City Parks Foundation announced on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe 2026 season will mark the festival\u2019s milestone 40th anniversary, with special celebratory concerts and events highlighting four remarkable decades of performances across New York City\u2019s parks.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe full schedule appears below.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cForty years ago, I had a simple idea: that world-class music and performing arts belonged to everyone, not just those who could afford a ticket. Four decades later, I\u2019m genuinely moved by what SummerStage<\/a> has meant to our city and what we helped build together with our fans,\u201d said Joe Killian, SummerStage Founder & Executive Producer (1986-1993) and City Parks Foundation Board Member. \u201cSummerStage has been the cultural backbone of NYC since 1986, bringing artists from across the globe to share their sounds and stories with our neighbors in their local parks. We\u2019ve curated bold commissions, unexpected collaborations, and showcased rising stars, and New York has shown up every single time.\u00a0 The tremendous loyalty and support from SummerStage\u2019s fans is the fuel that keeps us going. As we step into this 40th season, I\u2019m not just proud of where we\u2019ve been, but I\u2019m also excited for the moments still to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThis year\u2019s annual gala, on Thursday, September 10th, will commemorate the festival\u2019s 40th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, City Parks Foundation will honor Killian with the SummerStage Icon Award for his vision that resulted in the creation of SummerStage and for his dedication to the organization for four decades. The benefit will also honor Alex Blavatnik, Vice Chairman of Access Industries and Director of the Blavatnik Archive, with the City Parks Foundation Icon Award, for his transformative investments that have preserved cultural history and made it freely accessible to the public. This preeminent benefit raises more than $1 million in support of SummerStage concerts, as well as City Parks Foundation\u2019s free environmental education, youth sports, and community engagement programs, all serving New York\u2019s under-resourced communities.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cI am thrilled to announce our 2026 SummerStage lineup and mark our momentous 40th anniversary,\u201d said Heather Lubov, Executive Director of City Parks Foundation. \u201cThis season\u2019s exceptional mix of artists truly embodies why Summerstage has become such a beloved music destination for the past four decades, and reflects our city\u2019s rich cultural diversity. We are excited to continue the tradition of bringing memorable live performances to NYC\u2019s parks and celebrating our communities.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tSummerStage 2026 Schedule<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat, May 30
5:30 PM
Dance Gavin Dance \/ The Fall of Troy \/ Wolf and the Bear
Central Park
Benefit<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sat. Jun 6
4:00 PM
Of The Trees \/ Jade Cicada \/ Chmura \/ Snuffy
Central Park
Benefit<\/p>\n

\n\t
Mon. Jun 8
6:00 PM
The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Tessa McQueen, Lonwabo Mose, Alex McKissick, and Mariam Bombrun: This event forms part of Carnegie Hall\u2019s\u00a0United in Sound: America at 250<\/em>\u00a0festival.
Williamsbridge Oval
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Wed. Jun 10
5:00 PM
The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Tessa McQueen, Lonwabo Mose, Alex McKissick, and Mariam Bombrun: This event forms part of Carnegie Hall\u2019s\u00a0United in Sound: America at 250<\/em>\u00a0festival.
Socrates Sculpture Park\u00a0
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Wed. Jun 10\u00a0
5:00 PM
OPENING Night: Ledisi for Dinah \/ Spilata \/ DJ Kultured Child in association with Blue Note Jazz Festival presented as part of the Subaru Music Series
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Thur. Jun 11
5:00 PM
Yellowcard \/ New Found Glory \/ Plain\u00a0
White Ts presented as part of the Subaru Music Series
Central Park
Benefit<\/p>\n

\n\t
Fri. Jun 12
6:00 PM
The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Tessa McQueen, Lonwabo Mose, Alex McKissick, and Mariam Bombrun: This event forms part of Carnegie Hall\u2019s\u00a0United in Sound: America at 250<\/em>\u00a0festival.
Jackie Robinson Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sat. Jun 13
6:00 PM
The Martinez Brothers \/ Wakyin \/ Luna Mar
Central Park
Benefit
Date TBA<\/p>\n

\n\t
6:00 PM
The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Tessa McQueen, Lonwabo Mose, Alex McKissick, and Mariam Bombrun: This event forms part of Carnegie Hall\u2019s\u00a0United in Sound: America at 250<\/em>\u00a0festival.
Park TBA, Staten Island
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Mon. Jun 15
7:00 PM
The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Emily Pogorelc, Joshua Blue, Edward Nelson, and Dmitri Dover: This event forms part of Carnegie Hall\u2019s\u00a0United in Sound: America at 250<\/em>\u00a0festival.
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Wed. Jun 17
6:00 PM
The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Emily Pogorelc, Joshua Blue, Edward Nelson, and Dmitri Dover: This event forms part of Carnegie Hall\u2019s\u00a0United in Sound: America at 250<\/em>\u00a0festival.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sat. Jun 20
7:00 PM
Elderbrook \/ Tobiahs
Central Park
Benefit<\/p>\n

\n\t
Mon. Jun 22
6:00 PM
New York Sings Yiddish: Passing the Torch to a New Generation: The Shvesters \/ Yidlife Crisis \/ Yair Keydar \/ Riki Rose and more in association with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Wed. Jun 24
5:00 PM
Black Country, New Road \/ Horsegirl \/ Sharp Pins
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Fri. Jun 26
7:00 PM
Laurie Anderson: Republic of Love with Sexmob
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sun. Jun 28
3:00 PM
Dreamland Pride with Purple Disco Machine \/ Kungs \/ Dani Brasil
Central Park
Benefit<\/p>\n

\n\t
Wed, Jul 1
5:00 PM
SHABAKA \/ Kokoroko \/ Omar \/ Lovie in association with Giant Step and Blue Note Jazz Festival
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Fri. Jul 3
5:00 PM\u00a0
Odd Mob
Central Park
Benefit<\/p>\n

\n\t
Wed. Jul 8
5:00 PM
Spoon \/ Ratboys \/ Bodega presented as part of the Subaru Music Series
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Thu. Jul 9
6:00 PM
Duck Down Music Presents Heltah Skeltah and O.G.C. of Boot Camp Clik \u2018Nocturnal and Da Storm\u2019 30 Year Anniversary in association with Mass Appeal
Herbert Von King Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Thu. Jul 9
6:00 PM
Shaggy The Yaad in association with VP Records and Boombastic Radio
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Fri. Jul 10
5:00 PM
Mereba \/ Mack Keane \/ Arima Ederra \/\u00a0 Halfmoon BK in association with COLORSXSTUDIO
Herbert Von King Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Fri. Jul 10\u00a0
4:00 PM
Nora en Pure Presents Purified: andhim \/ Kidnap \/ Corren Cavini \/ Jack Emery
Central Park
Benefit<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sat. Jul 11
4:30 PM
MIKE\u2019s Young World: Max B \/ MIKE with The Band of the Century
Herbert Von King Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sun. Jul 12\u00a0
5:00 PM
Bilal \/ GENA \/ DJ Tara in association with The Apollo Theater
Herbert Von King Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sun, Jul 12
5:00 PM
Bastille Day: Black M \/ Laurent Voulzy \/ Legends of the 80\u2019s \/ Michel Polnareff in association with the Consulate General of France in New York
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Wed. Jul 15\u00a0
5:00 PM
Morocco: From Dakhla to Casablanca: Hoba Hoba Spirit \/ Hamid El Kasri Dakhla \/ Casa Xpress \/ Mr ID in association with Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication and Maroc Festivals
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Thur. Jul 16
5:00 PM
Mavis Staples \/ Brother Wallace in association with The Apollo Theater
Central Park
Free
Fri. Jul 17
6:00 PM<\/p>\n

\n\t
De La Soul \/ Pete Rock in association with Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Mass Appeal
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sat. Jul 18
5:00 PM
DJ Rekha\u2019s Basement Bhangra Beyond: Jaz Dhami \/ Mitika Kanwar \/ Babbulicious \/ DJ Rekha + special guests in association with Queens Borough President Donovan Richards
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sat. Jul 18
3:00 PM
Anjunadeep: Open Air New York City: Because of Art \/ Durante \/ Ezequiel Arias \/ James Grant & Jody Wisternoff \/ Marsh \/ Romain Garcia \/ SunrYse
Central Park
Benefit<\/p>\n

\n\t
Wed. Jul 22
7:00 PM
Complexions Contemporary Ballet \/ Paul Taylor Dance Company \/ Latasha Barnes\u2019 The Jazz Continuum in association with the Joyce Theater
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Thur. July 23
5:00 PM
Yeat: The LOVE\/LYFE Tour \/ Slayr \/ BNYX
Central Park
Sold Out<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sat. Jul 25
3:00 PM
Maccabi House: Adam Ten and Mita Gami \/ Darco \/ Malive \/ Monobase\u00a0
Central Park
Benefit<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sun. Jul 26
5:00 PM
Afro-Latinas: Luedji Luna feat. Liniker \/ Susana Baca \/ Lady G \/ Mai-Elka Prado feat. Lush Song Collective \/ DJ Agent DMZ in association with the Festival Latinidades and Afro-Latino Festival NYC\u00a0
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Wed. Jul 29
5:00 PM
Julieta Venegas \/ Lasso \/ DJ Anamaria Sayre in association with LAMC and The Latin Recording Academy
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Thu. Jul 30
6:00 PM
UBB 40th Anniversary Celebration: BreakBeat Lou \/ Lord Finesse \/ Diamond D \/ Grand Puba \/ Sadat X \/ Nice & Smooth \/ Peter Gunz \/ DJ Boogie Blind in association with Mass Appeal
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Thu. Jul 30
6:00 PM
Lineup to be announced\u00a0
Crotona Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Fri. Jul 31
6:00 PM
Doug E. Fresh and Funk Flex Hip-Hop Appreciation Park Jam in association with Mass Appeal
Crotona Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sat. Aug 1
5:00 PM
Trueno \/ Milo J \/ J Noa \/ DJ Albina Cabrera in association with LAMC and The Latin Recording Academy
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sat. Aug 1
6:00 PM
Ghanafest-NY: Edem \/ Andy Dosty
Crotona Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sun.\u00a0 Aug 2
6:00 PM
WayV \/ The Either \/ Chopstix in association with the China Institute of America
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Thu. Aug 6
7:00 PM
Andrew Bird with the Wordless Music Orchestra Perform 20th Anniversary of \u201cThe Mysterious Production of Eggs\u201d \u00a0presented by the Mayor\u2019s Office of Media & Entertainment
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Fri.\u00a0 Aug 7
6:00 PM
Funk Flex Birthday R&B Picnic: Jon B \/ Fonda Rae \/ Taana Gardner \/ Strafe \/ Dres from Blacksheep \/ DJ M U \/ Music by Funk Flex
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Date TBA
6:00 PM
Funk Flex Birthday Fest: Crystal Waters \/ Cynthia \/ Frankie Cutlass \/ Force MDs \/ Sunshine Anderson \/ Greg Nice\/ CL Smooth in association with Mass Appeal
\u200b\u200bPark TBA, Staten Island
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Date TBA
5:00 PM
Charlie Aponte \/ Judy Santos \/ DJ Connie \/ DJ Medina
Park TBA, Staten Island
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sat. Aug 15
5:00 PM
Blues Traveler \/ Gin Blossoms \/ Spin Doctors presented as part of the Subaru Music Series
Central Park
Benefit<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sun.\u00a0 Aug 16
5:00 PM
Taiwanese Waves 10th Anniversary: 9m88 + \u00d8ZI + YELLOW \/ Chance Emerson \/ Mong Tong \/ Chinatown Records
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Wed. Aug 19
6:00 PM\u00a0
Simple Plan \/ 30H!3 \/ Bowling For Soup
Central Park
Benefit<\/p>\n

\n\t
Thu. Aug 20
6:00 PM
Lineup to be announced
Marcus Garvey Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Fri. Aug 21
7:00 PM
The Voice of Miles Davis: A Symphonic Centennial Celebration in Partnership with Jazzmobile SUMMERFEST and Park Avenue Artists
Marcus Garvey Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sat. Aug 22
6:00 PM
The Soapbox Presents: Run It Back: The Art of the Sample Vol. II
Marcus Garvey Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sun. Aug 23
6:00 PM
Ang\u00e9lique\u00a0<\/strong>Kidjo \/ DJ Freshy K in association with World Music Institute
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Tue. Aug 25
6:00 PM
Myles Smith: My Mess, My Heart, My Life Tour with special guest Michael Marcagi
Central Park
Benefit<\/p>\n

\n\t
Fri. Aug 28
7:00 PM
The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with special guests Marquis Hill and Ekep Nkwelle
Sherman Irby, music director
Marcus Garvey Park
Free
Sat. Aug 29
2:00 PM
The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Joshua Redman \/ Nat Adderley Jr.\u00a0
Marcus Garvey Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sun. Aug 30
3:00 PM
The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Ravi Coltrane \/ Kassa Overall \/ Vanisha Gould
Tompkins Square Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Wed. Sept 2
6:00 PM
Verve 70th Anniversary: Christian McBride \/ Mei Semones & Friends Play the Music of Getz\/Gilberto presented by the Mayor\u2019s Office of Media & Entertainment
Central Park
Free<\/p>\n

\n\t
Sat. Sept 12
6:00 PM
Darling Blue PT2 Tour: Marcus King Band \/ Penelope Road
Central Park
Benefit<\/p>\n

\n\t
Thu. Oct 1
6:00 PM
The Age of the Ram Tour: Charley Crockett \/ Durand Jones and the Indications\u00a0
Central Park
Benefit<\/p>\n

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*All show times and artists are subject to change\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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