New York City’s Capitol One City Parks Foundation SummerStage series has announced its extensive 2024 concert and even lineup. As always, this year’s 38th edition of SummerStage will feature both free and paid benefit concerts and events in parks across all five NYC boroughs.

Neighborhood parks hosting SummerStage this season include Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem (Manhattan), Tompkins Square Park in the East Village (Manhattan), Herbert Von King Park in Bed-Stuy (Brooklyn), The Coney Island Amphitheater on the Boardwalk (Brooklyn), Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (Queens), Crotona Park (Bronx), Stapleton Waterfront Park (Staten Island), and SummerStage’s flagship venue at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. Most performances will be free and open to the public, with the exception of some ticketed benefit concerts in Central Park.

Highlights of the free 2024 SummerStage include Andra Day (presented in partnership with Blue Note Jazz Festival), Kim Gordon, Sun Ra Arkestra, Arooj Aftab, Corinne Bailey Rae (Blue Note Jazz Festival), Ezra Collective (Blue Note Jazz Festival), The Yussef Dayes Experience (Blue Note Jazz Festival), Alcione, Andy Montañez, Ghostface Killah, Fonseca, Milly Quezada, Galactic ft. Irma Thomas, MIKE’s Young World IV, Snail Mail, NEMS, and more.

Paid SummerStage benefit concerts set to take place in Central Park include performances by James Arthur, KES, Dreamland Pride, Masego, T-Pain, Caifanes with Café Tacvba, Ethel Cain, Counting Crows, The Gaslight Anthem, Robert Glasper & Yebba (Blue Note Jazz Festival) and The Saw Doctors, among others

Other notable inclusions on the 2024 SummerStage season calendar include sounds from around the world like LAMC, Bastille Day, THE AUSSIE BBQ, Catalan Sounds on Tour, GhanaFest-NY, Palmwine Festival NYC, and more, as well as the return of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival featuring the Christian McBride Big Band, Carmen Lundy, Louis Hayes, Wallace Roney Jr, Helen Sung, SuperBlue: Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter ft. Huntertones, Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few, and many others.

“SummerStage is back for another incredible season of free performances,” said Heather Lubov, Executive Director of City Parks Foundation. “It’s always an honor to bring a lineup of both established and rising artists that celebrate the rich cultural fabric of our neighborhoods across the city to parks, all for free. Enjoying live music while outside in a park is one of the most joyful and memorable opportunities we can offer to New Yorkers, bringing neighbors and communities together for what is always a very special, shared experience.”

“We are thrilled to once again celebrate the vibrant diversity of New York City’s cultures and communities across all five boroughs,” added Erika Elliott, Executive Artistic Director of SummerStage. “Our lineup will shine a bright spotlight on some of music’s most iconic female artists who have made an impact in their genres, from rock and New Orleans soul scions to Dominican merengue and Brazilian samba legends. We are continuing to support rising artists from around the world who are showcasing their fresh takes on various genres like hip-hop, Americana, rock, Latin, pop, and more. 2024 promises to be an unforgettable season!”

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage is one of New York’s most beloved, broadly accessible, free outdoor performing arts festivals. SummerStage annually presents scores of free and benefit performances in Central Park and neighborhood parks throughout the five boroughs reaching 219,000 fans. With diverse artists and performances in genres that represent the cultural fabric of New York City including jazz, hip-hop, Latin, global, indie, and contemporary dance, SummerStage fills a vital niche in New York City’s summer arts festival landscape. Since its inception nearly 40 years ago, more than seven million people from New York City and around the world have enjoyed SummerStage.

Click below to view a full list of concerts, dates, venues, and ticketing structures for the events taking place as part of the 2024 City Parks Foundation SummerStage season. For ticketing details and more information, head here.

City Parks Foundation SummerStage Series 2024 Lineup/Schedule

Fri, May 17 | 5:00 PM | James Arthur | Central Park | Benefit

Sat, Jun 1 | 6:00 PM | OPENING NIGHT: Andra Day in association with Blue Note Jazz Festival, Subaru Music Series | Central Park | Free

Sat, Jun 8 | 5:00 PM | KES | Central Park | Benefit

Thu, Jun 13 | 5:00 PM | Kim Gordon / Sun Ra Arkestra / Slauson Malone 1, Subaru Music Series | Central Park | Free

Sat, Jun 15 | 4:00 PM | THE AUSSIE BBQ: Jebediah / Last Dinosaurs / Northeast Party House / Sheppard / Sycco / Thelma Plum in Association with Sounds Australia and the American Australian Association | Central Park | Free

Sat, Jun 15 | 5:00 PM | Andy Montañez / Charlie Cruz / People of Earth / La Mega DJ in association with 97.9 La Mega | Coney Island Amphitheater | Free

Sun, Jun 16 | 6:00 PM | Corinne Bailey Rae / Dixson in association with Blue Note Jazz Festival
Central Park | Free

Tue, Jun 18 | 7:00 PM | The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Leah Hawkins, Mario Chang, Michael Sumuel | Central Park | Free

Wed, Jun 19 | 5:00 PM | Masego / Jordan Ward | Central Park | Benefit

Thu, Jun 20 | 7:00 PM | The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Leah Hawkins, Mario Chang, Michael Sumuel | Brooklyn Bridge Park | Free

Sat, Jun 22 | 5:00 PM | The Yussef Dayes Experience / Aneesa Strings / Dana and Alden in association with Blue Note Jazz Festival | Central Park | Free

Sun, Jun 23 | 6:30 PM | T-Pain’s Mansion in Wiscansin Tour | Central Park | Benefit

Mon, Jun 24 | 7:00 PM | The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Brittany Olivia Logan, Hannah Jones, Matthew Cairns | Jackie Robinson Park | Free

Wed, Jun 26 | 7:00 PM | The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Brittany Olivia Logan, Hannah Jones, Matthew Cairns | Williamsbridge Oval | Free

Wed, Jun 26 | 6:00 PM | Caifanes + Café Tacvba | Central Park | Benefit

Thu, Jun 27 | 5:00 PM | Ethel Cain with Special Guest Teethe | Central Park | Benefit

Fri, Jun 28 | 7:00 PM | The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Brittany Olivia Logan, Hannah Jones, Matthew Cairns | Socrates Sculpture Park | Free

Fri, Jun 28 | 5:30 PM | Utopia Pride: Above & Beyond and Spencer Brown | Central Park | Benefit

Sat, Jun 29 | 5:00 PM | Pride Disco with Trixie Matell, Amanda Lepore, and Jess King | Central Park | Benefit

Sun, Jun 30 | 3:00 PM | Dreamland Pride | Central Park | Benefit

Mon, Jul 1 | 5:00 PM | Madison Cunningham / LA LOM / John-Robert / Corrente: Beatriz Mira & Tiago Barreiros | Central Park | Free

Sun, Jul 7 | 5:00 PM | Ezra Collective / Celeste / Da Chick DJ in association with Blue Note Jazz Festival | Central Park | Free

Sun, Jul 7 | 5:00 PM | Federation Sound 25th Anniversary featuring Sister Nancy / Tanto Metro & Devonte and friends | Coney Island Amphitheater | Free

Wed, Jul 10 | 6:00 PM | LAMC and Latin GRAMMY 25th Anniversary: Fonseca / Israel Fernández / Bruses | Central Park | Free

Thu, Jul 11 | 5:00 PM | Counting Crows, Subaru Music Series | Central Park | Benefit

Thu, Jul 11 | 6:00 PM | Works & Process: It’s Showtime NYC! / Maimouna Keita African Dance Company / Kash Gaines’s Caged Birds | Herbert Von King Park | Free

Fri, Jul 12 | 6:00 PM | Sounds of Detroit: Celebrating 50 years of J Dilla feat. The Pharcyde / Slum Village / Breakbeat Lou in association with Fusicology & Future x Sounds | Herbert Von King Park | Free

Sat, Jul 13 | 5:00 PM | LAMC: BRESH | Central Park | Free

Sat, Jul 13 | 4:00 PM | MIKE’s Young World IV: Earl Sweatshirt / Myaap / Sideshow / Stahhr / Stacy Epps | Herbert Von King Park | Free

Sun, Jul 14 | TBD | Lineup to be announced | Herbert Von King Park | Free

Sun, Jul 14 | 4:00 PM | GOLDEN OLDIES ON THE BOARDWALK: Oldies is Back in Brooklyn Feat. The Platters former lead singer Frank Pizarro / Charlie Thomas’ Drifters with Jeff Hall / The Marvelettes / Bill Haley Jr’s Comets / Johnny Farina / The Excellents / The Chiclettes / Vinnie Medugno / Hosted by Joe Causi WCBS FM and Sal Abbatiello Fever Records / Music by The Coda Band | Coney Island Amphitheater | Free

Sun, Jul 14 | 5:00 PM | Bastille Day: IAM / Magic System / The Avener / Laurie Darmon / Femi the Scorpion in association with the Consulate General of France | Central Park | Free

Wed, Jul 17 | 5:00 PM | The Saw Doctors / The Coronas | Central Park | Benefit

Sat, Jul 20 | 5:00 PM | DJ Rekha’s Basement Bhangra Beyond: Priya Ragu / DJ Rekha / Ami Dang / Lady Pista + Guests | Flushing Meadows-Corona Park | Free

Sun, Jul 21 | TBD | Lineup to be announced | Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

Sun, Jul 21 | 6:00 PM | Proyecto Uno / Milly Quezada / DJ Miquelito & Excarlet Molina in association with 97.9 La Mega
Central Park | Free

Wed, Jul 24 | 5:00 PM | Arooj Aftab / Sid Sriram / EMEL | Central Park | Free

Sat, Jul 27 | 3:00 PM | Piano People in the Park: Scorpion Kings / DBN GoGo / Kelvin MoMo / DJ Moma / DJ Tunez | Central Park | Benefit

Sun, Jul 28 | 5:00 PM | Catalan Sounds On Tour: Sidonie / Balkan Paradise Orchestra / Lau Noah / DJ Turmix in association with the Institut Ramon Llull | Central Park | Free

Wed, Jul 31 | 6:00 PM | Elevation Worship: Praise Party! | Central Park | Benefit

Thu, Aug 1 | 6:00 PM | Chuck Chillout 40th Radio Anniversary Party: Ice T / MOP / Schoolly D / Peter Gunz & Lord Tariq / Super Lover Cee & Casanova Rud / CL Smooth / Joeski Love / D.J. Breakout / Funky Four + 1 More / Ultramagnetic MCs / DJ Chuck Chillout & Kool Chip / NINE / Al B. Sure! / Music by Funk Flex / Hosted By Ralph McDaniels & Bugsy Buggs | Crotona Park | Free

Thu, Aug 1 | 5:00 PM | Blue Note Presents: Robert Glasper Featuring Yebba | Central Park | Benefit

Fri, Aug 2 | 6:00 PM | Tedsmooth’s Freestyle Jam feat. Coro / C-Bank / DJ Serg / Anthony Mangini / Tedsmooth / Strafe
Crotona Park | Free

Sat, Aug 3 | 5:00 PM | The Originals | Central Park | Free

Sat, Aug 3 | 6:00 PM | King Promise / Dan Price the Artist / DJ Faddah in association with GhanaFest-NY | Crotona Park | Free

Sun, Aug 4 | TBD | Lineup to be announced | Crotona Park | Free

Sun, Aug 4 | 5:00 PM | Galactic featuring Irma Thomas / The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr | Central Park | Free

Sun, Aug 4 | 4:00 PM | NEMS Presents: GORILLAFEST Featuring Ghostface Killah / DJ Drewski & Friends / Statik Selektah / Scram Jones / Tony Touch and Friends | Coney Island Amphitheater | Free

Thu, Aug 8 | 6:30 PM | David Cross and Super Pals featuring Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Silverman, Fred Armisen, Zach Zucker, Sean Patton and more TBA | Central Park | Benefit

Sat, Aug 10 | 6:00 PM | VP Records 45th Anniversary | Central Park | Free

Sun, Aug 11 | 5:00 PM | WBLS 50th Anniversary Celebration: Jon B / Vivian Green / Meli’sa Morgan / Horace Brown / Jeff Redd / Funk Flex | Coney Island Amphitheater | Free

Sun, Aug 11 | TBD | Lineup to be announced | Stapleton Waterfront Park | Free

Thu, Aug 15 | TBD | Lineup to be announced | Marcus Garvey Park | Free

Fri, Aug 16 | TBD | Lineup to be announced | Marcus Garvey Park | Free

Sat, Aug 17 | 5:00 PM | Palmwine Festival NYC: Show Dem Camp feat. The Cavemen & Friends in association with Move Forward Music | Central Park | Free

Sat, Aug 17 | 6:00 PM | The Soapbox Presents: The Life of the Party | Marcus Garvey Park | Free

Sun, Aug 18 | 5:00 PM | Special Uptown Edition: Celebrating 40 years of Red Alert & Ralph McDaniels Video Music Box
Marcus Garvey Park | Free

Sun, Aug 18 | 6:00 PM | Funk Flex Birthday Party with Live performances by Slick Rick, Dana Dane, Doug E. Fresh, DJ Maseo & Funk Flex | Central Park | Free

Wed, Aug 21 | 5:00 PM | The Gaslight Anthem / Joyce Manor / Pinkshift | Central Park | Benefit

Thu, Aug 22 | 5:00 PM | Brazilian Day: Alcione / Larissa Luz / DJ Malfeitona / Film screening: “Gerson King Combo” in association with 28th Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival | Central Park | Free

Fri, Aug 23 | 5:00 PM | Hip-Hop Is The LOML Tour: The Roots ft. Jungle Brothers / Digable Planets, Subaru Music Series | Central Park | Benefit

Fri, Aug 23 | 7:00 PM | Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Christian McBride Big Band / Wallace Roney Jr in partnership with Jazzmobile | Marcus Garvey Park | Free

Sat, Aug 24 | 3:00 PM | Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Carmen Lundy / Helen Sung / Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few / Tyreek McDole / DJ KulturedChild aka Angelika Beener | Marcus Garvey Park | Free

Sun, Aug 25 | 3:00 PM | Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Louis Hayes / SuperBlue: Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter ft. Huntertones / Ekep Nkwelle / Alexis Lombre / DJ KulturedChild aka Angelika Beener | Tompkins Square Park | Free

Tue, Aug 27 | 5:00 PM | Snail Mail / Tim Heidecker / Fenne Lily | Central Park | Free

Mon, Sep 9 | 6:00 PM | WNYC and Friends Centennial Celebration | Central Park | Free

Thu, Oct 3 | 5:00 PM | Brittany Howard & Michael Kiwanuka w/ Yasmin Williams | Central Park | Benefit

Sun, Oct 20 | 1:00 PM | The Chol Hamoed Spectacular: The Yeshiva Boys Choir presented in association with EG productions | Coney Island Amphitheater | Free

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