Central Park SummerStage Information 2011

SummerStage is an annual art performance series first established in 1986 at Rumsey Playfield of Central Park. Over two decades, it has become one of the most featured summer festivals in the park, as well in the whole New York City. Currently, besides Central Park, SummerStage has taken place in other parks throughout five boroughs, including Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Each summer, numerous artists of multi-genres and various cultural backgrounds around the world are drawn to the festival and show their genius to New Yorkers and visitors out of the city.

The main venue of SummerStage roots in Central Park's Rumsey Playfield, which is located at East 72nd Street off Fifth Avenue, close to 69th Street entrance to Central Park. You can get there by either subway or bus.

- Subway: The closest subways to Rumsey Playfield are "B" and "C" which stop at 72nd/Central Park West. Or you can take the trains of #1, 2 or 3 and get off at 72nd Street & Broadway, or take #6 towards 68th Street & Lexington Ave, or N, R, and W trains to Fifth Avenue.

- Bus: If you are coming from the east direction, choose M-1, M-2, M-3 or M-4 and get off at 72nd Street/5th Ave. If from the west direction, take M-7, M-10, M-11 to 72nd Street/Central Park West.

Central Park SummerStage/ Rumsey Playfield on Google Map

http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&daddr=40.772709%2C%20-73.970196%20(Center%20of%20Central%20Park)

Central Park SummerStage schedule for 2011 has not been released yet, but we have managed to find out information about two music events of SummerStage for your reference. You are suggested to keep an eye on SummerStage's homepage or call 212-360-2777 for the latest updates.

SummerStage Homepage

http://www.summerstage.org/

Florence and the Machine:

$35

Friday, June 24, 2011 at 6:30 pm

Tickets on sale from Friday, February 18 at 12 pm

Lykke Li:

$25

Monday, August 1 at 5:30 pm:

Presale on Wednesday, March 16 at noon

You can purchase tickets online via ticketmaster.com, or get charged by calling (800) 745-3000, or visit the box offices. The Mercury Lounge box office is located at 217 E. Houston Street and operated from 12 pm to 7 pm Monday through Saturday. The Music Hall of Williamsburg box office is nestled at 66 North 6th Street, only open on Saturdays from 11 am to 6p m. The number of box office is (212) 360-2777.

Tickets for Central Park SummerStage

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Central-Park-Summerstage-tickets-Central-Park-New-York/venue/21

Good to know:

The performances of SummerStage are divided into Free ones and Benefit ones. All Benefit concerts require tickets and Free performances are based on a first come, first served basis. Gates for weekday performances are opened one hour prior to the event time, and 90 minutes prior for weekend shows.

Please note there are strict rules on the items taken to the SummerStage. Things permitted include water, blankets and picnic dinners. Items forbidden in Central Park SummerStage include alcoholic beverages, coolers, pets, bikes, beach umbrellas, cameras, tape recorders, glass bottles, cans and folding chairs.