Central Park SummerStage, Outdoor performing arts festival at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, United States
Central Park SummerStage is a performance program offering music, dance, and theater in Rumsey Playfield in the heart of the park. Events feature artists across many genres in an open amphitheater that holds thousands of people at once.
The program was founded in 1986 by the City Parks Foundation to bring free cultural events to New York parks. Since then it has grown into one of the city's largest concert series.
The festival draws artists from many countries and showcases music styles ranging from jazz to world traditions. Visitors experience dance performances and theater that bring together audiences from across the city.
Many performances are free and happen on summer evenings, where you can simply find a spot on-site. It helps to arrive early or bring a blanket since the space fills up quickly.
The program regularly focuses on female artists across many genres and regions of origin. This focus makes clearly visible how diverse women's talent is in the art world.
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