Central Park Summerstage
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Upcoming events at Central Park Summerstage
No upcoming events listed
There are currently no tickets listed for this venue. Check back soon for newly announced tour dates.
Recent past events at Central Park Summerstage
£86.30
recorded Sat 19 Sep 2026
£51
£72
£95
£62
£43
£56
£45
£77
£81
£76
£95
Each price is the lowest listed ticket for that show at the last check we recorded.
What time do doors open at Central Park Summerstage?
The main entrance to Rumsey Playfield for Summerstage events is typically located off the pathway near East 69th Street within Central Park. Queue arrangements are managed by event staff, and standard bag search policies are enforced.
Door times vary by event — check your ticket or the venue's own website on the day.
How do I get to Central Park Summerstage, New York?
Central Park Summerstage is at Rumsey Playfield, East Drive, New York, 10065. Open in Google Maps
By train and tube
The nearest subway station is 68th Street – Hunter College (6 train), requiring approximately a 12-minute walk west along East 68th Street into Central Park, then south towards Rumsey Playfield. Alternatively, the 5th Avenue / 59th Street (N, Q, R, W trains) station is an approximate 15-minute walk north into the park.
By bus
Several bus routes serve the vicinity of Central Park Summerstage. The M1, M2, M3, M4 bus routes run north and south along 5th Avenue, with stops near East 69th Street, offering direct access into the park. The M10 bus route runs along Central Park West, with stops near West 69th Street. Cross-town routes like the M66 and M72 provide connections from the east and west sides of Manhattan.
By car and parking
Dedicated event parking is not available at the venue. Limited and expensive commercial parking garages can be found within a 10-minute radius outside the park, such as Icon Parking Systems on East 67th Street (between 5th and Madison Avenues) or other facilities on West 66th Street. Visitors are strongly advised to utilize public transit due to severe congestion and high parking fees, and to pre-book parking if it is absolutely necessary.