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An event · Central Park/Citywide · on three of my lists

SummerStage Festival.

Worth it, says Antonina. The reason we consider this a can’t-miss thing to do in NYC during August is because majority of the shows are free!

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my list Best things to do in New York in August
Cost
Free
Website
cityparksfoundation.org
What this page is

Everything I’ve written about SummerStage Festival on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on three of my lists, from Best things to do in New York in June to Best things to do in New York in August. Below you’ll find every list it’s on with what I wrote there. At the end, where it is.

  1. Best things to do in New York in JuneWorth it
  2. Best things to do in New York in JulyWorth it
  3. Best things to do in New York in AugustWorth it

Where it appears on New York Dearest

Three of my lists
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.
Worth it

The event gets lively with people of all different generations and backgrounds.

What I wrote thereFold it away

SummerStage is a festival that takes over New York City starting in June The flagship venue for their concerts is at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park but they also put on shows at other parks in all 5 boroughs. The free shows don’t require advanced reservations and are first come first serve, however, they also put on benefit concerts that require a ticket.

SummerStage’s music varies in genre, so make sure to check the calendar to see who is performing before heading to the park. The event gets lively with people of all different generations and backgrounds. It’s a great way to spend your time if you’re looking for things to do in New York City in June. 

Read it on the list
Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

SummerStage is a festival that takes over New York City starting in June. The flagship venue for their concerts is at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park but they also put on shows at other parks in all 5 boroughs. The free shows require no RSVP and are first come first serve, however, they also put on benefit concerts that require a ticket.

SummerStage’s music varies in genre, so make sure to check the calendar to see who is performing before heading to the park. The event gets lively with people of all different generations and backgrounds. It’s a great way to spend your time if you’re looking for free things to do in New York City in July. 

Read it on the list
Worth it

SummerStage’s music varies in genre, so make sure to check the calendar to see who is performing before heading to the park.

What I wrote thereFold it away

SummerStage is a festival that takes over New York City starting in June The flagship venue for their concerts is at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park but they also put on shows at other parks in all 5 boroughs.

The reason we consider this a can’t-miss thing to do in NYC during August is because majority of the shows are free!

The free shows require no RSVP and are first come first serve, however they also put on benefit concerts that require a ticket.

SummerStage’s music varies in genre, so make sure to check the calendar to see who is performing before heading to the park. The event gets lively with people of all different generations and backgrounds. It’s a great way to spend your time if you’re looking for things to do in New York City in August. 

Read it on the list

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I put SummerStage Festival on three of my best lists.

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