2019 ABOUT SUMMERSTAGE 2019
Over 30+ years, SummerStage has presented artists of the highest quality across multiple disciplines and genres, with a focus on both iconic and emerging artists who reflect the interests of New York’s diverse communities. In just the last five years alone, our stage has featured Stevie Wonder, Indigo Girls, Jimmy Cliff, The Black Keys, The xx, a 40th anniversary celebration of The Wiz, Public Enemy, Counting Crows, St. Vincent, Emmylou Harris, Florence and the Ma- chine, Sharon Jones, Gavin Degraw, Joe Lovano, Alabama Shakes, Sugar Hill Gang, Norah Jones, She & Him, Caribou, Femi Kuti, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Ingrid Michaelson, George Clinton, Conor Oberst, Talib Kweli, Ozomatli and Beck.
2019 SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS
HOLD YOUR NEXT EVENT AT A SUMMERSTAGE SHOW! ABOUT SUMMERSTAGE 2019
SummerStage is New York’s largest free outdoor performing arts festival, running annually from May-October. SummerStage brings the best music from around the world to New York’s many and varied communities, using parks as gathering spaces in which to experience world class culture. From iconic performers to the latest up-and-coming artists, we present indie and Afrobeat, fado and opera, salsa and soul, jazz and contemporary dance, and everything in between.
Angélique Kidjo and the Resistance Revival Chorus, 2018 SUMMERSTAGE PERFORMERS 2019 STEVIE WONDER DAVID BYRNE
FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE
NORAH JONES
TROMBONE SHORTY KHALID
JANELLE MONAE REGINA SPEKTOR OUR LOCATION 2019
With a location in the heart of New York's landmarked Central Park, at 72nd Street + the East Drive, there are few comparable outdoor event experiences like SummerStage, with its stunning setting and its singular concert-going experience. Holding an event during a SummerStage concert provides special access to one of New York's most beloved outdoor summer traditions, while helping to sustain a festival that provides arts and culture to everyone, free of charge. THE NEW SUMMERSTAGE IN CENTRAL PARK 2019 ABOUT OUR VENUE 2019
Reopening in 2019 after a substantial refurbishment, SummerStage’s Central Park venue will significantly improve the performance experience for artists and the concert-going experience for guests. Three new event spaces will be featured around the venue, offering semi-private or private rental options. Events may bring in their own caterer, or may choose to work with our venue’s new concessionaire, who can provide full catering packages upon request. PLANNING YOUR EVENT 2019
SUMMERSTAGE CONCERTS ARE A PERFECT WAY TO: ENTERTAIN YOUR CUSTOMERS IN A UNIQUE OFFER YOUR EMPLOYEES FUN INCENTIVES UNQUESTIONABLY NEW YORK SETTING IN A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE CELEBRATE A MILESTONE BY WATCHING A SHOW PLAN A TEAM BUILDING OUTING BY INCLUDING A PRIVATE RECEPTION WITH YOUR CLOSEST FRIENDS ON OUR PRIVATE PATIO BEFORE A CONCERT
OUR VENUE MAY ALSO BE RENTED OUT IN FULL FOR PRIVATE EVENTS. STAGE RIGHT 2019
SHARED SPACE FEATURES: DIRECT, UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS OF THE STAGE BACKSTAGE BAR AND DECK FOR QUIET CONVERSATION FOR 60 GUESTS IN SHARED, ELEVATED SEATING SHADE STRUCTURE TO COVER AREA (NOT PICTURED) ACCESS TO AIR CONDITIONED BATHROOMS WAIT SERVICE FOR CONCESSIONS
PRIVATE EVENT OPTION: ELEVATED DECK , HOLDING UP TO 50 (APPROXIMATELY 475 SQ. FT.), MAY BE RENTED FOR PRIVATE EVENTS, WITH SPECIAL CATERING PACKAGES AVAILABLE STAGE LEFT 2019
SHARED SPACE FEATURES: ELEVATED DECK WITH DIRECT VIEWS OF THE STAGE SHADE STRUCTURE TO COVER AREA (NOT PICTURED) ACCESS TO AIR CONDITIONED BATHROOMS MAY BE CONFIGURED WITH PRIVATE BAR WAIT SERVICE FOR CONCESSIONS
PRIVATE EVENT OPTION: PRIVATE EVENT OPTION: ELEVATED DECK , HOLDING UP TO 50 (APPROXIMATELY 475 SQ. FT.), MAY BE RENTED FOR PRIVATE EVENTS, RAISED DECK, HOLDING UP TO 125 (APPROXIMATELY 775 SQ. FT.), MAY BE RENTED OUT FOR PRIVATE EVENTS, WITH SPECIAL CATERING PACKAGES AVAILABLE WITH SPECIAL CATERING PACKAGES AVAILABLE MEMBER LOUNGE 2019
SHARED SPACE FEATURES: CENTER VIEW OF THE STAGE ACCESS TO AIR CONDITIONED BATHROOMS UPPER LEVEL VIEWING BALCONY COMPLIMENTARY BAR WAIT SERVICE FOR CONCESSIONS SHARED, SHADED BLEACHER SEATS
PRIVATE EVENT OPTION: UPPER BALCONY, HOLDING UP TO 90 (APPROXIMATELY 640 SQ. FT.), MAY BE RENTED OUT FOR PRIVATE EVENTS, WITH SPECIAL CATERING PACKAGES AVAILABLE 2019
Monsieur Periné, 2016 2019
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT SPECIAL EVENTS AT EVENTS CITYPARKSFOUNDATION.ORG OR 212.360.8164