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New York City welcomes back its vibrant outdoor arts festival, SummerStage, which features a diverse lineup including The Roots, Soccer Mommy, Big Freedia, Camilo, Bob Sinclair, and Hurray for the Riff Raff among others. This year’s festival will present over 70 performances across 13 parks throughout the five boroughs.
As indicated in a recent announcement, the 39th season of SummerStage aims to highlight a broad spectrum of “stars, trendsetters, and artists whose creations shape our cultural landscape.” Offering a blend of musical genres such as salsa, jazz, hip-hop, indie rock, dance, opera, pop, and soul, the festival will celebrate the rich diversity of New York City. It will feature both emerging talent and established artists, emphasizing genre-defining musicians, influential women, and international acts.
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Heather Lubov, the Executive Director of City Parks Foundation, expressed her enthusiasm about the 2025 SummerStage lineup. “This year’s program perfectly embodies the uniqueness and cherished spirit of our festival,” she stated. “The extensive array of artists and our various park venues not only mirror the demographic and cultural richness of our city, but they also foster a sense of community among participants and music lovers, bridging gaps through shared experiences.”
SummerStage will take place in several neighborhood parks this season, including Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem, Tompkins Square Park in the East Village, Herbert Von King Park and The Coney Island Amphitheater in Brooklyn, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, St. Mary’s Park and Crotona Park in the Bronx, Stapleton Waterfront Park on Staten Island, and the flagship location at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. While some special benefit concerts in Central Park will require tickets, the majority of the performances will be free and accessible to the public, inviting everyone to experience the joy of live music.
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