City Parks Foundation announced the 2023 season of the Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York’s beloved outdoor performing arts festival, bringing 80 free and benefit shows to Central Park and 12 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs.
Returning for its 37th year, the festival will once again showcase established and emerging artists from around the world, presenting a multitude of genres including salsa, jazz, hip-hop, indie rock, reggae, Afrobeats, soul, pop, global, contemporary dance, and many more. This season will also shine a celebratory spotlight on the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and the genre’s global influence, featuring a diverse and multifaceted series of events that showcase all elements of hip-hop culture, from live performances and DJ sets to dance and graffiti exhibitions across the five boroughs. Watch the official announcement video for the SummerStage 2023 season and the complete season brochure at the link: https://cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage/