Colleen McAndrew: Great free and benefit concerts. Artists always put on a great show in this unique spot. No bad views or acoustics either.
Cristina: Any concert here is good! Inside the park, great vibes, and amazing music. Free concerts: thank you NY! Hungry? Try the tacos and the ice cream.
Ashley Rose: Great atmosphere for an outdoor concert! City Winery with a few wines on tap, pizza, hot dogs, etc. Ingrid Michaelson put on a great show in June!
2. Rumsey Playfield
8.5
Central Park (at East & Terrace Dr), New York, NY
Music Venue · Central Park · 28 tips and reviews
Jed Garfunkel: don't pay for concert tickets! You can make a picnic and hear the show perfectly from behind the fences outside.
Jeff Woo: Home of NYC Summerstage where thousands of New Yorkers rock out to free pop/rock/international concerts all summer long, rain or shine! If you have not been here, this is a must do!
G Wong: Live Music! Get the schedule for great free shows, and come early! There'll only be room until they're all full, and most shows they have are amazing! Ticketed shows support the Summerstage program!
3. Naumburg Bandshell
8.6
Central Park (72nd St.), New York, NY
Music Venue · Central Park · 13 tips and reviews
Dulcita Coco: Take a stroll on a Tuesday evening down to the Naumburg Bandshell and enjoy a free orchestral concert! Usually starts around 7:30pm.
The New York Daily News: PHOTO: Diana Ross seems ready to take off at her 1983 concert in Central Park. Click "More Info" to view photo. Read more.
Trinity Youth: Free Concert, Monday Aug. 15th, 6-8:30, featuring The Newsboys,to raise awareness & donation funds for World Vision's Bangladesh Child Protection Project (to END child trafficking). Read more.
5. Central Park
9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1840 tips and reviews
TODAY Show: Home to some of New York's most famous concerts. Diana Ross literally singing in the rain, Simon & Garfunkel, Garth Brooks and Dave Matthews Band have all played Central Park.
SummerStage: Looking for fun events this summer, like live music, dance, and theater? Then come to Central Park from June to August for SummerStage, New York’s largest free performing arts festival! #summerstage
TheMobileBroker: Right at Harlem's backyard at West 110 St. Everything from jogging, biking, kiting, swimming, roller blading, row boating, picnics, and concerts!
York Ast: Live Jazz on Friday and Saturday in Petrie Court Cafe
Charlotte & Lisa: A New York institution. Try to attend a lecture or concert, many are free and lead by experts in a variety of artistic disciplines. Moseying around the impressionist wing on a Sunday recommended.
Mark Schlemmer: To avoid crowds, take advantage of the evening hours on Fri & Sat. Some galleries may be closed, but you'll be able to have a more intimate experience with the art. Also, live music on the mezzanine.
laura bonetti: On Fri & Sat evenings, the Met has live music, small plates & specialty cocktails that tie in with current exhibits 'that spur conversation about the art.' Great spot to end a tour during the winter.
Sarah Colvin: The cocktails are a better value than the wine and are delicious! The Metropolitan Martini is delicious, as is the Magnolia! Their cafe bites are very well done.
Jessica Mack: The cheese plate and Elderberry mocktail are both very good!
10. Bethesda Fountain
9.5
Terrace Dr (Central Park), New York, NY
Fountain · Central Park · 122 tips and reviews
MetroFocus: Celebrate the longest day of the year - every June 21st with free music concerts in parks & streets throughout the five boroughs. Visit makemusicny.org for a complete list of events. Read more.
AlAnoud A AlGhunaim: Street performers, outstanding scenery and perfect if you’re into doing your own thing in the middle of the city! My favorite spot to get a book and cup of coffee then let the hours pass by peacefully
HISTORY: Designed by Emma Stebbins and dedicated in 1873, this fountain was the only sculpture commissioned as part of Central Park’s original design. Its official name is “Angel of the Waters.”
12. Columbus Statue
7.8
Center Dr (The Mall), New York, NY
Outdoor Sculpture · Central Park · 6 tips and reviews
Melissa Balogh: Live music. Not too bad.
d b: On the weekends during the spring & summer make sure you catch concert violinist Susan Keser playing by the statue. A great way to relax and enjoy the park on a nice day!! Read more.
HISTORY: Dedicated in 1894, this statue depicts the explorer whose trans-Atlantic trips, starting in 1492, helped lead to European colonization of the Americas.
13. El Museo del Barrio
7.7
1230 5th Ave (btwn E 104th & E 105th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Central Park · 55 tips and reviews
Jeanette Nunez: Almost every thursday they have a free concert. check their calendar Read more.
MuseumMileNYC: Make your Saturdays super at El Museo with concerts, storytelling, artmaking, and gallery tours for all ages: FREE ADMISSION every third Saturday of the month.
Teachers College Student Affairs: The museum offers a mix of rotating exhibits, ranging from the spicy and fun, to the political and motivating. You'll leave either wanting to dance the salsa or change the world.
Cristian Sanchez: Amazing place to just relax
Therese Holmkvist: Beautiful spring!
DelmaEliane C: Belíssimo ambiente para curtir a família, relaxar, meditar, passear, ler, fotografar etc. Adorei!
15. The Loeb Boathouse
8.7
E 72nd St (Park Dr N), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Park · 291 tips and reviews
Jean McCarthy: Perfect to sit outside, have a drink, and enjoy the view on a nice day. Make reservations in advance for dinner inside and enjoy the live piano.
Tarek Daouk: Lovely setting and great for people watching. get there before 11 am to have breakfast outdoor by the lake
Frappuccino: Deliciously good and fashionable! A fav spot in fashionable movies. Be seen here and you might be picked up by an agent…