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Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, Central Park, Manhattan

SummerStage: Spoon with Ratboys and Bodega

Austin rock lifers Spoon bring five straight top-10 albums to a free Central Park triple bill with Ratboys and BODEGA — no ticket needed.

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Spoon has spent three decades as one of American rock's most consistent bands — ten albums, five consecutive top-10 records, and a Grammy nod for Lucifer on the Sofa — and they're playing Central Park for free. Ratboys' warm power-pop and BODEGA's jagged Brooklyn post-punk make the undercard worth arriving early for. If you only catch one free concert in the park this month, this stacked triple bill is the one.

What to expect

A general-admission outdoor show at Rumsey Playfield, with the crowd filling in through the openers and a full headline set from Spoon after dark. Expect a mixed-age indie crowd, food and drink vendors inside the gates, and a walk out through the park when it ends.

Good to know

  • Free and first-come, first-served — arrive early for a spot near the stage
  • Enter Central Park at East 69th Street and Fifth Avenue; closest trains are the 6 at 68th St or Q at 72nd St
  • Standing-room lawn-style show; low chairs and blankets are generally not allowed inside the venue
  • Food and drinks are sold on site; outside alcohol is not permitted
  • Rain or shine — check SummerStage channels for weather updates
  • Bag check is in effect; pack light

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Common questions

Do I need tickets for Spoon at SummerStage?

No — this is a free show. Entry is first-come, first-served until the venue hits capacity, so early arrival is the only way to guarantee you get in.

Who opens the show?

Brooklyn post-punk band BODEGA opens, followed by Chicago indie-rockers Ratboys, with Spoon headlining.

Where exactly is Rumsey Playfield?

It's the SummerStage venue inside Central Park near East 71st Street and East Drive — enter the park around Fifth Avenue and 69th Street and follow the crowd.

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