This is one of the summer's richest free bills: SummerStage hands its Central Park stage to a lineup of Afro-Latina powerhouses, led by Peruvian legend Susana Baca and Brazil's Luedji Luna with the Grammy-winning Liniker. It's a rare chance to see internationally revered artists — the kind who headline festivals abroad — under the trees for the cost of showing up early. If you want a soulful, globe-spanning outdoor concert with no ticket price, this is the weekend's essential free show.
What to expect
Arrive to a festival-style outdoor arena in the heart of Central Park, with a general-admission standing pit up front and room to spread out toward the back. The lineup moves from Andean and Afro-Peruvian song to Brazilian MPB and soul, with DJ sets bridging the acts and a diasporic, dance-ready crowd.
Good to know
- Entry is free but first-come — line up early for a spot near the stage
- Nearest access is Central Park's 69th–72nd Street entrances off Fifth Avenue
- Bags are subject to search; travel light and skip large backpacks
- No outside alcohol; concessions are available on site
- Bring a light layer for after sundown in the park
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Common questions
Is this SummerStage concert really free?
Yes, this Central Park show is one of SummerStage's free-season concerts; no ticket is required, though capacity is first-come, first-served.
Where exactly is it?
At Rumsey Playfield inside Central Park, most easily reached from the park entrances around 69th to 72nd Street.
Who is headlining?
Peruvian great Susana Baca and Brazil's Luedji Luna featuring Liniker top a bill of Afro-Latina artists, with Lady G, Mai-Elka Prado and DJ Agent DMZ.
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