Suggestions for Festival near Central Park, New York

The New Yorker M. • October 6, 2012Arrive early to New Yorker Festival Events today and enjoy Turkish refreshments in the United Airlines lounge, located downstairs at the theater.

Evi • July 29, 2019Check out the free summer festival concerts. There is always something interesting taking place there!

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ • December 30, 2023A quiet, serene oasis in the middle of the block on the UWS. Best time of year is during the tulip season when the Tulip Festival take place, which has approximately 13,000 tulips! Absolutely gorgeous

Andrew C. • January 18, 2019Film Society at Lincoln Center really has some wonderful films, related to festivals and beyond + their staff is helpful and friendly too... relatively similar price to mainstream theaters tho!!

Time Out New York • September 10, 2010Attend the New York Film Festival's opening night and see David Fincher’s Facebook dramatization, The Social Network, starring Jesse Eisenberg. (Sept 24)

Eva D. • April 18, 2016Blue Note Jazz Festival Kamasi Washington June 18 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm // The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital June 22 Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Time(s): Doors 7pm / Show 8pm

Barry H. • April 13, 2014Check out the Robert Rauschenberg poster for a John Cage festival above the water fountain.

Huaisi C. • February 12, 2016Gorgeous building, classic performance during the year, and fun summer at Lincoln Center festival during the summer.

Time Out New York • October 31, 2011The best theater to see a movie that will change your life hosts new art-house titles (at its Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center), rep series and beaucoup festival offerings.

SummerStage • January 24, 2012Looking 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

MuseumMileNYC • March 19, 2012Although the New York galleries of the Museum for African Art are closed for now, they will be participating in the 2012 Museum Mile Festival at 110th Street!

Cristina R. • August 29, 2010Get here early to grab a seat for the Met Opera Summer HD festival - through Sep. 6th!

Smiti K. • December 24, 2012One of my favorite things to do every holiday season is to see the light show here, it always puts me in a festive mood. The shops here are really nice and the bathrooms are usually pretty clean.

Worldbiz • December 7, 2016Winter village & ice skating rink is a lovely Xmas atmosphere. Festive stalls of gifts & food👍🏻

Valerie S. • December 24, 2021All the great things about the Strand now on the Upper west Side! Fun to pop in and browse books, and also festive selection of greeting cards and gifts as well.

TenduTV • March 26, 2011For the annual Fall for Dance Festival, go online for tickets an hour before they go on sale to get online. The online system works really well.

Tushar K. • June 14, 2009Went to the Museum Mile Festival. Too crowded to get into the museums, but the street performances were awesome!

Yas H. • October 4, 2011WeChi is the official Social Feedback Network for New York Film Festival! Share how you feel about each fill screening at the NYFF- WeChi.com

VideoDanceTV • July 1, 2011Seeking submissions for Ballroom DANCE FILM Festival. Showcasing performances & choreography. Www.DanceTimessquare.com

SummerStage • January 24, 2012SummerStage brings new acts to the Marcus Garvey Park as it returns in August this year. Come attend a night of festivities and talented performers at this free festival! #summerstage

Time Out New York • July 11, 2013Waterfront views and an expansive swath of sky make this green space an ideal location for catching the wind any day of the week. But be sure to drop by on August 17 for the FlyNY Kite Festival.

Eric E. • August 26, 2018I was there today (Aug 25th, 2018) for the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival with my family, and it was a very nice concert! Though I didn’t get to sit in front of the stage, it was still a good concert.

Christine Z. • June 15, 2013Great Japanese market with grocery, food court, and events throughout the year. Delicious ramen and yummy Taiyaki. Check out the Mochi pounding festival in January and the Summer festival in August.

Jason T. • February 8, 2011Check out the exquisite corpse festival here in june 2011! www.exquisitecorpsefestival.com

Maritza S. • November 7, 2013Fall in love with this music!!!! @the Django Reinhardt NY festival.