NY Philharmonic Free Central Park Concert: What To Know Before Going

CENTRAL PARK, NY — The NY Philharmonic will hold a free symphony concert in Central Park on Wednesday, June 14. The concert is one show in a series of five free concerts the orchestra will hold this summer — one in every borough.

"The New York Philharmonic’s free parks concerts have become an iconic New York summer experience since they began in 1965, transforming parks throughout the New York area into a patchwork of picnickers, and providing music lovers with an opportunity to hear the best classical music under the stars," read a press release.

This year's concert series will be Music Director Alan Gilbert’s last performances for the New York Philharmonic, according to a press release. The concert will also feature a fireworks display at 10:30 p.m., according to the city.

Here's what you need to know if you're planning on attending the concert:

When does the concert start?

The New York Philharmonic are scheduled to perform at 8 p.m., but the event starts hours earlier. Local musicians "The Ebony Hillbillies" and "Zulal" will open up for the orchestra. Zulal is scheduled to play at 6 p.m. and The EBony Hillbillies are scheduled to play at 6:30 p.m.

The New York Philharmonic recommends getting to the show early due to high interest in the free concert.

Where is the concert?

The New York Philharmonic will be playing on Central Park's Great Lawn. The Great Lawn is located in the center of Central Park.

Concertgoers should enter the park at West 81st or 86th Streets at Central Park West or East 79th or 85th Streets at Fifth Avenue for easy access to the Great Lawn.

Photo by Chris Lee