Elvis Costello In Central Park: What You Need To Know Before Going

CENTRAL PARK, NY – Elvis Costello & The Imposters will be playing at Central Park on June 15 as part of his “Imperial Bedroom & Other Chambers” tour.

The concert will focus on Costello’s 1982 “Imperial Bedroom” album, which includes hits “Beyond Belief,” “Man Out of Time” and “Almost Blue.”

According to a Rolling Stone interview, Costello & The Imposters are "not playing [the album] the way it was originally written or heard. We're going back and listening and saying, 'What's good on those recordings? What isn't so good? What can we do better? And more importantly, what do I feel about the songs, and how do I want them to feel for the people who are listening to us sing them?'"

Already bought tickets? Here’s everything you need to know:

What time is the concert?

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. with the doors open at 6:30. The tickets are general admission, so concertgoers should aim to arrive at 6:30 to secure a good spot.

Where is the concert?

Elvis Costello will be playing at Rumsey Playfield, which is located on the east side of Central Park. Concertgoers should enter the park at the East 72nd street entrance on Fifth avenue.

What can I bring?

Concertgoers are allowed to bring the following items:

• Small backpacks
• Factory sealed and refillable non-glass water bottles

Concertgoers are not allowed to bring the following items:

• Alcohol (although beer and wine will be served at the festival)
• Cans.
• Coolers.
• Folding chairs.
• Bikes, rollerblades, scooters or skateboards.
• Beach umbrellas
• Video cameras, professional camera gear and selfie sticks.
• Musical instruments.
• Pets (service animals are allowed).
• Strollers.

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