NY Philharmonic's Free Prospect Park Concert: What To Know Before Going

PROSPECT PARK, NY — The NY Philharmonic will hold a free symphony concert in Prospect Park June 16. The concert is one show in a series of five 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 the press release.

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

When does the concert start?

The New York Philharmonic is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m., but the event starts hours earlier. "The Side Project," a local band, will open up for the orchestra. The Side Project is scheduled to play at 6:30 p.m.

The New York Philharmonic recommends getting to the show early.

Where is the concert?

The New York Philharmonic will be playing on Prospect Park's Long Meadow Ballfields, located on the west side of Prospect Park.

Concertgoers should enter the park at the Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park West at Ninth Street, or Bartel-Pritchard Circle.

Photo by Chris Lee