Arts & Entertainment
SummerStage Queens Lineup: Free Concerts In 2019
These are the free SummerStage recitals, concerts and dance performances coming to Queens this summer.
QUEENS, NY — The Metropolitan Opera, a flamenco dance company and a steel pan orchestra are coming to Queens this summer as part the city's free SummerStage festival, organizers announced Tuesday.
Parks across Queens will set the stage for nine free music and dance performances this summer, starting with the Metropolitan Opera's summer recital series on June 17 in Socrates Sculpture Park.
The borough's 2019 lineup includes drummer Sheila E., Colombian rock band Aterciopelados, "King of Calypso" Mighty Sparrow, flamenco dance company A Palo Seco and singer-songwriter Avery*Sunshine, who has played in NPR Music's beloved "Tiny Desk" concert series.
Find out what's happening in Queensfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
CityParks SummerStage is New York City's largest, free outdoor performing arts festival. This year's program kicks off June 1 in Central Park with performances from Emily King, Durand Jones and the Indications.
Here's the schedule of this season's SummerStage performances in Queens.
Find out what's happening in Queensfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series featuring Leah Hawkins, Mario Bahg, Joseph Lim, and Dimitri Dover
Where: Socrates Sculpture Park
When: June 17 at 7 p.m.
Only In Queens Festival: Sheila E. / Musiq Soulchild
Where: Flushing Meadows- Corona Park
When: June 23 at 5 p.m.
Mighty Sparrow / CASYM Steel Orchestra
Where: Springfield Park
When: July 5 at 7 p.m.
Ralph McDaniels & Friends Soul Jam ft. Blue Magic and DJ Hollywood
Where: Springfield Park
When: July 6 at 6 p.m.
Tabou Combo / Lakou Mizik/ DJ Sabine Blaizin In association with Afro-Latino Festival
Where: Springfield Park
When: July 7 at 6 p.m.
Aterciopelados / Diamente Electrico / DJ Dayansita (In Association with LAMC)
Where: Queensbridge Park
When: July 11 at 7 p.m.
A Palo Seco (In Association with LAMC)
Where: Queensbridge Park
When: July 12 at 7 p.m.
Leon Gieco / Kevin Johansen / El Mato / Silvina Moreno / Juan Ingaramo (In association with Cosquin Rock and LAMC)
Where: Queensbridge Park
When: July 13 at 5 p.m.
Avery*Sunshine
Where: Queensbridge Park
When: July 14 at 6 p.m.
Visit the SummerStage website for more information about the 2019 season.
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