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Best Live Entertainment in Central Park, Manhattan

10 live entertainment in Central Park (The Park), sorted by rating, with vibes and insider tips.

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The Ramble has better people-watching than Times Square. Pack snacks, Central Park prices are criminal.

All Live Entertainment in Central Park

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  • Theater

    Delacorte Theater

    4.7 out of 5Price level $$$

    The Delacorte Theater, established in 1962, can be found just off 80th Street on the southwest corner of the Great Lawn. It is best known for The Public Theater's free Shakespeare in the Park production, one of New York City's most beloved summer traditions.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting

  • Live music

    Naumburg Bandshell

    4.7 out of 5Price level $$

    Since 1905, the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts has Presented Free classical music in Central Park's iconic Naumburg Bandshell. The world's oldest continuous free outdoor classical concert series.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

  • Comedy

    Grove 34 Comedy Club

    4.7 out of 5Price level $$

    Step into a world of laughter at Stand-Up Club for unforgettable evenings, featuring a diverse lineup of comedians who'll have you in stitches.

    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

  • Theater

    Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre

    4.6 out of 5Price level $$$

    For decades, the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park has been bringing enjoyment to legions of people through its contemporary and innovative marionette productions based on children's classics.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting

  • Pool/Billiards

    Grand Billiard

    4.6 out of 5Price level $$$

    Grand Billiard is a pool/billiards venue in Central Park, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Lively
    • Exciting

  • Live music

    Rumsey Playfield

    4.6 out of 5Price level $$

    Rumsey Playfield is an open sports field that is currently the venue for SummerStage, the outdoor concert and performance series organized by the City Parks Foundation.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

  • Event venue

    SummerStage in Central Park

    4.6 out of 5Price level $$$

    In the 40 years since, SummerStage has presented thousands of global artists to audiences numbering over seven million, bringing hundreds of free live performances to neighborhood parks across the city.

    • Lively
    • Exciting

  • Theater

    Central Park Zoo Theatre

    4.5 out of 5Price level $$$

    Central Park Zoo Theatre is a theater venue in Central Park, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting

  • Pool/Billiards

    Star Billiards

    4.5 out of 5Price level $$$

    Star Billiards is a pool/billiards venue in Central Park, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Lively
    • Exciting

  • Pool/Billiards

    Sharks Pool Club

    4.5 out of 5Price level $$$

    Sharks is your private mansion style pool room. You can book whenever you want—take lessons, bring a date, play with a friend or practice your solo game.

    • Lively
    • Exciting

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