Harlem Meer Summer Festival

Join us this summer at the Harlem Meer!

We’re celebrating 30 years of music and entertainment at the Harlem Meer with an expanded summer festival.

After three decades of bringing the best local music and dance talent to Central Park, the Harlem Meer Summer Festival is expanding! Enjoy a variety of multicultural musical performances and get your heart rate up with our lineup of movement classes for a summer of fun and wellbeing in the Park!

Don’t miss this chance to get moving in Harlem’s very own backyard.

All events are free, but registration is required for the movement classes. Check out our event Q&As and the individual event pages for more information.

Join our mailing list to receive event updates, including weather-related cancelations. The Festival will take place rain or shine. Events will only be canceled in the event of severe weather conditions.

Announcing the 2023 Lineup

HARLEM MEER SUMMER FESTIVAL Q&As


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Are concessions offered at the Harlem Meer Summer Festival?


What accommodation is provided for people with disabilities?


What is your cancellation policy?


I’d like to apply to perform at next year’s Harlem Meer Summer Festival. How can I be notified when applications open?


I’m interested in sponsoring the Harlem Meer Summer Festival. Who should I contact?


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