Summer of 2016 has arrived in NYC!  There are so many fun things to do in New York this summer.  Among so many great choices, there are a bunch of free music concerts all summer long in NYC.  Three venues that host NYC 2016 free summer concerts are Central Park SummerStage Festival, Lincoln Center at the David Rubenstein Atrium, and BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! at the Prospect Park Bandshell.  These shows run throughout summer 2016 and into September.  Get out, have fun, and hear some great music at these NYC 2016 Free Summer Concerts!

Central Park has hosted SummerStage since 1986 and hosts this outdoor festival of the arts every year at Rumsey Playfield (off the 5th Ave and 69th St entrance to Central Park).  SummerStage Festival 2016 features a variety of performances from World to American music, electronic music, dance, spoken word, and family shows.  The shows will go on in rain or shine, unless there’s dangerous lightning.    Here are the free concerts at the Central Park SummerStage Festival:

7/18/16 (Mon 6-10pm): The Feelies / Beach Fossils

7/20/16 (Wed 6-10pm):  Ryan Adams

7/24/16 (Sun 5-10pm):  Flight of the Conchords sing Flight of the Conchords  SOLD OUT

7/25/16 (Mon 5-10pm):  Mass Appeal: Live at the BBQ

7/27/16 (Wed 7-10pm):  Complexions Contemporary Ballet / Carolyn Dorfman

7/30/16 (Sat 6-10pm):  Unknown Mortal Orchestra / Empress Of

7/31/16 (Sun 2-7pm):  Rock Steady Crew 39th Anniversary with Nice & Smooth / Bahamadia and more

8/1/16 (Mon 6-10pm):  Garbage

8/3/16 (Wed 5-10pm):  Phillip Phillips/Matt Nathanson/A Great Big World

8/6/16 (Sat 5-10pm):  Monobloco / Cabruêra / Boogarins / DJ Luiz Santos

8/7/16 (Sun 6-10pm):  Igmar Thomas & the Revive Big Band present: A Journey Through the Legacy of Black Culture, produced by Revive Music

8/8/16 (Mon 6-10pm):  Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration featuring Warren Haynes

8/10/16 (Wed 7-10pm):  Tamar-kali with ASE Dance Theatre Collective / Nathan Trice Rituals

8/13/16 (Sat 5-10pm):  Go-Go’s Farewell Tour

8/14/16 (Sun 5-10pm):  Mbongwana Star / Batida / Young Paris / Okayafrica Electrafrique feat. DJ Underdog

8/17/16 (Wed 7-10pm):  DJ KS 360 & Full Circle Souljahs Presents: Behind The Groove with The Ladies of SKYY

8/21/16 (Sun 2-7pm):  MHD

8/22/16 (Mon 6:30-10pm):  Band of Horses

8/28/16 (Sun 2-7pm):  GoldLink / Backyard Band / DJ Spicoli

8/31/16 (Wed 7-10pm):  Chicago The Musical: 20th Anniversary Concert

9/23/16 (Fri 5-10pm):  Lucius/JD Mcpherson/Big Thief

Lincoln Center (on Broadway between 62nd and 63rd Streets) hosts free music concerts every summer.  The David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center plays stage to world-class music performances, exclusive film screenings, in depth conversation, spoken word, and more.  The Atrium is also the starting point for Lincoln Center Guided Tours during the day.  Here are the summer 2016 free concerts and events at Lincoln Center:

7/7/16 (Thu 7:30pm):  France Rocks Festival: Ginkgoa

7/13/16 (Wed 6pm):  In Search of Mozart

7/14/16 (Thu 7:30pm):  BélO

7/20/16 (Wed 6pm):  Meet the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra

7/21/16 (Thu 7:30):  Tammy Faye Starlite, Nico: Underground

7/28/16 (Thu 7:30):  Daby Touré

8/4/16 (Thu 7:30):  Brasil SummerFest: Deltas

8/11/16 (Thu 7:30):  Alsarah & The Nubatones and Arooj Aftab

8/17/16 (Wed 9pm):  A New York Public Library/Mostly Mozart Trivia Concert

8/18/16 (Thu 7:30):  Mehmet Polat Trio

8/25/16 (Thu 7:30):  Burnt Sugar Arkestra: Under the Cherry Parade in a Day (You Sexy MF)

8/26/16 (Fri 6:15pm):  Mark Morris in conversation with Ara Guzelimian

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! was started in 1979 to showcase performing arts and bring people back into Prospect Park every year.  The Celebrate Brooklyn! festival attracts over 250,000 people every summer to the Prospect Park Bandshell.  The Prospect Park Bandshell is located on the west side of the park off of Prospect Park West between 10^th and 11^th Streets.  Here are the free concerts for Celebrate Brooklyn! at Prospect Park:

7/30/16 (Sat 7:30pm):  Digable Planets / Camp Lo

8/13/16 (Sat 7:30pm):  Andra Day / Son Little

There are some great NYC 2016 free summer concerts to see around the city this year!  When you’re going to these free concerts and want to ride with style, let Gotham Limousine get you there and back safely.  Our highly-trained drivers know New York City inside and out.  Imagine pulling up to the concert in a limousine, executive Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes S550, or Lincoln MKT stretch limo.  Your group’s safety, fun, and privacy are our top priorities and you can feel the difference when you ride with Gotham Limo.  Call 212-729-7001 or reserve online for best availability.  Have a great time this summer at these NYC 2016 Free Summer Concerts!

The New York Mets have high expectations in 2016 after making it to the World Series last year.  By winning the NL East for their sixth division title at 90-72, they qualified for the playoffs.  The NY Mets swept the Chicago Cubs 4-0 in the 2015 National League Championship (NLCS).  However, in the 2015 World Series, the Mets lost 4-1 to the Kansas City Royals.  So far in 2016, the New York Mets are starting strong with a 29-23 record, just behind the Washington Nationals in the NL East.  The NY Mets always have the home crowd behind them at their stadium, Citi Field in Queens, NYC.  Getting out in person to cheer on the Mets with friends and family creates memories that last.  Nothing tops off the experience like Gotham limo’s New York Mets Limousine to Citi Field.

New York Mets Limousine to Citi Field

Citi-Field – NY Mets stadium

The New York Mets return a strong lineup that features Yoenis Cespedes (15HR, 37RBI), Neil Walker (13HR, 25RBI), Michael Conforto (8HR, 24RBI), and Lucas Duda (7HR, 19RBI).  The 2016 NY Mets pitching unit is led by Noah Syndergaard (1.84 ERA, 5-2), Steven Matz (2.60 ERA, 7-1), and Jeurys Familia (3.76 ERA, 17 SV).  Check out the NY Mets Season Schedule and pick your favorite matchups from around MLB’s best teams.  There are plenty of options for Mets Tickets including Mets Ticket plans, NY Mets Full Season Tickets, 41-Game Plans, 20-Game Plans, Share Plans, and Mets Single Game Tickets.  The Mets have also put together an online seating/pricing map where you can see the field from the point of view where you would sit.  Mets ticket prices range from $22 up to $500, so there is an option for any budget.  Here are the upcoming 2016 New York Mets home games at Citi Field:

Yoenis Cespedes – NY Mets

June 14, 15, 16 vs Pittsburg Pirates

June 17, 18, 19 Atlanta Braves

June 21, 22 vs Kansas City Royals

June 30, July 1, 2, 3 vs Chicago Cubs

July 4, 5, 6 vs Miami Marlins

July 7, 8, 9, 10 vs Washington Nationals

July 25, 26, 27 vs St Louis Cardinals

July 28, 29, 30, 31 vs Colorado Rockies

Noah Syndergaard – NY Mets

August 1, 2 vs New York Yankees

August 9, 10, 11 Arizona Diamondbacks

August 12, 13, 14 vs San Diego Padres

August 26, 27, 28 vs Philadelphia Phillies

August 29, 30, 31, September 1 vs Miami Marlins

September 2, 3, 4 vs Washington Nationals

September 16, 17, 18 vs Minnesota Twins

September 19, 20, 21 Atlanta Braves

September 22, 23, 24, 25 Philadelphia Phillies

Citi Field at night

There are plenty of fun Mets MLB games to choose from.  When you’re going to see the NY Mets, Gotham Limousine’s NY Mets limo to Citi Field is the perfect choice for transportation.  Our drivers are experienced and know NYC like the back of their hand.  Our top priorities are your group’s safety, privacy, style and fun.  Imagine your party pulling up to Citi Field for a Mets game in our 10 passenger Lincoln MKT stretch limo, 6 passenger Cadillac Escalade, or Mercedes S550.  For the best availability, reserve online or call 212-729-7001 for your next New York Mets Limousine to Citi Field.  If you’re also a fan of that other NY baseball team, check out our recent blog New York Yankees Limousine Service to Yankee Stadium.  Have a great time and GO METS!

NY Mets Limousine to Citi Field

As the 2015-2016 NHL season wraps up, the New York Islanders again find themselves in position for a wild card birth to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Through 71 hockey games played, the NY Islanders are 38-24-9 and are positioned first in the wild card race (3 points behind the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Metropolitan Division) with 11 games remaining.  The NY Islanders are looking to improve from last year’s first round loss in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Washington Capitals 3-4 and 101 points (47-28-7) to finish third in Metropolitan division.  The Islanders’ goalies are leading the way with Jaroslav Halak posting a 92.7% save percentage with a 19-10-4 record and Thomas Greiss posting a 91.9% save percentage with an 18-13-4 record.  The NY Islanders have plenty of offensive weapons and are led by Kyle Okposo 56 points (20G 36A), John Tavares 56 points (26G 30A), Frans Nielsen 46 points (19G 27A), Nick Leddy 36 points (5G 31A), and Brock Nelson 35 points (23G 12A) as their top five scorers.  The Islanders play much better on their home ice at Barclays Center (22-9-4) than away games (17-15-5).  When you’re ready to see the Islanders take on the best hockey players in the world, make the experience even better with a NY Islanders limousine service to Barclays Center with Gotham Limousine!

NY Islanders Limousine Service to Barclays Center

John Tavares NY Islanders

There are many seating options for Islanders games at Barclays Center.  Ticket prices range from Upper Level Seating:  ($15 – $49), Mid Level Seating ($15 – $200), Lower Level Seating ($50 – $935), Loge Seating ($200), to Ice Level Seating ($265 – $785).  You can even pick your seat on the Virtual Seating Map with price per game.  Islanders Ticket Packages and NY Islanders Group Tickets are available in addition to some really fun ways your group can participate in the action.  These exclusive Fan Experience Packages include:

Pregame Ice – Your team or group can play a game or skate on the ice before an Islanders game. Call 844-ISLES-GP for revenue minimum.

Postgame Ice – Your team or group can play a game or skate on the ice for up to 1 hour after an Islanders game.  Call 844-ISLES-GP for revenue minimum.

Anthem Buddies – Five children can skate out onto the ice with the Islanders during the National Anthem.  (30 ticket minimum)

National Anthem Performance – Perform the National Anthem in front of the Islanders crowd. (30 ticket minimum)

Jaroslav Halak – New York Islanders

Mites On Ice – Youth hockey team can come play a five minute mini-game or do a shoot out on the ice during the 1st intermission. (100 ticket minimum)

High-5 the Players – Group can high-five the Islanders before the game or during an intermission as they take the ice. (50 ticket minimum)

Zamboni Ride – One child can ride the Zamboni during an intermission. (30 ticket minimum)

Intermission Performance – Singing group or choir can perform from the stands during an intermission. (100 ticket minimum)

Plaza Performance – Singing or dancing group can perform pregame on the plaza. (100 ticket minimum)

Post-Game Photo – Take a photo at center ice after the game.  (30 ticket minimum)

Frans Nielsen – New York Islanders

New York Islanders Fans

Get your group together, check the New York Islanders season schedule, and reserve your NY Islanders limousine service to Barclays Center from Gotham Limousine in NYC.  Here are the NY Islanders remaining NHL regular season home games at Barclays Center:

Tuesday, March 29 vs Carolina Hurricanes

New York Islanders Michael Grabner

Thursday, March 31 vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Saturday, April 2 vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday April 4 vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Thursday April 7 (away at MSG vs New York Rangers)

Saturday April 9 vs Buffalo Sabres

Sunday April 10 vs Philadelphia Flyers

The 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are scheduled to start Wednesday, April 13, 2016.  Good luck to our New York Islanders!

Kyle Okposo NY Islanders

The New York Islanders are on the verge of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs again and have the NY Islanders Playoff Guide ready to go.  Your next Islanders experience will be complete with Gotham Limo’s NY Islanders limousine service to Barclays Center.  Our top priorities are your group’s safety, luxury, privacy, all while keeping fun in mind.  Just imagine your party pulling up to Barclays Center for an Islanders game in a 10 passenger Lincoln MKT stretch limo, 6 passenger Cadillac Escalade, or Mercedes S550. For best availability reserve online or call 212-729-7001 for your NY Islanders limo.  If you like other sports teams in NYC check out our recent blogs NY Rangers Limousine Service to Madison Square Garden, Brooklyn Nets Limousine Service to Barclays Center, NY Knicks Limousine Service to Madison Square Garden, and New York Sports Limousine for the 2015-2016 Season. Have an amazing time and GO ISLANDERS!

New York Islanders Limo Service Barclays Center

The 2015-2016 NHL season is over half way through and the New York Rangers again find themselves at the top of the Metropolitan Division.  Through 59 hockey games played, the NY Rangers are 34-19-6 for 74 points and are only behind the Washington Capitals (90 points) and Florida Panthers (75 points) in the overall NHL Eastern Conference standings.  Expectations are still high after the Rangers finished first in the East last year with 119 points (53-22-7) and fell just short of playing for the Stanley Cup by losing in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-4.  Goalie Henrik Lundqvist leads the team with a 92.4% Save Percentage and is 29-15-4.  The NY Rangers have plenty of offensive weapons and are led by Mats Zuccarello 46 Points (20G,26A), Derick Brassard 45 Points (22G,23A), J.T. Miller 34 Points (17G,17A), Rick Nash 33 Points (12G,21A), and Keith Yandle 33 Points (4G,27A) as their top five scorers.  The NY Rangers play much better on their home ice at Madison Square Garden (21-5-3) than they do away (11-13-3).  Nothing tops the experience off better than a W and our NY Rangers Limousine Service to Madison Square Garden from Gotham Limousine.

NY Rangers Limousine Service to Madison Square Garden

Henrik Lundqvist – New York Rangers

There are plenty of seating options for Rangers games at Madison Square Garden.  Ticket prices and areas of The Garden range from Rinkside Seating ($346 – $1,380.50), Lower Bowl Seating ($172 – $476.25), Upper Bowl Seating ($105 – $211), Bridge Seating ($156 – $170), to Balcony Seating ($117 – $146).  Get your group together, check the New York Rangers season schedule, and reserve your Rangers limo to MSG with Gotham Limousine in NYC!

NY Rangers Derick Brassard

Here are the remaining NY Rangers regular season home games at Madison Square:

Mats Zuccarello – New York Rangers

Monday, February 29 vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Sunday, March 6 vs NY Islanders

Sunday, March 13 vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday, March 21 vs Florida Panthers

Wednesday, March 23 vs Boston Bruins

Sunday, March 27 vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Saturday, April 2 vs Buffalo Sabres

Tuesday, April 5 vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Thursday, April 7 vs NY Islanders

Saturday, April 9 vs Detroit Red Wings

The 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are scheduled to start Wednesday, April 13, 2016.  Good luck to our NY Rangers!

The NY Rangers have put themselves in a good position to make a deep run into the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs.  When you want a ride with style, privacy, safety and of course fun in mind, Gotham Limousine has your NY Rangers limo service covered.  Imagine your party pulling up to MSG for a Rangers game in our 10 passenger Lincoln MKT stretch limo, 6 passenger Cadillac Escalade, or Mercedes S550.  For the best availability, reserve online or call 212-729-7001 for your next NY Rangers limousine service to Madison Square Garden.  If you’re a fan of other NYC sports, check out our recent blogs NY Knicks Limousine Service to Madison Square Garden, Brooklyn Nets Limousine Service to Barclays Center, and New York Sports Limousine for the 2015-2016 Season.  Have a great time at The Garden and GO RANGERS!

NY Rangers at Madison Square Garden

New York Rangers Rick Nash

The 2015 – 2016 NBA season is rolling as the New York Knicks return to Madison Square Garden to take on the best ballers in the world.  The NY Knicks are off to a strong start (compared to last year’s 17-65 record) and are 16-19 through 35 games.  In a newly strong NBA Eastern Conference, they’re going to need to finish above .500 to make the playoffs.  All-Star Carmelo Anthony leads the team with averages of 21.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.  Knicks fans are getting excited about their 4^th overall 2015 draft pick: Kristaps Porzingis.  The 20 year old Latvian center is listed at 7’3” and weighs 240 lbs.  Porzingis leads the Knicks with 8 rebounds/game and 2 blocks/game, and is third behind to Melo and Aaron Afflalo (13.7) with 13.1 points/game.  Knicks fans have been chanting ”Por-zing-is! Por-zing-is!” and he is second on the NBA rookie ladder for 2015-2016 NBA Rookie of the Year. Kristaps Porzingis was also nominated for the Kia Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month in December.   There’s nothing quite like watching the Knicks at the “Mecca of basketball,” Madison Square Garden.  When you’re going to MSG to see the Knicks, Gotham Limousine has you covered.  Our NY Knicks limousine service to Madison Square Garden makes the whole experience even better!  We will get you to and from the Garden with safety, style, and fun as our top priorities.  Check the NY Knicks schedule and get your group together.  There are many options for individual Knicks tickets available from $67 for mezzanine level seating up to $736.25 – $3,706.50 for courtside seating.  There are also season passes, group tickets, partial plans, lounges, and suites available for the 2015 – 2016 NBA season.  Here are the New York Knicks home games at Madison Square Garden before the NBA All-Star Game:

NY Knicks limousine service to Madison Square Garden

Carmelo Anthony NY Knicks

Sunday, January 10 vs Milwaukee Bucks

Tuesday, January 12 vs Boston Celtics

Monday, January 18 vs Philadelphia 76ers

Wednesday, January 20 vs Utah Jazz

Friday, January 22 vs LA Clippers

Tuesday, January 26 vs OKC Thunder

Friday, January 29 vs Phoenix Suns

Sunday, January 31 vs Golden State Warriors

Tuesday, February 2 vs Boston Celtics

Friday, February 5 vs Memphis Grizzlies

Sunday, February 7 vs Denver Nuggets

Tuesday, February 9 vs Washington Wizards

Kristaps Porzingis NY Knicks

The remaining home games at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks after the All-Star break include some stand-out games to set your calendars for in 2016 include:

Monday, February 22 vs Toronto Raptors

Friday, February 26 vs Orlando Magic

Sunday, February 28 vs Miami Heat

Tuesday, March 1 vs Portland Trailblazers

Saturday, March 5 vs Detroit Pistons

Sunday, March 20 vs Sacramento Kings

Thursday, March 24 vs Chicago Bulls

Saturday, March 26 vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Friday, April 1 vs Brooklyn Nets

Sunday, April 3 vs Indiana Pacers

Wednesday, April 6 vs Charlotte Hornets

Sunday, April 10 vs Toronto Raptors

Gotham Limo’s NY Knicks limousine service to Madison Square Garden has a large selection of Knicks limos to choose from.  Picture your party in a 10 passenger Lincoln MKT stretch limo, 6 passenger Cadillac Escalade, or Mercedes S550.  Call 212-729-7001 or book secure online reservations for your next NY Knicks limousine service.  For other NYC sporting event limo services, check out our recent blog New York Sports Limousine for the 2015-2016 Season.  Have an amazing time at MSG and GO KNICKS!

NY Knicks Limousine service to MSG from Gotham Limousine