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!

Are you looking for something fun to do in Brooklyn or New York City to wrap up summer 2015 and get fall 2015 going with an entertaining time?  The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY has a huge variety of exciting events and concerts coming up!

Besides being home to the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets since 2012, Barclays Center is also now home to the NHL’s NY Islanders with preseason games starting Monday, September 21 against the Philadelphia Flyers.  WWE professional wrestling comes to town Friday, August 21 through Monday, August 24 with plenty of opportunities to see and meet your favorite wrestlers.  Between the WWE Superstar Meet & Greet, WWE SummerSlam Panel, WWE Presents NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn, WWE SummerSlam, and WWE Monday Night RAW, there is something every WWE fan can get excited about.  Upcoming music concerts at Barclays Center include Scorpions, Madonna, Ariana Grande, and The Legacy of Hope Concert in Support of The Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital.

Here are the Barclays Center summer 2015 events and concerts:

Barclays Center Summer 2015 Events and Concerts

WWE Superstar Meet & Greet:  Friday, August 21 at 1:00-3:00pm & Saturday, August 22 10:00am – 5:00pm.  Ticket Prices: $125.00

WWE at Barclays Center

Want to meet your favorite WWE superstars?  The WWE Superstar Meet & Greet session includes an autograph photo of the wrestler and photo taken be a professional photographer.  Meet Sting or Shawn Michaels on Friday, August 21 at 1:00 – 3:00pm.  Meet Bray Wyatt or Dean Ambrose on Saturday, August 22 at 10:00am – 12:00pm.  Meet Randy Orton or Paige, Charlotte, and Becky on Saturday, August 22 at 12:30pm – 2:30pm.  Meet Seth Rollins or Roman Reigns on Saturday, August 22 at 3:00pm – 5:00pm.  This event kicks off the WWE SummerSlam weekend of events at Barclays Center.  General admission tickets for SummerSlam weekend events are available at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000 or at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.

WWE SummerSlam Panel:  Saturday, August 22 at 10:00am.  Ticket Prices: $75 – $200

Barclays Center hosts more WWE Superstars with the WWE SummerSlam Panel.  This event includes a photo with the superstars taken by a professional photographer, collectible autographed poster, and optional VIP seating for the panel.  The NXT Panel features Triple H, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Finn Balor, Corey Graves, Sasha Banks, Byron Saxton.  The WWE SummerSlam Panel is the second event of the WWE SummerSlam weekend of events at Barclays Center.

Becky Lynch NXT Wrestler

WWE Presents NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn:  Saturday, Aug 22 at 7:30pm.  Ticket Prices: $25.50 – $80.50

Who is your favorite NXT wrestler?  You get a chance to see them when Barclays Center hosts WWE Presents NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn for the first time ever!  Watch your favorite NXT Superstars in person as Finn Bálor, Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe, Tyler Breeze, Blake & Murphy with Alexa Bliss, The Vaudevillains, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Charlotte, Becky Lynch and many more take to the ring.  The WWE Presents NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn is the third event of the WWE SummerSlam weekend of events at Barclays Center.

WWE SummerSlam:  Sunday, Aug 23, at 6:30pm.  Ticket Prices: $30.50 – $530.50

WWE SummerSlam

Barclays Center hosts WWE’s biggest event of summer 2015 with WWE SummerSlam!  Come see the biggest WWE Superstars take the ring including John Cena, Seth Rollins, Roman Riegns, Randy Orton, Dean Ambrose, Bray Wyatt, Rusev, and many more.  The highly anticipated match of The Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar headlines the WWE SummerSlam.  Don’t miss a historic WWE event at Barclays Center that will be broadcast around the world on WWE Network and pay-per-view.  The WWE SummerSlam is the fourth and main event of the WWE SummerSlam weekend of events at Barclays Center.

WWE Monday Night RAW: Monday, Aug 24 at 7:30 PM.   Ticket Prices: $25.50 – $130.50

Barclays Center hosts WWE Monday Night RAW to close out WWE SummerSlam weekend.  Come out and see US Champion John Cena, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose take on WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and Bray Wyatt!  Fan favorite WWE Superstars include Big Show, Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler, Ryback, and many more.  Witness the fallout of WWE Summerslam in person at Barclays Center.

WWE Monday Night RAW

Legacy of Hope Concert in Support of The Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital: Wednesday, Aug 26 at 8:00pm.  Ticket Prices: $35.50 – $95.50

Barclays Center welcomes The Legacy of Hope Concert in Support of The Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, Aug 26.  Headliners for this concert for a cause include Robin Thicke, Common, Grammy Award winning violinist Miri Ben-Ari, and South African musical Legend Jonathan Butler.  Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa is supported by the non-profit organization The Legacy of Hope Foundation.  The master of ceremonies for this event is Russell Peters.  Tickets for this event are available at ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000, or at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.

Scorpions: Saturday, Sep 12 at 8:00pm.  Ticket Prices: $55.50 – $149.50

Scorpions

The Scorpions come to Barclays Center on their 50th Anniversary World Tour!  Rudolf Schenker founded The Scorpions in 1965 in Hannover, West Germany and they continue to be a band that attracts masses of fans.  The Scorpions have sold over 75 million recordings and are one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time!  Come out and hear the best tracks from their new album live including “We Built This House”, “House Of Cards” and “Eye Of The Storm”.  Queensrÿche will open the concert and get the crowd rocking.  Don’t miss the band MTV called “the ambassadors of rock” and Rolling Stone Magazine describes as “”the heroes of heavy metal” when The Scorpions come to Barclays Center.

Madonna:  Saturday, Sep 19 at 8:00pm.  Ticket Prices: $45.50 – $360.50

Madonna in concert

Barclays Center welcomes Madonna on her ‘Rebel Heart’ Tour with special guest Amy Schumer.  The Queen of Pop is one of the most successful live performers of all time and has had amazing critical acclaim as an artist, songwriter and producer.  Her ‘Sticky & Sweet’ Tour in 2008-2009 was the highest grossing tour for a solo artist of all time.  Madonna is recognized as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records and has sold over 300 million records.  Madonna performing live at Barclays Center is must-see entertainment!

Madonna Rebel Heart Tour

R. Kelly:  Friday, Sep 25 at 8:00pm.  Ticket Prices: $60.50 – $130.50

R. Kelly

R. Kelly comes to Barclays Center for part of the third anniversary celebration.  The multiplatinum artist know as the King of R&B is sure to please with performances of his hits “I Believe I Can Fly”, “Bump N’ Grind”, “Gotham City”, “Ignition”, “Your Body’s Callin”, “When a Woman’s Fed Up” and many more.    Don’t miss seeing one of the most influential and successful R&B artists of all time when R. Kelly visits Barclays Center.

Ariana Grande:  Saturday, Sep 26 at 7:30pm & Sunday, Sep 27 at 7:30pm.  Ticket Prices: $20 – $695.50

Ariana Grande concert

Barclays Center welcomes Ariana Grande on “The Honemoon Tour” with two concerts on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27.  The pop music superstar is best known for her hits like “Problem”, “Break Free”, “Bang Bang” and “Love Me Harder”.   Latin Superstar Prince Royce will open both shows as a special guest.  Both shows are part of the third anniversary celebration of Barclays Center, which opened on September 28, 2012.  Come see Ariana Grande put on an amazing live performance at Barclays Center!

Ariana Grande – The Honeymoon Tour

New York Islanders – NHL Preseason:  Ticket Prices: $40 – $1,250

New York Islanders goalkeeper

The New York Islanders of the NHL will call Barclays Center their home arena starting this year!  Before the home opener against the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks on October 9, the NY Islanders get the action started with three preseason games.  Group Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more by calling 844-ISLES-GP.  Come support the 2015-2016 NY Islanders at these NHL preseason games at Barclays Center:

Vs Philadelphia Flyers – Monday, Sep 21 at 7:00 PM

Vs New Jersey Devils – Wednesday, Sep 23 at 7:00 PM

Vs Washington Capitals – Monday, Sep 28 at 7:00 PM

New York Islanders Fans

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Looking for something fun to do this summer in NYC?  There are so many events, festivals, attractions, concerts, and shows set for summer 2015 in New York City.  It may be hard to narrow all of them down, but we have some must-do events and festivals that should definitely be on your radar.  Whether you are a fan of music, movies, food, drink, parties, festivals, or just staying cool in the summer sun, there is something here that will be an excellent experience for you.  Here is our list of some of the best NYC summer events 2015:

17 fun NYC summer events for 2015

Shakespeare in the Park:  May 27 – August 23 at Delacorte Theater, Central Park.  Times vary, free.

Central Park’s tradition of performing Shakespeare returns this summer.  2015 performances at Delacorte Theater include The Tempest with Academy Award nominee Sam Waterston (Newsroom, Law & Order, The Public’s King Lear) & Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family) and Cymbeline with Tony nominee Lily Rabe & Hamish Linklater.

New York Philharmonic: Concerts in the Parks: June 17 and 18 at Great Lawn in Central Park. 8pm, free.

The Great lawn in Central Park, Manhattan hosts the New York Philharmonic Orchestra for free performances this week.  Don’t miss out on this treat for your ears while relaxing in the grass.  Their two nights of free concerts in Central Park include songs from Copland Gershwin, Sousa, Bernstein and Rodgers.

Mermaid Parade 2015: June 20 at Coney Island. 1pm, free.

The Mermaid Parade is the largest art parade in the USA.  Get dressed up yourself or enjoy the view of over 3,000 creatively-dressed marchers.  King Neptune and Queen Mermaid preside over this celebration of ancient mythology with motorized floats, antique cars, push-pull floats, and bedazzled mermaids.  Don’t go light on the glitter!

17^th Annual Del Close Marathon: June 26-28, times and locations vary. $10-$20.

Dedicated to Del Close, the grandfather of long-form improve comedy, the 17th Annual Del Close Marathon is an event to laugh at.  There will be over 630 shows spread out at 9 stages.  Hundreds of Upright Citizens Brigade comedians are performing and ready for this comedy marathon.  Are you?

Warm Up 2015 at MoMA PS1: Saturdays June 27 – September 5, MoMA PS1, 3-9pm. $18 advance / $20 day-of.

Warm Up at MoMA PS1

Now a staple of summer in New York City, the Warm Up at MoMA is now in its 18th year.  Listen and dance to the best in experimental sound from DJ’s and bands both local and international.   Ticket prices include admission to the museum.  All galleries close at 6:00pm.

Cheesemonger Invitational NYC:  June 27, Larkin Cold Storage, 5-8:30pm. $60 – $100.

If you love cheese and have a competitive spirit, this is the event of your life!  This “Fight Club meets WrestleMania of cheese” has the best cheeseheads in the country serving hundreds of perfect cheese concoctions.  Cheesemonger is all you can eat and drink.  Guts, Glory, Cheese!

NYC Pride Week:  June 23 – 28, times, locations and prices vary. Parade June 28th on Fifth Ave, free.

NYC Pride Parade

NYC Pride Week is an event that paints Fifth Avenue all the colors of the rainbow.  Hundreds of marching organizations, activists, businesses, sponsors, political candidates and thousands of spectators come together for a celebration of love, awareness, fun and equality.

Summer on the Hudson Picture Show: Jurassic Park: July 1 at Pier 1. 8pm, free.

Raptors, T-Rex and Brontosaurus oh my!  Re-watch the original Jurassic Park on the big screen at Pier 1 as the sun sets over the Hudson River.  You would think these scientists would have learned their lesson by the time Jurassic World opens.

Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks:  July 4th

Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks

This 4th of July, celebrate our Independence Day with 40,000 fireworks.  Gloria Estefan will debut her original song “America” featuring Brooklyn’s Park Place Community Middle School Choir.  Find a good spot by the East River and look toward the Brooklyn Bridge for an amazing 25-minute music and pyrotechnics show.

Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton: July 6, 8-12 at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center. Times vary, $65 – $250.

Danny Elfman and Tim Burton have created a unique experience combining the music and visuals from some of Hollywood’s most memorable movies.  With an orchestra, choir, and Tim Burton art on the big screen, this is a unique experience not to miss.  Don’t forget to dress up as your favorite character!  This concert is approximately 2.5 hours with an intermission.

Penn and Teller:  July 7 – August 16 at Marquis Theatre, times and prices TBA.

Penn and Teller are leaving Las Vegas and coming to New York City for their first proper show here since 2000.  Expect some amazing Sin City material, large-scale magic tricks, and plenty of humor throughout the show.  Be amazed by some of the greatest entertainers of our generation!

Waterfight NYC 2015: July 25 at Central Park. 2-5pm, free.

Ready to get wet and bust out that Super Soaker from the 90′s?  Get out to Central Park with thousands of New Yorkers and bring your favorite squirt gun, water blasters, and buckets of water.  Leave the water balloons at home and wear goggles of you don’t want to get a blast in the eyes.  Let the H2O flow and get wet this summer at the Waterfight NYC 2015!

3rd Annual Brooklyn Beer & Wine Fest: August 14 and 15, Restoration Plaza, prices TBA.

Enjoy 20 beers, 20 wines, liquor, live music and food.  Let your pallet guide the way to some great craft brews!

Jazz Age Lawn Party: August 15 and 16 at Governors Island, $35- $95.

Jazz Age Lawn Party NYC

Travel back in time to 1920′s New York in the age of prohibition and flappers.  Stroll the lawn at Governors Island and enter the full experience with Antique Gramophones, Dance Lessons, Vintage Portraits, Bathing Beauties & Beaus Promenade, 1920′s Motorcar Exhibition, Charleston Dance Contest , and Kidland with carnival games.  Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra specializes in the Hot-Jazz of the 1920′s.

Afropunk Fest: August 22 and 23, Commodore Berry Park. Times TBA, $45 – $250.

Free your mind and feel the music at Afropunk Fest this summer.  This Brooklyn music festival is one to see and celebrates the city’s multicultural landscape.  This year’s lineup includes Lenny Kravitz, Grace Jones, Danny Brown, Thundercat, Sam Dew, Lion Babe, Kaytranada and more!  Don’t miss out on this celebration of music, culture, dance and fun!

Electric Zoo Festival: September 4 – 6 at Randall’s Island. Times TBA, $69 – $799.

Electric Zoo Festival NYC

From the minds that brought your TomorrowWorld, this giant 150,000-person dance party on the last weekend of summer is a mind-blowing experience to see and hear.  Dozens of musicians, DJs and bands with genres across the board are sure to make a memorable end of the summer in New York City.

When you’re looking for transportation to or from any of these New York festivals, events, concerts, and shows, make sure to travel safely.  At Gotham Limousine, we make sure you will have a clean vehicle, a professional driver, and get you where you need to go in New York City safely.  Don’t worry about having too much fun.  Ride in style in a limousine, Escalade, or Lincoln MKT Stretch limo and know that your NYC limousine service is there for you.  We also have Sprinter vans and Travel Coaches available for larger groups going to NYC summer events 2015.  Call 212-729-7001 or book online with secure reservations at https://www.gothamlimo.com  Have a safe and fun summer 2015!

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