Harlem Meer Performance Festival
Applications to perform at the 2025 Harlem Meer Performance Festival have now closed.
The Harlem Meer Performance Festival is back! This annual event has been a community fixture since the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center opened in 1993. Each summer, the festival brings the best local talent to Central Park and delights thousands of attendees with its celebratory atmosphere. Enjoy Meer-side views and a variety of performances, featuring multicultural and family-friendly music, dance, and entertainment. All ages are welcome.
2025 Schedule:
Sundays, July 13–August 17
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Performer applications for the 2025 Harlem Meer Performance Festival have now closed. We will announce this year's lineup on June 2.
Interested in being notified when the 2026 performer application opens? Join the Harlem Meer Performance Festival email list.