The Biggest Concert Ever in Central Park
Concert at Central Park, The Great Lawn
The Great Lawn
There is the biggest open field with 55 acres of greenery is located in the upper park bet. 79th to 85th St. officially opened in 1934, currently with 6 soft-ball fields and walking promenades by its perimeter, the Great Lawn in the heart of Manhattan is nowadays a perfect and inviting place for gatherings and picnics, playground, but the more important also is an Iconic and major outdoors venue for concerts.
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"The Great Lawn in Central Park is one of the most remarkable and beautiful outdoor venues in the world” in the words of M. Bloomberg.
List of the Biggest Concerts at The Great Lawn, Central Park
1- NY Philharmonic
The biggest concert took place on July 5, 1986, when the park hosted the New York Philharmonic. They now often play free concerts in Central Park, but over 800,000 turned out that year to celebrate the rededication of the Statue of Liberty (The 100th Anniversary of The Statue of Liberty) The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924.
Officially the largest attendance at a Classical Concert by The Guinness World Records.
2- Garth Brooks
Dubbed "Garthstock" (paying homage to Woodstock), the concert was free of charge and became the largest concert ever held in the park, with an estimated audience of over 980,000.
Date: August 7, 1997. Country music icon, Garth Brooks, took the stage in Central Park on August 7, 1997, with surprise guests Billy Joel and Don McLean, who joined in for an acoustic version of “American Pie.”
In May 1998, the New York Fire Department officially announced the final attendee numbers at 980,000.
3- Paul Simon and Garfunkel
How many people attended Simon and Garfunkel Central Park concert?
There was an estimated of 500,000 people.
Date: September 19, 1982
It was recorded on September 19, 1981, at a free benefit concert on the Great Lawn in Central Park, New York City.
4- Elton John
What year was Elton John in Central Park?
Elton John perform on September 13, 1980, consider at that time a mega-concert with and attendant of 450, 000 to 500,000 people - Sings IMAGINE of John Lennon.
5- Andre Bocelli
One night in Central Park
September 15, 2011
Recorded on a rainy night in September 15, 2011 in one of the world's most iconic concert at Central Park's Great Lawn in New York City.
with stars Céline Dion, Tony Bennett, Chris Botti and David Foster joined classical performers for a mix of opera and pop in a magical gift of music to the city of New York.
"Its was a magical concert," this is how is recalled by PBS Arts- Great Performances.
Location:
North-Park between 79th and 85th.
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Sightseeing Tour guide, pedicab rickshaw rider.
Sources and Ref.
[1] Garth: Live from Central Park-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garth:_Live_from_Central_Park
- Largest attendance at a classical concert https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/69637-largest-attendance-at-a-classical-concert
- Great Lawn's concert https://www.concertarchives.org/venues/central-park-great-lawn
- Live in Central Park https://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/andrea-bocelli-and-tony-bennett-perform-new-york-new-york-rc/13140/
- Central Park - The Great Lawn, Upcoming Events in New ...doNYC https://donyc.com › venues › central-park-the-great-lawn
