CultureFest

World Music Festival 2025

Experience the world's most vibrant cultures through music, dance, and art.
Join us for three unforgettable days celebrating global diversity.

Calendar icon July 15-17, 2025
Location icon Central Park, New York
People icon 50+ Artists

Celebrating Musical
Heritage

CultureFest brings together the world's most talented musicians, dancers, and artists to celebrate the rich tapestry of global culture. For three days, Central Park transforms into a vibrant showcase of humanity's musical heritage.

Global Diversity

Global Diversity

Artists from 25+ countries representing every continent

Music Notes

Rich Traditions

From folk to contemporary, experience authentic cultural sounds

Community

Community

Connect with people who share your passion for world music.

Heart

Cultural Exchange

Learn about different cultures through the universal language of music.

Music instruments
50+
Artists
25+
Countries

World-Class Lineup

Experience performances from Grammy winners, cultural ambassadors, and rising stars from around the globe.

Headliners

Friday Benin

Angelique Kidjo

Afrobeat

Clock 8:00 PM
Location Main Stage
Saturday India

Anoushka Shankar

Indian Classical Music

Clock 7:30 PM
Location Main Stage
Sunday Colombia

Bomba Estéreo

Cumbia Electrónica

Clock 6:00 PM
Location Main Stage

Featured Artists

Toumani Diabaté
Mali

West African Kora

Yasmin Levy
Spain

Ladino

Tash Sultana
Australia

Psychedelic Soul

Fatoumata Diawara
Mali

Afro-Folk

Nitin Sawhney
UK

Electronic World

Jesse Cook
Canada

Nuevo Flamenco

Rodrigo y Gabriela
Mexico

Acoustic Rock

Omar Souleyman
Syria

Syrian Electronic

Festival Schedule

Three days of non-stop cultural performances across multiple stages.

clock 11:00 AM
Indian Classical Ensemble

Classical

Location Cultural Stage
clock 12:00 AM
Toumani Diabaté

West African Kora

Location World Stage
clock 1:00 PM
Yasmin Levy

Ladino

Location Cultural Stage
clock 3:00 PM
Fatoumata Diawara

Afro-Folk

Location Main Stage
clock 6:30 PM
Jesse Cook

Nuevo Flamenco

Location Cultural Stage
clock 8:00 PM
Angelique Kidjo

Afrobeat

Headliner
Location Main Stage
clock 11:30 AM
Indian Classical Ensemble

Classical

Location Cultural Stage
clock 1:00 PM
Tash Sultana

Psychedelic Soul

Location World Stage
clock 2:30 PM
Toumani Diabaté

Kora

Location Cultural Stage
clock 4:00 PM
Nitin Sawhney

Electronic World

Location Main Stage
clock 5:45 PM
Rodrigo y Gabriela

Acoustic Rock

Location Cultural Stage
clock 7:30 PM
Anoushka Shankar

Indian Classical

Headliner
Location Main Stage
clock 11:10 AM
Indian Classical Ensemble

Classical

Location Cultural Stage
clock 1:00 PM
Tash Sultana

Psychedelic Soul

Location World Stage
clock 2:30 PM
Toumani Diabaté

Kora

Location Cultural Stage
clock 5:00 PM
Nitin Sawhney

Electronic World

Location Main Stage
clock 6:00 PM
Bomba Estéreo

Cumbia Electrónica

Headliner
Location Main Stage
clock 7:30 PM
Toumani Diabaté

Kora

Location Cultural Stage
Main Stage
World Stage
Cultural Stage

Festival Tickets

Choose your perfect festival experience. All tickets include access to cultural workshops, food vendors, and merchandise areas.

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General Admission
$99
3-Day Pass
  • Access to all three stages
  • Food vendor access
  • Merchandise discounts
  • Festival map & program
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Premium Experience
$199
3-Day Pass
  • Everything in General Admission
  • Priority stage viewing areas
  • Express entry lanes
  • Complimentary festival t-shirt
  • Access to Premium Rest Areas
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VIP Cultural Circle
$399
3-Day Pass
  • Everything in Premium Experience
  • Meet & greet with select artists
  • Backstage tours
  • VIP lounge with complimentary drinks
  • Reserved seating at Main Stage
  • Exclusive cultural workshops

Single Day Passes

Friday
$45
Saturday
$49
Sunday
$45

Children under 12 get free admission with paying adult. Student discounts available with valid ID.

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Venue Information

CultureFest takes place in the heart of Manhattan at Central Park's Great Lawn, providing a beautiful natural setting for our global celebration.

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Central Park - Great Lawn

Central Park West & 85th Street
New York, NY 10024

Festival Hours

Friday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Gates open at 10:30 AM daily

Venue Capacity

15,000 daily capacity across multiple stage areas

Get Directions

Getting There

subway
Subway

Take the 6 train to 68th St-Hunter College or 77th St stations

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Bus

Multiple bus lines serve the area including M1, M2, M3, and M4

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Car

Parking available at nearby garages. Festival shuttles provided.

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Venue Amenities

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Food & Drinks

International food vendors and cultural cuisine

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Merchandise

Official festival gear and artist merchandise

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Photo Ops

Designated photo areas with cultural backdrops

parking
Parking

Multiple parking areas with shuttle service

Important Venue Notes

  • • Blankets and low-back chairs welcome
  • • No outside food or beverages
  • • Bag checks at all entrances
  • • Weather contingency plans in place