Sharon Van Etten will perform at the SummerStage. (Image via Scott Dudelson / Getty)SummerStage, slated to take place this June and July in New York’s Central Park and neighbouring parks, has announced its lineup. This season's festival will showcase artists across genres, including salsa, jazz, hip-hop, indie rock, reggae, Afrobeat, soul, pop, global, and contemporary dance, among others. The outdoor performing arts festival bring nearly 90 free and benefit shows. In a statement, Heather Lubov, City Parks Foundation’s Executive Director said:“We are so happy to be back in local neighbourhood parks after a two-year hiatus and to be able to once again build our newly refurbished flagship concert venue in Central Park.”SummerStage 2022 ticketsAll performances will be free and open to the public, except for benefit concerts. Tickets for the festival can be purchased from the official website of City Parks foundation. The benefit shows are priced between $35 and $85.SummerStage 2022 Lineup View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe SummerStage 2022 lineup includes Aurora, Lucy Dacus, Sharon Van Etten, Modest Mouse, Trombone Shorty’s VooDoo Threauxdown, Tank and The Bangas, Big Freeda, Cyril Neville, The Uptown Ruler, Belle and Sebastian with Los Bittchos, among others. Also among the performers are Waxahatchee, The Cribs, Sampa The Great, and Angel Olsen.Heather Lubov further added:“Parks have always been neighbourhood gathering spaces, but the pandemic brought to light just how absolutely critical parks are to our city’s health. We are thrilled to be able to bring neighbours together in their parks to enjoy a diverse, representative line-up that is reflective of our city’s rich cultural fabric.”SummerStage 2022 dates View this post on Instagram Instagram PostJune 4 – Aurora and Sub Urban – Central ParkJune 8 – Modest Mouse and The Cribs – Central ParkJune 15 – George Clinton – Central ParkJune 16 – Belle & Sebastian – Central ParkJune 17 – Summer of Soul – Marcus Garvey ParkJune 18 – Aussie BBQ – Central ParkJune 22 – Waxahatchee – Central ParkJune 23 – Lawrence & Misterwives – Central ParkJuly 21 – Lucy Dacus – Central ParkJuly 23 – Sampa The Great – Von King ParkJuly 24 – Black Midi – Central ParkJuly 27 – Parcels – Central ParkJuly 28 – Caribou – Central ParkJuly 30 – Saba – Central ParkJuly 31 – Sons Of Kemet – Central ParkAugust 11 -- Cee Lo Green -- Central ParkAugust 20, 21 – Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen – Central ParkAugust 23 – The Decemberists – Central ParkNew York City has been hosting the festival for nearly 40 years. In 2020, Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Anywhere was launched in response to the global pandemic, presenting free digital performances spanning all genres, available to viewers around the world. Select shows will also be live-streamed on the event's website.