SUMMER may seem far, far away, but the 2003 Central Park SummerStage benefit concerts are only weeks away.

Heading up the wildly diverse lineup just announced, Wilco and Sonic Youth will share a double bill to kick off the series June 26 and 27.

Other artists scheduled to appear include Elvis Costello, Ani DiFranco, the White Stripes, Indigo Girls and Aimee Mann with Ben Folds Five.

Tickets, which run from $30 to $50, go on sale on Saturday through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com). Additional tickets will be available at the Roseland and Irving Plaza box offices next week.

For more information, call (212) 496-7070.