Upcoming Concerts in NYC:
2026 Shows, Tonight & This Weekend
Find upcoming concerts in NYC, major 2026 shows, concerts tonight and this weekend — plus show guides, tickets, venues, seating and night-out planning.
This is Stage & Street’s upcoming concerts NYC hub — the live discovery layer for major concerts coming to New York, with current 2026 show guides, tonight and weekend intent, and direct routes into the venue and planning pages that matter once you choose a show. The broader NYC Concerts pillar owns the citywide overview; this page is specifically for what’s coming up and when.
The current lineup includes the final weeks of Harry Styles’ Madison Square Garden run, an October stretch of Brooklyn arena dates with Johnny Blue Skies and Rod Wave’s two Don’t Look Down Tour nights on October 27 and 28, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular opening its 230-show holiday run on November 4, New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center from November 27, Young Miko closing her Late Checkout Tour at Barclays on November 5, the Disney Worlds Collide Tour bringing Descendants, ZOMBIES and Camp Rock to Barclays Center on November 7, and a November run at MSG: Dave Matthews Band’s two-night fall-tour finale, Karan Aujla’s only NYC date on the P-Pop Culture World Tour on November 18, Stevie Wonder’s one-night Songs in the Key of Life anniversary show, and sombr’s You Are the Reason Tour. Over in Brooklyn, Jessie Reyez plays her only NYC date of the A Little Vengeance Tour at Barclays Center on November 19, The Neighbourhood bring The Wourld Tour to Barclays for two nights on November 21 and 22, and John Summit brings the CTRL ESCAPE Arena Tour to Barclays Center on November 28, followed by Doja Cat closing her Tour Ma Vie World Tour at the Garden on December 1, Brent Faiyaz bringing I Spent The Night With Brent Faiyaz to Barclays Center on December 3, Z100’s Jingle Ball filling the Garden with a 12-act holiday lineup on December 11, Ryan Castro’s first MSG headline show on December 12 with his Los Chorros Con Richy holiday tour, and Andrea Bocelli’s two December nights at MSG on the Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour. The Jonas Brothers wrap The Burning Up Tour All Over Again with three nearby nights: UBS Arena on December 19, then Prudential Center on December 21 and 22. Across the river, Trans-Siberian Orchestra plays two shows at Newark’s Prudential Center on December 26. Phish closes the year with its four-night New Year’s run at the Garden, Dec. 30 through Jan. 2, including New Year’s Eve and the band’s 100th MSG show. Each Stage & Street show guide connects the date to the venue, seating, transit, ticket strategy, and the surrounding night.
Use the schedule below for major Stage & Street-covered dates, the NYC Concert Shows Archive for past shows, the concert venues hub for room-by-room research, and the concert resources hub for ticket, seating, and practical planning advice.
20,789 capacity. Penn Station below. The most famous concert arena in the world — and the most accessible.
Up to roughly 19,000 for concerts. Nine subway services plus LIRR at Atlantic Terminal. Brooklyn’s major concert arena with a strong neighborhood around it.
82,500 capacity. NJ Transit from Penn Station. Where stadium-scale tours come when they play New York.
46,000+ capacity. 4/B/D subway. Summer stadium concerts with the Bronx skyline behind the stage.
Upcoming Concerts in NYC: Fall 2026 & Beyond
These are the major upcoming concerts currently covered by Stage & Street, ordered around the remaining fall 2026 calendar and the next major announced run beyond it. Dates can change, so verify the official venue listing before making travel plans — especially for events carrying an event-specific scheduling note.
Major upcoming shows worth planning around
Harry Styles’ Together, Together world tour includes a 30-show Madison Square Garden run between August 26 and October 31. The remaining October dates end with Harryween shows on October 30 and 31. Check the official MSG listing for the exact date you want before buying.
Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds bring the Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour to Barclays Center on Friday, October 16. Barclays currently lists an 8:00 PM start.
Rod Wave brings the Don’t Look Down Tour, named for his new No. 1 album, to Barclays Center on Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28, with Fridayy as special guest. Barclays lists 8:00 PM for both nights with doors an hour earlier, but on earlier tour stops Rod Wave didn’t take the stage until around 10. The guide covers Rod Wave tickets for both nights, the setlist so far, stage time, show length, the age policy and the best seats.
The Rockettes’ holiday show returns to Radio City Music Hall for a record 230 performances, with a new tap number, “Ring,” set to “Carol of the Bells.” It runs 90 minutes with no intermission, and busy days have up to five shows. Tickets start at $50 at the box office or $55 online. The guide covers Christmas Spectacular tickets, prices by date, promo codes, showtimes, the best seats and planning with kids.
Young Miko ends her first arena headlining tour at Barclays Center on Thursday, November 5. It’s the only New York date and the last night of the whole Late Checkout Tour. Barclays lists an 8:00 PM start with doors an hour earlier. The guide covers Young Miko tickets, the setlist so far, VIP and meet-and-greet packages, the best seats and how to get there, with a short section en español.
The Disney Worlds Collide Tour brings Descendants, ZOMBIES and, for the first time, Camp Rock to Barclays Center on Saturday, November 7, in one combined arena show with an eight-member Disney cast. Barclays lists a 7:00 PM start with doors an hour earlier. The guide covers Worlds Collide Tour tickets, the cast, VIP packages with a cast Q&A, the setlist so far, show length and how to plan the night with kids.
Sting brings the Sting 3.0 trio, with Dominic Miller on guitar and Chris Maas on drums, to Brooklyn Paramount for eight shows, with Fiction Plane as special guest. November 20 and 21 were added on September 28. It’s a 2,700-capacity restored theater instead of an arena. The guide compares all eight dates and covers Sting tickets, the setlist so far, floor versus balcony, start times and planning the night in Downtown Brooklyn.
Dave Matthews Band closes its 2026 Fall Tour with back-to-back nights at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13. Both shows are listed at 7:30 PM. DMB setlists change from night to night, so the two dates are genuinely different shows rather than repeats — worth knowing if you are deciding between them or considering both.
Lil’ Kim marks 30 years of her debut album Hard Core with Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra at Kings Theatre in Flatbush, both nights at 8:00 PM. November 19 sold out within four days, so November 18 was added, and black tie is encouraged. The guide covers Lil’ Kim tickets for both nights, what the orchestra changes, the songs named so far, what to wear and the best seats in the 1929 theater.
Karan Aujla brings the P-Pop Culture World Tour to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, November 18, with Ikky, his longtime producer and the co-creator of the P-Pop Culture album, as special guest. MSG lists an 8:00 PM show with doors at 7:00 PM, and it is the only New York date on the six-city U.S. run. The guide covers Karan Aujla concert tickets and prices, the four official VIP packages (none include a meet and greet), the setlist so far and the best seats.
Jessie Reyez brings the A Little Vengeance Tour to Barclays Center on Thursday, November 19, the only New York stop on her 13-date North American run behind her fourth album. Barclays lists an 8:00 PM start with doors about an hour earlier, and no opening act has been announced yet. The guide covers Jessie Reyez tickets, the VIP upgrade (it does not include a concert ticket), the best seats, a setlist preview and how to plan a weeknight in Brooklyn.
Stevie Wonder opens the U.S. leg of his Songs in the Key of Life 50th anniversary tour at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, November 19, with the 1976 album performed in its entirety. MSG lists an 8:00 PM show with doors at 7:00 PM, and it is the only New York date on the tour. The guide covers tickets, the album-as-setlist, runtime and the best seats for a full-band show.
The Neighbourhood bring The Wourld Tour to Barclays Center for two nights, and the lineups differ. Saturday, November 21 starts at 7:00 PM with Nessa Barrett and Noise Dept. opening; Sunday, November 22 starts an hour earlier at 6:00 PM with Nessa Barrett only. Each night is a separate ticket. The guide compares the two dates, The Neighbourhood ticket prices and best seats, the recent Wourld Tour setlist and how long the show runs.
sombr closes the North American leg of his first arena tour with two nights at Madison Square Garden on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24, with Dove Cameron and Hannah Jadagu also on the bill. Both shows are listed at 7:00 PM, and the guide compares the two nights, the recent tour setlist, and how to buy sombr tickets for either date.
New York City Ballet’s Nutcracker returns to the David H. Koch Theater the day after Thanksgiving, with a sensory-friendly performance closing the run on January 3. It runs about two hours with one intermission and is recommended for ages 5 and up. NYCB’s $30 for 30 rush program doesn’t apply to it. The guide covers NYC Ballet Nutcracker tickets, prices, dates, the best seats in the Koch Theater and planning with kids.
John Summit brings the CTRL ESCAPE Arena Tour to Barclays Center on Saturday, November 28, the only New York stop on the run and two days after Thanksgiving. The event listing shows a 7:00 PM start, with Cassian and Jackie Hollander also on the bill. The guide covers John Summit tickets, floor vs. seats, set-time and age-policy status, VIP packages, the setlist and how to plan a holiday-weekend night in Brooklyn.
Tyla brings The A*Pop World Tour to Brooklyn Paramount on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29, both listed at 8:00 PM, the only New York dates on the North American leg. The tour supports her second album, A*Pop, and opened in Paris in October. The guide compares tickets for both nights and covers the setlist the tour is playing, GA floor versus balcony, and planning a Thanksgiving-weekend night in Downtown Brooklyn.
Doja Cat closes the Tour Ma Vie World Tour at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, December 1, the final night of a run that started in Auckland in November 2025. Latto is the special guest. MSG lists a 7:30 PM start with doors at 6:30 PM. The guide covers tickets, the tour setlist so far, VIP packages, start times and the best seats.
Brent Faiyaz plays Barclays Center on Thursday, December 3, the middle night of a three-city U.S. arena run and his first U.S. headline shows since 2023. The set is expected to pair ICON songs with older favorites. Barclays lists an 8:00 PM start with doors at 7:00 PM, and no opener has been announced. The guide covers Brent Faiyaz tickets, current resale prices, why the VIP add-on is not a ticket, best seats, the setlist preview and planning a Thursday night in Brooklyn.
Z100’s Jingle Ball, the New York stop on the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, takes over Madison Square Garden on Friday, December 11 at 7:00 PM. The NYC lineup is sombr, Alex Warren, Charlie Puth, Hilary Duff, Teddy Swims, Sienna Spiro, TOMORROW X TOGETHER & YEONJUN, Stella Lefty and Freya Skye, with special guests Bella Kay and The Beaches. The guide covers Jingle Ball NYC tickets, prices, the best seats for a multi-act show, start time and how long it runs.
Ryan Castro brings his December alter ego, Richy, to Madison Square Garden on Saturday, December 12 for his first headline show at the arena. The original on-sale sold out within about 24 hours on September 30, so most tickets now trade on resale. MSG lists an 8:30 PM show with doors at 7:30 PM. The guide covers Ryan Castro tickets after the sellout, resale safety, prices, best seats, the setlist and a Spanish-language buying section.
Andrea Bocelli brings the Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, December 16 and Thursday, December 17, with both concerts listed at 8:00 PM. They’re the only New York dates on the winter leg. The guide compares the two nights and covers Andrea Bocelli tickets and prices, the tour setlist so far, concert length, what to wear and the best seats.
The Jonas Brothers end their 2008 throwback tour close to home: one Saturday at UBS Arena on Long Island, then two nights at Prudential Center in Newark, where the tour wraps on December 22. The first act recreates the original Burning Up Tour; the second runs through everything since the reunion. The guide compares the three dates and the two arenas, and covers Jonas Brothers tickets and prices, VIP packages, the 2026 setlist, openers and getting there from NYC.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s 30th Anniversary Winter Tour stops at Prudential Center on the day after Christmas with a matinee and an evening show: a reimagined staging of The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, then a second set of TSO favorites. Of the announced dates, Newark is the closest to Manhattan, two blocks from Newark Penn Station. The guide covers TSO tickets and prices, 3 PM vs 7:30 PM, the best seats for the light show, and getting there and back from NYC.
Phish returns to Madison Square Garden for four nights: Wednesday, December 30, New Year’s Eve on Thursday, December 31, Friday, January 1, and Saturday, January 2, which is the band’s 100th show at the Garden. Phish lists 7:30 PM shows with 6:30 PM doors for December 30 and 31, and the general on-sale is Friday, October 16 at noon ET. The guide covers Phish MSG tickets, how the four nights differ, New Year’s Eve, setlists and the NYE gag, and the best seats.
Olivia Rodrigo brings The Unraveled Tour to Barclays Center for ten nights between February 11 and 28, 2027, with The Last Dinner Party and Devon Again. Barclays currently lists a 7:00 PM start for the run.
Gracie Abrams closes the North American run of The Look at My Life Tour with four nights at Barclays Center, all at 8:00 PM with The Japanese House opening. The tour supports her third album, Daughter from Hell. The guide compares the four nights and covers Gracie Abrams tickets, prices, best seats and what to expect from the setlist.
Niall Horan brings Dinner Party Live on Tour to Barclays Center on Sunday, April 4, 2027, with Cameron Whitcomb opening. It’s the only New York City date on the North American leg. Barclays lists 7:30 PM with doors an hour earlier. The guide covers Niall Horan tickets, VIP packages, the setlist so far, the best seats and getting to the arena.
Def Leppard play Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, June 23, 2027, with Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts. MSG lists doors at 6:00 PM and the show at 7:00 PM. The guide covers Def Leppard tickets, the best seats, setlist predictions and the start time.
Recently closed: Brand New and Don Omar at Barclays Center, Phoebe Bridgers, Teddy Swims, and The Smashing Pumpkins at Barclays Center, AC/DC at MetLife Stadium, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, and Karol G at MetLife Stadium, Jungle at Barclays Center, plus Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Rush, Alex Warren, Phish (July MSG run), Ariana Grande, Shakira, J. Cole, BTS, My Chemical Romance, and Les Misérables from earlier in the season. Looking for other past shows? See the NYC Concert Shows Archive →
Concerts in NYC Tonight, Today & This Weekend
Search demand for concerts in NYC tonight, concerts in NYC today, and concerts in NYC this weekend is substantial because the answer changes constantly. This hub tracks the major Stage & Street-covered shows above; for smaller rooms and a minute-by-minute same-day calendar, confirm the venue’s live schedule before heading out.
Start with the upcoming list above and the official calendar for the venue you are considering. For MSG and Barclays especially, the building may host sports or other events on nights without a concert, so verify that the listing is actually a live-music date before buying or traveling.
Same-day inventory can move quickly. Once you identify today’s concert, open the Stage & Street show guide for venue context and then check the live ticket source for current availability, doors, start time, and any event-specific entry rules.
Weekend demand is broader than one arena: compare Friday, Saturday, and Sunday dates across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Meadowlands rather than searching venue by venue. The list above highlights the major covered dates; the venue hub helps you compare the rooms once you find a show that fits.
For the broader NYC concert schedule, this page stays focused on Stage & Street’s covered major shows instead of pretending to be an exhaustive feed of every club gig in New York. Use the archive for past dates and return here for the active 2026 and newly announced 2027 guides.
Choosing the Right Venue for Your Concert
The artist is the reason you’re going. But the venue shapes the entire experience — how close you feel to the stage, how the sound moves through the building, how easy it is to get there and get out, and what the neighborhood offers around the show.
MSG sits directly above Penn Station, with the A/C/E and 1/2/3 subway lines plus NJ Transit, LIRR, and Amtrak serving the complex. The lower bowl between sections 101–119 provides the best sight lines for most stage configurations. The floor is electric for the right show; the upper bowl is steep but maintains reasonable connection to the stage.
At up to roughly 19,000 for concerts, Barclays operates at major-arena scale. Nine subway services stop at Atlantic Ave–Barclays Center, with LIRR service at Atlantic Terminal. The Atlantic Avenue and Flatbush Avenue neighborhoods give Barclays a better before-and-after story than Penn Station-adjacent MSG.
At 82,500 seats, MetLife hosts tours that no arena can contain. NJ Transit rail service from Penn Station connects through Secaucus Junction to Meadowlands Station on major event days. Build extra transit time into your post-show plan — trains fill fast and surge pricing on rideshares is real.
UBS Arena at Belmont Park in Elmont holds just over 17,000 and was purpose-built with acoustics and sightlines in mind. It’s the best newer arena in the metro area for most concert experiences. LIRR service to Elmont–UBS Arena is the practical rail option from Manhattan; check the current event-day schedule before leaving.
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Getting Tickets to Major NYC Concerts
Major concert ticketing in New York is competitive for the biggest shows, but this page’s primary job is show discovery. Once you choose a date, use the when to buy concert tickets guide and last-minute concert tickets guide for the deeper buying strategy.
Always check the official venue site or Ticketmaster first. Face value plus service fees. For high-demand shows, sign up for artist fan clubs and credit card presales before general on-sale — they consistently offer the best seat selection at face value.
Most major tours offer presales 24–48 hours before general on-sale. Sign up through the artist’s official newsletter or fan club. American Express, Citi, and Chase have venue partnerships with MSG, Barclays, and MetLife that include presale access.
StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats are the main secondary platforms. Resale prices move with demand, inventory, and proximity to the event, and there is no single timing rule that works for every tour. Compare the same section across platforms and use the dedicated ticket-timing guide before waiting on a high-demand show.
Day-of inventory can change in either direction as sellers adjust prices and production holds are sometimes released. Last-minute buying can work, but it is not reliable for high-demand dates; use the dedicated last-minute guide rather than assuming prices will fall.
MSG lists 30 Harry Styles shows between August 26 and October 31, 2026 as part of the Together, Together world tour, with the run ending in Harryween shows on October 30 and 31. Use the official MSG listing for the exact remaining dates, doors, and ticket availability.
Best Seats at NYC’s Major Concert Venues
Seat selection at an arena or stadium concert is more consequential than most people realize. The same show feels completely different from the floor, the lower bowl, and the upper bowl — and the right choice depends on the production, the artist, and what you want from the night.
Floor standing is the most immersive experience for shows where crowd energy is central — EDM, hip-hop, certain rock shows. But for productions with elaborate visual elements, being slightly elevated in the lower bowl gives you a better overall view. Floor sections toward the back of a deep floor setup can feel surprisingly distant from the stage while the PA hits you from an awkward angle. Know what the production looks like before you choose floor.
At MSG and Barclays, lower bowl sections directly facing the stage deliver the best combination of sight lines, sound, and proximity. These sections price at a premium but almost always outperform the floor and upper sections at a similar secondary market price. If you’re buying on the secondary market, compare lower bowl center to floor — you may find the value is clearly in the bowl.
At MetLife, the very front field-level sections can put you too close to see the full production — screens are above you, the stage extends away, and you’re hearing PA that’s designed to project away from your position. For stadium shows with elaborate production, lower bowl 20–40 rows up from the field often provides the best view of the full spectacle.
MSG allows any bag that fits comfortably under the seat — but anything larger won’t be permitted, and there’s no coat or bag check. Come light. A small bag or clear bag saves significant time at security. Check the specific venue’s current bag policy before every show — policies have been updated across venues in recent years.
NYC concert seating guide → · Venue-by-venue guides →
Planning the Full Concert Night
A major concert in New York is a real event — the kind of night worth planning properly rather than just showing up for. The logistics matter more here than at concerts in most cities because the scale of the venues, the density of transit, and the competition for post-show cabs and rideshares are all amplified.
Transit is the answer for every major NYC venue
MSG is above Penn Station — use the A/C/E or 1/2/3 subway lines, or the rail services that terminate at Penn Station. Barclays Center has nine subway services at Atlantic Ave–Barclays Center plus LIRR at Atlantic Terminal. Yankee Stadium is a 4/B/D train from Midtown. MetLife runs NJ Transit direct from Penn Station to Meadowlands Station on concert nights. UBS Arena is served by the Elmont–UBS Arena LIRR station. For every one of these venues, transit is faster and cheaper than driving on concert nights. Post-show rideshares surge hard — if you need a car, walk two or three blocks away before requesting.
Before the show
For MSG: Hell’s Kitchen and the 8th and 9th Avenue corridor between 34th and 42nd Streets have the best pre-concert dining within walking distance. For Barclays: Atlantic Avenue east of the arena and the Smith Street corridor in Boerum Hill both reward an early arrival for dinner. For MetLife and UBS Arena: eat before you board transit — options at both stadium areas are limited outside the venues themselves.
After the show
Post-show at MSG means 20,000 people hitting Penn Station simultaneously. The 1 train uptown from 34th Street and the A/C/E toward Brooklyn both clear faster than the cross-town crush. For Barclays, staying in Brooklyn after the show is almost always better than rushing back to Manhattan — Atlantic Avenue has better late-night options than what’s available around Penn Station at midnight.
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Featured Concert Venue Guides
Each guide covers the specific venue — seating layout, best sections, transit directions, nearby dining, and what to know before you walk through the door.
New York Is Where These Shows Matter Most
New York’s remaining 2026 calendar still includes the end of Harry Styles’ MSG run, more major Barclays dates including Rod Wave’s two nights on October 27 and 28, Young Miko’s tour finale on November 5, Disney’s Worlds Collide Tour on November 7, Jessie Reyez’s A Little Vengeance Tour on November 19, The Neighbourhood’s two Wourld Tour nights on November 21 and 22, John Summit’s CTRL ESCAPE Arena Tour on November 28 and Brent Faiyaz’s only NYC date on December 3, and a November stretch at the Garden: Dave Matthews Band’s tour finale, Karan Aujla’s P-Pop Culture World Tour stop on November 18, Stevie Wonder playing Songs in the Key of Life in full, sombr’s You Are the Reason Tour, Doja Cat’s world tour finale on December 1, Z100’s Jingle Ball on December 11, Ryan Castro’s Los Chorros Con Richy holiday show on December 12, Andrea Bocelli’s two December nights on December 16 and 17, the Jonas Brothers’ Burning Up Tour finale run at UBS Arena and Prudential Center from December 19 to 22, Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s two December 26 shows at Prudential Center in Newark, and Phish’s four-night New Year’s run from December 30 to January 2. In Midtown, the Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular runs at Radio City Music Hall from November 4 to January 4, and uptown, New York City Ballet dances The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center from November 27 to January 2. This hub is where those show-specific guides stay organized as dates are announced, played, and moved into the archive.