• email
• print
• rss
• 
  
  

If you love live music, there's no better place than NYC—home to countless venerated concert halls that host both superstars and rising stars every night of the week. Below, find a sampling of upcoming shows

May
June
July
August
September
October

Like your music free? Click the graphic below for a full list of gratis NYC concerts taking place this summer.






May 16
The Gaslight Anthem at Music Hall of Williamsburg 
The Garden State’s heirs to the Bruce Springsteen sound—who have actually performed onstage with The Boss himself—bring their rollicking live show to Brooklyn. The evening also includes a food drive; bring along nonperishable donations if you’re so inclined. For more info, visit musichallofwilliamsburg.com. 

May 16
Violens at (Le) Poisson Rouge 
Violens’ emotionally distant atmospherics and skillful, angular songcraft evoke the British bands that made despondent, angular, emotionally distant music a couple generations ago. (Violens’ clothes, however, are somewhat less baggy.) For more info, visit lepoissonrouge.com. 

May 17
Big Freedia at Santos Party House 
Watch this video. Afterwards, you’ll probably feel like you just stayed up ‘til 4am at a very strange party and woke up three hours later. If it made you happy, transport your posterior to Big Freedia’s show at Santos Party House. For more info, visit santospartyhouse.com. 

May 17
Caveman at Brooklyn Museum 
Indie-pop up ’n’ comers Caveman (whose music is far more sensitive than the band’s name would belie) play the venerable Kings County arts institution as part of the museum’s Audiophile series. For more info, visit brooklynmuseum.org. 

May 17
Nation Beat at Brooklyn Bridge Park 
The second free Brooklyn Bridge Park dance party has a Brazilian flavor. The night’s headliners are Nation Beat—Celebrate Brooklyn! describes their music as “Carnival and Mardi Gras rolled into one.” For more info, visit bricartsmedia.org. 

May 17 and 19
Cecil Taylor at Harlem Stage and Issue Project Room 
The influential jazz pianist performs in New York City for the first time since 2009. Throughout May, Harlem Stage and Issue Project Room will also host a bevy of tribute events dedicated to Taylor and his work. For more info, visit issueprojectroom.org. 

May 17–20
NYC Popfest at various venues 
Allo Darlin' is among the more notable names in this international lineup of indie-pop performers. Passes for all four days are fairly cheap, and the Saturday show at Spike Hill is free. For more info, visit nycpopfest.org. 

May 18
Chavez at Bowery Ballroom 
One of the best New York City bands still to languish in relative obscurity, Chavez was formed back in ’93 as the five boroughs’ answer to the strain of math-rock then popular in certain scenes across the country. Then they went on hiatus while members of the band explored other projects (Matt Sweeney, for instance, accomplished some fairly impressive work with the likes of Johnny Cash and Bonnie Prince Billy). They’re back together now, playing before an appreciative hometown crowd. Endless Boogie, another one of those inexplicably unknown New York City bands (whose heavy work is best described by the title of one of their songs, “Steak Rock”), opens up. (Sidebar, in case you’re interested: last year, Chavez’s Clay Tarver wrote an entertaining piece for the New York Times Magazine on being a rock ’n’ roll dad. Read it here.) For more info, visit boweryballroom.com. 

May 18
Collective Soul at Irving Plaza 
The chart-topping, triple-platinum–selling Georgia rockers perform their 1999 album Dosage straight through and also play a sampling of other hit songs. For more info, visit irvingplaza.com. 

May 18
Girls Who Rock at The Gramercy Theatre 
The third edition of this Internet Week concert features American Idol star Haley Reinhart, YouTube sensation Jessica Latshaw and other rockers with two X chromosomes. Plus, 100% of ticket sales support girls' education in India through the charity She's the First. For more info, visit girlswhorock.org. 

May 18
Loudon Wainwright III at Town Hall 
Grammy Award winner Loudon Wainwright III began his folk-music career back in the ‘60s. Decades later, the 65-year-old singer-songwriter-actor is still on the road. For more info, visit ticketmaster.com.

May 18–19
Paul Weller at Best Buy Theater 
The former member of The Style Council and The Jam takes the stage at Times Square’s Best Buy Theater in support of Sonik Kicks—his 11th album as a solo artist. Fans take note: it’s his only tour stop in North America. For more info, visit bestbuytheater.com. 

May 19–20
The Great GoogaMooga at Prospect Park
Brooklyn's Prospect Park hosts a weekend of food and music. Participating food vendors include Blue Ribbon, DBGB Kitchen and Bar, Momofuku Milk Bar, Mile End and Russ & Daughters. The eclectic music lineup includes The Roots, Peelander-Z and Hall & Oates. For more info, visit googamooga.com.

May 20
The Promise Ring at Irving Plaza 
The 1990s emo vets—they of album titles like Nothing Feels Good and 30° Everywhere—have reunited for a short tour. Dance and/or weep at the New York City stop. For more info, visit irvingplaza.com.

May 21–22
Jack White and Alabama Shakes at Roseland Ballroom 
Fans of Jack White’s whole body of work should enjoy this show—setlists during his tour have included White Stripes, Raconteurs, Dead Weather and solo songs. For more info, visit ticketmaster.com.

May 22
Garbage at Webster Hall 
Shirley Manson and company, who had hits in the ’90s with “Stupid Girl” and “Only Happy When It Rains,” come to town in support of new album Not Your Kind of People. For more info, visit bowerypresents.com. 

May 22
Slash at Irving Plaza 
After a chart-topping first record as a solo artist, the famed Guns N’ Roses guitarist is at it again with Apocalyptic Love. For more info, visit irvingplaza.com. 

May 23
The Polyphonic Spree at Webster Hall 
There are approximately 100,000 members of The Polyphonic Spree. Here’s a video of them playing Nirvana’s “Lithium”  with piano, harp, guitar, drums, a horn section and scores of vocalists. Looks like fun, right? For more info, visit bowerypresents.com. 

May 24
Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience at Brooklyn Bridge Park 
It’s zydeco night at the final free Brooklyn Bridge Park dance party of the season. Bring your two-steppin’ shoes and dance along with Simien, a Grammy-winning Louisianan. For more info, visit bricartsmedia.org. 

May 24
That Dog and Fred Armisen at Music Hall of Williamsburg 
Indie pop quartet That Dog takes the stage for their first East Coast performance in 15 years. Joining them is Fred Armisen, who started as a musician in Chicago long before he starred on Saturday Night Live, co-created Portlandia and landed roles in feature films. For more info, visit musichallofwilliamsburg.com.

May 26
David Johansen at Highline Ballroom 
New York Dolls frontman David Johansen has played hard rock, over-the-top lounge songs (as Buster Poindexter) and country blues—and no matter what the style, he always put on a great show. For more info, visit highlineballroom.com. 

May 26
One Direction at The Beacon Theatre 
UK pop group One Direction has been making boy bands cool again since 2010. They also stole the Spice Girls’ honor of being the Billboard Hot 100’s highest-rated British debut. Hear the pop hits that have young fans singing (and screaming) during a set at The Beacon Theatre. For more info, visit beacontheatre.com. 

May 29–30, June 11
Foster the People at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park 
Foster the People are the young folks behind summer 2011 anthem "Pumped Up Kicks," which may still be running ruts in your head right now. For more info, visit bowerypresents.com. 

May 29
OFF! at Bowery Ballroom
Keith Morris, Dimitri Coats, Steven McDonald and Mario Rubalcaba were hardcore punk stalwarts for years before forming their all-caps, exclamatory supergroup. This performance will be the band's first in NYC after the release of their eponymous debut album, due out on May 8. For more info, visit boweryballroom.com.

June 1
Tune-Yards at Terminal 5
Merrill Garbus is a fan of odd punctuation and spacing (project name: tUnE-yArDs. Recent album: W H O K I L L) and has built a following for her equally quirky songs, which blend instruments like the ukulele with loops and field recordings. For more info, visit terminal5nyc.com.

June 1
Steve Martin at St. George Theatre 
The multitalented star comes to Staten Island for what’s billed as “An Evening of Bluegrass & Comedy.” For more info, visit stgeorgetheatre.com. 

June 5
The Dandy Warhols at Irving Plaza 
Fresh off the release of their new album, This Machine, the Portland-based indie rockers take the stage in New York City. After 18 years of record-label changes and intriguing album names (Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia, Earth to the Dandy Warhols), the group still hasn’t strayed from their original sound—and “Bohemian Like You” hasn’t lost its relevance. For more info visit irvingplaza.com. 

June 5
Jimmy Cliff at Prospect Park 
The summer’s first free Celebrate Brooklyn! concert at the Prospect Park Bandshell is a good one—legendary reggae artist Jimmy Cliff headlines. For more info, visit bricartsmedia.org. 

June 7–8, 10
Lana del Ray at Irving Plaza 
Lana del Ray was the victim of some seriously nasty Internet commentary after her Saturday Night Live appearance, but odds are the crowds at Irving Plaza for these shows will be on the front lines of the backlash to the backlash. For more info, visit irvingplaza.com. 

June 10 and 17
Red Hook Jazz Festival at President and Van Brunt Streets, Brooklyn 
This Brooklyn festival, now in its fifth year, shines the spotlight on local talent. On June 10, hear area acts Hot Cut Chili Pepper 7, The Flail, Max Johnson Trio, Nick Gianni’s Evolution and Travis Sullivan’s Bjorkestra. June 17 brings in a performance by the Mike Baggetta Quartet. For more info, visit the festival’s Facebook page. 

June 8
The Cult at Terminal 5 
These UK-based indie rockers (of “She Sells Sanctuary” fame) have been through a couple of hiatuses and a truckload of lineup changes, but Ian Astbury’s band is still touring and releasing new material—Choice of Weapon came out last year. Against Me! and The Icarus Line open. For more info, visit terminal5nyc.com. 

June 9
The Bouncing Souls at Webster Hall 
New Jersey punks The Bouncing Souls have captivated a loyal following for more than two decades. See their loud, exuberant live show and you’ll understand why. For more info, visit bowerypresents.com. 

June 9
Kinky Friedman at Highline Ballroom 
If you had any doubts that Kinky Friedman is over the top, he’s gone ahead and named his traveling show “Kinky Friedman’s Bi-Polar Tour.” The Texan author, “Jewish troubadour” and politician (he ran for governor of Texas) is sure to provide a spectacle as he plays his music and signs books. For more info, visit highlineballroom.com. 

June 9
Zombie Prom with Gwar at Irving Plaza 
"Mark, man, you play a mean guitar. It's a shame that you must die!" Gwar, who've cranked out some weird, intense albums in addition to that memorable Empire Records appearance, take their live show to Irving Plaza. If you don't want to be soaked in fake blood, maybe bring a poncho. For more info, visit irvingplaza.com. 

June 12–13
Jonathan Richman at Bowery Ballroom
The Boston-area proto-punker and Velvet Underground superfan grew up to be a folky sort of guitar whiz, but that hasn't altered his intensity or, it seems, his sense of humor. See him touring on the strength of his last release, O Moon, Queen of Night on Earth, which includes practically titled material like "If You Want to Leave Our Party Just Go" and "My Affected Accent." For more info, visit boweryballroom.com.

June 12–13
Marillion at Irving Plaza
Standard bearers for the progressive rock revival of the early 1980s, Marillion continues to create a unique brand of emotional, melodic, dramatic music with influences from electronica to jazz. On their first North American tour since 2004, the band plans to perform a different set list each night. Alternative-progressive band Sun Domingo opens. For more info, visit livenation.com.

June 14
Laura Marling at Prospect Park 
This English songstress has a captivatingly grown-up sound that often makes it hard to believe she’s just 22 years old. Fellow Brit and soul singer Michael Kiwanuka opens. For more info, visit bricartsmedia.org. 

June 14–21
Northside Festival in Brooklyn
The folks behind pocket-size hipster/culture mag The L Magazine are back with the fourth-annual Northside Festival. This summer extravaganza brings a slew of acts to Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Brooklyn, bringing together the finest in independent musical performances and films in North Brooklyn, with shows at nearly every venue in the area. The lineup includes Questlove, Neil Hamburger, Screaming Females, Of Montreal, GZA, Ceremony and many more. On the film side, the festival will feature Take This Waltz, starring Seth Rogen and Michelle Williams. For more information, visit thelmagazine.com.

June 15
Geri Allen, Patrice Rushen, Esperanza Spalding and Terri Lyne Carrington at Prospect Park 
This power-packed lineup of four women brings decades of singing, songwriting and instrumental talents to the stage. For more info, visit bricartsmedia.org. 

June 15
Jerry Lee Lewis at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill 
Great Balls of Fire! After more than 50 years, rock ‘n’ roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis remains a must-see performer for anyone who loves the genre. For more info, visit bbkingblues.com. 

June 16
Dawes and Kurt Vile and the Violators at Central Park Summerstage 
Not that you need an excuse to visit Central Park on a beautiful summer day, but in case you need a little motivation, this free show ought to suffice: LA-based all-American rockers Dawes headline a bill featuring Kurt Vile, one of the best up-and-coming songwriters in the country. For more info, visit summerstage.org. 

June 16
Fun. at Terminal 5
Tough to Google but easy to love, this NYC-based trio just released their sophomore album, Some Nights. In a bit of a departure from their debut, it's heavy on the autotune. For more info, visit terminal5nyc.com.

June 19
Ani DiFranco at Bowery Ballroom and Music Hall of Williamsburg 
The prolific Ani DiFranco has released 20 albums, penned hundreds of songs and played thousands of concerts without ever having been signed to a mainstream record label (instead, she uses her own imprint, Righteous Babe Records). For more info, visit boweryballroom.com and musichallofwilliamsburg.com.

June 19
Das Racist at Red Hook Park 
The fellows best known for their “Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell” song, who are also pretty hilarious interview subjects, play a free show in Brooklyn. For more info, visit summerstage.org. 

June 21
Deer Tick at Red Hook Park 
Providence, Rhode Island's Deer Tick have endeared themselves to us here at nycgo.com with both their original material and as Deervana—playing remarkably faithful covers of Nirvana songs. See them for free in Red Hook Park. For more info, visit summerstage.org.  

June 22
The Hives at Terminal 5 
Loud, fast, brash and in matching outfits, these Swedish garage punks are still going strong more than a decade after their breakthrough during the Great Garage-Rock Boom of the Early Aughts. They’re touring in support of new LP Lex Hives. For more info, visit terminal5nyc.com. 

June 22
Jukebox the Ghost at Bowery Ballroom 
This trio plays catchy, danceable piano pop that should make even the most cynical smile. New album Safe Travels is slated for release earlier in June. For more info, visit boweryballroom.com. 

June 23–24
Governors Ball at Randall’s Island Park
One of the biggest summer concerts in the City gets even bigger (and, oddly enough, moves off of Governors Island). The lineup thus far includes Beck, Passion Pit, Santigold, Special Disco Version, Cage the Elephant and Modest Mouse, to name just a few. Plus, no sets overlap—so concertgoers won't have to pick and choose between acts. For more info, visit governorsballmusicfestival.com.

June 24
Alabama Shakes at Central Park 
Alabama Shakes catapulted to fame last year after gaining accolades from NPR and MTV. They’re definitely not an underground band anymore—their album hit number eight on the Billboard 200 last month. Now the group, whose inspiration spans from James Brown to AC/DC, takes the stage for a free show at Central Park. They’ll be joined by Diamond Rugs and Robert Ellis. For more info, visit summerstage.org. 

June 24
Punk Island at Governors Island 
It’s a whole day of free punk music on an island, performed by bands with names like Bucket Flush and Skum City. Free! For more info, visit punkisland2012.webs.com. 

June 25
Childish Gambino at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park 
The multitalented Donald Glover—former 30 Rock writer, current star of Community and a stand-up comic who's had his own Comedy Central special—can rap, too. For more info, visit bowerypresents.com. 

June 26
The Klezmatics at Central Park 
New York City's own Klezmatics are the only klezmer band to ever win a Grammy. Pop and rock fans may know them from their contribution the Ben Folds Five song "Steven's Last Night in Town." For more info, visit summerstage.org. 

June 27
Goldfinger and Reel Big Fish at Best Buy Theater 
These ska-punk bands are no longer in heavy radio and MTV rotation (ah, the ‘90s), but fun is timeless. Plus, regardless of changing public tastes, Reel Big Fish frontman Aaron Barrett can really shred. For more info, visit bestbuytheatre.com. 

July 2
Stevie Nicks at The Beacon Theatre 
The rock and roll icon tours behind her latest studio album, In Your Dreams. Expect to hear solo songs and Fleetwood Mac favorites. For more info, visit beacontheatre.com. 

July 6–7
Roger Waters at Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium welcomes the force behind Pink Floyd’s landmark album The Wall.  Backed by a band including guitarists Snowy White and Dave Kilminster, keyboardist Jon Carin, organist Harry Waters and drummer Graham Broad, the musician seeks to break down the barriers of the digital age and inspire a quest for truth and kindness. For more info, visit ticketmaster.com.

July 6
MxPx at Best Buy Theater 
“Responsibility. What’s that?” Find out near Times Square with these pop punks, who are still rockin’ out for the kids and longtime fans. For more info, visit bestbuytheater.com. 

July 7
Guided by Voices, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Cloud Nothings at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
The classic lineup of indie rock legends Guided by Voices headlines this free show, part of the CBGB Festival. Last time these guys played a big outdoor concert in NYC, their set was 40 songs long. For more info, visit cbgb.com.

July 8
Fishbone at Brooklyn Bowl
The ska-punk, funk and rock legends—known for danceable fare like "Ma and Pa" and a truly bombastic live show (look out—the singer might stage-dive straight at you)—bring their infectious energy to Williamsburg. Put on your dancin' shoes. For more info, visit brooklynbowl.com.

July 8
Glassjaw at Irving Plaza 
Long Island hardcore stalwarts Glassjaw (whose frontman, Daryl Palumbo, is also known for dance-punk group Head Automatica) play a show in the City. For more info, visit irvingplaza.com. 

July 10
Dirty Projectors at Prospect Park
Dirty Projectors are known for keeping listeners off-balance with sweet melodies, complex arrangements and unusual time signatures. They're from Brooklyn but sometimes sound like they could be from another planet. For more info, visit bowerypresents.com. 

July 11–12
Lowdown Hudson Blues Festival at World Financial Center 
Buddy Guy and Neko Case headline this free concert. Guy is among the most respected living guitarists, and Case has earned much praise for her work as a solo artist and with The New Pornographers. For more info, visit artsworldfinancialcenter.com. 

July 11–13, 16 and 17
New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks at Prospect Park, Central Park, Cunningham Park and Van Cortlandt Park 
Classical music lovers are sure to migrate en masse to the New York Philharmonic's two free concerts in Central Park this summer. The renowned orchestra will also perform gratis shows in three other boroughs. For more info, visit nyphil.org. 

July 14–15
Blitzen Trapper at Stuyvesant Town Oval and Music Hall of Williamsburg
These Portland-based alternative-country rockers should find a very receptive audience in Williamsburg, spiritual cousin to their hometown. The July 14 show, in Manhattan, is free. For more info, visit musichallofwilliamsburg.com. 

July 14
Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) at Central Park 
This year, the LAMC lineup includes Mexican five-piece Kinky, Argentinean rockers Los Auténticos Decadentes, tribal DJ group 3Ball MTY and DJ Raff from Chile, who was a main force in bringing hip-hop to Latin America. It’s guaranteed to be a high-energy, nonstop dance party (or, ok, fiesta) in the park. For more info, visit summerstage.org. 

July 16
Young the Giant at Central Park 
Buzz band Young the Giant has earned ink in Spin and The New York Times, and performed during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. For more info, visit summerstage.org. 

July 17
Best Coast at Terminal 5 
Buzz band Best Coast plays crunchy pop-rock songs about boys. For more info, visit terminal5nyc.com. 

July 18
Big Daddy Kane at Queensbridge Park 
If you’ve ever enjoyed a hip-hop album, odds are you’ve benefitted from the influence of Big Daddy Kane. He’ll be joined by Marley Marl, the producer who sparked the MC’s long-lasting success—and for the iconic sampling that emerged during the heyday of rap. For more info, visit summerstage.org. 

July 19
Lower Dens at Bowery Ballroom 
This Baltimore-based experimental folk band has toured with the Walkmen, Beach House and Deerhunter. Their latest album, Nootropics, is named after a memory-enhancing drug and inspired by singer Jana Hunter’s fascination with the blending of humans and technology. For more info, visit mercuryloungenyc.com. 

July 23–24
Wilco at Prospect Park 
Jeff Tweedy and company are known for positively epic performances—bring comfortable shoes and get ready for a long, satisfying set spanning the band’s career. For more info, visit bricartsmedia.org.

July 25–August 12
Lincoln Center Out Of Doors at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts 
Lincoln Center’s annual festival of free performances includes a number of notable concerts, including jazz trio The Bad Plus on August 2, dance-punks !!! on August 8 and jazz poet Gil Scott-Heron on August 12.  For more info, visit aboutlincolncenter.org. 

July 25, 27 and 31; August 2, 7 and 9
Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series at various locations 
The Metropolitan Opera’s performances in public parks are among the City’s most cherished summertime traditions. For more info, visit metoperafamily.org. 

July 26
Soul Asylum at Bowery Ballroom  
These alternative rockers celebrate their 30th (really!) anniversary this year with the release of their first album since 2006, Delayed Reaction, on July 17. For more info, visit ticketmaster.com. 

July 28–29
Catalpa Fest at Randall’s Island
For two days, the Catalpa Festival takes over Randall’s Island with “silent disco,” a “church of sham marriages” and—oh, yeah—a pretty incredible genre-spanning music lineup covering everything from hip-hop to reggae. Among the confirmed acts are The Black Keys, Snoop Dog, Cold War Kids and Girl Talk. For more info, visit catalpanyc.com.

July 28
Gary Clark Jr. and Givers at Central Park 
Gary Clark Jr. has Eric Clapton to thank for his newfound fame. The artist, whose sound is a hybrid of blues and hip-hop, performed “Bright Lights” at the Crossroads Guitar Fest two years ago, and the rest is history. Louisianan indie-poppers Givers have performed on Fallon and had their work covered on Glee, so, yeah, they’re kind of a big deal. For more info, visit summerstage.org. 

August 4
Amadou & Mariam and Theophilus London at Central Park 
Do us a favor and go listen to "I Stand Alone," the terrifyingly catchy single from London's debut album Timez Are Weird These Days. Then just try not going to this show. If you’re still not convinced, consider Amadou & Mariam, a married, blind Malian duo who collaborated with popular acts like Santigold, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and London himself on their newest album. For more info, visit summerstage.org.

August 7
M. Ward and Yo La Tengo at Prospect Park 
The a-little-bit-country-a-little-bit-rock-and-roll M. Ward hits Brooklyn. Expect impressive instrumentation. Expect grizzled blues guest stars. Expect your significant other to cry. Openers Yo La Tengo have been going strong since 1984, accruing critical accolades and a deeply devoted fan base. For more info, visit bowerypresents.com. 

August 8
M83 at Central Park 
French electronic music-master Anthony Gonzalez and crew are known for putting on a spectacular show—not that you’d expect anything less from a project named after a spiral galaxy. For more info, visit summerstage.org. 

August 9
B-52s at Highline Ballroom 
One of rock's strangest groups comes equipped with an arsenal of hits, including "Private Idaho," "Rock Lobster" and "Love Shack," plus a quirky sense of humor and some very big hair.  For more info, visit irvingplaza.com. 

August 11
Buckwheat Zydeco at Central Park 
Always touring and always lively, Buckwheat Zydeco brings a party with him wherever he goes. He plays the accordion, sings upbeat Creole-inspired Louisiana folk songs and will have you dancing through his entire set. For more info, visit summerstage.org. 

August 22
Al Green at The Beacon Theatre 
You’ve heard President Obama perform “Let’s Stay Together.” We’d say the genuine article is even better. Judge for yourself when the legendary Al Green makes his way to The Beacon Theatre. For more info, visit beacontheatre.com. 

August 29
Beirut at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Zach Condon and friends enlist a menagerie of instruments (horns, strings, keys and more among them) to create their songs, which have earned considerable critical acclaim. For more info, visit bowerypresents.com.

September 6 and 8
Madonna at Yankee Stadium
The pennant race will probably be heating up by September, but the spectacle of a Madonna show may end up ranking among the most exciting events to hit Yankee Stadium all season. For more info, visit yankees.mlb.com.

September 28
Jay-Z at Barclays Center
Brooklyn’s much-anticipated Atlantic Avenue arena hosts the rap legend, cultural icon and Mr. Beyonce himself for its first-ever show. The chart topping “Empire State of Mind” artist is a part-owner of the Brooklyn Nets and a native of the borough. For more info, visit barclayscenter.com.

October 5
Dispatch at Radio City 
The members of Dispatch, touring behind new record Circles Around the Sun (their first in 12 years), know what their followers like: attendees at this performance get a free download of the entire show, the perfect gift for such a taping-happy fanbase.  For more info, visit radiocity.com. 

October 6
Adam Ant at Best Buy Theater 
Original British New Wave icon Adam Ant plays Midtown in support of his sixth solo album, Adam Ant Is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner’s Daughter. For more info, visit bestbuytheater.com. 

October 6
Fab Faux at The Beacon Theatre 
The four New Yorkers in this much-loved group recreate The Beatles’ most prized works so accurately you could easily mistake their sound for that of the original icons. Experience The White Album with strings at this Beacon Theatre show. For more info, visit beacontheatre.com. 

October 7
Johnny Hallyday at The Beacon Theatre 
The last time Johnny Hallyday performed in New York City was a brief charity concert in 1962. “I’ve never given an entire show in New York City,” he told The New York Times. Fifty years later, the French rock star is back to change that. For more info, visit beacontheatre.com.