Concerts in New York City

The Rock and Roll Playhouse, the largest national kid-friendly live concert series founded by concert promoter Peter Shapiro and educator Amy Striem, plays the Music of Grateful Dead at Brooklyn Bowl on Sunday April 19 11am doors! An interactive, family-friendly celebration for kids and families who want to rock. Kids under 1 are free!

Night 2! A Jamaican roots reggae legend born in Saint Ann's Bay — the same parish that gave the world Bob Marley — Winston Rodney, known as Burning Spear, has spent over five decades channeling the teachings of Marcus Garvey and the spirit of black consciousness into some of reggae's most powerful music. A two-time Grammy winner (Best Reggae Album, 2000 and 2009) with 28 studio albums to his name, Spear's fire and conviction remain undimmed. Catch him live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Sunday, April 19!

Philadelphia emo trio Carly Cosgrove channels raw vulnerability into a blend of mathy indie rock, '90s garage, and Midwest emo, earning a 4.8/5 from New Noise Magazine for their 2024 Wax Bodega sophomore LP The Cleanest of Houses Are Empty - praised as "a near-perfect album" and "everything that is good about current emo." Drawing comparisons to Motion City Soundtrack and their Philly emo forebears like Algernon Cadwallader, the band pairs anthemic hooks with unflinchingly personal lyrics about depression, anxiety, and self-reflection. Catch them live at Racket in New York on Sunday, April 19!

Ritt Momney, the D.I.Y. indie pop project of Salt Lake City singer-songwriter Jack Rutter, known for his viral Billboard Hot 100 cover of "Put Your Records On" and confessional songwriting, brings his Base Tour to Music Hall of Williamsburg on Sunday April 19!

New Orleans rap legend Juvenile helped define the Dirty South sound with his 1998 landmark album 400 Degreez - a quadruple-platinum blockbuster that Pitchfork ranked third on their 100 Best Rap Albums of All Time list, calling him "an unrelenting powerhouse." Born in the Magnolia Projects and forged in Cash Money Records' Hot Boys alongside Lil Wayne, Juvenile's raw street narratives and Mannie Fresh-produced bounce beats changed the trajectory of hip-hop. Catch him live at Webster Hall in New York on Wednesday, April 22 for the Boiling Point Tour.

UK composer and producer Aaron Hibell has spent years threading orchestral grandeur through the pulse of trance and melodic techno, earning scoring credits on the 2023 film Tetris and racking up 50 million views on a single remix before dropping his debut album SYNCHRONICITY (Astralwerks/Capitol) in March 2026 — six years in the making and described by Hibell himself as sitting "somewhere between the dance floor and film score." Built around Carl Jung's theory of meaningful coincidences, the album has drawn praise for its rare ability to tell a cohesive sonic story while remaining fully dancefloor-ready. Catch him live at Brooklyn Steel on Thursday, April 23 as part of his Synchronicity North American Tour.

Calum Scott, the British singer-songwriter behind global hits "Dancing on My Own" and "You Are the Reason," praised by Billboard for his "stunningly pure voice," brings The Avenoir Tour supporting his third album to Terminal 5 on Thursday April 23!

LA-based synth-pop songwriter Caroline Kingsbury channels 80s new-romantic energy into boldly queer, emotionally charged anthems - her 2024 EP "I Really Don't Care!" was named one of Atwood Magazine's 25 Best EPs of the year, and her 2025 festival debut at Lollapalooza helped push her to 300k monthly Spotify listeners. Now she brings her Shock Treatment Tour to Racket in New York on Thursday, April 23 - don't miss it.

Vancouver's beloved indie-pop collective The New Pornographers have spent over two decades delivering infectious hooks, sweet harmonies, and irresistible power-pop riffs across nine acclaimed albums - and their tenth, The Former Site Of (2026), has critics buzzing, with BrooklynVegan calling it their best since 2014's Brill Bruisers. Don't miss them live at Webster Hall on Thursday, April 23!

Formed in Los Angeles in 2019, indie electronic duo Forester excel at richly textured and beat-driven soundscapes that leave room for vulnerability and melody. Now boasting 200M+ streams, see them on the Somewhere in Between Tour at Webster Hall on Friday April 24!

Listening to Eliza McLamb lilt her vivid, carefully-placed lyrics rife with empathy, emotion, and sensitivity, you get the sense that this is an artist who takes her time. Catch her touring sophomore album Good Story at Irving Plaza on Friday April 24!

Little Miss Nasty, global icons of dark performance art and metal burlesque, bring their DeadDollz Tour 2026 to Racket on Friday April 24! Fresh off their debut album 'Weapon of Choice,' experience an electrifying spectacle of dance, aerial acrobatics, and dark glamour.

Founded by former Particle bassist Eric Gould, Pink Talking Fish is a hybrid tribute fusion act that weaves the psychedelic depth of Pink Floyd, the funky layered grooves of Talking Heads, and the adventurous compositions of Phish into a seamless, ever-evolving live experience. Known for ambitious undertakings — including performing Pink Floyd's The Wall in full at The Capitol Theatre — no two sets are alike. Catch them at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Friday, April 24.

Born on the shores of Oahu, The Moss blend surf-rock, indie, and reggae into exuberant alt-rock spanning genres, eras, and oceans. Celebrate their new album 'Big Blue Moon' release night at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Friday April 24!

Berlin's Miss Bashful, the provocative pioneer of "Slut Techno," brings her empowering electroclash sound and Glamour Snobby US Tour to Brooklyn Steel on Friday, April 24!

Inspired by Netflix's smash hit K-Pop Demon Hunters, GOLDEN is the ultimate family-friendly K-Pop dance party with DJ sets of K-Pop favorites, movie soundtrack remixes, and iconic pop anthems. Costumes and dancing encouraged! Live at Racket on Saturday April 25 10:30am doors!

Los Angeles ska-punk-funk legends Fishbone have been genre-defying since 1979, blending ska, punk, funk, metal, and soul into a singular, high-energy sound that made their 1986 debut In Your Face — named a "Rock Album of the Week" by The New York Times — an instant classic. For this special 40th anniversary tour, Fishbone will perform In Your Face in its entirety for the very first time, followed by a second set of fan favorites. See them live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Saturday, April 25!

With over 1 billion streams and a Nobel Prize ceremony performance, Swedish indie folk icon José González brings his intimate, spellbinding acoustic sound to Brooklyn Steel on Saturday, April 25, in support of his new album Against the Dying of the Light!

Brazilian tribal house queen Anne Louise — classically trained pianist turned global DJ sensation known as "The Missionary of Happiness" — headlines M.E.A.T. x S.W.E.A.T. at Webster Hall on Saturday April 25 10:30pm doors!

The Rock and Roll Playhouse is the family concert series bringing the music of iconic artists to kids and their grown-ups at legendary venues across the country — with movement, games, stories, and plenty of rocking out. This special edition celebrates the music of Harry Styles, inviting families to dance and sing along to the pop superstar's biggest hits in an age-appropriate, eardrum-friendly atmosphere. See them live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Sunday, April 26 11am doors!

Philadelphia-born saxophonist Sam Greenfield blends jazz sophistication with the lively spirit of pop and funk. Having toured with Cory Wong, Joss Stone, and Dave Koz, catch his infectious energy live at Racket on Sunday, April 26!

From serenading East London pubs to winning the BRIT Rising Star Award, London's baroque-pop sensations The Last Dinner Party bring their universally acclaimed sophomore album From the Pyre to Brooklyn Paramount on Sunday April 26!

For three decades, London collective Archive have crafted genre-defying cinematic soundscapes spanning trip-hop, prog-rock, and electronica. Catch them touring their acclaimed new album 'Glass Minds' alongside Italian electronic/post-rock band JoyCut at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Tuesday April 28!

Richmond's teenage rap phenom Nettspend went viral at 16 and hasn't slowed down, blending trap and rage into what The New York Times calls "post-post-rage." Catch him touring his debut album Early Life Crisis at Terminal 5 on Tuesday April 28!

New York-based singer, songwriter, and producer Sarah Kinsley blends classical training with introspective alt-pop, earning a spot on Vevo's 2024 "DSCVR Artists to Watch" list alongside Chappell Roan after her major-label debut album "Escaper" and the February 2026 EP "Fleeting" — described as "grand in scope yet tender and intimate." Catch her live at Brooklyn Steel on Tuesday, April 28!

Hailing from Appalachian Virginia, 49 Winchester channels Southern rock and country soul with Isaac Gibson's chill-inducing vocals. Called "Country Music's Buzziest of Buzz Bands" by Rolling Stone, catch their Change of Plans album release show at Webster Hall on Wednesday April 29!

Voted one of the Top 10 Comedians in NYC by The Hollywood Reporter and recently inducted into the Jewish Humor Hall of Fame, Israeli-born Modi brings his razor-sharp wit and Pause for Laughter Tour to Radio City Music Hall on Thursday April 30!

Dutch gabberpop sensation Joost Klein fuses hip-hop, gabber, and hardstyle into high-energy spectacles that have taken over Europe and beyond. The first Dutch-language artist to play Coachella brings his World Tour to Terminal 5 on April 30!

Two-time Grammy-nominated Jamaican singer Protoje leads the reggae revival, blending hip hop, soul, and jazz into his native roots sound. Catch him on the Reggae Invasion Tour at Racket on Thursday April 30!

Brooklyn-based community builder and educator Emily Chertow has guided over 20,000 people through workshops built around mindfulness, play, and human connection - and now she's turning Brooklyn Bowl into a stage for all of us. Her signature "Talent Show for Adults" is an open invitation to embrace your spontaneity, showcase your silliest skills, and make room for pure joy alongside a crowd of strangers turned friends. See her live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Thursday, April 30!

Since 1986, Cincinnati's The Afghan Whigs have defied convention, fusing raw soul and R&B with searing alternative rock. Celebrate 40 years of one of indie's most vital bands at Webster Hall on Thursday April 30!

Brooklyn's Victor Jones makes dance rock for cathartic singalongs and raging parties, blending the energy of LCD Soundsystem and the Pixies with Broadway-worthy orchestrations. Catch The Construct Tour at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Thursday April 30!

*NEW DATE* Welcome to WonkyWilla's bass factory! The Florida producer has emerged as one of bass music's most imaginative rising acts with 13M+ Spotify streams. Catch his Galactic Circus Tour at Webster Hall on Saturday May 9 11pm doors!

*NEW DATE* The longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band, Who's Bad delivers over 20 years of jaw-dropping MJ homage with first-rate musicianship and gravity-defying dance moves. Experience the ultimate MJ show at Brooklyn Bowl on Saturday August 29, 2026!