The Best Live Music This Weekend in NYC

Bon Jovi, photographed above at Madison Square Garden on July 7, abruptly ended last night's concert after 90 minutes due to illness. At press time, the band remained scheduled to conclude its nine-night residency this Sunday (photograph by Rich Fury/MSG Entertainment)

The Manhattan Beat regularly lists the best live music events coming to the New York City area. The twice-weekly guide also celebrates via photographs some of the musicians who have performed locally in the past few days.

Everynight Charley recommends the following 50+ concerts in the New York City area this weekend. Consult the web site or social media of the venue for more information about a show, including ticket availability, set times, location, directions, parking, age restrictions, and other details.

BTS at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Topps Final Halftime Show at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19 (photograph by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

Justin Bieber at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Topps Final Halftime Show at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19 (photograph by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

Shakira at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Topps Final Halftime Show at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19 (photograph by Kevin Kane/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

Burna Boy at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Topps Final Halftime Show at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19 (photograph by Kevin Kane/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

Friday, July 24

• Phish at Madison Square Garden
• Tori Amos, Bartees Strange (solo) at the Beacon Theatre
• Nick Lowe & los Straitjackets at White Eagle Hall
• Cindy Blackman Santana, the Patricia Brennan Septet, Lucía at the Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park
• JUDGE, Negative Approach, Bold, Direct Order 82 at ​Terminal 5
• Kuru, Katmoji, Glasear, Ali rq at the Music Hall of Williamsburg
• NYC Ska Orchestra at Bryant Park
• Eartheater, Comet at the Bowery Ballroom
• BabyChiefDoit at the Gramercy Theatre
• BUNT. at Pacha New York
• What So Not at Marquee NY
• Mike Jones at le Poisson Rouge
• Middle Aged Dad Jam Band at Irving Plaza
• Dogpark, Juice at LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park
• Lightwatch, Soft Spot at Mercury Lounge
• Evil Twin, Model Minority, New Bruise at Union Pool
• Trophy Wife, Meg Elsier, Or Best Offer at Baby's All Right
• Jonny Couch, Status Set, Jewel Thief at Sleepwalk
• Drew Stone & Will Romeo at Catalyst Records
• Kolker at the Bitter End
• Hubby Jenkins Trio at Terra Blues
• SaRon Crenshaw Band at Terra Blues

Noah Kahan at Citi Field on July 19 (photograph by Patrick McCormack)

Jack White at the Capitol Theatre on July 19 (photograph by David James Swanson)

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at the Rooftop at Pier 17 on July 15 (photograph by Ryan Muir for the Rooftop at Pier 17)

Larkin Poe at the Rooftop at Pier 17 on July 15

Saturday, July 25

• Phish at Madison Square Garden
• Cardi B at Pacha New York
• Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill, Kut Klose at Barclays Center
• John Mellencamp at PNC Bank Arts Center
• Tori Amos, Bartees Strange (solo) at the Beacon Theatre
• Passion Pit, Arden Jones at the Rooftop at Pier 17
• Frost Children, the Femcels, Thrilliam Angels, the Deep, DJH, ilykimchi, kuru, olswel at Knockdown Center
• Man Man, Death Valley Girls at the Music Hall of Williamsburg
• Eartheater, Quiet Light at the Bowery Ballroom
• Circle Jerks, Murphy's Law, No Idols, Vaxine at Terminal 5
• Hanggai at the Dance Floor at Lincoln Center
• Taiga at the Dance Floor at Lincoln Center
• Smoking Popes, Radiator Hospital at TV Eye
• April + VISTA at Public Records
• The Blues Project at the Bitter End
• Dr. Ex and the Break-ups, Civil Rats, the Droogettes at Otto's Shrunken Head
• Dallas Wax, Star's Revenge, T!lt, Pippy at Tompkins Square Park
• Neon Moons at Honky Tonk at the Lot
• The MGP Experience, Jennifer Blowdryer & the Exits, Exit 99, the Ross Byron Project at Parkside Lounge
• Seydurah Avecmoi Trio at Terra Blues
• Junior Mack Band at Terra Blues

De la Soul at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on July 17 (photograph by Merissa Blitz)

Laura Cantrell at Joe's Pub on July 17 (photograph by Charles David)

Garcia Peoples at Pianos on July 19

The Saul Rubin Trio at the Cellar Dog on July 19 (photograph by Seth Okrend)

Sunday, July 26

• Bon Jovi at Madison Square Garden
• John Mellencamp at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
• Smoking Popes, Radiator Hospital at TV Eye
• New Potato Caboose at Brooklyn Bowl
• Dorio, Caroline Says, Darsie at ​Night Club 101
• William Matheny, Emily Frembgen, Latvian Radio at Mercury Lounge
• Barbiana Complex, Didi Champagne, Vaden Landers at Otto's Shrunken Head
• Exit 99 at Lucky
• Samoa Wilson (acoustic) at Terra Blues
• The Pioneers w. Junior Mack at Terra Blues
• Traditional Irish Seisiún at the 11th St. Bar

The Hipp Pipps at Otto's Shrunken Head on July 19

The Rover Boys Trio at Otto's Shrunken Head on July 19

Goatroper at Otto's Shrunken Head on July 19

Sweet Magma at Shillelagh Tavern on July 17 (photograph by Alan Rand)

Begorrah at Shillelagh Tavern on July 17 (photograph by Alan Rand)

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The Manhattan Beat covers New York City's live music circuit. All articles are written by Everynight Charley Crespo. All photographs are taken by Everynight Charley Crespo, except when noted otherwise.

For a list of Manhattan venues that are presenting live music regularly, swing the desktop cursor to the right of the home page and click on the pop-up tab "Where to Find Live Music."

For a more complete listing of upcoming performances in the New York City area, visit The Manhattan Beat's July and August calendars.