Looking for the best live music events in New York City this weekend? Here’s a rundown of 80+ concerts and performances you won’t want to miss. Be sure to confirm details with the venue or artist’s social media before heading out.
Friday, November 21
- Sam Smith – Warsaw
- LCD Soundsystem – Knockdown Center
- Gwar, Helmet, the Dwarves, Blood Vulture – Palladium Times Square
- Patti Smith & Her Band – Beacon Theatre
- Carlos Varela w. Jackson Browne, Diana Fuentes, Rodrigo Toscano – Victoria Theater
- Geese, Dove Ellis, Racing Mount Pleasant – Brooklyn Paramount
- Cut Copy, Ora the Molecule – Brooklyn Steel
- Katseye – Hammerstein Ballroom
- Jesse Welles, Middle – Webster Hall
- War on Women, the Hirs Collective – The Meadows
- The Home Team, Makari, Arrows in Action – Irving Plaza
- Mihali – Gramercy Theatre
- Billy Woods, Love Higher – Brooklyn Academy of Music
- Ariel Pink, Paint – Sony Hall
- Hannah Cohen, Salami Rose Joe Louis – Music Hall of Williamsburg
- The Backfires, Strawberry Launch, Dallas Wax – Bowery Ballroom
- UnoTheActivist & Friends – Racket NYC
- Rabbit in the Moon, Howl – Brooklyn Bowl
- Arooj Aftab – Blue Note
- Martha Wainwright – Joe’s Pub
- Melissa Errico – 54 Below
- The OBGMs, Carter Brady, Jwalttz – Arlene’s Grocery
- Ovlov, Prewn, Washer, Rick Rude – Baby’s All Right
- Vitriol, Unmerciful, Weeping Death, Infernal Oath – el Bunker Del Diablo
- Haley Heynderickx and Max García Conover – Public Records
- Pets, Caroline Says, Bill Baird, Chase Ceglie (solo), the Grayscale Clown – Cassette
- Glitterer – Rough Trade Below
- Malick Koly – le PÈRE
- S.C.A.B., Wesley Wolffe, Pat Faking, Rat Palace – Erf Studios
- Puma, Joe and Dave – Catalyst Records
- Trashing Violet, Gail Silverman aka G, Loki the Grump, Rew Starr – Otto’s Shrunken Head
- Bobby Bryan Trio – Terra Blues
- Junior Mack Band – Terra Blues
- Kolker – Bitter End
Saturday, November 22
- Gunna – Madison Square Garden
- Sam Smith – Warsaw
- LCD Soundsystem – Knockdown Center
- Sheryl Crow, Mark Ronson, St. Vincent, Maggie Rogers, Taylor Meier, Mon Rovia – Pioneer Works
- Katseye – Theater at Madison Square Garden
- Patti Smith & Her Band – Beacon Theatre
- Story of the Year, Senses Fail, Armor for Sleep – Palladium Times Square
- Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Grocery Bag – Brooklyn Steel
- Bar Italia, Horsegirl, Lifeguard – Brooklyn Paramount
- The Academy Is …, Little Image – Irving Plaza
- Jesse Malin – Gramercy Theatre
- Robyn Hitchcock, Emma Swift – Bowery Ballroom
- The New Mastersounds, Norside – Brooklyn Bowl
- Anna of the North – Music Hall of Williamsburg
- Zulan – Webster Hall
- Fantastic Cat, Grace Serene, David Molina, Grace Bergere – Cutting Room
- The English Beat – City Winery NYC
- Bit Brigade, Galactic Empire – Racket NYC
- Arooj Aftab – Blue Note
- Martha Wainwright – Joe’s Pub
- Schwayze, the Quasi Kings, Twin Fin – Mercury Lounge
- Jake Shimabukuro – Sony Hall
- Melissa Errico – 54 Below
- Haley Heynderickx and Max García Conover – Public Records
- Balaclava, Tilden, Music Mouse, Yuvees – Broadway
- The Hipp Pipps, Dr. Boat, Cosmonaut Radio, Noah Whiteside, Madi Task, Melanie A. Davis – Bowery Electric
- Steve Krebs & the Maynard G’s, Basic Bitches, Holey Sweater, the Upper Hand – Parkside Lounge
- Strange Majik – Arthur’s Tavern
- Joe Taino Group – Arthur’s Tavern
- Doc/Bryan Band – Terra Blues
- Adjua Ajamu Trio – Terra Blues
Sunday, November 23
- Rain – Barclays Center
- LCD Soundsystem – Knockdown Center
- Zakk Sabbath, Bonfire, Dark Chapel – Warsaw
- Leon Thomas, Ambré – Brooklyn Paramount
- Like Moths to Flames, Kingdom of Giants, Acres, Heavensgate – Gramercy Theatre
- Robyn Hitchcock, Sharp Pins – Bowery Ballroom
- AJ Lee & Blue Summit, East Nash Grass – Music Hall of Williamsburg
- Silvana Estrada, Bedouine – Webster Hall
- KOYO, Ben Quad, Restraining Order, I Promised the World, Ten Years Out – Racket NYC
- The English Beat – City Winery NYC
- Elysian Fields – Le Poisson Rouge
- Arooj Aftab – Blue Note
- Martha Wainwright – Joe’s Pub
- Stéphane Wrembel – Barbès
- Sharp Pins – Rough Trade Below
- Bikini Carwash, Professor Damage and the Whim Whams, Screamin’ Sadie Hawkins – Otto’s Shrunken Head
- Spliff Goldberg, Bessie and the Rainbowkids, Voodoo Baby Aliens, KiF – Arlene’s Grocery
- Hubby Jenkins – Terra Blues
- The Pioneers – Terra Blues
- The Irish Seisiún – 11th St. Bar
Whether you’re into indie, metal, pop, or Americana, NYC has something for everyone this weekend. Be sure to check with the venues for the latest updates!