New York Concerts: Rock and Metal schedule 2025-2026

Want to know who’s playing in New York City? We’ve put together a schedule of the city’s top rock concerts and music festivals so you can plan ahead.

Our New York concerts calendar is organized by month, making it easy for you to access both international and local shows happening in the city.

After choosing which concert to attend, take advantage of the opportunity to plan your musical journey or outing with the Travel 2 Concert New York Guide. It includes record and instrument stores, comprehensive info on concert venues, significant places in the history of rock and heavy metal, and even rock bars.

UPCOMING ROCK CONCERTS IN NEW YORK

Learn more about the venues

Curious about the concert venues, tips for picking the best seat, or nearby hotels to stay at on show day? Check out our special pages:

• Madison Square Garden
• Barclays Center
• Gramercy Theatre
• Brooklyn Paramount
• Beacon Theatre
• Irving Plaza
• Bowery Ballroom
• Warsaw
• Brooklyn Monarch
• Palladium Times Square
• Bowery Ballroom
• Brooklyn Bowl
• Racket NYC
• Music Hall of Williamsburg

New York’s Rock Route, USA

New York, the city that never sleeps, is a convergence point for lovers of all rock subgenres. Located on the East Coast of the United States, the city is a global rock icon, being the birthplace of legendary bands like the Ramones, Kiss, Anthrax, Beastie Boys, and Sonic Youth.

In addition to the concert you’re planning to attend, if you have a few extra days in New York, consider taking a rock tour through the Big Apple. Irving Plaza and Gramercy Theatre are some of the historic venues, perfect for more intimate shows. If you prefer a bar with live music, Cafe Wha? is a great choice. Rock legends like Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen, and Bob Dylan frequented and performed at this venue.

Speaking of Bob Dylan, the musician lived in New York and even chose a beautiful street near his home for the cover of his 1963 album “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.” Also, don’t miss a visit to Strawberry Fields Memorial, a garden in Central Park dedicated to John Lennon.

For record and CD collectors, be sure to include Rough Trade NYC and Village Revival Records in your itinerary, two of the city’s most important music stores.

To plan your rock-inspired trip to New York City (or other cities and countries around the world), check out all the guides we’ve already published here at Travel 2 Concert!