The NYC music scene has just about everything you could look for. The world’s largest names, the best venues around, and pit stops of world tours that will be remembered forever! Don’t believe us? We’ve put together a list of the best concerts in NYC coming in April 2024 that you need to check out, from free concerts to nationally touring acts.
See who’s coming to the Big Apple below and get your tickets now:
April 4: Sofar Sounds Gramercy Park
Sofar Sounds is a traveling concert experience that brings music and venues to the whole next level! They throw intimate performances in unorthodox venues, and they’re hosting an event this April in Gramercy Park. The best part of this series is they keep the venue and artist lineup secret until days before the show…ensuring a mysterious and amazing concert like you’ve never seen before!
🎤 Grab your tickets to Sofar Sounds here!
April 4 – 26: Candlelight Concerts
What could be more stunning than listening to some of your favorite tunes in a candlelit environment? Join an ensemble of full string quartets and enjoy an evening focused on a certain theme or artist. Check out our favorite Candlelight concerts happening this month and buy your tickets right now:
- April 4 – Candlelight: The Best of Bollywood and Tollywood on Strings
- April 4 – Candlelight: A Tribute to Pink Floyd
- April 4 – Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
- April 5 – Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More at Church of the Heavenly Rest
- April 6 – Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
- April 12 – Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More
- April 12 – Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
- April 13 – Candlelight Spring: A Tribute to Adele
- April 18 – Candlelight: Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop Favorites
- April 20 – Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA
- April 20 – Candlelight: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay
- April 25 – Candlelight Spring: A Tribute to Beyoncé
- April 25 – Candlelight: A Tribute to Dua Lipa
- April 25 – Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
- April 26 – Candlelight Spring: Coldplay X Imagine Dragons
April 4: Nicki Minaj
The Pink Friday 2 World Tour is coming to Brooklyn just months after the release of The Pink Friday 2. Nicki Minaj will play Barclays Center on April 4, and is set to perform new album cuts and timeless classics during her first headlining tour since 2016.
📍 Barclays Center
April 5 – 9: Olivia Rodrigo
Pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo is bringing her “GUTS” Tour to NYC for four sold out nights at Madison Square Garden, playing tracks from her latest album and previous album SOUR. Rodrigo is one of music’s biggest names at the moment and just released a deluxe version of her latest album with 4 new songs! The Breeders will be the opening act.
📍 Madison Square Garden
April 5 – 6: Martin Garrix
World-renowned DJ Martin Garrix will be playing a pair of shows in Brooklyn this April, with a special 2 hour set of new and old hits! The shows, in collaboration with Pulse Events, will take place in Brooklyn Navy Yard’s Building 293, and will feature “special friends” of Martin from his STMPD Records label.
📍 Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 293
April 5 – 27: Knockdown Center Shows
Performances at Knockdown Center will be in full swing throughout April, with international house and techno, NYC dance residents, and more. Check out the lineup below:
- April 5: Elsewhere presents: Flight Facilities
- April 6: RUSH – Len Faki, Daria Kolosova, Volvox, Concrete Husband
- April 7: Noize MC
- April 11: Elsewhere presents: Brutalismus 3000
- April 13: Woods & Avey Tare
- April 14: Essential Tremors: Demdike Stare, Black Bananas, Marnie Stern, LEYA
- April 19: Kerri Chandler
- April 27: Francis Mercier + guests
📍: Knockdown Center
April 5: Flight Facilities
Australian producer, DJ, and live performing duo Flight Facilities are shutting down Knockdown Center in April, bringing their dreamy electronic music to Queens. The pair have gained cosigns from the likes of RUFUS DU SOL, Alison Wonderland, and more, and are ready to crush their largest New York show to date.
📍: Knockdown Center
April 5 – 27: Avant Gardner Shows
Brooklyn’s Avant Gardner is bringing a month full of incredible acts to their warehouse-style venue! Ranging from house to techno house, there’s a little something for everyone! Check out what’s on their schedule below:
- April 5: Skepta Presents: Más Tiempo w/ Green Velvet
- April 5: Sam Divine (The Kings Hall)
- April 6: Overtones + more (The Kings Hall)
- April 6: G Jones Presents: PATHS Live
- April 12: Maddix (The Kings Hall)
- April 13: Eli Brown
- April 19: Mind-Matter w/ Woo York, Alfa Romero + more (The Kings Hall)
- April 20: Tape B
- April 20: Soul Slam w/ DJ Spinna (The Kings Hall)
- April 27: Trap Karaoke: New York
April 6 – 28: Gray Area Shows
Move and groove to some of house music’s most exciting rising DJs with Gray Area, an event curation company who’s mission is to “unite the international house music community.” They tap DJs from all over the world to create one-of-a-kind parties, label showcases, and so much more! Check out some of the events they’re throwing this month:
- April 6: Mahmut Orhan at Musica NYC
- April 7: Mahmut Orhan at Superior Ingredients Roof
- April 14: Nakadia at Superior Ingredients Roof
- April 19: Mikey Lion & Lee Reynolds at Chocolate Factory
- April 20: Dombresky at The Knockdown Center
- April 21: Yulia Niko at Superior Ingredients Roof
- April 27: Francis Mercier at The Knockdown Center
- April 28: Jonas Saalbach at Superior Ingredients Roof
April 11 – 13: Bad Bunny
Keep a lookout for latin singer Bad Bunny, when he brings his “Most Wanted” Tour to Brooklyn for three nights. The Puerto Rican star recently dropped his Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana album last October and will be performing hits like “MONACO” as well as plenty more from his discography!
📍 Barclays Center
April 12 – 13: LANY
Multi-platinum pop rock band LANY is playing two nights at Midtown’s Hammerstein Ballroom in support of their latest album a beautiful blur.
📍 Hammerstein Ballroom
April 12 – 27: Teksupport Shows
For all of our rave fans, NYC events collective Teksupport is hosting a couple April events that are a must-hit. They’ll be welcoming in some of dance music’s hottest labels in house and techno. Check out the lineup below:
- April 12: Seth Troxler presents SLACKER
- April 13: Victor Calderone (open to close)
- April 19: Carlita (extended set) + more
- April 26: Mind Against present HABITAT
- April 27: Dennis Cruz
April 13: Eli Brown
Techno’s hottest DJ and producer Eli Brown is doing a MASSIVE 24-hour NYC takeover on April 13 consisting of a secret, pop-up rave followed by a completely SOLD OUT show at The Great Hall at Avant Gardner! He’s one of music’s most in-demand techno names right now and has earned recognition from legends like Carl Cox, Calvin Harris, and Adam Beyer. Stay tuned for more info on his NYC pop-up rave coming soon!
📍 The Great Hall at Avant Gardner
April 17 – 21: Barry Manilow
If you’re a fan of Barry Manilow, he’ll be performing in New York City for the final time this April. The legacy performer is playing multiple nights in Manhattan before calling it quits in the Big Apple for the last time! Don’t miss these emotional and incredible shows!
📍 Radio City Music Hall
April 24 – 25: girl in red
Norwegian alt pop singer girl in red will be performing a pair of nights at the legendary Radio City Music Hall, celebrating the release of her new album I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY! The two dates will be her first shows in NYC since last year’s Governors Ball performance.
📍 Radio City Music Hall
April 25: Jesse McCartney
Beloved American songwriter Jesse McCartney is returning to New York City this April to play out his greatest hits like “Beautiful,” “Leavin’,” and so many more! His new EP All’s Well drops on April 5, and he’ll definitely be playing new songs off it.
📍 Webster Hall
April 26: Billy Joel
The greatest monthly residence in the history of MSG continues this January, with the king Billy Joel hosting another sing-a-long on the 26th. The Piano Man will serenade the NYC faithful for over the 80th time, with the newest time being just as great as the last! Since he recently announced he’ll be concluding his nearly 10 year residency later this year, we suggest seeing him before you can’t!
📍 Madison Square Garden
April 27: Mall Grab
Mashing together house, techno, and DnB, rising electronic star Mall Grab can’t be put into a box. Originally from Australia, he considers himself more to be “Newcastle via London” and plays some of the most high intensity beats you’ll find. He’s set to play his biggest NYC show to date at Brooklyn Steel on April 27.
📍 Brooklyn Steel