
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 July 2025 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:
July 1 – 31: Summer Concert Series at The Rooftop at Pier 17

The Rooftop at Pier 17 continues its 2025 season this July with a lineup ranging from R&B to country! It’s one of our favorite music venues in the city, thanks to its open-air stage and unparalleled skyline views…and you can see the opening schedule below:
- July 1 – Dispatch
- July 5 – Everyday People
- July 9 – Barenaked Ladies
- July 11 – Michael Franti & Spearhead
- July 18 – Andy Grammer
- July 19 – Don Diablo
- July 21 – PRIMUS
- July 23 – Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with JJ Grey & Mofro
- July 24 – Riley Green
- July 25 – Drive-By Truckers & Deer Tick
- July 28 – Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
- July 31 – Guster & The Mountain Goats
July 5 – 30: SummerStage Concert Series

This year’s SummerStage Concert Series will bring 80+ free and benefit shows (paid tickets) across 12 city parks throughout the five boroughs!
Spanning all genres, there will be stages popping up all over the place including the largest in Central Park. Check out just some of the programming scheduled for July below and the full lineup here:
- July 5 & 6 – Kes
- July 10 – Big Freedia, Courtney “Balengiaga” + more (Herbert Von King Park)
- July 11 – Chris Tomlin
- July 13 – Bastille Day: Bob Sinclair
- July 20 – The Roots (Flushing Meadows-Corona Park)
- July 26 – The Saw Doctors
- July 30 – The Head and the Heart
July 5 – 29: Knockdown Center Shows + Outdoor Ruins

Performances at Knockdown Center will be in full swing throughout July, with international house and techno, NYC dance residents, and more.
Plus, the venue’s outdoor “Ruins” stage is in full swing, providing the summer with loads of outdoor live music. Check out the lineup below:
- July 5 – Akumandra (day – The Ruins)
- July 6 – Soul Summit (day – The Ruins)
- July 11 – LF System (day – The Ruins)
- July 12 – Outline: Jockstrap, Jane Remover, Kenny Mason, HiTech, dazegxd, Kassie Krut
- July 18 – Azzecca presents: Cosimea
- July 19 – This is Lorelei (evening – The Ruins)
- July 20 – Everyday People NYC (day – The Ruins)
- July 26 – RUSH Presents: Kobosil, Somewhen, KYRUH
📍: Knockdown Center
July 11 – 26: Teksupport Shows & Sunset Park Rooftop Series

For all of our rave fans, NYC events collective Teksupport is hosting a huge slate of July events, while also continuing their new rooftop series called the “Sunset Park Rooftop Series.”
They’ll be welcoming in some of dance music’s hottest labels in house and techno on rooftops, TBA outdoor venues, and their home base Brooklyn Storehouse this month. Check out the lineup below:
- July 11 & 12 – Chris Lake at Brooklyn Storehouse – Buy tickets
- July 12 – Butch b2b Mink at Sunset Park Rooftop – Buy tickets
- July 18 – Chris Stussy at Brooklyn Storehouse – Buy tickets
- July 26 – Franky Wah (open to close) at Sunset Park Rooftop – Buy tickets
July 11 – 27: 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:
- July 11 – LF System w/ Hank at Superior Ingredients Roof
- July 12 – Lee Foss w/ Mason Maynard at Superior Ingredients Roof
- July 13 – Classmatic w/ Enzo is Burning & Slugg at Superior Ingredients Roof
- July 19 – elrow NYC: The Enchanted Forest at TBA
- July 20 – Yes Yes Yes Label Showcase at Superior Ingredients Roof
- July 25 – Sarz After Dark at Superior Ingredients Main Room
- July 26 – Chloe Robinson w/guests at H0L0
- July 27 – Aly & Fila (open to close) at Superior Ingredients Roof
July 11 – 12: Boiler Room NYC

Known for viral DJ sets, 360 crowds, and breaking out the next biggest stars in dance music, Boiler Room returns to NYC this July with 2 shows!
The underground music and live-streaming platform will host a multi-stage production at Under the K Bridge, welcoming a curated lineup of “next ups” including Boys Noize, Floating Points, Hiroko Yamamura, Tinashe + friends, Toro y Moi (DJ Set), and so many more across the two days.
This is one of the must-hit electronic music events this summer, especially if you like discovering new artists.
📍 Under the K Bridge
July 11 – 12: Chris Lake

Not only is house music and electronic icon Chris Lake releasing his debut album Chemistry on July 11th, he’s also hosting a concert that very same night at the Teksupport-owned Brooklyn Storehouse!
Lake’s soon-t0-be-released full length project is set to be an industry-shattering record, featuring collaborations with Bonobo, Amber Mark, and Abel Balder.
He’ll play two shows in Brooklyn during album release weekend, on Friday and Saturday night (July 11 & 12th) , with a full lineup coming soon!
📍 Brooklyn Storehouse
July 11: The Lumineers

Famed folk-rock band The Lumineers are stopping by Citi Field to celebrate their latest album Automatic which released earlier this February. They’ll be bringing an all-star lineup of support as well in Young the Giant and Hippo Campus!
📍 Citi Field
July 13: ATEEZ

The globally acclaimed K-pop group ATEEZ stops by NYC on their “In Your Fantasy” tour, which includes a high-energy performance of hits.
The group has been honored as iHeartRadio’s “K-Pop Artist of the Year” in recent months and recently dropped a new EP, GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3 in June.
📍 Citi Field
July 14 – 18: Tyler, the Creator

Fresh off headlining Governors Ball just last month, rap superstar Tyler, the Creator returns to NYC in support of his new album Chromokopia.
Tyler will be in New York City for about a week, hosting four shows—2 at MSG and 2 in Brooklyn at Barclays Center. He’ll be bringing his good friends Lil Yachty and Paris Texas with him.
📍 Madison Square Garden & Barclays Center
July 16: Wu-Tang Clan

Not only is legendary hip-hop crew Wu-Tang Clan coming to NYC, but it’s their very last tour ever.
“The Final Chamber” as it’s being called will be the group’s last tour (for now at least), and they’re set to play an incredible setlist spanning their entire catalogue. Run the Jewels will open for them.
📍 Madison Square Garden
July 18 – 20: Zach Bryan

Grammy-nominated and country music superstar Zach Bryan is playing an entire weekend long at MetLife Stadium this July, as part of an extended “Quittin’ Time” tour.
📍 MetLife Stadium
July 22 – 23: Phish

Phish return to the Big Apple with two special show at Forest Hills Stadium as part of their 2025 summer tour!
📍 Forest Hills Stadium
July 23: Kesha & Scissor Sisters

Kesha is bringing her largest headlining tour ever to the World’s Most Famous Arena on the cleverly titled “Tits Out” tour this July.
Her newest album Period, is dropping this weekend (July 4th), and she’s bringing iconic disco pop band Scissor Sisters. It’s set to be one of the best pop concerts of the summer.
📍 Madison Square Garden
July 25 – 26: Chris Stapleton

Ten-time Grammy winning country star Chris Stapleton is coming back to NYC, bringing along a very special guest in Grace Potter. He’ll be playing two consecutive nights at MSG!
📍 Madison Square Garden
July 25 – 26: RÜFÜS DU SOL

Australian three‑piece electronic group RÜFÜS DU SOL are playing their first shows in NYC since 2022, this time in support of their latest album Inhale/Exhale.
Known for their euphoric blend of deep‑house, alternative dance, electronica, and indie/ambient with live instruments, the “Innerbloom” artists have a now cult fan base who will pack out the Red Bull’s arena in NJ this July.
📍 Sports Illustrated Stadium
July 26: Keinemusik

Berlin-based afro-house group Keinemusik is taking over Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens for the biggest open-air rave of the summer!
The three group’s members (&ME, Adam Port, and Rampa) will bring the largest iteration of their viral “Kloud” production to the park, turning it into a 1 day mini festival full of organic, groovy house music.
📍 Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
July 26 – 27: BLACKPINK

The worldwide K-pop phenomenon known as BLACKPINK is luckily stopping by NYC, as part of a selective 2025 tour! The girl group made up of JENNIE, ROSÉ, JISOO and LISA will play all their hits.
📍 Citi Field
July 28 – 29: Gracie Abrams

Extending her wildly successful “Secret of Us” tour from last year, Gracie Abrams brings a second, and even bigger “deluxe” leg to Madison Square Garden this July!
She’ll of course play songs off the new album, as well as other hits from her catalogue. Special guest Role Model will open for her!
📍 Madison Square Garden
July 28 – 30: Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Indie/art‑punk trio from New York City, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, are playing 3 special homecoming shows at the Beacon Theatre this month.
The band’s goal is to perform reimagined versions of their most popular songs and deep cuts, in an intimate atmosphere.
📍 Beacon Theatre