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 October 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:
October 1-28: Brooklyn Mirage Shows
Bushwick’s most notable club and concert venue is set to open its doors this weekend, and they’re kicking off summer with a massive lineup of some of the world’s hottest dance acts! From DJ Snake to Louis the Child, check out the Brooklyn Mirage’s August lineup below:
- October 1: Pretty Lights
- October 3+4: FKJ
- October 6: Ben Böhmer Presents: Portraet
- October 7: Oktoberfest (Day)
- October 7: Black Coffee (Night)
- October 8: SLANDER (Early + Night Show)
- October 9: Kim Petras
- October 12: Ganja White Night
- October 13-14: Higher Ground: Diplo
- October 17: Thundercat
- October 25: Cultura Proféctica
- October 27-28: Cityfox Halloween Festival
ℹ️: More info here
October 1-30: 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, special B2Bs, and so much more! Check out some of the events they’re throwing this month:
- October 1: AMÉMÉ & Guests @ Superior Ingredients (Roof)
- October 7: J. Worra & Guests @ Musica
- October 7: PARTYBOI69 (Live) @ The Brooklyn Monarch
- October 8: Moments Brooklyn with Guy Mantzur, Roy Rosenfeld & Tara Brooks @ Superior Ingredients (Roof)
- October 8: Yaya w/ Special Guest & The Fellas @ Superior Ingredients (Main Room)
- October 20: Stephan Jolk @ Musica
- October 28: Doubleheader: Catz ‘n Dogz x Nala @ Superior Ingredients (Main Room)
- October 28: Oden & Fatzo @ Musica
- October 29: Stella Bossi & Guests @ Superior Ingredients (Roof)
ℹ️: All shows and tickets here
October 1-31: Knockdown Center Shows
Performances at Knockdown Center will be in full swing throughout October, as live performances, DJ sets, and more are set to takeover the venue! This month marks the very last few of their outdoor “Ruins” shows and an abundance of acts in the main room. Check out the lineup below:
- October 1: Hot Honey Sundays
- October 5-6: James Blake
- October 7: Avalon Emerson Presents 9000 Dreams
- October 8: Tiki Disco (Ruins Season Closing)
- October 8: TV Girl, Pearl & The Oysters
- October 14-15: WFMU Record + CD Fair
- October 18: The Chats with Cosmic Psychos, The Schizophrenics, Gymshorts
- October 21: From Our Minds: Richie Hawtin, Barbosa, Declan James, Huey Mnemonic, Jay York & More
- October 22: Outline: Tirzah, Erika de Casier, Nabiah Iqbal
- October 27: Folamour
- October 28: Horse Meat Disco NY Halloween
- October 31: New York Night Train 18th Annual Haunted Hop
📍: Knockdown Center
October 2: boygenius
Indie supergroup boygenius (Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus) stop by Madison Square Garden in early October to play hits from their collaborative album “the record.” Maybe they even play some of their solo hits too…
📍 Madison Square Garden
October 3-4: John Mayer
Singer-songwriter John Payer is set to play 2 nights of his “SOLO” Tour right here in NYC! You can expect him to play a ton of his songs from his catalogue with a twist…they’ll all be on acoustic, electric, and piano.
📍 Madison Square Garden
October 5-27: 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:
- October 5: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
- October 13: Friday the 13th Special – Spooky Movie Themes
- October 14: The Best of Video Games
- October 19: The Best of Hans Zimmer
- October 20: A Tribute to Bad Bunny on Strings
- October 25-26: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
- October 26-27: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
October 5-11: Pier 17 Rooftop Concert Series
Pier 17 Rooftop’s concerts come to a close with the last pair of summer shows! Live from their top floor concert space, you can grab some waterfront views and enjoy a concert from one of these incredible acts:
- October 5: Brothers Osborne
- October 11: Eric Nam
📍 89 South St
October 6-31: Elsewhere Shows
Fresh off opening up their club membership program, Brooklyn club Elsewhere is welcoming a range of acts this month, varying in style and genre. Check out some highlights below!
- October 6: Eliza Rose + more
- October 7: Yung Bae Elsewhere Day & Night Takeover w/ Eden Prince, Ty Sunderland + more
- October 8: salute (Open to Close/Rooftop Closing Party)
- October 13: I.JORDAN + Sherelle + more
- October 14: Jax Jones
- October 28: Elsewhere Halloween: Todd Edwards, Mike Nasty, + more
- October 31: Elsewhere Halloween: Ying Yang Twins, Brooke Candy (DJ Set) + more
📍: Elsewhere
ℹ️: All shows here
October 6-7: SZA
On her second leg of her “SOS” Tour, SZA will land in Brooklyn this month to perform hits from her latest album.
📍 Barclays Center
October 7: Black Coffee
DJ Black Coffee is set to make history as the 1st South African to deadline Madison Square Garden! His largest US date in career, the performance is set to feature a 12-piece orchestra, surprise guests and a 360-degree stage setup. An official afterparty is also happening later that night at The Brooklyn Mirage!
📍 Madison Square Garden + The Brooklyn Mirage
October 12-14: Fred again..
Fred again.. is scheduled to headline a 3 night residency to end off Forest Hills Stadium’s season of shows! The London-based producer and DJ has been blown up over the past year, collaborating with the likes of Skrillex, Swedish House Mafia, and more. His shows here are set to be record breaking.
📍 Forest Hills Stadium
October 12-13: Queen + Adam Lambert
Queen + Adam Lambert will bring a 150-minute career-spanning set list to MSG, where they’ll play out hit anthems like “We Will Rock You”, “Don’t Stop Me Now”, “Radio Ga Ga”, and “Somebody To Love,” among many more!
📍 Madison Square Garden
October 16: Victoria Monét
Fresh off her JAGUAR II album, Victoria Monét is stopping by NYC on her first ever solo headlining tour. She’ll be singing cuts from her latest project as well as collaborations that range from Ariana Grande to Fifth Harmony.
📍 Terminal 5
October 17: Daniel Caesar
After dropping his latest Never Enough album earlier this year, Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar is bringing the second leg of his “Superpowers World Tour” to NYC this month. Omar Apollo and Montell Fish will serve as supporting acts.
📍 Madison Square Garden
October 20: Billy Joel
The greatest monthly residence in the history of MSG continues this August, with the king Billy Joel hosting another sing-a-long on November 22. 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 in 2024, we suggest seeing him before you can’t!
📍 Madison Square Garden
October 21: Christine and the Queens
In support of their new album Paranoïa, Angels, True Love, Christine and the Queens will play songs from her new project (which featured 070 Shake, Mike Dean, and more).
📍 Hammerstein Ballroom
October 26-28: Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull and Ricky Martin
This is most certainly the Latin “Trilogy” tour you need in your life. Icons Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull and Ricky Martin are teaming up to hit the road for a “once-in-a-lifetime tour.” Get ready for all the reggaeton, salsa pop, dance, and electronic music your heart can take! They’ll be playing the first two nights at MSG and once at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
📍 Madison Square Garden & Barclays Center
October 26-27: San Holo
Get immersed into the dreamy electronic music of San Holo when plays both Brooklyn and Manhattan on his EXISTENTIAL DANCE MUSIC Tour! He just dropped his album of the same name, so you can expect him to play new cuts as well as old classics like “Light” and “We Rise.” He’ll play Webster Hall on 10/26 and Brooklyn Steel on 10/27.
📍 Webster Hall & Brooklyn Steel
October 27-29: Circoloco by Teksupport
One of NYC’s largest Halloween parties is set to return to Brooklyn, with a two day festival of notable international DJs. Produced by Teksupport, Circoloco Halloween will see Ibiza-style DJs take over NYC for two nights of spooky dancing. Notable lineup inclusions are &Me vs Rampa, Maceo Plex, Anotr, and more.
📍 TBA
October 27: Joji
R&B superstar Joji just finished his SMITHEREENS Tour, but is quickly hitting the road again with his fall PANDEMONIUM Tour! He’ll play hits from all across his catalogue, and Kenny Beats, Lil Toe, and SAVAGEREALM will serve as opening acts.
📍 Barclays Center
October 30-November 5: Reneé Rapp
Reneé Rapp is seriously blowing up right now, and she’s taking over NYC the last week of October! Ever since her debut album Snow Angel dropped in August, she’s exploded in popularity, and will play 3 different venues across the city! She’ll play Terminal 5, The Great Hall at Avant Gardner, and Kings Theatre while she’s here.
📍 Terminal 5, The Great Hall at Avant Gardner, and Kings Theatre