Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best music in New York City the weekend of Sep 11–13, 2026: 32 picks, refreshed weekly.
32 picks · checked Sep 7
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanThe American Symphony Orchestra closes Bryant Park's Picnic Performances with a free lawn concert marking 25 years since 9/11 — bring a blanket.
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanThe American Symphony Orchestra closes Bryant Park's Picnic Performances with a free lawn concert marking 25 years since 9/11 — bring a blanket.
The Town Hall, Midtown, ManhattanRhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRufus and Martha Wainwright, Christopher Guest and Michael McKean toast their father and friend at Town Hall, with Judd Apatow holding the mic.
The Town Hall, Midtown, ManhattanRhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRufus and Martha Wainwright, Christopher Guest and Michael McKean toast their father and friend at Town Hall, with Judd Apatow holding the mic.
Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), Financial District, ManhattanGustavo Dudamel leads the NY Philharmonic and the Soldiers' Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band at the World Trade Center on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, with a Julia Adolphe world premiere.
Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), Financial District, ManhattanGustavo Dudamel leads the NY Philharmonic and the Soldiers' Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band at the World Trade Center on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, with a Julia Adolphe world premiere.
LeFrak Concert Hall, Kupferberg Center for the Arts, Flushing, QueensThe ASO's 9/11 memorial program — Copland's Fanfare, Mahler's Tenth Adagio, Walker's Lyric for Strings — repeats free indoors at LeFrak Concert Hall.
LeFrak Concert Hall, Kupferberg Center for the Arts, Flushing, QueensThe ASO's 9/11 memorial program — Copland's Fanfare, Mahler's Tenth Adagio, Walker's Lyric for Strings — repeats free indoors at LeFrak Concert Hall.
Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanThe NYPD Pipes & Drums mark 25 years since 9/11 with a Night of Remembrance at MSG's theater, joined by 'God Bless America' tenor Ronan Tynan.
Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanThe NYPD Pipes & Drums mark 25 years since 9/11 with a Night of Remembrance at MSG's theater, joined by 'God Bless America' tenor Ronan Tynan.
SummerStage, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, ManhattanYoung Thug headlines Central Park's Rumsey Playfield with NAV — a rare open-air, arena-scale rap bill inside the park, closing the SummerStage season.
SummerStage, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, ManhattanYoung Thug headlines Central Park's Rumsey Playfield with NAV — a rare open-air, arena-scale rap bill inside the park, closing the SummerStage season.
Brooklyn Paramount, Downtown Brooklyn, BrooklynThe Palestinian pop star opens a two-night Brooklyn Paramount stand with Layali Al Afandi, his 1990s-Levantine-cabaret staged show.
Brooklyn Paramount, Downtown Brooklyn, BrooklynThe Palestinian pop star opens a two-night Brooklyn Paramount stand with Layali Al Afandi, his 1990s-Levantine-cabaret staged show.
Webster Hall, East Village, ManhattanThe Bogmen play Webster Hall — a New York band reuniting in the room that made them.
Webster Hall, East Village, ManhattanThe Bogmen play Webster Hall — a New York band reuniting in the room that made them.
Knockdown Center, Maspeth, QueensThe rage-rap originator headlines Maspeth's cavernous warehouse venue night, with doors at 6 p.m. and tickets from about $38 on DICE.
Knockdown Center, Maspeth, QueensThe rage-rap originator headlines Maspeth's cavernous warehouse venue night, with doors at 6 p.m. and tickets from about $38 on DICE.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanHarry Styles plays back-to-back Garden nights on his 30-show residency — his only U.S. dates this year, with Jamie xx opening both.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanHarry Styles plays back-to-back Garden nights on his 30-show residency — his only U.S. dates this year, with Jamie xx opening both.
Brooklyn Army Terminal: Pier 4, Sunset Park, BrooklynTeksupport hands Mau P the Brooklyn Army Terminal waterfront for two days: Friday with Joseph Capriati and Quest, Saturday an open-to-close solo set that's already sold out.
Brooklyn Army Terminal: Pier 4, Sunset Park, BrooklynTeksupport hands Mau P the Brooklyn Army Terminal waterfront for two days: Friday with Joseph Capriati and Quest, Saturday an open-to-close solo set that's already sold out.
Bowery Ballroom, Lower East Side, ManhattanEric Nam plays Bowery Ballroom — an arena-touring artist in a 575-capacity room.
Bowery Ballroom, Lower East Side, ManhattanEric Nam plays Bowery Ballroom — an arena-touring artist in a 575-capacity room.
Prospect Heights, BrooklynJoshua Giles Ministries takes over Barclays Center for two days of worship, preaching and gospel music, with Travis Greene, Naomi Raine and Dorinda Clark-Cole on the bill.
Prospect Heights, BrooklynJoshua Giles Ministries takes over Barclays Center for two days of worship, preaching and gospel music, with Travis Greene, Naomi Raine and Dorinda Clark-Cole on the bill.
Irving Plaza, Union Square, ManhattanYG brings The Gentlemen's Club Tour to Irving Plaza — an arena-scale rapper in a 1,200-capacity room.
Irving Plaza, Union Square, ManhattanYG brings The Gentlemen's Club Tour to Irving Plaza — an arena-scale rapper in a 1,200-capacity room.
Brooklyn Paramount, Downtown Brooklyn, BrooklynForty years of Southern California punk, in the restored Brooklyn Paramount.
Brooklyn Paramount, Downtown Brooklyn, BrooklynForty years of Southern California punk, in the restored Brooklyn Paramount.
Webster Hall, East Village, ManhattanSporty Spice headlines Webster Hall — a DJ-and-vocals night in a landmark East Village room.
Webster Hall, East Village, ManhattanSporty Spice headlines Webster Hall — a DJ-and-vocals night in a landmark East Village room.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanBryson Tiller plays Madison Square Garden on the Sunday of US Open finals weekend.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanBryson Tiller plays Madison Square Garden on the Sunday of US Open finals weekend.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe Puerto Rican pop icon brings his Bailemos Otra Vez arena tour to UBS Arena for one Sunday night.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe Puerto Rican pop icon brings his Bailemos Otra Vez arena tour to UBS Arena for one Sunday night.
Palladium Times Square, Times Square, ManhattanOne of the biggest names in regional Mexican music plays Palladium Times Square.
Palladium Times Square, Times Square, ManhattanOne of the biggest names in regional Mexican music plays Palladium Times Square.
The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanJay Park brings Serenades & Body Rolls to the Theater at MSG.
The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanJay Park brings Serenades & Body Rolls to the Theater at MSG.
Irving Plaza, Union Square, ManhattanGary Clark Jr. plays Irving Plaza on the Friday of US Open finals weekend.
Irving Plaza, Union Square, ManhattanGary Clark Jr. plays Irving Plaza on the Friday of US Open finals weekend.
Brooklyn Steel, East Williamsburg, BrooklynThe New Zealand songwriter plays Brooklyn Steel — a singular live performer in the borough's best mid-size room.
Brooklyn Steel, East Williamsburg, BrooklynThe New Zealand songwriter plays Brooklyn Steel — a singular live performer in the borough's best mid-size room.
Music Hall of Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynDeVotchKa plays Music Hall of Williamsburg on the Friday of US Open finals weekend.
Music Hall of Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynDeVotchKa plays Music Hall of Williamsburg on the Friday of US Open finals weekend.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe trapsoul originator's 61-date tour hits UBS Arena with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz all on the Saturday bill.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe trapsoul originator's 61-date tour hits UBS Arena with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz all on the Saturday bill.
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