Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best music in New York City on Sunday night, Sep 20: 11 picks, refreshed weekly.
11 picks · checked Sep 7
Brooklyn Paramount, Downtown Brooklyn, BrooklynThe cult California shoegaze band plays its only East Coast show of 2026 — a rarities-and-live-debuts set at Brooklyn Paramount, with support from Luster.
Brooklyn Paramount, Downtown Brooklyn, BrooklynThe cult California shoegaze band plays its only East Coast show of 2026 — a rarities-and-live-debuts set at Brooklyn Paramount, with support from Luster.
East Williamsburg, BrooklynMaryland death-metal institution Dying Fetus co-headlines Brooklyn Steel with Ohio's Sanguisugabogg, with Crowbar and Left to Suffer on a stacked four-band bill.
East Williamsburg, BrooklynMaryland death-metal institution Dying Fetus co-headlines Brooklyn Steel with Ohio's Sanguisugabogg, with Crowbar and Left to Suffer on a stacked four-band bill.
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.
King Jagiello Plaza, Central Park, ManhattanFree Sunday-afternoon social dancing on the plaza above Turtle Pond - swing, jump blues, hot jazz and cha chas, with lessons in the breaks.
King Jagiello Plaza, Central Park, ManhattanFree Sunday-afternoon social dancing on the plaza above Turtle Pond - swing, jump blues, hot jazz and cha chas, with lessons in the breaks.
Culture Lab LIC, Long Island City, QueensFree outdoor concerts in Culture Lab's Long Island City lot - two or three bands a night and the season closes this weekend.
Culture Lab LIC, Long Island City, QueensFree outdoor concerts in Culture Lab's Long Island City lot - two or three bands a night and the season closes this weekend.
Greenwich Village, ManhattanDrummer Chris Dave, bassist Meshell Ndegeocello and blues guitarist Eric Gales convene as a trio at the Blue Note for a three-night stand, two sets a night.
Greenwich Village, ManhattanDrummer Chris Dave, bassist Meshell Ndegeocello and blues guitarist Eric Gales convene as a trio at the Blue Note for a three-night stand, two sets a night.
Industry City (Fort Hamilton stage), Sunset Park, BrooklynIndustry City's Sunday Sessions close the weekend with free live jazz and blues at Fort Hamilton — cocktails, courtyard air and no cover.
Industry City (Fort Hamilton stage), Sunset Park, BrooklynIndustry City's Sunday Sessions close the weekend with free live jazz and blues at Fort Hamilton — cocktails, courtyard air and no cover.
Baby's All Right, Williamsburg, BrooklynCollin Knopp-Schwyn · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLA dream-pop project Mini Trees brings hushed, harmony-layered indie to Baby's All Right for a gentle Sunday-night comedown.
Baby's All Right, Williamsburg, BrooklynCollin Knopp-Schwyn · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLA dream-pop project Mini Trees brings hushed, harmony-layered indie to Baby's All Right for a gentle Sunday-night comedown.
Mercury Lounge, Lower East Side, ManhattanThis photo was taken by participant/team Team Dustizeff as part of the Commons:Wikis Take Manhattan project on Octobe... · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Voice standout bodie plays an early-evening Sellout Tour stop at Mercury Lounge — big TV-honed vocals in a 250-cap room.
Mercury Lounge, Lower East Side, ManhattanThis photo was taken by participant/team Team Dustizeff as part of the Commons:Wikis Take Manhattan project on Octobe... · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Voice standout bodie plays an early-evening Sellout Tour stop at Mercury Lounge — big TV-honed vocals in a 250-cap room.
Music Hall of Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Brooklyntammylo · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBedroom-soul charmer Charlie Burg closes the weekend at Music Hall of Williamsburg with falsetto hooks and easy-band warmth.
Music Hall of Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Brooklyntammylo · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBedroom-soul charmer Charlie Burg closes the weekend at Music Hall of Williamsburg with falsetto hooks and easy-band warmth.
Dizzy's Club, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, ManhattanBarcelona's famed youth ensemble Sant Andreu Jazz Band plays Dizzy's with JLCO baritone star Paul Nedzela — three Sunday sets, Ellington included.
Dizzy's Club, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, ManhattanBarcelona's famed youth ensemble Sant Andreu Jazz Band plays Dizzy's with JLCO baritone star Paul Nedzela — three Sunday sets, Ellington included.
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