#1
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St., ManhattanSunday · 2026-10-04 18:00:00
Girl Noise Music Festival
Girl Noise Music Festival has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Music in New York the Weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best music in New York City the weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026: 79 picks, refreshed weekly.
79 picks · checked Sep 7
79 picks
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St., Manhattan#1Sunday · 2026-10-04 18:00:00 · Limited Run
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St., ManhattanGirl Noise Music Festival
Girl Noise Music Festival has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#2
Mercury Lounge, 217 East Houston St., ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 18:00:00
Lady Heroine, Nectarine Girl, Fruit Punch
Lady Heroine, Nectarine Girl, Fruit Punch has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#2Friday · 2026-10-02 18:00:00 · Limited Run
Mercury Lounge, 217 East Houston St., ManhattanLady Heroine, Nectarine Girl, Fruit Punch
Lady Heroine, Nectarine Girl, Fruit Punch has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#3
Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, QueensSaturday · 2026-10-03 19:00:00
Geese
Geese has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#3Saturday · 2026-10-03 19:00:00 · Limited Run
Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, QueensGeese
Geese has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#4
Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave, BrooklynSunday · 2026-10-04 20:00:00
The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour
The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#4Sunday · 2026-10-04 20:00:00 · Limited Run
Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave, BrooklynThe Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour
The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#5
Mohegan Sun Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun BlvdSunday · 2026-10-04 19:30:00
FOO Fighters - Take Cover Tour 2026
FOO Fighters - Take Cover Tour 2026 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#5Sunday · 2026-10-04 19:30:00 · Limited Run
Mohegan Sun Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun BlvdFOO Fighters - Take Cover Tour 2026
FOO Fighters - Take Cover Tour 2026 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#6
The Rooftop at Pier 17, 89 South Street, ManhattanSunday · 2026-10-04 19:00:00
Chief Keef
Chief Keef has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#6Sunday · 2026-10-04 19:00:00 · Limited Run
The Rooftop at Pier 17, 89 South Street, ManhattanChief Keef
Chief Keef has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#7
Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, 7th Ave & 32nd Street, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 21:00:00
Cristian Castro: Nada Solo Exitos Tour 2026
Cristian Castro: Nada Solo Exitos Tour 2026 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#7Friday · 2026-10-02 21:00:00 · Limited Run
Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, 7th Ave & 32nd Street, ManhattanCristian Castro: Nada Solo Exitos Tour 2026
Cristian Castro: Nada Solo Exitos Tour 2026 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#8
Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, QueensFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
Geese - Getting Killed Again Tour
Geese - Getting Killed Again Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#8Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · Limited Run
Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, QueensGeese - Getting Killed Again Tour
Geese - Getting Killed Again Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#9
Mohegan Sun Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun BlvdFriday · 2026-10-02 20:00:00
Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#9Friday · 2026-10-02 20:00:00 · Limited Run
Mohegan Sun Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun BlvdAlanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#10
Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave, BrooklynFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
Teddy Swims: The Ugly Tour
Teddy Swims: The Ugly Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#10Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · Limited Run
Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave, BrooklynTeddy Swims: The Ugly Tour
Teddy Swims: The Ugly Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#11
Stone Pony Summer Stage, 913 Ocean AveFriday · 2026-10-02 18:30:00
Charley Crockett - Age of the Ram Tour
Charley Crockett - Age of the Ram Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#11Friday · 2026-10-02 18:30:00 · Limited Run
Stone Pony Summer Stage, 913 Ocean AveCharley Crockett - Age of the Ram Tour
Charley Crockett - Age of the Ram Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#12
Reverb, 1402 N. 9th StSaturday · 2026-10-03 21:30:00
Minion Rave
Minion Rave has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#12Saturday · 2026-10-03 21:30:00 · Limited Run
Reverb, 1402 N. 9th StMinion Rave
Minion Rave has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#13
XL Live, 801 S 10th StreetSaturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00
Stryper
Stryper has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#13Saturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00 · Limited Run
XL Live, 801 S 10th StreetStryper
Stryper has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#14
Milford Theater, 114 E Catharine StSaturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00
Blockbusters Live in Concert!
Blockbusters Live in Concert! has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#14Saturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00 · Limited Run
Milford Theater, 114 E Catharine StBlockbusters Live in Concert!
Blockbusters Live in Concert! has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#15
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St., ManhattanSaturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00
The Rikkies with summerclub & Natalie Wilson
The Rikkies with summerclub & Natalie Wilson has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#15Saturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00 · Limited Run
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St., ManhattanThe Rikkies with summerclub & Natalie Wilson
The Rikkies with summerclub & Natalie Wilson has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#16
United Palace, 4140 Broadway, Corner of 175th St., ManhattanSaturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00
La Dinastia Rosario
La Dinastia Rosario has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#16Saturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00 · Limited Run
United Palace, 4140 Broadway, Corner of 175th St., ManhattanLa Dinastia Rosario
La Dinastia Rosario has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#17
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead TurnpikeSaturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#17Saturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00 · Limited Run
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead TurnpikeRahat Fateh Ali Khan
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#18
Tilles Center Concert Hall, 720 Northern BoulevardSaturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00
Samara Joy
Samara Joy has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#18Saturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00 · Limited Run
Tilles Center Concert Hall, 720 Northern BoulevardSamara Joy
Samara Joy has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#19
The Paramount in concert with Northwell, 370 New York AveSaturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00
Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen
Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#19Saturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00 · Limited Run
The Paramount in concert with Northwell, 370 New York AveAlmost Queen: A Tribute to Queen
Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#20
The Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean AveSaturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00
Yacht Lobsters
Yacht Lobsters has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#20Saturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00 · Limited Run
The Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean AveYacht Lobsters
Yacht Lobsters has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#21
Brooklyn Paramount, 385 Flatbush Ave. Extension, BrooklynSaturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00
Schoolboy Q - 10 Years of Blank Face LP
Schoolboy Q - 10 Years of Blank Face LP has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#21Saturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00 · Limited Run
Brooklyn Paramount, 385 Flatbush Ave. Extension, BrooklynSchoolboy Q - 10 Years of Blank Face LP
Schoolboy Q - 10 Years of Blank Face LP has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#22
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St., ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
When Chai Met Toast: Joy of Little Things Tour
When Chai Met Toast: Joy of Little Things Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#22Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · Limited Run
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St., ManhattanWhen Chai Met Toast: Joy of Little Things Tour
When Chai Met Toast: Joy of Little Things Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#23
Pioneer Works, 159 Pioneer St, BrooklynSaturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00
Kelsey Lu
Kelsey Lu has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#23Saturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00 · Limited Run
Pioneer Works, 159 Pioneer St, BrooklynKelsey Lu
Kelsey Lu has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#24
Terminal 5, 610 W. 56th Street, ManhattanSaturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00
Slayyyter (16+)
Slayyyter (16+) has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#24Saturday · 2026-10-03 20:00:00 · Limited Run
Terminal 5, 610 W. 56th Street, ManhattanSlayyyter (16+)
Slayyyter (16+) has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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