New York concert tickets

This isn't a lucid dream—Grace Jones and Janelle Monae are actually performing side by side at the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival on June 9, just in time for Pride. This year's festival will take place at the Prospect Park Bandshell and the stars' performance will begin at 7pm (sunset time in June is 8:30pm), so expect good outdoor vibes while witnessing two of the greatest queer performers to ever grace this planet.

Only people in the know go to these secret jazz speakeasy shows, but don't worry, we're about to let you in on the secret. These undergound live jazz performances called Daddy Rabbit are the epitome of cool. Musician extraordinaire Misha Piatigorsky launched Daddy Rabbit a few years ago, and the series has gained quite a following. Grab a ticket here for upcoming shows at LOULOU in Chelsea. Here's the lineup: — Friday, April 25: Sofija Knesevic and the Misha Piatigorsky Trio — Monday, May 5: Daddy Rabbit and Broadway Star Khailah Johnson — Thursday, May 8: Sofija Knesevic and the Misha Piatigorsky Trio— Friday, May 16: Daddy Rabbit Presents Emily Braden and Special Guests — Friday, June 6: Jackie Ribas and the Brazilian kids— Thursday, June 19: Daddy Rabbit plays Thelonious Monk— Friday, June 27: Daddy Rabbit — Friday, July 11: Daddy Rabbit— Friday, July 25: Daddy Rabbit

PJ Adzima, who currently plays the hopeful but hopelessly repressed Elder McKinley in Broadway's The Book of Mormon, hosts a neovaudevillian monthly variety show at the Slipper Room that proffers an eclectic mix of musical-theater, comedy, drag, circus and burlesque performances. A down-and-dirtier version of the show also plays there every week on Saturdays at midnight.

Not even Charli xcx could have predicted the massive success of Brat last year, when she sold out Madison Square Garden on her joint tour with Troye Sivan. Now she's coming to Brooklyn for four consecutive nights from April 30 to May 4—this time by herself—for any of us who might have missed her the go around. The impact of Brat will likely be felt in the music industry for years to come, and we're excited to catch Charli perform our favorite songs in her post-Grammys glow.

As part of their first tour of the United States, the Versailles Royal Opera Orchestra will take the stage at L'Alliance for their New York debut on July 23. The program titled "The Last Castrato" will be conducted by Stefan Plewniak. Featuring the great countertenor Franco Fagioli in Bel Canto arias by Rossini, Mercadante, Bonfichi, Zingarelli and more, the performance will be followed by an opulent, immersive post-show experience at the Freeman's | Hindman Town House. There will be charcuterie and similarly thematically-appropriate cuisine, as well as an aperitif of fine wines and cocktails by Via Carota.

Grab your tambourine, toss on a black lace shawl and sleep with your boyfriend’s drummer: The Jackie Factory's annual commune honoring rock and roll's greatest sorceress makes Comic Con look quaint. Bow down and worship at the altar of white witch Stevie Nicks as a grand coterie of drag queens, musicians and style icons from across the country twirl in endlessly mesmerizing performances. This year's 33rd edition, "Dances of Rhiannon," celebrates Nicks's signature stage moves. Founders and nightlife icons Chi Chi Valenti and Johnny Dynell are joined this time by returning favorites Vikki Martin, Maryanne Piccolo, Mike Greco, Niki Luparelli, Danielle Marie Fusco, Bright Light Bright Light, JMV (Just My Vibe) and local Butoh star Vangeline—along with newbies Lexxe, Anthony Cherrie, Krystofer Maison, Eddie Lockwood and the Welsh tribute act Rhiannon UK. DJs Sammy Jo and Tommie Sunshine keep you grooving between sets. 

On Sunday mornings at 11am in Manhattan, GatherNYC creates the community and spiritual nourishment of a religious service, but the focus here is music. All are welcome at these hour-long performances of classical music by celebrated local artists. Coffee and pastries are included in the ticket price. These upcoming events are held at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in Columbus Circle. Shows are scheduled through June 2025. Here’s what’s on the calendar: • February 16: Sarah Elizabeth Charles (voice) and Jarrett Cherner (piano)• March 2: Toomai Quintet and Maria Brea (narrator)• March 16: Daedalus Quartet• March 30: MATA• April 13: Deborah Buck (violin) and Orli Shaham (piano)• April 27: ETHEL and Layale Chaker (violin)• May 11: Solomiya Ivakhiv (violin) and friends: Music from Ukraine• May 25: Rupert Boyd (guitar)• June 8: Orpheus and Boyd Meets Girl

Peggy Gou's bold approach to house and techno music first got the club world's attention in 2019 when she dropped her highly addictive EP playfully blending English with Korean, "Starry Night." Then, in 2024, her song "Nanana" broke the Internet once more, cementing her as arguably the world's top DJ and producer. Catch her at the Brooklyn Mirage on Sunday, May 18, starting at 6pm for what's sure to be a high energy set, with music from her debut album, I Hear You.

Billy Joel has one of the most iconic discographies of any artist in the modern era, and at 75 years old, he's still going strong. This year, the icon from Long Island is taking the stage with Rod Stewart at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on July 18; the MetLife Stadium with Stevie Nicks on August 8; and then Citi Field with Sting on August 21. 

The longtime New York entertainer, drag performer and political activist Marti Gould Cummings hosts a new weekly late-night talk show at Red Eye, joined by different guests from the theater world each week and Yaz Fukuoka at the piano. The series kicks off this month with an impressive roster of interviewees: Broadway soprano Ali Ewoldt (April 2), songwriters Stephen Trask and Our Lady J (April 9), musical comedian Cat Cohen (April 16), silver-voiced leading lady Melissa Errico (April 23) and masked country star turned Cabaret emcee Orville Peck (April 30).