42 shows on tonight across the five boroughs

Every night in New York, a band is just getting started.

Big Apple Music Scene picks the week's best live music, from basement punk on the Lower East Side to late jazz sets in Harlem, and tells you exactly where to be.

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This week's lineup

Sept 28 to Oct 4. Hand-picked, updated every Monday.

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  1. 28Mon, Sep

    The Lantern Quartet, late set

    The Blue Lamp Room, Harlem. Doors 9:00 pm

    Jazz21+

    $35Get tickets
  2. 30Wed, Sep

    Ivy & the Night Shift

    Low Tide Hall, Williamsburg. Doors 7:30 pm

    IndieAll ages

    $22Get tickets
  3. 02Fri, Oct

    Concrete Bloom

    Basement 9, Lower East Side. Doors 9:30 pm

    Punk18+

    $15Get tickets
  4. 03Sat, Oct

    Sofía Marín & Orquesta Luz

    Roosevelt Ave Ballroom, Jackson Heights. Doors 8:00 pm

    SalsaAll ages

    $40Few leftGet tickets

Find your sound, block by block

Each neighborhood has its own rhythm. Pick one and see who's playing there this week.

Harlem

Late jazz sets, gospel brunches and clubs with sixty years of history in the walls.

Brooklyn

Warehouse shows, indie bills and rooftop sets with a view of the bridge.

Lower East Side

Loud, small, sweaty rooms. Punk, garage and new bands on their first tour.

The Bronx

Block parties, DJ nights and hip-hop in the borough where it began.

Queens

Salsa, cumbia, Bollywood and K-pop nights in the most diverse county in America.

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Questions, answered

Where can I find live music in New York City tonight?

Our weekly lineup lists shows across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, updated every Monday with dates, venues, prices and ticket links.

Which NYC neighborhood is best for jazz?

Harlem and Greenwich Village have the deepest jazz history, with late sets most nights of the week. Many clubs have a drink minimum, so check the listing before you go.

Are there free concerts in New York?

Yes. Parks, libraries and some bars host free shows, especially in summer. Filter the lineup by price to see them.

How do I get my show listed?

Artists and venues can submit a show through our listing form at least ten days before the date. Listings are free.