The NYC music scene has just about everything you could look for. The world’s largest names, the best venues around, and pit stops of world tours that will be remembered forever! Don’t believe us? We’ve put together a list of the best concerts in NYC coming in November that you need to check out, from free concerts to nationally touring acts.
See who’s coming to the Big Apple below and get your tickets now:
November 1-30: Candlelight Concerts
What could be more stunning than listening to some of your favorite tunes in a candlelit environment? Join an ensemble of full string quartets and enjoy an evening focused on a certain theme or artist. Check out our favorite Candlelight concerts happening this month and buy your tickets right now:
- November 1: Candlelight Dia de los Muertos: Celebrating the Day of the Dead
- November 2: Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi at Arlo Williamsburg
- November 11: A Tribute to ABBA
- November 16: A Tribute to Adele
- November 18: Classic Rock on Strings
- November 24: From Bach to The Beatles
- November 25: Candlelight Ballet: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More
- November 30: The Best of Hans Zimmer
November 2-3: Reneé Rapp
Reneé Rapp is seriously blowing up right now, and she’s taking over NYC! Ever since her debut album Snow Angel dropped in August, she’s exploded in popularity, and will play both Terminal 5 and The Great Hall at Avant Gardner while she’s here.
📍 Terminal 5, The Great Hall at Avant Gardner
November 2-30: Elsewhere Shows
Fresh off opening up their club membership program earlier this year, Brooklyn club Elsewhere is welcoming a range of acts this month, varying in style and genre. Check out some highlights below!
- November 2: BUNT. (In The Round) + more
- November 3: A-Trak B2B The Magician
- November 3: Pigsx7
- November 4: Amtrac
- November 11: Aluna
- November 16-17: Leisure
- November 18: Boys Noize, Curses (DJ Set)
- November 18: Mass of the Fermenting Dregs
- November 22: Depresión Sonora
- November 24: Tiga
- November 25: Odd Mob, OMNOM, + more
- November 28-29: ✝✝✝ (CROSSES)
- November 30: Shallou + more
📍: Elsewhere
ℹ️: All shows here
November 3-4: Kesha
After releasing her latest album Gag Order back in May, pop star Kesha will be stopping in Manhattan for two nights in support of her latest project. Of course she’ll be singing her classics like “TiK ToK” and “Your Love Is My Drug” too. Jake Wesley Rogers will be the opener.
📍 Hammerstein Ballroom
November 3-30: Knockdown Center Shows
Performances at Knockdown Center will be in full swing throughout November, as live performances, DJ sets, and more are set to takeover the venue! This month marks the very last few of their outdoor “Ruins” shows and an abundance of acts in the main room. Check out the lineup below:
- November 3: Disco Lines
- November 4: Desert Hearts | Gray Area
- November 9: Nia Archives
- November 10: RUSH – I Hate Models, Héctor Oaks, KYRUH, Como Se DJ
- November 11: The Menzingers
- November 12: The Ali Forney Center Presents SERVE
- November 16: DRAMA
- November 25: #SSS Black: The Concert
- November 25-26: Friends from the East present: Omnipotent Youth Society (11/25), Miserable Faith (11/26)
- November 30: Beach Fossils w/ Turnover
📍: Knockdown Center
November 4-26: Gray Area Shows
Move and groove to some of house music’s most exciting rising DJs with Gray Area, an event curation company who’s mission is to “unite the international house music community.” They tap DJs from all over the world to create one-of-a-kind parties, label showcases, and so much more! Check out some of the events they’re throwing this month:
- November 4: Gabriel & Dresden @ Musica
- November 4: Popof @ The Room at Superior Ingredients
- November 4: Desert Hearts New York @ The Knockdown Center
- November 5: Debut: Space 92 @ The Roof of Superior Ingredients
- November 11: Juliet Fox @ The Room at Superior Ingredients
- November 11: Westend w/ Iglesias @ Musica
- November 18: LP Giobbi: Light Places Tour @ The Knockdown Center
- November 25: Repopulate Mars New York @ Superior Ingredients
- November 26: Blue: OXIA w/ Ninetoes @ The Roof of Superior Ingredients
ℹ️: All shows and tickets here
November 4-5: P!NK
Global superstar P!NK is bringing her catalogue of hits to MSG for two nights in November, playing tracks from all 9 of her studio albums…including her newest one titled Trustfall. GROUPLOVE + KidCutUp will be the openers for both nights.
📍 Madison Square Garden
November 5-6: 6lack
R&B crooner 6lack is on the road in support of his Since I Have a Lover album, and he’ll be making a stop in both Manhattan and Brooklyn in early November. The Grammy-nominated Atlanta musician will play songs from the newest project for the first time…and of course sprinkling hits in from his other albums too.
📍 Hammerstein Ballroom & The Great Hall at Avant Gardner
November 7-8: John Legend
Join famed singer John Legend for “a night of songs and stories” as he takes over Beacon Theatre in NYC. The intimate shows are sure to be special, as he’ll be performing across his catalogue, including his latest album LEGEND which dropped about a year ago now.
📍 Beacon Theatre
November 10: RL Grime
Electronic star RL Grime made waves earlier this year when he dropped his first album in 5 years titled PLAY. Now, he’s introducing a new chapter of his career and catalogue…bringing a special live show to New Yorkers! JAWNS and 33 Below will be supporting.
📍 Hammerstein Ballroom
November 14-15: The 1975
One of the world’s biggest indie groups The 1975 is embarking on their largest North American tour to date, and returning to MSG which made headlines last year! Their “Still… At Their Very Best” fall tour (a second leg of the “At Their Very Best” Tour) will make two stops at MSG in November. The Matt Healy-led group will play a few hours of hits from their Being Funny in a Foreign Language album and beyond.
📍 Madison Square Garden
November 17-18: Time Warp NYC
One of techno’s leading and most influential events for the past 30 years is returning to NYC in partnership with underground events collective Teksupport. Set to feature two stages in two warehouses, Time Warp is set to feature ultra-rare performances from global superstars such as Nina Kraviz, Mochakk, Joseph Capriati b2b Vintage Culture, GOLFOS (Dennis Cruz b2b PAWSA), Pan-Pot, Reinier Zonneveld (live), Ilario Alicante b2b Sam Paganni, Paula Temple, Mink, and more.
📍 Brooklyn Navy Yard
November 17-18: Dave Matthews Band
If you missed the Dave Matthews Band this summer don’t you worry, they’re playing MSG this fall! In support of their latest record Walk Around the Moon, the band (which has sold a collective 38 million CDs and DVDs combined) will play their sing-a-longs at the World’s Most Famous arena for two nights.
📍 Madison Square Garden
November 20: Lil Uzi Vert
One of rap’s largest superstars is bringing his first headlining tour since 2018 to Brooklyn on Nov 20! Lil Uzi Vert’s Pink Tape Tour is in support of the album of the same name. It’s a must check out if you’re a hip-hop fan.
📍 Barclays Center
November 22: Billy Joel
The greatest monthly residence in the history of MSG continues this November, with the king Billy Joel hosting another sing-a-long on the 22nd. The Piano Man will serenade the NYC faithful for over the 80th time, with the newest time being just as great as the last! Since he recently announced he’ll be concluding his nearly 10 year residency in 2024, we suggest seeing him before you can’t!
📍 Madison Square Garden
November 22, 24, 25: Eric Prydz: HOLO
Electronic artist Eric Prydz is bringing his renowned audio-visual experience “HOLO” to a Brooklyn warehouse in November…the first time performing the live show in NYC since 2019. Known for its cutting-edge technology, improvisational live DJ sets, and 3D visuals, HOLO has become one of the buzziest live shows in the past year.
📍 TBA Brooklyn Warehouse
November 29: Doja Cat
Doja Cat is about to paint NYC red! The Grammy award-winning superstar is embarking on her first North American Arena tour this fall, “The Scarlet Tour.” In support of her latest Scarlet album, she’ll be brining the people’s princess Ice Spice as well as Doechii on the road with her!
📍 Barclays Center
November 30: Gus Dapperton
Indie star Gus Dapperton will be playing new songs off his latest album Henge, with support from Junior Varsity.
📍 Webster Hall