NYC concerts to see this summer

Stars from Neil Young to Lady Gaga to Hugh Jackman are appearing on the most iconic stages in and around the city, from Madison Square Garden to Metlife Stadium.

Erin Cavoto
Written byErin Cavoto

There is no shortage of things to do in New York City in the summer, and a popular one is catching the hottest NYC concerts coming to indoor and outdoor arenas.Whether you love rock, pop, or country, there are top artists visiting New York City this summer, including Lady Gaga, Linkin Park, Chris Stapleton, and more.

Or, enjoy a hilarious night out with popular comedians performing in the area, with headliners like Taylor Tomlinson and magic-comedy duo Penn and Teller. All these acts and more are coming to iconic venues like Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall, and visiting them is an experience in itself. Check out some of the top concerts in NYC and the greater NYC area below, and get tickets now.

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Hugh Jackman

Lady Gaga

Neil Young

The Who

Oasis

Tate McRae

Benson Boone

Hugh Jackman

Date and venue: Monthly through October 4 at Radio City Music Hall

Theatre fans know Hugh Jackman is more than his X-Men fame — he's a Broadway star, too. His Radio City concert residency, From New York, With Love, is a retrospective of his theatre career, providing a night of old-fashioned entertainment that includes singing, dancing, and even jump roping! The set list ranges from The Music Man and Oklahoma! to Frank Sinatra and John Denver, and much more.

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Lady Gaga

Date and venue: Select dates from Friday, August 22 - Sunday, September 7 at Madison Square Garden

Lady Gaga, the 14-time Grammy Award and two-time Golden Globe Award winning singer and actress, will bring the Mayhem Ball to Madison Square Garden for an astounding six days in support of her seventh studio album, Mayhem. Since her debut album The Fame in 2008, Gaga has amassed worldwide critical acclaim, cementing her status as one of the greatest pop stars in history. Gaga will blend theatrics, visuals, and music together in an all-encompassing experience.

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Neil Young

Date and venue: Saturday, August 23 at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

Neil Young and his new band, the Chrome Hearts, will be at Long Island’s Jones Beach Theater this August. The twice-inducted Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is heading out on a world tour, the Love Earth Tour, performing his classics and new songs, including those from his latest album, Talkin to the Trees. Catch some of his greatest hits like “Heart of Gold” and “Harvest Moon” live this summer from the icon himself.

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The Who

Date and venue: Saturday, August 30 at Madison Square Garden

After more than 50 years of making iconic rock music, The Who — led by Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend — are embarking on their farewell U.S. tour. This concert is audiences' last chance to hear Daltrey and Townshend perform live the songs that got them into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, sold 43 million albums worldwide, and launched them onto the map with Tommy, the seminal album that pioneered the modern rock opera.

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Breakfast at Liberty Bagels

Regularly named one of the city’s best bagel shops, the unassuming Liberty Bagels is the perfect spot to get a classic NYC breakfast sandwich.

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Macy’s Herald Square

One of the world’s largest stores, Macy’s is a sight to behold, especially when it’s decked out for the holidays.

Oasis

Date and venue Sunday, August 31 and Monday, September 1 at MetLife Stadium

Oasis is back after a 15-year-long hiatus with the Oasis Live '25 reunion tour, coming to New Jersey’s Metlife Stadium. One of the most famous British rock bands of the ‘90s and ‘00s, Oasis has put out seven studio albums and is known for hits like “Wonderwall,” “Champagne Supernova,” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger.” Fans can expect to hear classics and more from the reunited Gallagher brothers this summer.

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Tate McRae

Date and venue: Wednesday, September 3; Thursday, September 4; and Saturday, October 18 at Madison Square Garden

Tate McRae’s Miss Possessive Tour comes to Madison Square Garden in support of her latest album, So Close to What. The singer skyrocketed to stardom with her breakout hit “greedy,” which cemented her status as a global popstar. A former dancer, McRae delights fans with both her musical prowess and dancing abilities, putting on a show that can’t be missed. Zara Larsson opens for the September shows, and Alessi Rose will open in October.

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Benson Boone

Date and venue: Friday, September 5 at Madison Square Garden

Catch Benson Boone in his American Heart World Tour in support of his latest album, American Heart. When his song “Beautiful Things” became a massive hit, Boone was propelled into stardom, opening for Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour stop in London and even earning a Grammy nomination. This marks his third headlining tour, which takes Boone across North America and Europe.

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