Upcoming Concerts and Events in New York City - Apr 2026

April 2026 NYC Events Calendar

Date	Event	Venue	Type
Apr 5	Smorgasburg Season 16 Opens	Williamsburg & Prospect Park	Food Festival (Free)
Apr 6-7	Ben Platt — The Last Five Years	Radio City Music Hall	Concert / Musical
Apr 7	Puscifer	Terminal 5	Concert
Apr 7	Cats: The Jellicle Ball (Opening)	PAC NYC	Broadway
Apr 9	Death of a Salesman (Opening)	Hudson Theatre	Broadway
Apr 10	Jackson Wang — MAGICMAN 2 Tour	Barclays Center	Concert
Apr 11	La La Land In Concert	Radio City Music Hall	Live-to-Film
Apr 11	LANY — Soft World Tour	Barclays Center	Concert
Apr 13	Lady Gaga — Mayhem Ball	Madison Square Garden	Concert
Apr 13	Garden of Laughs	Radio City Music Hall	Comedy
Apr 15	RAYE	Radio City Music Hall	Concert
Apr 15	Khatia Buniatishvili	Carnegie Hall	Classical
Apr 16	Lewis Capaldi	Madison Square Garden	Concert
Apr 18	Alejandro Sanz	Barclays Center	Concert
Apr 21-22	Florence and the Machine	Madison Square Garden	Concert
Apr 22	Earth Day 2026 Festival	Union Square	Festival (Free)
Apr 23	The Rocky Horror Show (Opening)	Studio 54	Broadway
Apr 24	Demi Lovato	Madison Square Garden	Concert
Apr 24	Yunchan Lim	Carnegie Hall	Classical
Apr 25	The Last Dinner Party	Hammerstein Ballroom	Concert

1. Smorgasburg Season 16 (Williamsburg & Prospect Park — Apr 5)

New York’s beloved open-air food market returns for its 16th season on the first weekend of April. Over 74 food vendors set up across two flagship locations — Williamsburg on Saturdays and Prospect Park on Sundays. From artisan tacos to experimental desserts, this is the best free-entry food event in the city. It runs every weekend through the fall.

Date: Saturday, April 5 (Saturdays & Sundays through fall)
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Williamsburg Waterfront (Sat) & Prospect Park Breeze Hill (Sun)
Admission: Free entry (pay for food)
More info: smorgasburg.com

2. Ben Platt — The Last Five Years 25th Anniversary (Radio City Music Hall — Apr 6-7)

Tony Award-winner Ben Platt and Golden Globe-winner Rachel Zegler star in this special 25th-anniversary concert staging of Jason Robert Brown’s beloved musical The Last Five Years. Conducted and directed by the show’s original writer himself, this limited-run event at Radio City Music Hall is a once-in-a-generation theatrical experience. If you love musical theater, this is the event of the month.

Dates: April 6 & 7, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Radio City Music Hall, Manhattan
Tickets: From ~$79
Book: Buy Tickets on Ticketmaster | MSG.com

3. Cats: The Jellicle Ball — Broadway Opening (PAC NYC — Apr 7)

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic gets a radical reimagining through the lens of drag and ball culture. This isn’t your parents’ Cats — it’s a vibrant, inclusive celebration that fuses the original score with voguing, ballroom energy, and contemporary choreography. One of the most anticipated Broadway openings of 2026.

Date: Opens April 7, 2026 (previews begin earlier)
Venue: PAC NYC (Perelman Performing Arts Center)
Tickets: From ~$49
Book: Broadway.com | Telecharge

4. Death of a Salesman — Broadway Revival (Hudson Theatre — Apr 9)

Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf star as Willy and Linda Loman in Joe Mantello’s new revival of Arthur Miller’s American classic. Two of Broadway’s greatest living actors tackling one of the greatest plays ever written — this is the kind of theatrical event that doesn’t come around often. Critical anticipation is sky-high.

Date: Opens April 9, 2026
Venue: Hudson Theatre, Broadway
Tickets: From ~$69
Book: Broadway.com | Ticketmaster

5. Jackson Wang — MAGICMAN 2 World Tour (Barclays Center — Apr 10)

Jackson Wang returns to Brooklyn for an electrifying arena show supporting his MAGICMAN 2 album. Known for his explosive stage presence, boundary-pushing visuals, and genre-blending sound spanning hip-hop, EDM, and pop, Wang’s live shows are full-scale spectacles. Barclays Center is the perfect venue for his arena-sized production.

Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn
Tickets: From ~$59
Book: Buy Tickets on Ticketmaster | Barclays Center

6. La La Land In Concert (Radio City Music Hall — Apr 11)

Experience the Oscar-winning film like never before — La La Land screened on the big screen while a full orchestra performs the score live, conducted by the film’s original composer Justin Hurwitz. Radio City Music Hall’s grandeur is the perfect setting for this cinematic-musical hybrid event. An unforgettable date-night experience.

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Radio City Music Hall, Manhattan
Tickets: From ~$59
Book: MSG.com | Ticketmaster

7. Lady Gaga — Mayhem Ball (Madison Square Garden — Apr 13)

The Mayhem Ball rolls into the Garden. Lady Gaga brings her latest tour to MSG for what promises to be one of the most visually spectacular concerts of the year. Gaga’s live shows are legendary — expect elaborate set pieces, iconic costumes, and a setlist spanning her entire catalog plus new material from the Mayhem era. This is the hottest ticket in NYC this April.

Date: Sunday, April 13, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Madison Square Garden, Manhattan
Tickets: From ~$150 (high demand — resale may be higher)
Book: Buy Tickets on Ticketmaster | MSG.com

8. Garden of Laughs (Radio City Music Hall — Apr 13)

NYC’s biggest charity comedy event returns with a stacked lineup featuring Josh Johnson, Hasan Minhaj, Zarna Garg, and more. Garden of Laughs benefits the Garden of Dreams Foundation, supporting young people facing obstacles. It’s comedy for a cause — and the surprise guest appearances make every year unpredictable.

Date: Sunday, April 13, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: Radio City Music Hall, Manhattan
Tickets: From ~$65
Book: MSG.com

9. RAYE — This Tour May Contain New Music (Radio City Music Hall — Apr 15)

After her meteoric rise with the album My 21st Century Blues, RAYE brings her raw, genre-defying live show to Radio City. Known for emotionally powerful performances that blend R&B, dance, and orchestral pop, she’s one of the most compelling live acts in music right now. The tour title hints at unreleased material — fans should expect surprises.

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Radio City Music Hall, Manhattan
Tickets: From ~$55
Book: Buy Tickets on Ticketmaster

10. Khatia Buniatishvili (Carnegie Hall — Apr 15)

Georgian classical pianist Khatia Buniatishvili performs the music of Liszt and Schubert at Carnegie Hall. Renowned for her passionate, technically dazzling interpretations and magnetic stage presence, Buniatishvili is one of the most exciting classical performers of her generation. A rare opportunity to see a world-class pianist in one of the world’s most iconic concert halls.

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Carnegie Hall, Manhattan
Tickets: From ~$40
Book: carnegiehall.org

11. Lewis Capaldi (Madison Square Garden — Apr 16)

Lewis Capaldi returns to the stage with his first major tour dates since his well-publicized break from live performing. The Scottish singer-songwriter behind hits like “Someone You Loved” and “Before You Go” is known for disarmingly honest, emotionally devastating performances — and genuinely hilarious stage banter. His MSG show is one of the most anticipated comeback concerts of the year.

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Madison Square Garden, Manhattan
Tickets: From ~$85
Book: Buy Tickets on Ticketmaster

12. Alejandro Sanz — ¿Y ahora qué? Tour (Barclays Center — Apr 18)

Latin music legend Alejandro Sanz brings his ¿Y ahora qué? Tour to Brooklyn. With multiple Latin Grammys and decades of iconic songs, Sanz is one of the most important artists in Spanish-language music history. His arena shows blend romantic ballads with high-energy Latin pop — expect an incredible atmosphere from the passionate NYC Latin music community.

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn
Tickets: From ~$65
Book: Buy Tickets on Ticketmaster | Barclays Center

13. Florence and the Machine (Madison Square Garden — Apr 21-22)

Florence Welch and her band take over MSG for two consecutive nights, with an additional show at Barclays Center on April 24. Florence’s live performances are legendary — soaring vocals, barefoot dancing, and an almost spiritual connection with her audience. If you’ve never seen her live, this is your chance at one of NYC’s most iconic venues. Two MSG nights means one of them should still have tickets.

Dates: April 21 & 22 (MSG), April 24 (Barclays Center)
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Madison Square Garden & Barclays Center
Tickets: From ~$75
Book: Buy Tickets on Ticketmaster

14. Earth Day 2026 Festival (Union Square — Apr 22)

A free gathering in the heart of Manhattan with climate-focused, family-friendly programming. Expect interactive workshops on sustainability, live performances, local vendors, and activities for all ages. Union Square transforms into a green oasis for the day — a perfect midweek break that doesn’t cost a cent.

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Union Square, Manhattan
Admission: Free
More info: earthday.org

15. The Rocky Horror Show — Broadway Opening (Studio 54 — Apr 23)

The cult classic returns to Broadway at the legendary Studio 54. This isn’t a screening — it’s the full stage musical with live audience participation, the Time Warp, and all the camp and chaos that’s made Rocky Horror a cultural institution for 50 years. Studio 54’s intimate setting is perfect for this interactive, anything-goes theatrical experience.

Date: Opens April 23, 2026
Venue: Studio 54, Manhattan
Tickets: From ~$59
Book: Broadway.com | Telecharge

16. Demi Lovato (Madison Square Garden — Apr 24)

Demi Lovato brings her celebratory dance-pop era to the Garden. After years of deeply personal music, Lovato’s latest era embraces joy, confidence, and pure pop energy. Her MSG show promises a high-production spectacle with dazzling visuals, powerful vocals, and a setlist that spans her entire career. One of the biggest pop concerts in NYC this spring.

Date: Thursday, April 24, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Madison Square Garden, Manhattan
Tickets: From ~$70
Book: Buy Tickets on Ticketmaster

17. Yunchan Lim (Carnegie Hall — Apr 24)

The young South Korean pianist who became the youngest winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition performs at Carnegie Hall. Yunchan Lim’s technique and musical maturity have drawn comparisons to the greatest pianists of all time. His Carnegie Hall recitals consistently sell out — book early if you want to witness a generational talent.

Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Carnegie Hall, Manhattan
Tickets: From ~$45
Book: carnegiehall.org

18. The Last Dinner Party (Hammerstein Ballroom — Apr 25)

British rock band The Last Dinner Party brings their From The Pyre Tour to Manhattan Center’s Hammerstein Ballroom. The BRIT Award-winning group has become one of the most exciting new rock acts in years, blending baroque pop, art rock, and theatrical flair. Their live shows are energetic, dramatic, and genuinely thrilling — don’t miss them at this intimate(ish) venue.

Date: Friday, April 25, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom
Tickets: From ~$55
Book: Buy Tickets on Ticketmaster

Tips for Booking NYC Events

• Book early — MSG and Radio City shows sell out fast. Lady Gaga and Florence will be tough to get at face value.
• Check day-of deals — Broadway shows often release rush tickets or lottery entries on the day of performance via TodayTix.
• Free events are real — Smorgasburg and Earth Day require zero tickets. Just show up.
• Use official sources — Buy from Ticketmaster, MSG.com, Carnegie Hall, or venue box offices to avoid scams.
• Check resale carefully — StubHub and SeatGeek are legitimate but prices fluctuate. Compare before buying.