The 2026 concert calendar is starting to take shape, with artists spanning all genres making tour stops in New York State. Read on to get a taste of just the many shows you can catch at New York’s most iconic venues from Madison Square Garden to the seaside Jones Beach Theater, and keep an eye on the I LOVE NY calendar as more concert dates are announced.
112
📍Where: West Herr Auditorium Theatre
🗓️When: March 14
Prepare to be captivated as the legendary quartet and R&B powerhouse 112, known for hits like “Cupid,” “Peaches & Cream” and “Only You,” bring their signature harmonious sound to Rochester for one unforgettable and soulful evening at West Herr Auditorium Theatre.
Aloe Blacc
📍Where: Blue Note Jazz Club
🗓️When: January 30 (8pm), January 30, (10:30pm), January 31 (8pm), January 31 (10:30pm), February 1 (8pm), February 1 (10:30pm)
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter known for hits “I Need a Dollar” and “Wake Me Up” is bringing his soulful blend of R&B, jazz, and pop to the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club for a six-show, three-night run that you won’t want to miss.
Ariana Grande, The Eternal Sunshine Tour
📍Where: Barclays Center
🗓️When: July 12, July 13, July 16, July 18, July 19
Following her stint on screen as Glinda in the Wicked movies, Ariana Grande is ready to get back on the stage. The global pop phenomenon and two-time Grammy Award winner is bringing her infectious blend of pop and R&B to Barclays Center for a dazzling five-night run in support of her latest album.
Bon Jovi, Forever Tour
📍Where: Madison Square Garden
🗓️When: July 7, July 9, July 12, July 14, July 16, July 19, July 21, July 23, July 26
Rock and roll legends Bon Jovi are staging an epic nine-night residency at the legendary Madison Square Garden, bringing their iconic rock anthems like “Livin’ On A Prayer” and “Wanted Dead or Alive” to the world’s most famous stage.
Brandi Carlile, The Human Tour
📍Where: Madison Square Garden
🗓️When: February 13, February 14
Following the release of her latest album “Returning to Myself,” 11-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is headlining Madison Square Garden as part of her Human Tour, with special guest The Head and The Heart.
Bring Me The Horizon, N. American Ascension Program 2
📍Where: Madison Square Garden
🗓️When: May 2
Genre-bending metalcore band Bring Me The Horizon will transform Madison Square Garden into an immersive rock spectacle, pairing stunning visuals with their explosive hits like “DiE4u” and “Throne.” With special guests Motionless In White, The Plot In You and Amira Elfeky.
Cardi B, Little Miss Drama Tour
📍Where: Madison Square Garden
🗓️When: March 25, March 26
New York City native Cardi B is hitting the stage for two nights at Madison Square Garden for a homecoming performance as the Grammy-winning rapper takes her second studio album “Am I The Drama?” on the road.
Cat Power, The Greatest Tour – 20th Anniversary Performance
📍Where: Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC)
🗓️When: March 3
Singer-songwriter Cat Power is revisiting a pivotal chapter in her storied career, celebrating the 20th anniversary of her masterpiece album, The Greatest, which she’ll perform in its entirety during an intimate evening at UPAC.
CeCe Winans, More Than This Tour
📍Where: Landmark Theatre
🗓️When: May 8
Experience the moving delivery of hits like “Goodness of God” and “Believe For It” as the most-awarded female Gospel artist of all time brings her powerful voice to the beautiful Landmark Theatre in Syracuse.
Demi Lovato, It’s Not That Deep Tour
📍Where: Madison Square Garden
🗓️When: April 24
Get ready to let loose as Grammy-nominated global superstar Demi Lovato brings her celebratory dance-pop era to life with powerhouse vocals and high-energy hits for the ultimate party at Madison Square Garden.
Dropkick Murphys, For the People… in the Pit St. Patrick’s Day Tour
📍Where: The Capitol Theatre
🗓️When: February 13
Fresh off the release of their 13th studio album, Celtic punk rock band Dropkick Murphys will stop in Port Chester for a performance at The Capitol Theatre before they ship up to Boston for a series of St. Patrick’s Day weekend shows celebrating the band’s 30th anniversary.
Evanescence, 2026 World Tour with Spiritbox and Nova Twins
📍Where: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
🗓️When: June 24
Amy Lee’s operatic vocals + dramatic ocean views = an epic summer night on Long Island. Don’t miss Evanescence as the “Bring Me to Life” and “Lithium” rockers stop at the famous Jones Beach theater on their world tour. Featuring special guests Spiritbox and Nova Twins.
Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton
📍Where: Blue Cross Arena
🗓️When: May 8
Prepare for an unforgettable pairing of Grammy-winning soul royalty as Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton join forces for an powerful evening of music at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester.
FKA twigs, Body High Tour
📍Where: Madison Square Garden
🗓️When: March 21
FKA twigs and her Body High Tour will take over Madison Square Garden for an immersive performance that highlights the artist’s skills in dance, martial arts, opera, visual arts, and experimental sound.
Florence + The Machine, Everybody Scream Tour
📍Where: Madison Square Garden
🗓️When: April 21, April 22, (April 24 at Barclays Center)
Baroque pop rockers Florence and the Machine are setting out on tour in support of their latest album Everybody Scream, and are ready to mesmerize audiences with Florence Welch’s ethereal stage presence and soaring vocals over two spellbinding nights at Madison Square Garden and a stop in Brooklyn at the Barclays.
Halsey, Back to the Badlands Tour
📍Where: Hammerstein Ballroom at Manhattan Center
🗓️When: January 13, January 14, January 15
See pop powerhouse Halsey go back to her beginnings with a series of intimate live shows at Hammerstein Ballroom during the Back to the Badlands tour, celebrating the 10th anniversary of her debut album.
Hayley Williams, Good Dye Young Presents: Hayley Williams At A Bachelorette Party
📍Where: Hammerstein Ballroom at Manhattan Center
🗓️When: April 9, April 10, April 12
Best known as the lead singer of the influential rock band Paramore, Hayley Williams is heading out on her own for her first-ever solo tour, performing her latest acclaimed album Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party in full during a trio of shows at the intimate Hammerstein Ballroom in one of the most anticipated tours of the year.
Jessie J, No Secrets Tour
📍Where: Irving Plaza
🗓️When: January 28
Grammy-nominated British artist Jessie J, known for hits like “Price Tag” and “Domino,” is scaling things back for an intimate acoustic performance, promising fans an up-close and personal evening at the legendary Irving Plaza.
Kelsea Ballerini
📍Where: En-Joie Golf Course
🗓️When: June 26
Known for chart toppers like “Miss Me More” and “Peter Pan,” Grammy-nominated country-pop sensation Kelsea Ballerini will transform the 18th hole of the En-Joie Golf Course into a massive outdoor music celebration as part of the DICK’S Open headlining concert.
Lady Gaga, The MAYHEM Ball
📍Where: Madison Square Garden
🗓️When: March 19, March 20, April 13
Lady Gaga is bringing her gothic coded Mayhem Ball back for an encore performance at Madison Square Garden with three dates set for spring 2026.
Lee Brice
📍Where: The Stanley Theatre
🗓️When: January 30
Grammy-nominated country star Lee Brice is getting set to hit the road on an acoustic tour that will be making a stop in Utica for an intimate performance at The Stanley Theatre.
Lewis Capaldi
📍Where: Madison Square Garden
🗓️When: April 16
Scottish star Lewis Capaldi, known for the smash hits “Someone You Loved” and “Before You Go,” is bringing his powerful vocals and emotional lyrics to New York for a single night at Madison Square Garden.
Louis Tomlinson, How Did We Get Here? World Tour
📍Where: Madison Square Garden
🗓️When: July 8
With his new album dropping in January, former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson is getting ready to trek out on a North American tour, making a stop at Madison Square Garden.
Meghan Trainor, The Get In Girl Tour
📍Where: Madison Square Garden
🗓️When: July 10
Grammy-winning pop sensation Meghan Trainor is bringing her signature doo-wop infused sound to Madison Square Garden for a night of feel-good music and fun to celebrate the release of her new album “Toy With Me,” arriving everywhere April 24.
Melissa Etheridge, RISE Tour
📍Where: Bardavon 1869 Opera House
🗓️When: April 12
Rock icon Melissa Etheridge is headlining this year’s Bardavon Gala fundraising event, bringing her RISE tour and its message of hope and resilience to the beautifully-preserved Poughkeepsie opera house, known as New York’s oldest continuously operating theater.
My Chemical Romance, The Black Parade 2026 Stadium Tour
📍Where: Citi Field
🗓️When: August 9
Head over to Citi (Field) to see a marching band as My Chemical Romance brings The Black Parade Tour to Queens in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their iconic third studio album, featuring hits “Welcome to the Black Parade” and “Teenagers.” The band will be joined by special guest Franz Ferdinand.
New Edition, The New Edition Way Tour
📍Where: Barclays Center
🗓️When: March 14
Picture this: New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton all on one stage. That’s exactly what you’ll see when The New Edition Way Tour comes to Barclays Center, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience these legendary artists performing together in one dynamic 360-degree view.
Patti LaBelle, The 80/65 Tour
📍Where: Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
🗓️When: March 14
The legendary “Godmother of Soul” is celebrating her 80th birthday and 65 years in entertainment with a massive tour that will be stopping on Long Island. It promises to be a masterclass in soul with Patti LaBelle delivering all the hits like “Lady Marmalade,” “On my Own,” and “New Attitude.”
Three Days Grace, Alienation 2026 World Tour
📍Where: UBS Arena
🗓️When: March 12
Canadian rockers Three Days Grace are celebrating the return of original member Adam Gontier and their new album Alienation, with a world tour that will stop at UBS Arena, where they’ll be joined by I, Prevail.
TRAIN, Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour
📍Where: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
🗓️When: July 18
Celebrate Drops of Jupiter under the stars at Jones Beach Theater with Train as the Grammy-winning rock band marks 25 years since the release of their career-defining album. Featuring special guests Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson.
Yungblud, 2026 Idols World Tour
📍Where: Radio City Music Hall
🗓️When: June 10
Get ready, Black Hearts Club. British rock star Yungblud is coming to take over the iconic Radio City Music Hall for his sole New York stop in 2026.
Round out your concert adventure exploring New York State’s must-see sights, taking in the views from atop the Empire State Building in New York City, soaking in the natural beauty of the Adirondacks, tasting the finest wines in the Finger Lakes, and making a splash at Niagara Falls.
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