October 2026 in NYC: The Ultimate Concert & Sports Guide

When it comes to live events, New York rarely does anything halfway. One night means arena lights and screaming fans, the next means a rivalry game, a Broadway curtain call, or a concert that turns the whole evening into an occasion.

October 2026 gives you plenty of reasons to get out of the house. Let’s see where the month takes us, venue by venue.

UBS Arena: October 2026 Events

Right along the Queens-Nassau border at Belmont Park sits UBS Arena, which draws people in from both New York City and every corner of Long Island whenever something is happening there. The arena is home to the Islanders, and October also brings concerts along with a full PBR weekend to the building. When several people are heading in from different parts of the Island, it makes sense to meet up and go in together rather than send separate cars to arrive at the same time.

Hockey

Islanders fans have plenty of reasons to head back to Belmont Park this month. 7 home games fill the building, with a Halloween afternoon matchup adding a slightly different finish to October.

• New York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils, Saturday, October 3, 7:30 P.M.
• New York Islanders vs. Chicago Blackhawks, Thursday, October 8, 7:30 P.M.
• New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday, October 10, 7:30 P.M.
• New York Islanders vs. Vancouver Canucks, Tuesday, October 13, 7:45 P.M.
• New York Islanders vs. Anaheim Ducks, Tuesday, October 20, 7:00 P.M.
• New York Islanders vs. Los Angeles Kings, Thursday, October 22, 7:30 P.M.
• New York Islanders vs. Edmonton Oilers, Saturday, October 31, 2:00 P.M.

Concerts

Belmont Park shifts gears in the second half of “spooky season,” with concert crowds swapping in for cowboy hats as Halloween approaches.

• Sidhu Moosewala: Signed To God, Friday, October 23, 8:00 P.M.
• KATSEYE: The Wildworld Tour, Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 8:00 P.M.
• A Boogie Wit da Hoodie: 10 Years of Artist, Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30, 8:00 P.M.

Special Events

Earlier in the month, the arena hosts a weekend made for bull riding fans.

• PBR: NY Mavericks, Friday, October 16 at 7:45 P.M.; Saturday, October 17 at 6:45 P.M.; and Sunday, October 18 at 1:45 P.M.

MetLife Stadium: October 2026 Events

At MetLife Stadium, Sundays belong to football, with one big R&B show breaking up the NFL calendar. It’s one of only two NFL stadiums shared by two teams, and the only one on the East Coast. From Long Island, making that trip across state lines means crossing two rivers before the stadium comes into view.

Football

Football owns Sunday afternoons at MetLife. The Giants and Jets trade weekends all through October, giving football fans 4 chances to make a full day of it.

• Giants vs. Cardinals, Sunday, October 4, 1:00 P.M.
• Jets vs. Browns, Sunday, October 11, 1:00 P.M.
• Giants vs. Saints, Sunday, October 18, 1:00 P.M.
• Jets vs. Dolphins, Sunday, October 25, 1:00 P.M.

Concerts

Football takes the back seat for one evening as MetLife turns into an R&B stage. Usher and Chris Brown bring a Thursday detour from the usual Sunday jerseys and tailgates.

• Usher Raymond & Chris Brown – The R&B Tour, Thursday, October 15, 7:30 P.M.

Madison Square Garden: October 2026 Events

Few venues in the city bring as much energy as Madison Square Garden. The arena sits directly above Penn Station, so its Seventh and Eighth Avenue entrances fill with commuter traffic up until the show begins. That overlap is part of the buzz, whether the night includes a Midtown dinner first or a straight walk to your seat.

Concerts

Some concerts are the ones you build the whole evening around. MSG is one of those places, where the anticipation starts before you even reach your seat and the crowd does half the work before the first song begins.

• Harry Styles: Together, Together, October 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, and 28, 8:00 P.M.
• beabadoobee – The Powerlines Tour, Monday, October 5, 8:00 P.M.
• Harry Styles: Together, Together. Harryween., Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 8:00 P.M.

Hockey

Rangers games carry an extra layer of history. The franchise has played at Madison Square Garden since its first season in 1926, and that history still runs through a crowd that treats even a regular-season game like an occasion.

• New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, Thursday, October 1, 7:00 P.M.
• New York Rangers vs. Utah Mammoth, Sunday, October 4, 6:00 P.M.
• New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders, Tuesday, October 6, 7:30 P.M.
• New York Rangers vs. Vancouver Canucks, Sunday, October 11, 6:00 P.M.
• New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, October 13, 7:15 P.M.
• New York Rangers vs. Anaheim Ducks, Monday, October 19, 7:00 P.M.
• New York Rangers vs. Los Angeles Kings, Monday, October 26, 7:00 P.M.

Basketball

Knicks games draw a crowd within the crowd. Courtside seats near the baseline are known as Celebrity Row, and Spike Lee is among the regulars who fill them for big matchups.

• Preseason: New York Knicks vs. Washington Wizards, Thursday, October 8, 7:30 P.M.
• Preseason: New York Knicks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, Monday, October 12, 7:30 P.M.
• Preseason: New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors, Thursday, October 15, 7:30 P.M.
• New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, October 20, 7:00 P.M.
• New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic, Sunday, October 25, 7:00 P.M.
• New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons, Tuesday, October 27, 8:00 P.M.

Radio City Music Hall: October 2026 Events

Few Midtown marquees carry the same presence as Radio City Music Hall, turning even a regular evening into an occasion. The building’s three mezzanine levels hang from the back wall instead of resting on support columns. That engineering choice leaves every seat with a clear line to the stage, a detail that was unusual when the hall opened in 1932.

Concerts

The first 11 days of October do most of the musical work here, with a new sound almost every evening.

• Buddy’s Got The Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration, Thursday, October 1, 7:30 P.M.
• Shaboozey – Outlaws Never Die Tour, Saturday, October 3, 8:00 P.M.
• Jessie Ware – The Superbloom Tour, Thursday, October 8, 8:00 P.M.
• The Format, Friday, October 9, 7:30 P.M.
• Steve Lacy – Oh Yeah? Tour, Saturday, October 10, 8:00 P.M.

Comedy

Stand-up gets one early-October night with Mo Amer.

• Mo Amer, Friday, October 2, 7:00 P.M.

Live Shows

The same stretch closes with an evening centered on television history rather than a set list.

• 30 Rock 20th Anniversary Celebration, Sunday, October 11, 7:00 P.M.

Beacon Theatre: October 2026 Events

A grand interior paired with a comparatively intimate scale makes the Beacon Theatre feel much closer than a typical arena show. Its Renaissance, Roman, and Rococo interior earned a New York City landmark designation in 1979, a protection few concert halls in the city can claim. The theater sits on Broadway at 74th Street, an Upper West Side stretch where dinner before the show is easy to fold into the night.

Concerts

This stretch leans heavily into anniversary-show territory, with a few dates that feel made for people who already know every word.

• Ray LaMontagne – Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour, October 1, 2, and 3, 7:30 P.M.
• The Chicks – Taking The Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour, October 10, 12, and 13, 8:00 P.M.

Comedy

The room gets looser here, with stand-up, musical comedy, and a little magic thrown into the mix.

• Yohay Sponder – Genesis, Thursday, October 8, 7:00 P.M., and October 21 and 22, 7:30 P.M.
• Fred Armisen – Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome, Friday, October 16, 7:30 P.M.
• Aziz Ansari – Hypothetical Tour, Sunday, October 18, 7:30 P.M.
• Justin Willman – One For The Ages Tour, Saturday, October 24, 7:00 P.M.

Live Shows

The format changes again, with John Oliver and Seth Meyers sharing the stage for a live conversation rather than a traditional stand-up set.

• John Oliver & Seth Meyers, Sunday, October 25, 7:30 P.M.

Infosys Theater at MSG: October 2026 Events

Trading the scale of the main arena for a room where the stage feels much closer is what Infosys Theater does best. It still has the Midtown location and MSG energy, just with far fewer seats.

Concerts

This lineup pulls in a different crowd on any given date. The smaller room makes that variety part of the fun.

• Cristian Castro – Nada Solo Éxitos Tour 2026, Friday, October 2, 9:00 P.M.
• MONSTA X – 2026 MONSTA X World Tour [The X : Nexus] in New York, Tuesday, October 6, 8:30 P.M.
• CHRONO TRIGGER Orchestra Concert: Melodies Across Time, Saturday, October 10, 7:00 P.M.
• Camilo – Para Cuando Sean Mayores, Saturday, October 17, 9:00 P.M.

The Paramount in Huntington: October 2026 Events

Downtown Huntington gives The Paramount a little more breathing room than a venue stranded on its own. The theater sits on New York Avenue, Huntington’s main downtown strip, where storefronts and restaurants remain open later than most Long Island downtowns.

Concerts

This is where the room gets loud. Some dates lean nostalgic, others much heavier, but The Paramount is rarely a sit-back-and-watch venue.

• Almost Queen: A Tribute to QUEEN, Saturday, October 3, 8:00 P.M.
• Skillet – Comatose 20 Years, Still Screaming Tour, Sunday, October 4, 7:00 P.M.
• Band-Maid World Tour 2026, Monday, October 5, 8:00 P.M.
• Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl, Friday, October 9, 8:00 P.M.
• Foghat with Kerry Kearney Band, Thursday, October 15, 8:00 P.M.
• Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Saturday, October 17, 8:00 P.M.
• The Damned – Final Damnation 50, Sunday, October 18, 8:00 P.M.
• Daughtry – 20 Years Unplugged Tour, Tuesday, October 20, 8:00 P.M.
• AJ McLean presents Alexander James: The Better Man Tour, Sunday, October 25, 7:30 P.M.
• Candlebox – Can’t Quit You Tour, Thursday, October 29, 8:00 P.M.
• She Wants Revenge, Friday, October 30, 8:00 P.M.

Comedy

The mood changes fast once the microphones come out. These are the dates where crowd work, strange tangents, and the occasional very specific grievance get their turn.

• Jim Norton: Stupid Smile, Friday, October 2, 8:00 P.M.
• Comedy Bang! Bang! Ground Beefing Tour 2026, Tuesday, October 6, 8:00 P.M.
• Randy Feltface: Gimmick, Wednesday, October 7, 7:30 P.M.
• Jared Freid: The Table For One Tour, Friday, October 16, 7:30 P.M.
• Anthony Rodia: Insanely Funny Tour, Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 7:00 P.M.

Special Events

A few dates refuse to fit neatly into the usual boxes. Boxing, true crime, and a Halloween party make sure things get a little weird before the month is over.

• Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing Presents: Rockin’ Fights 55, Saturday, October 10, 7:30 P.M.
• Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn, Wednesday, October 14, 7:30 P.M.
• Sessions Presents Halloween Haunted House featuring DJ Theo, Saturday, October 31, 9:00 P.M.

Brooklyn Paramount: October 2026 Events

Old-theater character meets the middle of Downtown Brooklyn at Brooklyn Paramount, and the experience is anything but sleepy. Most shows are general admission, and the venue has 7 bars spread through its 1928 footprint. For decades, the building served as Long Island University’s gymnasium, its Rococo ceiling hidden above a basketball court. A 2024 restoration reopened it as a concert hall.

Concerts

Some shows call for standing still and listening. This lineup does not seem particularly interested in those.

• Audrey Hobert – The Staircase To Stardom Tour, Thursday, October 1, 7:00 P.M.
• jigitz, Friday, October 2, 8:00 P.M.
• ScHoolboy Q – 10 Years of Blank Face LP, Saturday, October 3, 8:00 P.M.
• Slayyyter – WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR, Sunday, October 4, 7:00 P.M.
• Basement, Wednesday, October 7, 6:00 P.M.
• Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry, Thursday, October 8, 6:00 P.M.
• Kelela – new avatar live, Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, 7:00 P.M.
• Sylvan Esso, Wednesday, October 14, 7:00 P.M.
• Ryan Beatty – Arms Over Armor North American Tour ’26, Saturday, October 17, 7:00 P.M.
• JPEGMAFIA – The Experimental Rap Tour, Sunday, October 18, 6:30 P.M.
• Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE – Home on the Range Tour 2026, Monday, October 19, 7:00 P.M.
• Paris Paloma – The Fatal Flaw Tour, Tuesday, October 20, 7:00 P.M.
• Sienna Spiro – My House Tour, Wednesday, October 21, 7:00 P.M.
• Beck – Ride Lonesome Tour, Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23, 7:00 P.M.
• Tinashe – One Night With a Popstar, Saturday, October 24, 7:00 P.M.
• Cavetown – Running With Scissors Tour, Sunday, October 25, 6:30 P.M.
• Lawrence – Staycation, Thursday, October 29 through Saturday, October 31

Live Shows

One date puts the set list aside completely. Instead, the stage shifts to Heated Rivalry, with Jacob Tierney at the center of a live celebration of the series, its characters, and the creative work behind it. It is a very different booking for the room, but that shift is part of what makes the date stand out.

• A Night of Heated Rivalry: A Celebration with Jacob Tierney, Sunday, October 11, 6:00 P.M.

Paramount Theatre, Middletown: October 2026 Events

An old-school theater atmosphere makes even a small October calendar feel like an occasion at the Paramount Theatre in Middletown. The room does some of the work on its own, with a classic setting that suits everything from orchestral music to a live conversation or comedy.

A few dates are all it takes to give the venue 3 completely different personalities.

• Live and Let Die – A Symphonic Tribute to Paul McCartney, Friday, October 2, 8:00 P.M.
• Dr. Temple Grandin, Wednesday, October 14, 7:00 P.M.
• Funny Women of a Certain Age, Saturday, October 17, 7:30 P.M.

Paramount Hudson Valley: October 2026 Events

Downtown Peekskill gives Paramount Hudson Valley a setting that makes it easy to build more than a show around the evening. Its home on Brown Street sits less than a mile from the Peekskill Metro-North station on the Hudson Line. The theater leans into its historic character while never feeling stuck in the past.

Concerts

This lineup has a lot of personality, from big nostalgia plays to classic rock, Cuban music, and tribute acts with very different moods.

• Becky Robinson – The Beasts in Me Tour, Thursday, October 1, 8:00 P.M.
• A Tribute to Taylor, Simon, and King: Three American Troubadours, Friday, October 2, 8:00 P.M.
• Fearless: The Taylor Swift Experience, Sunday, October 4, 3:00 P.M.
• Outlander in Concert: Echoes Through The Highlands, Thursday, October 8, 8:00 P.M.
• The Buena Vista Orchestra, Friday, October 9, 8:00 P.M.
• The Rascals 60th Anniversary Tour, Friday, October 16, 8:00 P.M.
• Molly Hatchet, Friday, October 23, 8:00 P.M.
• StevieMac: A Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks Experience, Friday, October 30, 8:00 P.M.

Comedy

Comedy gets a single late-month slot, which gives Dave Attell the room all to himself.

• Dave Attell, Saturday, October 24, 8:00 P.M.

Special Events

One afternoon turns the spotlight back on the theater, with a benefit supporting its education and outreach work.

• Fall Benefit for the Paramount’s Education & Outreach Programs: INTENT, Sunday, October 18, 1:00 P.M.

Barclays Center: October 2026 Events

Right where Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene, and Park Slope start to blur together sits Barclays Center. Its main entrance connects directly to the Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center subway station, the busiest stop in Brooklyn. From there, it’s a direct walk down to the Long Island Rail Road’s Atlantic Terminal.

Concerts

This is the part of the calendar that refuses to settle into one lane. Rock, soul, Latin music, hip-hop, and Halloween energy all get their turn.

• Teddy Swims – The UGLY Tour, Friday, October 2, 7:00 P.M.
• The Smashing Pumpkins – The Rats in a Cage Tour, Sunday, October 4, 8:00 P.M.
• Don Omar – The Last King World Tour, Saturday, October 10, 8:00 P.M.
• Brand New – 7 Years + 13 of The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me in Concert, Monday, October 12, 8:00 P.M.
• Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds – Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour, Friday, October 16, 8:00 P.M.
• Revelation Nights, Tuesday, October 20, 7:00 P.M.
• Arcángel – La 8va Maravilla World Tour, Friday, October 23, 8:00 P.M.
• Rod Wave – Don’t Look Down Tour, Tuesday, October 27, 8:00 P.M.
• Rawayana – ¿Dónde Es El After? World Tour, Saturday, October 31, 7:00 P.M.

Basketball

Nets games play out inside an arena known as much for its exterior as its basketball. Barclays Center’s oculus is wrapped in weathering steel, engineered to rust into a copper-brown patina, and has been since the arena opened in 2012.

• Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers – Preseason, Thursday, October 8, 7:30 P.M.
• Brooklyn Nets vs. Charlotte Hornets – Opening Night, Wednesday, October 21, 7:30 P.M.
• Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers, Sunday, October 25, 6:00 P.M.
• Brooklyn Nets vs. Detroit Pistons, Friday, October 30, 7:30 P.M.

Prudential Center: October 2026 Events

Restaurants, hotels, and the city’s Penn Station sit close enough that Prudential Center never feels cut off from downtown Newark. It also works especially well for anyone flying in for an event, since coming in through EWR can connect the airport, hotel, and arena in one outing.

Hockey

Devils fans still call Prudential Center The Rock, a nickname that traces back to Prudential Financial’s Rock of Gibraltar logo. That name fits the crowd, too, especially when a familiar rival comes through.

• New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers, Thursday, October 1, 7:00 P.M.
• New Jersey Devils vs. Utah Mammoth, Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 P.M.
• New Jersey Devils vs. Vancouver Canucks, Saturday, October 10, 3:30 P.M.
• New Jersey Devils vs. Ottawa Senators, Monday, October 12, 7:00 P.M.
• New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers, Thursday, October 15, 7:00 P.M.
• New Jersey Devils vs. Colorado Avalanche, Tuesday, October 20, 7:00 P.M.
• New Jersey Devils vs. Anaheim Ducks, Thursday, October 22, 7:00 P.M.
• New Jersey Devils vs. Los Angeles Kings, Saturday, October 24, 3:30 P.M.

Concerts

Once the stage goes in, the building changes character completely. Pop, K-pop, Latin music, and classic rock all get their own dates.

• Anazala Family Live Show & Concert, Sunday, October 4, 4:00 P.M.
• LE SSERAFIM – 2026 LE SSERAFIM Tour ‘PUREFLOW’ in Newark, Thursday, October 8, 7:30 P.M.
• Don Omar – The Last King World Tour, Sunday, October 11, 8:00 P.M.
• TAEMIN – 2026-27 TAEMIN World Tour <LiMiNaL>, Friday, October 23, 8:00 P.M.
• Journey – Final Frontier Tour 2026, Sunday, October 25, 7:30 P.M.

Special Events

A couple of dates push the arena well outside its usual hockey-and-concert routine, from bare-knuckle fighting to a full Disney production on ice.

• Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship – BKFC 95, Saturday, October 17, 8:00 P.M.
• Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!, Wednesday, October 28 through Sunday, November 1

Broadway Shows in October 2026

Broadway does not need much help turning an ordinary evening into something bigger. All 3 theaters sit in Midtown Manhattan, where dinner reservations, bright marquees, crowded sidewalks, and a curtain time can easily fill the hours before the show begins.

MJ at the Neil Simon Theatre

At the Neil Simon Theatre, Michael Jackson’s music and choreography drive a production full of dance, spectacle, and his stage career. MJ runs from October 1 through October 31, with evening performances on most weekdays and selected matinees.

Oh, Mary! at the Lyceum Theatre

A much stranger Broadway evening waits at the Lyceum Theatre. Sharp comedy, exaggerated chaos, and an intimate room give Oh, Mary! its own personality, with most October performances beginning at 7:30 P.M. alongside weekend matinees and several two-show days.

The Great Gatsby at the Broadway Theatre

Lavish sets, elaborate costumes, and plenty of old-New-York excess make this the biggest spectacle of the 3. The Broadway Theatre gives The Great Gatsby the scale it needs, with performances throughout the week, selected matinees, and a Halloween afternoon show.

Pick the Show, Time the Trip

October events across New York, Long Island, and New Jersey can put thousands of people on the move at the same time, especially once a concert, game, or Broadway show ends. Parking garages fill, exit lines get crowded, and everyone seems to leave within the same few minutes. Having the transportation arranged around the event takes one of those questions off the table. The night ends on your terms, not the parking lot’s.

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