New York City never takes a night off — and this week proves it. From Maynard James Keenan’s theatrical rock project Puscifer bringing their cinematic spectacle to Hell’s Kitchen, to K-pop megastar Jackson Wang taking over Barclays Center in Brooklyn, to the perpetual cool of a Monday night set at the Village Vanguard, there’s live music calling your name every single night this week. Here’s your essential guide to what’s happening on stages big and small across the five boroughs.
🎸 Don’t Miss: Puscifer at Terminal 5 — Tuesday, April 7
If you only catch one show this week, make it this one. Puscifer — the wildly creative side project of Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan — hits Terminal 5 (610 W 56th St, Manhattan) on Tuesday, April 7 at 8:00 PM, with comedian and rock enthusiast Dave Hill opening. Puscifer shows are less concerts and more full theatrical experiences — expect elaborate visual production, storytelling, and music that refuses to be boxed in. This is art rock at its most committed and most jaw-dropping. The show is 16+, doors open at 7:00 PM. Tickets available through AXS and Ticketmaster. Prices vary — grab them before they’re gone.
🌏 Jackson Wang: MAGICMAN 2 World Tour — Friday, April 10 at Barclays Center
Jackson Wang’s MAGICMAN 2 WORLD TOUR rolls into Barclays Center (620 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn) on Friday, April 10 at 8:00 PM. The Chinese-Hong Kong superstar — member of GOT7, solo chart-topper, and genuine global phenomenon — delivers productions that are visual spectacles as much as concerts: intricate choreography, massive production design, and that magnetic stage presence that’s made him one of the most exciting live performers in the world right now. Tickets start around $67 via Ticketmaster. This one will sell out.
💜 LANY: Soft World Tour — Saturday, April 11 at Barclays Center
Dreamy indie-pop trio LANY brings the Soft World Tour to Barclays Center on Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 PM, with support from rising stars Aidan Bissett and RIAH. If you’ve been sleeping on LANY, this is the perfect entry point — their lush, emotionally rich sound hits completely different in a live arena. Tickets from around $46 on Ticketmaster and SeatGeek. An accessible price point for a Barclays-sized night out.
🎷 Jazz Never Sleeps: Village Vanguard, Birdland & Blue Note
New York’s legendary jazz circuit is firing on all cylinders this week, as it is every week. The Village Vanguard (178 7th Ave S, West Village) — possibly the most storied jazz room in the world — runs multiple sets nightly through the week. Check their calendar at villagevanguard.com for this week’s resident ensemble; every booking here is world-class by definition. Sets typically run at 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, with a late jam on weekends. Tickets are around $40 with a two-drink minimum.
Birdland Jazz Club (315 W 44th St, Midtown) is equally packed this week, with performances running from late afternoon through midnight — sets at 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:30 PM, and 10:30 PM on select nights. Whether you’re catching early evening cocktail jazz before a Broadway show or staying out late for the real deal, Birdland has you covered. Check their schedule at birdlandjazz.com for this week’s lineups.
And of course, the Blue Note (131 W 3rd St, Greenwich Village) remains one of the city’s greatest institutions, with nightly sets and their famous MoMA Uniqlo Nights partnership — New York State residents get in FREE at Blue Note-adjacent MoMA events on Fridays 5:30–8:30 PM. Check bluenotejazz.com for this week’s artists.
🎬 La La Land In Concert — Saturday, April 11 at Radio City Music Hall
For something a little different, catch La La Land In Concert at the iconic Radio City Music Hall (1260 6th Ave, Midtown) on Saturday, April 11 at 8:00 PM. The beloved Oscar-winning film screens live with a full orchestra performing Justin Hurwitz’s gorgeous score in real time. It’s the kind of magical movie-meets-music experience that only New York can deliver — and in Radio City’s Art Deco splendor, no less. Tickets via MSG.com and Ticketmaster.
🎵 Small Venues Worth Your Night
Don’t sleep on NYC’s thriving small-venue scene this week. Arthur’s Tavern (57 Grove St, West Village) runs free live jazz and blues virtually every night — walk-ins welcome, no cover, just good music in an intimate room that’s been doing this since 1937. Meanwhile, Terra Blues (149 Bleecker St, Greenwich Village) keeps the city’s blues tradition alive with nightly performances in one of the coziest rooms downtown. Both spots are perfect for a spontaneous Tuesday night out when you just need some live music and a drink in your hand.
For the indie and DIY end of the spectrum, check Brooklyn Steel (319 Frost St, Williamsburg) for mid-week programming — their calendar is reliably stacked with emerging artists who’ll be headlining much bigger rooms in two years. Check bowerypresents.com for full listings.
How to Plan Your Week
A few practical notes for your concert-going week: NYC venues vary wildly on age restrictions and door policies, so always verify before showing up. For sold-out shows, SeatGeek and StubHub typically have resale options. And if you want to be strategic, Monday and Tuesday nights at jazz clubs often have the most intimate crowds — you can actually get a good seat and feel like a regular.
Whether you’re dropping $67 on Jackson Wang or walking into Arthur’s Tavern for free, this city will soundtrack your entire week. There is nowhere on earth like New York for live music — and this week is a perfect reminder of exactly why.
Check out our guide to the best free things to do in NYC and our roundup of NYC arts and culture events for more ways to fill your calendar this spring.
