Live music in NYC tonight
Sunday, October 18: 64 shows across the city. See them on the map.
- 11:00 AM
CMS Kids: Building Blocks of Music
Family-friendly children's concert introducing music building blocks, presented by Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
Tickets & info - 12:00 PM
Moving Body – Moving Image
Lincoln Center Presents event listed at noon on the campus calendar.
Tickets & info - 12:00 PM
Sunday Songwriter's Open Mic Every Week at Lucinda's
Every Sunday join us at Lucinda's for our Nashville Style (which means we play in the round) Songwriter's Open Mic!!! 1pm Sign up in person to get on the list! Two ORIGINAL songs per a person (1 per person if we're really crowded) Please refrain from talking while artists are playing. We cant wait to see you!
Tickets & info - 12:30 PM
Future Music Stars Showcase
Showcase event presented at The Bitter End on the afternoon of October 18.
Tickets & info - 1:00 PM
CMS Kids: Building Blocks of Music
Family-friendly children's concert introducing music building blocks, presented by Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
Tickets & info - 1:30 PM
Sunday Afternoon Carillon Recital
Tickets & info - 2:00 PM
Smalls Afternoon Jam Session Hosted by Ryo Sasaki
Ryo Sasaki, Michael Kanan, Bill Crow, Steve Little
Afternoon jam session led by trumpeter Ryo Sasaki with a rhythm section at Smalls.
Tickets & info - 2:00 PM
“From Paris to Vermont: A Musical Lineage 75 Years in the Making” with Deborah Buck and Orli Shaham
Tickets & info - 2:30 PM
Diplomat/Underwater Runner/Golden Lumens
Diplomat, Underwater Runner, Golden Lumens
Avant art rock and jazz fusion bill with three bands at Wonderville.
Tickets & info - 3:00 PM
Adrian Danchig-Waring Farewell
New York City Ballet farewell program honoring dancer Adrian Danchig-Waring.
Tickets & info - 3:00 PM
CMS Kids: Building Blocks of Music
Family-friendly children's concert introducing music building blocks, presented by Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
Tickets & info - 4:00 PM
Aida Cuevas & Flor de Toloache
Aida Cuevas, Flor de Toloache
Originally scheduled for (SAT 18-OCT-25 at 8:00pm) Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.
Tickets & info - 4:00 PM
Choral Evensong
Tickets & info - 4:00 PM
Hair of the Dog Hootenanny
This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.
Tickets & info - 4:00 PM
The 7th Annual Danny Awards
Tickets & info - 5:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Jazz Vespers: Michael Kanan
Michael Kanan
Sunday jazz vespers service featuring Michael Kanan at Saint Peter's Church.
Tickets & info - 5:00 PM
Mendelssohn's B-minor Piano Quartet
Mendelssohn's B-minor Piano Quartet
Chamber Music Society chamber concert featuring Mendelssohn's B-minor Piano Quartet.
Tickets & info - 5:00 PM
Valories
Nate Livingston, YANKEEGIRL
Show at Mercury Lounge with doors at 5 PM; tickets sales have ended.
Tickets & info - 5:15 PM
Organ Recital: Giovanni Solinas
Giovanni Solinas
Organ recital by Giovanni Solinas at Saint Thomas Church on Sunday afternoon.
Tickets & info - 5:30 PM
ADI YESHAYA JAZZ ORCHESTRA FEAT. JENNIFER GRIMM
Adi Yeshaya Jazz Orchestra, Jennifer Grimm
Jazz orchestra performance with guest vocalist Jennifer Grimm at the Jazz Club; sales ended, call for assistance.
Tickets & info - 6:00 PM
Bossa Nova Sunset: Live Band & Happy Hour
Live band and happy hour sunset set featuring bossa nova music. Doors open at 6 PM.
Tickets & info - 6:00 PM
INSTRUMENTAL UNDERGROUND
Jarred Chase, Robert Mac Vega
Chase/Vega duo set with piano, drums and trumpet, the first of three sets in this evening's series.
Tickets & info - 6:00 PM
Joie Bianco Quartet
Joie Bianco, William Hill III, Dan Finn, Aaron Seeber
Jazz quartet led by vocalist Joie Bianco with piano, bass and drums.
Tickets & info - 6:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Plini - An Unnameable Desire North American Tour
Plini, Night Verses, Portraits
Accessible accommodations should purchase a General Admission ticket and will be taken care of at the venue day of event.
Tickets & info - 6:00 PM
Tyler Henderson Quintet
Tyler Henderson, Mejedi Owusu, Adam Stein, Joseph Ranieri, Aleksi Heinola
First set of the Tyler Henderson Quintet at Smalls.
Tickets & info - 6:30 PM
Max Hoffman | Dogs Downstate | Joanie
Join us for a night of live music from local indie bands Joanie, Dogs Downstate, and Max Hoffman!
Tickets & info - 6:30 PM
PETE MALINVERNI TRIO
Pete Malinverni (p), Paul Gill (b), Keith Balla (d)
Trio set led by pianist Pete Malinverni with bassist Paul Gill and drummer Keith Balla.
Tickets & info - 7:00 PM
@NICKCHEO The *TOUR* The *MOVIE*
NICKCHEO, Tomcbumpz
Tour and movie event with Tomcbumpz; sales have ended.
Tickets & info - 7:00 PM
Adjua Ajamu Acoustic
Adjua Ajamu
Acoustic solo guitar set by Adjua Ajamu at Terra Blues.
Tickets & info - 7:00 PM
CAROLE J. BUFFORD: CHANTEUSE
Carole J. Bufford
Vocal chanteuse show in the Theater; sales ended, call for assistance.
Tickets & info - 7:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
INSTRUMENTAL UNDERGROUND
Dominique Humbert, Peter Perfido
Saxophone and drums duo performing as the second set of the evening's series.
Tickets & info - 7:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma on Broadway
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
In-person cabaret show featuring Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma performers on Broadway.
Tickets & info - 7:00 PM
New York School of Burlesque
Tickets & info - 7:00 PM
Robby Hecht & Antje Duvekot
Robby Hecht, Antje Duvekot
Singer-songwriter concert with Robby Hecht and Antje Duvekot, presented by CEG and HearFirst.
Tickets & info - 7:00 PM
SIMRIT with the Live Room Orchestra
SIMRIT
DOORS - 7:00 PM SHOW - 8:00 PM *Showtime is subject to change **Will Call tickets cannot be picked up before the doors open on the night of the show** Age Restriction: 16+ Unless Accompanied by a Guardian
Tickets & info - 7:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Johnny Pemberton
Tickets & info - 7:30 PM
Joie Bianco Quartet
Joie Bianco, William Hill III, Dan Finn, Aaron Seeber
Jazz quartet led by vocalist Joie Bianco with piano, bass and drums.
Tickets & info - 7:30 PM
Tyler Henderson Quintet
Tyler Henderson, Mejedi Owusu, Adam Stein, Joseph Ranieri, Aleksi Heinola
Second set of the Tyler Henderson Quintet at Smalls.
Tickets & info - 7:30 PM
guardin w/ kennedyxoxo, Fijimar
Guardin, Kennedyxoxo
ALL SALES FINALNO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES
Tickets & info - 8:00 PM
INSTRUMENTAL UNDERGROUND
Jeff Pearring, Alex Baiz Perry, Hill Greene, Paul Sakai
Four-piece group with sax, piano and electronics, bass and drums, closing the evening's series.
Tickets & info - 8:00 PM
Kranium
Old Date: THU OCT 15 2026 8:00 PM [Full Menu + Prix Fixe Menu](https://sonyhall.com/menu/) Available | All Seating Cabaret Style - First Come, First Served | General Admission Standing Room Only Tickets Do Not Come With A Seat | $20 Minimum Per Person at Tables | All Ages for Entry | Visit Our Upstairs Bar & Restaurant Pre or Post Show | Groups of 10+ [Contact Us](https://sonyhall.com/contact/?topic=group_packages)…
Tickets & info - 8:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Robert Glasper OG Acoustic Piano Trio
Robert Glasper, Damion Reid
$20 Minimum Per Person Full Bar & Dinner Menu NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. All seating is first come, first served. Bar Area seating is limited and first come first served. When all available seats are occupied, the remaining bar area is standing room only. Table Seating is all ages, Bar Area is 21+. Bar Area tickets for patrons under 21 will not be honored. Group Reservations: Groups larger than 8 must purchase a group…
Tickets & info - 8:00 PM
The Suitcase Junket
Jocelyn Mackenzie
Evening show at Mercury Lounge with doors at 8 PM; tickets available via Ticketmaster.
Tickets & info - 8:30 PM
THE BIRDLAND LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Latin jazz orchestra performance at the Jazz Club; sales ended, call for assistance.
Tickets & info - 9:00 PM
Lummie Spann Quintet
Lummie Spann, Josh Evans, Sharp Radway, Dezron Douglas, Darrell Green
First set of the Lummie Spann Quintet at Smalls.
Tickets & info - 9:00 PM
TARDO HAMMER TRIO
Tardo Hammer (p), Lee Hudson (b), Keith Balla (d)
Late trio set led by pianist Tardo Hammer with bassist Lee Hudson and drummer Keith Balla.
Tickets & info - 9:00 PM
Vanisha Gould Quartet
Vanisha Gould, Chris McCarthy, Charlie Lincoln, Samuel Bolduc
Jazz quartet featuring vocalist Vanisha Gould with piano, bass and drums.
Tickets & info - 9:30 PM
CAROLE J. BUFFORD: CHANTEUSE
Carole J. Bufford
Vocal chanteuse show in the Theater; sales ended, call for assistance.
Tickets & info - 9:30 PM
Carroll County: Bright Lights Edition!
Late-night show titled Carroll County: Bright Lights Edition at 54 Below.
Tickets & info - 9:30 PM
Kiki Kramer | Hannah Hannah | RubyBlue | Damin Tyler
This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.
Tickets & info - 10:00 PM
- 10:00 PM
The Pioneers
Jr Mack, Barry Harrison, Derek Dupuis, Cameron Carrus, Hayden Fogle, Eric Cohen
Electric band set at Terra Blues, playing until 2 AM, with a rotating lineup of blues musicians.
Tickets & info - 10:30 PM
Lummie Spann Quintet
Lummie Spann, Josh Evans, Sharp Radway, Dezron Douglas, Darrell Green
Second set of the Lummie Spann Quintet at Smalls.
Tickets & info - 10:30 PM
Robert Glasper OG Acoustic Piano Trio
Robert Glasper, Damion Reid
$20 Minimum Per Person Full Bar & Dinner Menu NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. All seating is first come, first served. Bar Area seating is limited and first come first served. When all available seats are occupied, the remaining bar area is standing room only. Table Seating is all ages, Bar Area is 21+. Bar Area tickets for patrons under 21 will not be honored. Group Reservations: Groups larger than 8 must purchase a group…
Tickets & info - 10:30 PM
THE BIRDLAND LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Latin jazz orchestra performance at the Jazz Club; sales ended, call for assistance.
Tickets & info - 10:30 PM
Vanisha Gould Quartet
Vanisha Gould, Chris McCarthy, Charlie Lincoln, Samuel Bolduc
Jazz quartet featuring vocalist Vanisha Gould with piano, bass and drums.
Tickets & info - 11:55 PM
Aaron Johnson Boplicity
Aaron Johnson, Gregory Chen, Masahiro Sakuma, Michael Arenella, Nathan Tokunaga
Late-night set by Aaron Johnson's Boplicity group at Smalls, running past midnight.
Tickets & info - 11:55 PM
The Midnight Special
This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.
Tickets & info