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Rock Concerts & Live Shows in New York City
Rock music emerged in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s, evolving primarily from blues, country, and rhythm and blues. Find upcoming Rock concerts in New York City below.
Upcoming Rock Events · New York City
SAT 15 AUG
Shake, Rattle & Roll: Live Dueling Pianos!
Until 26 Dec
rockpopclassic rock
Chelsea Table & Stage
Sing At Hatter
Until 3 Sep
poprockr&b
Madd Hatter Hoboken
2026 NYC Summer Music, Arts & Vendor Festival
Until 16 Aug
indiepoprock
Astoria Park
WFMU DJ Record & CD Sale
alternative rockindieexperimental
Monty Hall
Boulevard Bushmen
Boulevard Bushmen
reggaejam bandroots reggae
The People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park
Live music night with Indigo June
Indigo June
indie folkbluesrock
Art Collective Cafe
YEAH! Presents FIESTA EXTRAVAGANZA
Nite Music, Juan Gabriel Eterno, Doom Pile, Seedy & The Maybes, Camiolate
post-punkgarage poprock
Pianos
Student Benefit Concert
poprockindie
Fort Lee Music Hall
Yacht Rock Revue - Primetime
Yacht Rock Revue
yacht rocksoft rockrock
Stone Pony Summer Stage
Rock Voices Long Island West Presents: Music from the Movies!
Rock Voices
rockpopchoral
Richard S. Sherman Great Neck North Middle School
Karaoke Saturday Night
karaokepoprock
Seventh Heaven Bar & Karaoke
Part Time Trauma
Part Time Trauma, Nihil Admirari, Good Cry
indie rockrockalternative rock
New York City
Phil Gammage Quartet
Phil Gammage Quartet
blues rockamericanablues
Shrine
Go Punk Yourself - A Night of Pop-Punk Classics
pop punkrockpunk
Gramercy Theatre
Eagles Of Death Metal: Death By Sexy 20th Anniversary Tour
Eagles Of Death Metal, Mountain Head
stoner rockgarage rockrock
Warsaw
Live Music Showcase
Envoi, Frank Magnolia, Silvera
indieindie rockalternative rock
House of Nancy
Band Showcase
indie rockrockindie
House of Nancy
Double Duran: The Ultimate Duran Duran Experience
Double Duran
rocknew wavepop
Wonder Bar
The Cafe Wha? House Band
The Cafe Wha? House Band
poprocksoul
Cafe Wha?
Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica
Highline String Quartet
classicalmetalrock
Church of the Heavenly Rest
The Jack Fu Summer Classic
The Hello Stranger, NED, BAD FU
rockindie
Pete's Candy Store
Synthicide: Tim Cappello, 80s Baby, Ronnie Stone
Tim Cappello, Ronnie Stone, 80s Baby
rocknew wavepop rock
TV Eye
NYC Saturday Night Dueling Pianos - live music, comedy, and MORE!
Shake Rattle & Roll Pianos
rockpop
Chelsea Table & Stage
The Bad FU
The Hello Stranger, The Bad FU, Ned
rockindie rock
Pete's Candy Store
Sound profile
A high-energy, vocal-driven sound.
energy
85
danceability
50
valence
60
grit
70
organicness
70
commerciality
90
tempo
60
vocality
80
About Rock
Rock music emerged in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s, evolving primarily from blues, country, and rhythm and blues. This genre is fundamentally characterized by the prominent use of the electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums, often featuring a steady 4/4 time signature with a heavy backbeat on the second and fourth pulses. Its moods range from rebellious and high-energy to introspective, serving as a primary cultural bridge between the folk traditions of the early 20th century and the commercialized pop soundscapes of the modern era. While it shares harmonic roots with jazz, rock distinguishes itself through amplified distortion, vocal grit, and a focus on live performance dynamics.
Also known as: Rock music, Rock n roll, Rock and roll
Parent genre:Rock
Rock events in New York City - FAQ
- What is Rock music?
- Rock music emerged in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s, evolving primarily from blues, country, and rhythm and blues. This genre is fundamentally characterized by the prominent use of the electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums, often featuring a steady 4/4 time signature with a heavy backbeat on the second and fourth pulses. Its moods range from rebellious and high-energy to introspective, serving as a primary cultural bridge between the folk traditions of the early 20th …
- What Rock events are in New York City?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Rock events in New York City - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Rock events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Rock music?
- Rock music scores high on commerciality (90%), energy (85%), vocality (80%), and lower on tempo (60%), danceability (50%). These qualities shape the typical Rock sound at live events and club nights.
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