Independent event guide
New York Concerts in May 2027
New York concerts in May 2027 are heating up fast—browse the concert calendar below and lock in the best live shows across the city now.
May 01, 2027Sat • 7:00 PM
Leon Bridges Presents: The Happiness Anytime Tour
Leon Bridges · El Michels Affair
Madison Square GardenNew York, NY
May 01, 2027Sat • 7:30 PM
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra & Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis · Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra
Rose Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing ArtsNew York, NY
May 01, 2027Sat • 7:30 PM
Francesco Piemontesi Plays Rachmaninoff
Francesco Piemontesi · 'Rachmaninoff'
David Geffen HallNew York, NY
May 01, 2027Sat • 10:00 PM
Shake, Rattle & Roll: Live Dueling Pianos!
Chelsea Table & StageNew York, NY
May 02, 2027Sun • 5:00 PM
Ritmos: Salsa Sundays Colombian Latin Dance Party NYC
Ritmos 60New York, NY
May 07, 2027Fri • 6:00 PM
Paloma Morphy - MOVED TO MERCURY LOUNGE
Paloma Morphy · ALex vs aLex
Bowery BallroomNew York, NY May 08, 2027Sat • 10:00 PM
Shake, Rattle & Roll: Live Dueling Pianos!
Chelsea Table & StageNew York, NY May 09, 2027Sun • 5:00 PM
Ritmos: Salsa Sundays Colombian Latin Dance Party NYC
Ritmos 60New York, NY
May 12, 2027Wed • 8:00 PM
Slash feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators
Slash · Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators the river is rising
Beacon TheatreNew York, NY
May 13, 2027Thu • 7:30 PM
Cecile McLorin Salvant
Rose Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing ArtsNew York, NY May 14, 2027Fri • 7:30 PM
Cecile McLorin Salvant
Rose Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing ArtsNew York, NY May 15, 2027Sat • 7:30 PM
Cecile McLorin Salvant
Rose Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing ArtsNew York, NY May 15, 2027Sat • 10:00 PM
Shake, Rattle & Roll: Live Dueling Pianos!
Chelsea Table & StageNew York, NY May 16, 2027Sun • 5:00 PM
Ritmos: Salsa Sundays Colombian Latin Dance Party NYC
Ritmos 60New York, NY May 20, 2027Thu • 7:30 PM
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra & Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis · Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra
Rose Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing ArtsNew York, NY May 21, 2027Fri • 7:30 PM
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra & Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis · Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra
Rose Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing ArtsNew York, NYTop Artists Coming to New York in May 2027
A.R. Rahman
Madras-born film composer A.R. Rahman (born A.S. Dileep Kumar) broke out with the 1992 Tamil hit Roja, blending pop, rock and traditional Indian music. He won two Oscars for Slumdog Millionaire and received India’s Padma Bhushan.
Leon Bridges
Fort Worth-born soul/R&B singer Leon Bridges (Columbia) blends classic & modern vibes; known for “Coming Home,” “Bad Bad News,” “Beyond”; Grammy winner.
Ha*Ash
Lake Charles, Louisiana–born sisters Hanna & Ashley (Ha*Ash): pop/rock/country. Hits “Odio Amarte,” “No Te Quiero Nada,” “Perdón, Perdón”; platinum debut; Vevo+MTV awards; collabs Brandi Carlile, Natalia Lafourcade, Alejandro Fernández, Prince Royce.
Carly Rae Jepsen
Canadian pop star Carly Rae Jepsen, known for "Call Me Maybe," blends emotions into songcraft. Grammy nominee with hits in 47 countries, collaborates with Sia, Blood Orange, and Vampire Weekend.
Popular Venues for Concerts in New York in May
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden is an up to 22,000-capacity multi-purpose indoor arena in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, historically significant as the fourth venue of its name and built atop Pennsylvania Station. Known as "The World's Most Famous Arena," its iconic circular design and vertically stacked layout create a uniquely intimate and intensely communal atmosphere for high-profile concerts, sports, and major events.
Venue typeArena
Capacity22,000
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage
SummerStage in Central Park, located at Rumsey Playfield in New York, NY, is a 5,500-capacity outdoor performing arts venue that serves as the flagship stage for the City Parks Foundation's renowned festival, which began in 1986 and underwent a $6 million upgrade in 2019. Attending events here offers a distinct experience of diverse live music performances set against the backdrop of Central Park's natural beauty and the city skyline.
Venue typeOutdoor Performing Arts Venue
Capacity5,500
FAQ
What Concerts Are Coming Up in New York in May 2027?
Planning to catch a concert in New York in May 2027? Upcoming performers and dates include A.R. Rahman (May 22, 2027), Leon Bridges (May 1, 2027), Ha*Ash (May 19, 2027), and Carly Rae Jepsen (May 15, 2027). We update the listings regularly, making it easy to explore current shows and review ticket options before choosing an event.
What Venues Host Concerts in New York in May 2027?
You’ll find concerts scheduled at David Geffen Hall, Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, Rose Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and Chelsea Table & Stage, among other locations in New York during May 2027. Look through the event listings to see where individual performances are taking place and choose a show that fits your plans.
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