Your Guide to July 2026’s Must-See Concerts, Sports & Shows in NYC

New York City in July is electric with anticipation. As spring settles over the boroughs, the city’s entertainment calendar hits full stride, offering something unforgettable every night of the week. Whether you’re craving a stadium-shaking concert, a high-stakes basketball game, or a night of laughter at a comedy show, NYC is the place to be this season.

This July, world-class performers and athletes take over iconic stages and arenas across the city. Madison Square Garden continues to be a central hub for blockbuster concerts and NBA action, while venues like Barclays Center and UBS Arena draw huge crowds for everything from NHL face-offs to A-list music tours. Each venue has its own rhythm and rules, whether it’s arriving early to navigate security lines or knowing the best entrance to beat the crowd, planning ahead is essential.

For those flying in from out of town, or even just crossing boroughs, getting to the event is another part of the experience to consider. Reaching major venues across the city often requires some coordination, especially during busy event nights, and having access to dependable transportation services can make those transitions feel far more manageable.

Here’s a complete look at the biggest concerts, games, and live shows lighting up New York City this July.

Wednesday, July 1

• Detroit Tigers at New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium, 1:35 P.M.

An afternoon matchup in the Bronx as two American League clubs face off under the summer sun.

Thursday, July 2

• Santana + The Doobies, Jonas Beach Theater

Two legendary acts share the waterfront stage for a night of rock guitar and classic hits by the shore.

Friday, July 3

• Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees (Fireworks Night), Yankee Stadium, 7:05 P.M.

Baseball meets a pyrotechnic display, with fireworks lighting the sky once the final out is recorded.

Saturday, July 4

• Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees (Fireworks Night), Yankee Stadium, 1:35 P.M.

Sunday, July 5

• Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees (Fireworks Night), Yankee Stadium, 1:35 P.M.
• W76 vs W78 – World Cup – Match 91, MetLife Stadium, 4:00 P.M.

A knockout-round clash brings international football to New Jersey, where two qualifying sides battle for a spot deeper in the tournament.

Tuesday, July 7

• Kansas City Royals at New York Mets, Citi Field, 7:10 P.M.

A weeknight interleague-flavored series opener in Queens, with first pitch under the lights at Citi Field.

• Bon Jovi – Forever Tour, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.

The New Jersey rock icons return to the Garden for an arena-filling set of anthems spanning four decades.

Wednesday, July 8

• Kansas City Royals at New York Mets, Citi Field, 7:10 P.M.
• Louis Tomlinson – How Did We Get Here? World Tour, Madison Square Garden, 7:00 P.M.

The former One Direction member headlines the Garden on a solo run backed by his indie-leaning pop catalog.

Thursday, July 9

• Kansas City Royals at New York Mets, Citi Field, 1:10 P.M.
• Lindsey Stirling & PVRIS, Jonas Beach Theater

Electric violin and choreography meet alt-pop energy for a co-headlining evening beside the water.

• Bon Jovi – Forever Tour, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.

Friday, July 10

• Jay-Z, Yankee Stadium, 8:00 P.M.

Hip-hop’s marquee headliner takes over the Bronx ballpark for a stadium-scale night of hits.

• Boston Red Sox at New York Mets, Citi Field, 7:15 P.M.

An interleague meeting with plenty of rivalry heat as Boston visits Queens for a Friday-night clash.

• The Guess Who, Jonas Beach Theater

Classic Canadian rock fills the beachside amphitheater with familiar radio staples from the late ’60s and ’70s.

• Rick Ross – Port of Miami 20th Anniversary Tour, Beacon Theater, 8:00 P.M.

The Miami rapper marks two decades since his debut with a run celebrating the album that launched his career.

• Megan Moroney, The Cloud 9 Tour, Prudential Center, 7:00 P.M.

Rising country songwriter brings her heartbreak-tinged storytelling to the Newark arena on a headlining stop.

Saturday, July 11

• “Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour, UBS Arena

The king of musical parody brings costumes, polka medleys, and comedy to Long Island’s arena.

• Jay-Z, Yankee Stadium, 8:00 P.M.
• Boston Red Sox at New York Mets, Citi Field, 4:10 P.M.
• Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire – Sing A Song All Night Long, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.

Two soul and R&B powerhouses join forces for a co-headlining evening stacked with decades of chart-toppers.

• A$AP Rocky, Don’t Be Dumb World Tour, Prudential Center, 8:30 P.M.

The Harlem rapper and fashion figure headlines Newark with a genre-bending set drawn from his acclaimed catalog.

Sunday, July 12

• Jay-Z, Yankee Stadium, 8:00 P.M.
• Boston Red Sox at New York Mets, Citi Field, 1:40 P.M.
• Bon Jovi – Forever Tour, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.

Monday, July 13

• Madison Beer – The Locket Tour, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.

The pop singer-songwriter headlines the Garden with polished vocals and material from her recent releases.

• Benson Boone, Wanted Man Tour, Prudential Center, 8:00 P.M.

The chart-topping vocalist known for his soaring falsetto brings acrobatic showmanship to the Newark stage.

Tuesday, July 14

• Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire – Sing a Song All Night Long, UBS Arena
• Bon Jovi – Forever Tour, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.
• Shakira, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran – World Tour, Prudential Center, 8:30 P.M.

The Colombian superstar delivers a high-energy spectacle of Latin pop and dance across her global hit list.

Wednesday, July 15

• Washington Spirit at NJ/NY Gotham FC, Citi Field, 8:00 P.M.

Top-flight women’s soccer comes to Queens as Gotham FC hosts a National Women’s Soccer League rival.

• Alex Warren – Finding Family on the Road, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.

The viral singer-songwriter turns emotional, faith-tinged pop into a headlining night at the Garden.

• The Global Game Summit – The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media, Prudential Center, 8:00 A.M.

Industry leaders gather for a daytime conference exploring where the sport intersects with technology and media.

Thursday, July 16

• 311 & Dirty Heads, Jonas Beach Theater

Reggae-rock and hip-hop fusion fill the beachside stage for a laid-back summer double bill.

• Bon Jovi – Forever Tour, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.

Friday, July 17

• Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium, 7:05 P.M.

A marquee interleague meeting with World Series pedigree as the Dodgers visit the Bronx.

Saturday, July 18

• Buju Banton & Stephen Marley: Roots and Rhymes Tour, UBS Arena

Two reggae heavyweights bring dancehall and roots grooves to Long Island for a co-headlining night.

• Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium, 8:08 P.M.
• Noah Kahan, Citi Field, 6:30 P.M.

The folk-pop favorite behind stomping, heartfelt anthems takes over the Queens ballpark for a stadium show.

• Train + Barenaked Ladies, Jonas Beach Theater

Two radio-friendly rock acts share the shoreline stage for an evening of sing-along hits.

• WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.

Sports entertainment returns to the Garden with marquee matchups and larger-than-life showmanship.

• Joe Jackson + Band, Hope and Fury Tour, Beacon Theater, 8:00 P.M.

The genre-hopping British songwriter revisits a career of new wave and pop-jazz on an intimate uptown stage.

Sunday, July 19

• Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium, 7:05 P.M.
• W101 vs W102 – World Cup – Match 104 (Final), MetLife Stadium, 3:00 P.M.

The tournament reaches its climax as the two finalists meet for the championship on New Jersey’s biggest stage.

• Noah Kahan, Citi Field, 6:30 P.M.
• TOTO + Christopher Cross & The Romantics, Jonas Beach Theater

A triple bill of soft-rock and new wave staples fills the waterfront with familiar hooks.

• Bon Jovi – Forever Tour, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.

Monday, July 20

• Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Yankees (T-shirt Giveaway), Yankee Stadium, 7:05 P.M.

A weeknight Bronx matchup sweetened by a giveaway for fans arriving at the gates.

Tuesday, July 21

• Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium, 7:05 P.M.
• Dave Matthews Band, Jonas Beach Theater

The jam-band mainstays stretch out with extended improvisations and fan favorites by the shore.

• Bon Jovi – Forever Tour, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.
• Shinedown – Dance, Kid, Dance Act II, Prudential Center, 7:00 P.M.

The hard-rock hitmakers deliver a heavy, arena-sized set fueled by chart-topping singles.

Wednesday, July 22

• Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium, 1:35 P.M.
• Ne-Yo & Akon, Jonas Beach Theater

Two 2000s R&B and pop hitmakers share the beachside bill for a night of throwback grooves.

• Phish, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.

The improvisational rock institution opens a multi-night Garden run known for never repeating a setlist.

Thursday, July 23

• SHAKIRA – LAS MUJERES YA NO LLORAN WORLD TOUR, UBS Arena
• STYX & Chicago, Jonas Beach Theater

Two arena-rock legends join forces for a shoreline evening of prog and horn-driven classics.

• Bon Jovi – Forever Tour, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.
• LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR, Radio City Music Hall, 7:30 P.M.

The landmark musical gets a grand concert staging, bringing its sweeping score to the historic hall.

Friday, July 24

• Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets, Citi Field, 7:10 P.M.

A high-profile interleague series brings the Dodgers to Queens for a marquee weekend at Citi Field.

• Tim McGraw & 49 Winchester, Jonas Beach Theater

Country royalty pairs with a rising Appalachian act for a night of anthems under the summer sky.

• Phish, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.
• LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR, Radio City Music Hall, 8:00 P.M.
• Tori Amos – In Times of Dragons Tour, Beacon Theater, 8:00 P.M.

The singular pianist and songwriter returns with an intimate uptown run spotlighting her poetic catalog.

Saturday, July 25

• Chicago Fire FC at New York City FC, Yankee Stadium, 7:30 P.M.

Major League Soccer takes the Bronx pitch as NYCFC hosts a Midwestern rival under the lights.

• Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets, Citi Field, 7:15 P.M.
• MUSE + Bloc Party, Jonas Beach Theater

The stadium-rock trio brings its cinematic bombast to the beach with an art-rock opener in tow.

• Phish, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.
• LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR, Radio City Music Hall, 2:00 P.M.
• Tori Amos – In Times of Dragons Tour, Beacon Theater, 8:00 P.M.

Sunday, July 26

• Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets, Citi Field, 1:40 P.M.
• John Mellencamp, Jonas Beach Theater

The heartland-rock veteran brings gritty, working-class anthems to the shoreline stage.

• Bon Jovi – Forever Tour, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.
• LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR, Radio City Music Hall, 2:00 P.M.
• Zuffa Boxing 09: Berlanga vs. Butler, Infosys Theater at MSG, 6:00 P.M.

A championship-caliber fight card headlines the intimate MSG venue with a marquee middleweight bout.

Monday, July 27

• Atlanta Braves at New York Mets, Citi Field, 7:10 P.M.

A divisional-flavored series opens in Queens as the Braves face the Mets under the lights.

• Phish, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.

Tuesday, July 28

• Atlanta Braves at New York Mets, Citi Field, 7:10 P.M.
• RUSH – Fifty Something, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.

The Canadian prog-rock legends mark a half-century milestone with a run of virtuosic deep cuts and classics.

• LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR, Radio City Music Hall, 7:00 P.M.

Wednesday, July 29

• Liverpool FC vs Wrexham AFC, Yankee Stadium, 7:30 P.M.

A transatlantic friendly pits a Premier League giant against the storied Welsh underdogs in the Bronx.

• Atlanta Braves at New York Mets, Citi Field, 1:10 P.M.
• Phish, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.
• LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR, Radio City Music Hall, 7:30 P.M.

Thursday, July 30

• Miami Marlins at New York Mets, Citi Field, 7:10 P.M.

A late-summer divisional matchup brings the Marlins to Queens for an evening at Citi Field.

• RUSH – Fifty Something, Madison Square Garden, 7:30 P.M.
• LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR, Radio City Music Hall, 7:30 P.M.

Friday, July 31

• PFL New York Presented by Arkham, UBS Arena

Professional mixed martial arts lands on Long Island with a stacked cage-fighting card.

• Toronto FC at New York City FC, Yankee Stadium, 7:30 P.M.

Major League Soccer returns to the Bronx as NYCFC hosts a cross-border rival to close the month.

• Miami Marlins at New York Mets, Citi Field, 7:10 P.M.
• Rod Stewart & Richard Marx, Jonas Beach Theater

Two soft-rock hitmakers pair up for a shoreline night of raspy classics and radio ballads.

• LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR, Radio City Music Hall, 8:00 P.M.

Arrive Relaxed, Leave the Driving to Us

With so much happening in New York this May, getting to your event comfortably and on time becomes part of the overall experience. Many visitors look into private car service options so they can focus on the event itself, rather than the logistics of getting there. Whether heading to a packed arena or attending a late-night show, having that part arranged makes the evening feel more relaxed from the start.

This often includes coordinated airport arrivals through JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark, as well as direct connections to major venues across the city. For those coming from Long Island or New Jersey, planning ahead can make a noticeable difference, especially on nights when multiple events are happening at once.

Choosing a licensed, locally experienced transportation provider helps ensure that timing, routes, and venue access are managed with care. When everything runs smoothly, the focus stays where it should, on the performance, the game, or the night out itself.

If you’re starting to plan your evening, reaching out by telephone or email can be a simple way to explore available options and find what works best for your schedule.