Hip-hop was born in the Bronx, and New York remains essential to the culture. From arena spectacles at Barclays Center to underground showcases in Brooklyn warehouses, the city offers hip-hop and R&B experiences for every fan. Legendary venues like SOB's continue championing emerging artists, while major tours make extended runs at MSG. Whether you're seeking the next breakout rapper or an R&B icon's intimate theater show, our listings capture the full range of Black music in the city that started it all.

• Sun, Mar 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
  KAMAUU + Deem Spencer
  at Public Records
• Sun, Mar 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM
  Sonic Bloom Vol.2: R&B from the Asian Diaspora
  at Berlin
• Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM
  Arianna Chetram, Malik English, lady t
  at Mercury Lounge
• Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
  Play Scrapeboard!
  at Wonderville
• Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
  Union Square Rooftop - Afrobeats + R&B + Reggae Dance Party NYC
  at Bar 13
• Sat, Mar 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
  Apollo Music Cafe: Alex Tyree
  at Apollo Theater
• Sat, Mar 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
  Rooftop Saturdays - Afrobeats + R&B + Reggae Dance Party NYC (HB Rooftop)
  at High Bar NYC
• Sat, Mar 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
  Union Square Rooftop - Afrobeats + R&B + Reggae Dance Party NYC
  at Bar 13
• Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 1:00 AM
  Silence Wang - Rise of Romance World Tour 2026
  at Barclays Center
• Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 1:00 AM
  Winston Surfshirt
  at Gramercy Theatre
• Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM
  35 Years Of Shelter with Timmy Regisford / Jenifa Mayanja + Mia Phillips / Sunny Cheeba
  at Public Records
• Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
  Carly Pearl (21+ Event)
  at Baby's All Right
• Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM
  Silence Wang - Rise of Romance World Tour 2026
  at Barclays Center
• Mon, Mar 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
  NYC Barz Exam: Karl Dice Raw Jenkins + more
  at Mercury Lounge
• Wed, Mar 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
  Black Belt Eagle Scout and Mato Wayuhi with Ailani
  at National Sawdust
• Fri, Mar 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM
  Bishop Snow - Real Recognize Real
  at Madison Square Garden
• Fri, Mar 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
  Union Square Rooftop - Afrobeats + R&B + Reggae Dance Party NYC
  at Bar 13
• Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
  WHATMORE
  at The Bowery Ballroom
• Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
  Rooftop Saturdays - Afrobeats + R&B + Reggae Dance Party NYC (HB Rooftop)
  at High Bar NYC
• Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
  Rooftop Saturdays - Afrobeats + R&B + Reggae Dance Party NYC (HB Rooftop)
  at High Bar NYC
• Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
  Union Square Rooftop - Afrobeats + R&B + Reggae Dance Party NYC
  at Bar 13
• Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
  New Edition: The New Edition Way Tour
  at Barclays Center
• Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
  Lithe - Euphoria TourliveThe Hall
  at Elsewhere
• Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
  Sundays In The Atrium: Danilo Plessow [MCDE] + Shawn Dub
  at Public Records
• Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
  Kause
  at Mercury Lounge
• Mon, Mar 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM
  Dethwish // KFC Murder Chicks // Semaphore// Flatgirther// Ludoh
  at Gold Sounds
• Tue, Mar 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM
  Kentheman: Kinda Famous 2our
  at Gramercy Theatre
• Fri, Mar 20, 2026 at 1:00 AM
  Lithe - Euphoria Tour
  at Madison Square Garden
• Fri, Mar 20, 2026 at 9:00 PM
  Union Square Rooftop - Afrobeats + R&B + Reggae Dance Party NYC
  at Bar 13
• Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
  Rooftop Saturdays - Afrobeats + R&B + Reggae Dance Party NYC (HB Rooftop)
  at High Bar NYC
• Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM
  Union Square Rooftop - Afrobeats + R&B + Reggae Dance Party NYC
  at Bar 13
• Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM
  Darryl Rahn
  at Mercury Lounge
• Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM
  High Tolerence Entertainment Presents: Lil Tony - Mrs. Key Tour
  at Gramercy Theatre
• Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM
  Jack Flowers & The Petal Tones, Super Jack, and Shepup
  at Purgatory
• Sun, Mar 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM
  Rin
  at Mercury Lounge
• Sun, Mar 22, 2026 at 10:30 PM
  1300SAINT
  at Baby's All Right
• Mon, Mar 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM
  Jordan Ward Presents: THE APARTMENT TOUR
  at Irving Plaza
• Wed, Mar 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM
  DVSN - SEPT 5TH - 10 Year Anniversary Shows
  at Brooklyn Paramount
• Thu, Mar 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM
  Scarface
  at Brooklyn Bowl
• Fri, Mar 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
  IYLA - THE ANGEL TOUR
  at S.O.B.s
• Fri, Mar 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM
  Union Square Rooftop - Afrobeats + R&B + Reggae Dance Party NYC
  at Bar 13
• Fri, Mar 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM
  Jarv and RDGLDGRN
  at Mercury Lounge
• Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
  Rooftop Saturdays - Afrobeats + R&B + Reggae Dance Party NYC (HB Rooftop)
  at High Bar NYC
• Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
  Union Square Rooftop - Afrobeats + R&B + Reggae Dance Party NYC
  at Bar 13
• Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
  Union Square Rooftop - Afrobeats + R&B + Reggae Dance Party NYC
  at Bar 13
• Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 11:30 PM
  Cardi B - Little Miss Drama Tour
  at Prudential Center
• Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM
  The Millennium Tour Presents: The Boys 4 Life Tour
  at Barclays Center
• Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 10:30 PM
  A Conversation with Brandy: PHASES Book Tour
  at Brooklyn Paramount
• Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
  Moonchild: Waves Tour
  at Irving Plaza
• Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
  Skizzy Mars
  at Gramercy Theatre
• Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM
  Bywater Call
  at Iridium
• Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM
  Boys 4 Life Tour
  at Prudential Center
• Fri, Apr 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
  Floetry: Say Yes Tour with Raheem DeVaughn and Teedra Moses
  at NJPAC
• Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
  Apollo Music Cafe: Elhae
  at Apollo Theater
• Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
  Live in Concert: Talib Kweli
  at Brooklyn Bowl
• Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM
  Katzin
  at Knitting Factory