Multiple musical events will unfold across New York City next June, featuring headliner The Weeknd and over thirty other performances at the Governors Ball festival.
In June 2025, New York City's music scene exudes a vibrant, captivating energy with a host of unforgettable concerts unfolding throughout the month. Below is an overview of some of the most anticipated performances taking place in the Big Apple next summer, catering to various musical preferences and offering a mix of free and ticketed events.
The Rooftop at Pier 17's Summer Concert Series
Starting on the 1st of June, The Rooftop at Pier 17 will carry on with its 2025 season, featuring renowned musicians from R&B and country genres. The venue's outdoor stage, coupled with the stunning horizon views, makes it one of the city's noteworthy music spots. The initial lineup consists of:
- Tennis – June 1st
- SiR – June 2nd** (The Step Into The Light Tour)
- The Kooks – June 3rd (All Over The World Tour)
- Russell Dickerson – June 5th (Sold Out)
- Jack’s Mannequin – June 7th (The MFEO Tour)
- Reggae Fest Blaze – June 14th
- BRESH – June 21st**
- James Arthur – June 25th
- Pride with JT, TiaCorine & MikeQ – June 28th
- 311 – June 29th
Further details on the 2025 lineup can be found here.
SummerStage Concert Series
The SummerStage concert series, offering over 80 free and benefit shows (with paid tickets) in 12 parks across the city's five boroughs, will cater to diverse tastes in music. Highlights from the June lineup include:
- Astropical with YEINDRY – June 1st
- Marcus Miller, Tank and the Bangas, The Soul Rebels – June 4th (Central Park opening night)
- The Driver Era – June 9th
- The Aussie BBQ, featuring Flewnt and Inkabee, Gordi, Grace Cummings, and more – June 14th
- The Metropolitan Opera Summerstage – June 16th (Janai Brugger, Jack Swanson, Benjamin Taylor, Howard Watkins)
- James Blunt: Back to Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour – June 17th
- Juneteenth, featuring Noname, Ravyn Lenae, and Fana Hues – June 18th
- Rhiannon Giddens and Lido Pimienta – June 25th
- Dreamland Pride, featuring Gorgon City, Anne Louise, and Hayla – June 29th
- New York Sings Yiddish, featuring Zalmen Mlotek, Frank London's Klezmer All Stars, and more – June 30th
For a comprehensive schedule, visit this link.
Additional Concert Series and Performances
Several other concert series and standalone performances are set to take place throughout the month of June. Some notable ones include:
- Teksupport and Sunset Park Rooftop Series shows, welcoming house and techno dance music labels to various venues such as Sunset Park Rooftop, Brooklyn Storehouse, and TBA locations (June 1st – 28th)
- Knockdown Center + Outdoor Ruins Shows, featuring international house and techno music, NYC dance residents, and more (June 1st – 29th)
- Gray Area Shows, which will showcase up-and-coming DJs in the house music scene at events organized by the event organizing company Gray Area (June 1st – 27th)
- Post Malone’s The BIG ASS Stadium Tour at Citi Field on June 4th
- Experience a Musical Fantasy from Spain at Carnegie Hall on June 5th
- The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn 2025 Tour at MetLife Stadium for three nights (June 5th – 7th)
- Governors Ball Music Festival at Flushing Meadows Corona Park (June 6th – 8th)
- Lil Wayne at Madison Square Garden on June 6th
- Miley Cyrus at the Beacon Theatre on June 6th
- Lil Baby’s WHAM World Tour at Barclays Center on June 18th
- Goose at Madison Square Garden on June 28th
- LadyLand Festival under the K Bridge, curated by Ladyfag, is set to be held over two days (June 28th – 29th), with headliners Cardi B and FKA twigs.
For those interested, further information on these shows can be found on respective event websites or ticket outlets.
With an extensive lineup of top-tier artists and a variety of musical genres on offer, June 2025 promises to be an exciting month for music enthusiasts in New York City.
- Amidst the collection of unforgettable concerts, attendees at the SummerStage concert series might catch a fever for rhythm with an array of genres, such as Astropical, R&B with Marcus Miller, The Driver Era, house and techno with Teksupport and Sunset Park Rooftop Series shows, and electronic music at Knockdown Center + Outdoor Ruins Shows.
- As the city's music scene heats up, music lovers can enjoy entertainment options beyond just concerts, such as Post Malone’s The BIG ASS Stadium Tour, The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn 2025 Tour, the Governors Ball Music Festival, and the return of the LadyLand Festival, with headliners Cardi B and FKA twigs, all within the span of June 2025.
