Concerts in Brooklyn

After 15 years and 16 seasons, Tim Heidecker & Gregg Turkington bring their cult-favorite comedy series On Cinema at the Cinema to the stage for the first time since 2019—a wild variety show and movie review panel. See them live at Kings Theatre on Friday April 3!

The Red NOT Chili Peppers are the nation's #1 internationally touring Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band, formed in 2009 and known for combining nostalgic hits, full-throttle energy, and virtuosic performances that channel the funk-rock fury of the California originals. Spanning every era of RHCP's prolific career — from Blood Sugar Sex Magik to Stadium Arcadium — their shows deliver a unique and high-energy live experience every night. Catch them live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Friday, April 3!

L.A. bassist Sam Wilkes crafts genre-bending music that dissolves jazz into dreamy, ambient, psychedelic forms, earning praise from Pitchfork and The New York Times. See him live at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Friday, April 3!

Battle-DJ-turned-bass-queen Level UP and Maryland's mystical producer Zingara collide on the Parallel Spirits Tour, blending heavy dubstep with otherworldly, spirit-world storytelling. See them at Brooklyn Steel on Friday April 3!

Angel Du$t is a Baltimore-bred hardcore band led by Justice Tripp, known for blending hard-hitting riffs with big melodic hooks across a sound that refuses to be pinned down. Their latest album COLD 2 THE TOUCH (February 2026, Run For Cover Records) has drawn widespread praise, with Kerrang! calling them "one of the most original and inventive names in hardcore right now." Catch them live at Brooklyn Bowl on Saturday, April 4!

Oregon-bred sister duo JOSEPH blend indie pop, folk, and rock with soaring harmonies and emotionally honest songwriting. Touring their bold new album Closer To Happy, see them live at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Saturday April 4!

1tbsp, an indie-house/dance project from Australian artist Maxwell Byrne, a Grammy Award Nominee recognized for his contributions as a songwriter/producer under the alias Golden Vessel, brings The Bubbles Tour to Brooklyn Steel on Saturday April 4!

GHENGAR, the dark alter ego of bass music veteran Ghastly, delivers horror-tinged dubstep with haunting sound design, aggressive drops, and a theatrical masked persona. Catch this sinister spectacle at The Brooklyn Monarch on Saturday April 4!

The Rock and Roll Playhouse is the beloved family concert series bringing the music of iconic artists to kids and their grown-ups at legendary venues across the country — with movement, games, stories, and plenty of rocking out. This special edition celebrates the music of Chappell Roan, letting families dance and sing along to the pop sensation's anthems in a fun, age-appropriate atmosphere. See them live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Sunday, April 5 11am doors!

The Wedding Present celebrate the 35th anniversary of Seamonsters, their Steve Albini-produced indie rock classic hailed as a genre-defining album, performing it in its entirety – together with other songs, live at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Tuesday April 7! The Leeds-based band led by David Gedge deliver raw, bittersweet guitar intensity somewhere between The Smiths and Sonic Youth.

Brooklyn's own Talib Kweli is one of hip-hop's most lyrically gifted and socially conscious voices, a two-decade career spanning landmark albums like Quality (2002) and Black Star with Yasiin Bey, through to recent collaborations like Liberation 2 with Madlib (2024). With over 400 live performances to his name, Kweli is a commanding stage presence known for weaving sharp storytelling with activist spirit. Catch him live at Brooklyn Bowl on Friday, April 10.

British Pakistani rapper Raf-Saperra fuses Punjabi folk, bhangra, and hip-hop into a boundary-breaking sound — spotlighted by Riz Ahmed as one of today's most exciting emerging artists. Catch the Heavy Steppin Tour at Brooklyn Steel on Friday April 10!

Hailing from Austin, TX, Voxtrot's jangly indie pop earned them cult hero status and drew comparisons to Belle & Sebastian. Now reunited with new LP Dreamers in Exile, catch them at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Friday April 10!

Born from five friends at Ole Miss, Oxford, Mississippi's Happy Landing blends folk, indie rock, and punk into high-energy "canyon rock"—fresh off Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza stages. Catch the Big Sun Tour at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Saturday April 11!

Born from a childhood jam session at the Grayson County Fiddlers Convention in Virginia, Shadowgrass has grown into one of bluegrass's most exciting young acts, blending fast picking and tight harmonies with each member's varied influences. Their 2024 sophomore album All That Will showcases their matured songwriting and commitment to pushing the genre forward. See them live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Saturday, April 11!

The Rock and Roll Playhouse brings the iconic sounds of Talking Heads to life for the youngest music fans! America's largest kid-friendly live concert series — founded in 2014 and now boasting over 1,000 shows across 35+ leading venues nationwide — transforms classic rock anthems into an interactive playground of games, movement, and sing-alongs designed for families with children ages 1-10. Don't miss this family daytime event and let your little ones experience the music of Talking Heads like never before. See them live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Sunday, April 12 11am doors!

LA-born and bred, Wallice forges an alluring indie rock sound sprinkled with poignancy and humor of her own intriguing personality. Catch her touring her acclaimed debut album The Jester at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Tuesday April 14!

DugLust, the New York City musician behind the viral next-morning Knicks postgame songs generating millions of views on Instagram and X, brings Duggin' in the Crates to Brooklyn Bowl on Wednesday April 15! A celebration of New York music, art, and Knicks culture featuring a live band performance, Knicks Film School analysis, and art installations from Bocker Backpages, benefiting Food Bank for New York.

Skullcrusher, the gauzy indie folk project of Helen Ballentine, delivers airy, introspective songs Pitchfork calls "lovely, captivating, and quietly devastating." Catch her touring sophomore album And Your Song Is Like a Circle at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Wednesday April 15!

SoCal's cult-favorite pioneers of "Beach Goth" — a sun-drenched blend of surf, psych, and garage rock — return with new music and their wildly theatrical live show. Catch The Growlers at Brooklyn Steel on Wednesday April 15!

Bushwick's Dead, a dynamic rotating collective of NYC jam musicians anchored by bassist Sarah Elaz and a rotating cast of New York's finest, bring their freewheeling, guest-packed take on the Grateful Dead's timeless catalog to their beloved Brooklyn home base. Known for fluid interplay and a knack for pulling in collaborators from rock, jazz, and soul, no two nights are ever quite the same. See them live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Thursday, April 16!

King Tuff, the neo-garage alter ego of multifaceted musician Kyle Thomas, returns to his garage rock roots on gloriously rocking new album MOO. Catch the skuzzy pop live at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Thursday April 16!

Philadelphia "livetronica" legends Lotus have spent over 25 years blending psych-rock, funk, disco, and electronic dance into an explosive instrumental sound, headlining Red Rocks 15+ times and becoming fixtures at Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, and Electric Forest. Their new album Rise of the Anglerfish (February 2026) explores a dichotomy between light and dark, weaving live instrumentation with modular synths, warped samples, and electronic beats into some of their most ambitious work yet. Catch them live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Friday, April 17!

Born Winston Rodney in Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica, Burning Spear is one of roots reggae's most revered living legends, whose 1975 landmark album Marcus Garvey defined the genre's golden era with spiritually charged rhythms and messages of Rastafarian resistance. A two-time Grammy winner for Best Reggae Album with 12 total nominations, Spear returned in 2023 with No Destroyer, his first album in 15 years, proving his voice for justice and unity burns as bright as ever. See him live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Saturday, April 18!

The Rock and Roll Playhouse, the largest national kid-friendly live concert series founded by concert promoter Peter Shapiro and educator Amy Striem, plays the Music of Grateful Dead at Brooklyn Bowl on Sunday April 19 11am doors! An interactive, family-friendly celebration for kids and families who want to rock. Kids under 1 are free!

Night 2! A Jamaican roots reggae legend born in Saint Ann's Bay — the same parish that gave the world Bob Marley — Winston Rodney, known as Burning Spear, has spent over five decades channeling the teachings of Marcus Garvey and the spirit of black consciousness into some of reggae's most powerful music. A two-time Grammy winner (Best Reggae Album, 2000 and 2009) with 28 studio albums to his name, Spear's fire and conviction remain undimmed. Catch him live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Sunday, April 19!

Founded by former Particle bassist Eric Gould, Pink Talking Fish is a hybrid tribute fusion act that weaves the psychedelic depth of Pink Floyd, the funky layered grooves of Talking Heads, and the adventurous compositions of Phish into a seamless, ever-evolving live experience. Known for ambitious undertakings — including performing Pink Floyd's The Wall in full at The Capitol Theatre — no two sets are alike. Catch them at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Friday, April 24.

Los Angeles ska-punk-funk legends Fishbone have been genre-defying since 1979, blending ska, punk, funk, metal, and soul into a singular, high-energy sound that made their 1986 debut In Your Face — named a "Rock Album of the Week" by The New York Times — an instant classic. For this special 40th anniversary tour, Fishbone will perform In Your Face in its entirety for the very first time, followed by a second set of fan favorites. See them live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Saturday, April 25!

The Rock and Roll Playhouse is the family concert series bringing the music of iconic artists to kids and their grown-ups at legendary venues across the country — with movement, games, stories, and plenty of rocking out. This special edition celebrates the music of Harry Styles, inviting families to dance and sing along to the pop superstar's biggest hits in an age-appropriate, eardrum-friendly atmosphere. See them live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Sunday, April 26 11am doors!

Brooklyn-based community builder and educator Emily Chertow has guided over 20,000 people through workshops built around mindfulness, play, and human connection - and now she's turning Brooklyn Bowl into a stage for all of us. Her signature "Talent Show for Adults" is an open invitation to embrace your spontaneity, showcase your silliest skills, and make room for pure joy alongside a crowd of strangers turned friends. See her live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Thursday, April 30!

*NEW DATE* The longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band, Who's Bad delivers over 20 years of jaw-dropping MJ homage with first-rate musicianship and gravity-defying dance moves. Experience the ultimate MJ show at Brooklyn Bowl on Saturday August 29, 2026!