This weekend in the New York City metro area is stacked with big-name events and so many other things to do, from stadium concerts and Broadway blockbusters to soccer superstars at MetLife Stadium.
Chris Stapleton headlines Madison Square Garden, while Blackpink takes over Citi Field for two nights. Tyler, The Creator performs in Newark, just a short train ride away.
Broadway fans can catch The Great Gatsby, Hamilton, Wicked, and The Lion King, while baseball, soccer, and boxing action keep Yankee Stadium, MetLife, and MSG buzzing.
Concerts
Blackpink Deadline World Tour at Citi Field
Global K‑Pop superstars Blackpink perform back-to-back shows at Citi Field as part of their “Deadline” stadium tour.
Dates and Times:
— Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Tickets
— Sunday, July 27, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Tickets
Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
Tyler, The Creator – Chromakopia Tour
Tyler brings his Chromakopia visuals and eclectic sound to Newark with special guests Lil Yachty and Paris Texas.
Dates and Times:
— Sunday, July 27, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Tickets
— Monday, July 28, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
Chris Stapleton at MetLife
Country superstar Chris Stapleton brings his All‑American Road Show to MSG, joined by Grace Potter.
Dates and Times:
— Friday, July 25, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Tickets
— Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Nelly with Ja Rule & Eve
’00s hip‑hop icons Nelly, Ja Rule, and Eve team up for a nostalgia-fueled summer throwback show.
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM | Tickets
Venue: PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
Femi Kuti & The Positive Force
Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti brings energetic, politically charged rhythms to Red Bank.
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM (doors 6:30 PM) | Tickets
Venue: The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts, Red Bank, NJ
Sports
Zayas vs. Garcia Boxing Title Fight
Rising Puerto Rican star Xander Zayas faces Jorge Garcia for the WBO junior middleweight world title.
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM (doors 5:45 PM) | Tickets
Venue: The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Phillies at Yankees
The Yankees take on the Phillies in a key interleague series at Yankee Stadium, with both teams in second place in their respective divisions.
Dates and Times:
— Friday, July 25, 2025 | 7:05 PM | Tickets
— Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 1:05 PM | Tickets
— Sunday, July 27, 2025 | 7:05 PM | Tickets
Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
Premier League Summer Series
It’s a double dose of Premier League action. Four clubs — Manchester United, Everton, West Ham, Bournemouth — play preseason matches at MetLife Stadium.
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 | Time: 4:00 PM | Tickets
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Comedy
John Oliver & Seth Meyers
Late-night hosts John Oliver and Seth Meyers team up on stage for a night of sharp, collaborative comedy.
Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM | Tickets
Venue: Beacon Theatre, New York, NY
Colin Jost
“SNL” Weekend Update co-anchor Colin Jost brings his dry wit and storytelling to Westhampton Beach.
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 | Time: 8:00 PM | Tickets
Venue: Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, Westhampton Beach, NY
Broadway
The Great Gatsby
A lavish, pop-infused Broadway adaptation of The Great Gatsby delivering Roaring ’20s glitz, celebrating the F. Scott Fitzgerald book’s 100th anniversary.
Dates and Times:
— Friday, July 25, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Tickets
— Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Tickets
— Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Tickets
— Sunday, July 27, 2025 | 3:00 PM | Tickets
Venue: Broadway Theatre, New York, NY
Wicked
This enduring Broadway smash brings the untold story of Oz’s witches to life with spectacular production.
Dates and Times:
— Friday, July 25, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Tickets
— Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Tickets
— Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Tickets
Venue: Gershwin Theatre, New York, NY
Hamilton
The genre-bending hip-hop musical on Alexander Hamilton continues to captivate audiences.
Dates and Times:
— Friday, July 25, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Tickets
— Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Tickets
— Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Tickets
— Sunday, July 27, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Tickets
Venue: Richard Rodgers Theatre, New York, NY
The Lion King
Disney’s long-running Broadway musical dazzles with puppetry, storytelling, and unforgettable songs.
Dates and Times:
— Friday, July 25, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Tickets
— Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Tickets
— Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Tickets
— Sunday, July 27, 2025 | 3:00 PM | Tickets
Venue: Minskoff Theatre, New York, NY
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