The New York City metro area is stacked with big-name events this weekend, from stadium concerts and Broadway blockbusters to baseball giveaways and soccer superstars.
From Lionel Messi and Zach Bryan to Rod Stewart, Tyler the Creator, and Cyndi Lauper, the weekend is packed with marquee performances.
Whether you’re into music, sports, or theater, here’s what to catch across the region.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami Face the Red Bulls
Soccer great Lionel Messi brings Inter Miami to the New York metro for a showdown with the New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ. The match is expected to draw a packed house as Messi continues his scoring streak in MLS play.
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM | Tickets
Venue: Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJ
Zach Bryan’s Three-Night Run at MetLife Stadium
One of country’s biggest stars, Zach Bryan, headlines three massive shows at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, joined by Kings of Leon and The Front Bottoms. The concerts run Friday through Sunday, making it one of the summer’s biggest music weekends for NYC-area fans.
Show Dates and Times:
— Friday, July 18, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Tickets
— Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Tickets
— Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Tickets
Venue: MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ
Rod Stewart at PNC Bank Arts Center
Rock and pop legend Rod Stewart brings decades of hits to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey, for a one-night-only performance under the stars.
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 | Time: 8:00 PM | Tickets
Venue: PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
Tyler, The Creator at Barclays Center
Rap innovator Tyler, The Creator stops at Barclays Center in Brooklyn for his Chromakopia tour, delivering a theatrical, high-energy show packed with new tracks and fan favorites.
Date: Friday, July 18, 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM | Tickets
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Cyndi Lauper at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
’80s pop icon Cyndi Lauper headlines an outdoor show on Long Island, giving fans a night of singalong anthems like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Time After Time.”
Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM | Tickets
Venue: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY
Sunset Boulevard on Broadway
Catch one of the final four shows of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger, at the St. James Theatre. The acclaimed revival has been drawing rave reviews for its dramatic staging and powerhouse performances.
Show Dates and Times:
— Friday, July 18, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Tickets
— Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Tickets
— Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Tickets
— Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 3:00 PM | Tickets
Venue: St. James Theatre, Broadway
Mets vs. Reds: Three-Game Series at Citi Field
The New York Mets host the Cincinnati Reds for a weekend series in Queens, highlighted by the David Wright number retirement ceremony on Saturday. There’s also a David Wright Bobblehead giveaway for Sunday’s game. Expect a lively crowd at Citi Field as the Amazins kick off the second half.
Dates and Times:
— Friday, July 18, 2025 | 7:10 PM | Tickets
— Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 4:10 PM | Tickets (David Wright number retirement ceremony begins at 2:30 PM)
— Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 1:40 PM | Tickets (David Wright Bobblehead Giveaway)
Venue: Citi Field, Flushing, NY
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