NYC Hip-Hop & R&B

51 events across 8+ venues in New York City

Hip-Hop & R&B events in New York City

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.

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Neo Soul 9 Retro Soul 8 Alternative R&b 6 New Jack Swing 3 Drill 3 Funk 3 Motown 2 Cloud Rap 2 Experimental Hip Hop 2 Grime 2 Uk Drill 2 West Coast Hip Hop 1 Underground Hip Hop 1 East Coast Hip Hop 1

Top Picks: April 2026

20 hand-picked events from 51 total

BLESSD - EL MEJOR HOMBRE DEL MUNDO TOUR - BROOKLYN
R&B Music Experience: The Legacy Series
Apollo Music Cafe: Elhae
Creepy Nuts
Shyne

Shyne

103.5 KTU Concert
Jodeci

Jodeci

MINKYU, Jaylin, Casandra
A Conversation with Brandy: PHASES Book Tour
Moonchild: Waves Tour
Skizzy Mars

Skizzy Mars

Bywater Call

Bywater Call

Boys 4 Life Tour
Floetry: Say Yes Tour with Raheem DeVaughn and Teedra Moses
Live in Concert: Talib Kweli
Katzin

Katzin

Chris Grey: PARADISE LOST TOUR
Joy Crookes

Joy Crookes

Karri (18+ Event)
DaBaby

DaBaby

Where to Go

The most active venues for hip-hop & r&b this month

Brooklyn Paramount 6 events Irving Plaza 5 events Gramercy Theatre 4 events NJPAC 3 events Baby's All Right 3 events Mercury Lounge 2 events Iridium 2 events Brooklyn Bowl 2 events