You don’t have to drop a lot of cash to see great bands in New York – in fact, you don’t have to spend anything at all! There are plenty of free concerts in NYC for any music fan, ranging from pop to folk to heavy metal. Check out our favorite venues, many of which have free concerts every single night in the week!
Lakeside Lounge
Joey Ramone used to stop by this Alphabet City staple, but you’ll only see the most cutting-edge bands play at the Lakeside Lounge now. With one show every night, these are some free concerts you won’t want to miss. When the encore is over, snap a few memories in the bar’s vintage photo booth.
162 Ave B, Manhattan
212-529-8463
www.lakesidelounge.com
Spike Hill
Trek to the back of the bar in this central Williamsburg hipster hotspot and you’ll find free concerts every night from local up-and-coming rock bands (sometimes with pop or ska thrown in). With five bands on an average night, chances are you’ll like one of the offerings; in the meantime, drinks are cheap and plentiful.
184 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn
718-218-9737
www.spikehill.com
The Studio at Webster Hall
You can find some big names at The Studio, the offshoot of hopping venue and nightclub Webster Hall, but they can sometimes run you big bucks. Make plans to stop in on Monday nights instead, when tickets are free and there’s no cover charge.
125 E 11th St, Manhattan
(212) 353-1600
www.websterhall.com/thestudio/2009
Pete’s Candy Store
A more laid-back atmosphere than Williamsburg neighbor Spike Hill, Pete’s Candy Store boasts live music every night, with regular artists performing on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Visitors drop in and fill the other slots with more free concerts, which cater to an alt-folk crowd.
709 Lorimer St, Brooklyn
718-302-3770
www.petescandystore.com
Summer Festivals
Summer is the best time to catch a free concert in NYC, with some of the biggest headliners visiting at no cost to you. Central Park SummerStage and River to River (in Battery Park) host events over multiple months, while the famous Siren Festival on Coney Island packs a killer lineup into one crazy weekend.
Central Park, Battery Park and Coney Island; various
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