New York Music Month 2026 Schedule: Samara Joy, Nile Rodgers, More

The New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment has announced the full slate of programming for the 9th annual New York Music Month, the city’s official music festival, held every June. This year’s schedule includes more than 60 free events for artists, industry professionals, and fans.

Highlights include in-depth Q&As with Grammy best new artist winner Samara Joy, legendary Chic co-founder and David Bowie/Madonna/Daft Punk songwriter-producer Nile Rodgers, NYC punk/alternative vet Jesse Malin (who is back performing after suffering a devastating stroke in 2023), singer-actor Frankie Grande and many more.  

To see the full calendar of free events — which includes 20+ performances featuring emerging and established artists, 40+ talks with expert-led panels, workshops, and masterclasses — and register, go to NYMusicMonth.NYC.

The website also includes a calendar that allows anyone hosting a music event during June to promote their event for free.

“This year’s New York Music Month marks a new chapter for the city. Under Mayor Mamdani, we’re treating music as a core part of New York’s identity and economy supporting the artists, industry professionals, crews, and spaces that give New York its sound,” said Rafael Espinal, commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. “With 60+ free events and resources across all five boroughs, we’re opening the door wider, because in New York, music isn’t a luxury, it’s essential.”

New York Music Month Conference highlights include:

Fireside chats with:

Samara Joy – Grammy Award Winning Artist

Frankie Grande – Multihyphenate performer, producer, and recording artist whose career spans Broadway, film, television, and music

Golnar Khosrowshahi – Founder & CEO, Reservoir Media

Panel discussions with:

“Making it as an Indie Artist” – Cautious Clay, L’Rain, Anik Kahn, Margaret Glaspy, and Anand Wilder

“State of the Industry” – Moderated by Dan Rys, Executive Editor, Business, Billboard

New York Music Month Talks highlights include: 

Nile Rodgers Up Close: Presented by Variety & Power Station at BerkleeNYC, Hosted by Jem Aswad, Executive Editor, Music, Variety

“Almost Grown,” in conversation with Jesse Malin

TikTok and SONA Songwriter Night featuring Allissia + Lauren Christy

Inside the Voice: Master Class with Celebrity Vocal Coach Jeremiah Abiah

Music Tech Capital – Where Investors Are Placing Their Bets: Presented by Cherie Hu, Water & Music

A Mental Health Conversation with Khantrast: Presented by More of Less with Jess at The Orchard

Battle of the Sync Managers and So You Think Can Sync: Presented by Josh Rabinowitz, Brooklyn Music Experience

New York Music Month Performance highlights include:

The Radio City Concert Series produced by co-sign aims to showcase the importance of Independent Radio in New York City via events curated by local noncommercial radio partners including WNYC, WFUV, WFMU, The Lot Radio, Shereos Radio, East Village Radio, Maker Park Radio and WKCR.

The NYMM Concert 3 Part Series produced by MeanRed productions with concerts at Le Poisson Rouge, SOBs, and Herbert Von King Park featuring Timi Dre, Jubilee, Ultra Violet, Quiana Parks, The Antlers, Dariel Amant, SALIMATA, and others.

As well as many other events featuring emerging artists shaping NYC’s music scene and culture

New York Music Month Free Rehearsal Space partners include:

Smash Studios – Manhattan

Greenwich House Music School – Manhattan

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Studios – Brooklyn

Fenix Studios – Staten Island