Music Events in NYC for Thursday, August 20, 2026

A live Scope NYC view of music events in New York for Thursday, August 20, 2026.

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  1. King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

    5:30 PM · Forest Hills Stadium

  2. 3BallMTY

    6:00 PM · The Rooftop at Pier 17

  3. Ted Smooth’s 40th Anniversary Old School Jam: DJ Hollywood / Miss Jones / Ralph McDaniels / Cynthia / Strafe / Greg Nice / DJ Br

    6:00 PM · Marcus Garvey Park

  4. Jo Passed, Maneka, Beck Zegans

    6:30 PM · Night Club 101

  5. Ginger Root

    7:00 PM · Mercury Lounge

  6. Honey Trap & Accessory Records: Titonton Duvante (live), Rose Kourts, Miles Mercer b2b Simic, Amelia Holt, Greville, Second Cont

    7:00 PM · Good Room

  7. Pomplamoose

    7:00 PM · Warsaw

  8. Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again

    7:30 PM · Madison Square Garden

  9. Action Bronson & Human Growth Hormone

    8:00 PM · Le Poisson Rouge

  10. Cut The chord

    8:00 PM · Unveiled

  11. Hiromi: The Piano Quintet Feat. Publiquartet

    8:00 PM · Blue Note Jazz Club

  12. Lulada Club Presents: Summer of Salsa

    8:00 PM · Brooklyn Bowl

  13. Start Making Sense! Talking Heads Tribute Concert Cruise!!

    8:00 PM · Rocks Off Concert Cruises

  14. The Cafe Wha? House Band

    9:00 PM · Cafe Wha?

  15. Thot Daughter Tour

    10:00 PM · Baby's All Right

  16. The Cafe Wha? House Band

    10:30 PM · Cafe Wha?

  17. TUES-THURS, 8/11-13: FREE PINKBERRY, ¡ARRIBA! ON THE HIGH LINE, PUPPET FRINGE, AND MORE

    All day · New York City