New York Music Month Unveils 2026 Schedule: Samara Joy, Nile Rodgers, Frankie Grande and More
The New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment has announced the schedule for the 9th annual New York Music Month, taking place in June 2026. This year's festival will feature over 60 free events, including performances, panels, and workshops. Notable participants include Grammy winner Samara Joy and music legend Nile Rodgers, emphasizing the importance of music in the city's identity and economy.
- ▪New York Music Month will host more than 60 free events for artists and fans in June 2026.
- ▪Highlights include performances and discussions featuring Samara Joy, Nile Rodgers, and Jesse Malin.
- ▪The festival aims to support the music community as a vital part of New York's identity and economy.
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Home Music News May 20, 2026 7:25am PT New York Music Month Unveils 2026 Schedule: Samara Joy, Nile Rodgers, Frankie Grande and More By Jem Aswad Plus Icon Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music jemaswad Latest Watch New Trailer for Gregg Allman Documentary: ‘The Music of My Soul’ (EXCLUSIVE) 1 hour ago Billy Joel Slams ‘Billy and Me’ Biopic, Calling It ‘Legally and Professionally Misguided’ (EXCLUSIVE) 22 hours ago Read Joan Didion’s Lost Interview With the Grateful Dead: ‘We’re on Our Own Trip’ 23 hours ago See All (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images) 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.
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