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Ready for a show, Long Island?
Here’s a quick list of 10 of the biggest concerts headed to the Island this October.
Note: This isn’t every concert that is happening.
October 5: Gilberto Santa Rosa
The Puerto Rican singer, a six-time Grammy winner, has sold over three million records in the United States and Puerto Rico.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Location: Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, Westbury
- Tickets: $39.50
October 5: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
The three-time Grammy-winning band, known for timeless hits like “Mr. Bojangles,” “Fishin’ In The Dark,” and “An American Dream,” is currently on their final traditional tour after nearly six decades.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Location: Patchogue Theatre, Patchogue Village
- Tickets: $59
October 7: Jelly Roll
The Grammy-nominated singer/rapper is bringing his “Beautifully Broken Tour” to Long Island. Country singers Alexandra Kay and Warren Zeiders will open for him.
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: UBS Arena, Elmont
- Tickets: $47.85
October 10: Elle King
The 35-year-old musician, with four Grammy nominations, began her singing career at age 9 as part of the hard-rock band The Donnas. As the daughter of famed actor Rob Schneider, she has carved her own path, creating hits like “Ex’s and Oh’s” and “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home).” Kendell Marvel is the opening act.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Location: The Paramount, Huntington
- Tickets: $45.75
October 11: Anderson .Paak
The California singer, producer, drummer and rapper, who has earned eight Grammy Awards over his career, will be the last show at Jones Beach Theater in 2024. Joining him will be Free Nationals, an American R&B band.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Location: Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh
- Tickets: $32.30
October 11: Nicki Minaj
The Queen of Rap is bringing her “Pink Friday 2 World Tour” a stone’s throw away from Queens, where she grew up. This tour, now in its second North American leg, has already set records as the highest-grossing tour by a female rapper. The openers include Tyga, BIA and Skillibeng.
- Time: 9 p.m.
- Location: UBS Arena, Elmont
- Tickets: $158.70
October 16: Jesse McCartney
The “All My Children” actor and singer-songwriter is set to play in Huntington for his “All’s Well Tour Part 2.” Lorelei Marcell is the opener.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Location: The Paramount, Huntington
- Tickets: $38.75
October 17: Kidd G
The country singer/rapper gained instant popularity after his self-released song “Dirt Road” went viral online. Anella Herim joins him at the Huntington show.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Location: The Paramount, Huntington
- Tickets: $22.75
October 19: Zebra
The New Orleans hard rock band, inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2012, has been rocking Long Island since 1976, after relocating to the area.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Location: Mulcahy’s, Wantagh
- Tickets: $48.32
October 25 & 27: Seventeen
The popular K-pop boy band Seventeen will bring their [RIGHT HERE] World Tour to New York later this month.
- Time: 7:30 p.m. (both dates)
- Location: UBS Arena, Elmont (both dates)
- Tickets: $280.80
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Top: Nicki Minaj poster for her “Pink Friday 2 World Tour.” (Courtesy)
