Key Takeaways
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Radio City Music Hall’s fall 2026 calendar spotlights artists at a career inflection point between clubs and arenas, with Malcolm Todd, Role Model, and Steve Lacy each selling out the 5,960-seat venue.
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Pollstar’s mid-year 2026 data shows the top 100 tours grossed $3.16 billion, yet average per-show revenue dropped 5%. That gap suggests that while blockbuster tours still dominate, real growth sits with artists who can reliably fill mid-size rooms such as Radio City.
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Featured emerging acts on the OnesToWatch radar include Malcolm Todd (Do That Again Tour), Suki Waterhouse (Loveland Tour), Role Model (Chuck On Tour), Jessie Ware (Superbloom Tour), and Steve Lacy (Oh Yeah? Tour).
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The fall schedule spans R&B pop, indie, British dance-pop, alternative R&B, country-hip-hop, and K-indie, reflecting Radio City’s broad, discovery-focused audience.
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Quick Ticket Links for Featured OnesToWatch Artists
The shows below feature artists on the OnesToWatch radar. Dates and links come from first-party data. Confirm final details on the official venue page before purchasing.
Malcolm Todd — Do That Again Tour
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY
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Malcolm Todd — Do That Again Tour
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY
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Suki Waterhouse — The Loveland Tour
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY
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Role Model — Chuck On Tour
Friday, September 25, 2026 | Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY
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Role Model — Chuck On Tour
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY
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Jessie Ware — The Superbloom Tour
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY
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Steve Lacy — Oh Yeah? Tour
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY
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Beyond these featured dates, Radio City’s fall calendar includes additional September and October shows outlined below.
Upcoming September 2026 Shows
The following events are scheduled after today’s date (September 17, 2026) and appear in chronological order.
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Malcolm Todd — Do That Again Tour
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 8:00 PMMalcolm Todd brings his Do That Again Tour to Radio City Music Hall for a two-night stand on September 22 and 23. The album Do That Again, released via Columbia Records, threads classic pop songwriting through a modern R&B lens and came together after a year of heavy touring. Its commercial performance explains the venue jump: all 13 tracks are charting on the U.S. Spotify Chart, and the project has risen to #5 on the Apple Music Top 200 Albums Chart. That momentum has carried him from clubs to a Radio City headline, with his 2026 North American tour also including the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and The Anthem in Washington, DC.
Watch the official video for the title track below to hear the sound driving this run of shows.
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Malcolm Todd — Do That Again Tour
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 8:00 PMThe second night of Malcolm Todd’s two-night Radio City stand extends that demand. Selling two consecutive nights at a major Midtown Manhattan theater signals how strongly the Do That Again cycle is connecting with listeners.
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Suki Waterhouse — The Loveland Tour
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 8:00 PMSuki Waterhouse brings The Loveland Tour to Radio City Music Hall with Charlotte Lawrence on the bill. The British singer-songwriter and actress has built a devoted following through indie-pop and dream-pop releases that pair confessional lyrics with layered production. A Radio City headline marks a clear step up in venue scale for an artist who has steadily expanded her live footprint across North America.
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Role Model — Chuck On Tour
Friday, September 25, 2026 | 8:00 PMRole Model presents Chuck On Tour at Radio City Music Hall across two nights, September 25 and 26, with Samia listed as a supporting act. Maine-born singer-songwriter and producer Tucker Pillsbury, who records as Role Model, works in a lane that blends indie pop, bedroom pop, and alternative R&B. Two nights at Radio City indicate a fanbase that has grown well beyond the club circuit.
Get a sense of his live energy and sound with the performance clip below.
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Role Model — Chuck On Tour
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 8:00 PMThe second night of Role Model’s Chuck On Tour stand at Radio City Music Hall continues that momentum for his New York audience.
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wave to earth — the pieces tour
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 8:15 PMThe South Korean indie band wave to earth brings the pieces tour to Radio City Music Hall. The group’s lo-fi indie pop and jazz-inflected sound has built a substantial international streaming audience. A Radio City headline date reflects the growing crossover appeal of Korean independent artists in North American markets.
October 2026
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Buddy’s Got The Blues
Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 7:30 PMThis one-night-only event honors Buddy Guy’s legacy with performances and tributes at Radio City Music Hall. The program brings together blues and rock figures for an evening that spans generations of American guitar music.
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Teddy Swims
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 7:00 PMGeorgia-born singer Teddy Swims performs at Radio City Music Hall. His soul and R&B sound, anchored by a powerful vocal range, reached mainstream audiences in 2023 and 2024. A Radio City headline date marks a natural progression for an artist who has moved steadily through venue tiers.
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Shaboozey — Outlaws Never Die Tour
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 8:00 PMVirginia-bred singer-songwriter Shaboozey, whose record-breaking single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” spent 19 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, brings the Outlaws Never Die Tour to Radio City Music Hall with country singer Kashus Culpepper as support. Tickets start at $124, and the show doubles as a fundraiser: Shaboozey has partnered with PLUS1 to donate $1 from every ticket sold to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Jessie Ware — The Superbloom Tour
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 8:00 PMLondon-based singer-songwriter Jessie Ware brings The Superbloom Tour to Radio City Music Hall. Ware has built a reputation as one of the most consistent voices in British pop and dance music over the past decade, with a catalog that spans intimate soul ballads and disco-influenced production. A Radio City headline is a significant New York moment for an artist whose U.S. profile has grown with each album cycle.
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Steve Lacy — Oh Yeah? Tour
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 8:00 PMSteve Lacy performs at Radio City Music Hall as part of the Oh Yeah? Tour. The singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer draws from R&B, funk, indie rock, pop, and alternative music, with a guitar-driven production style and laid-back vocals that have earned him a Grammy Award and a devoted cross-genre following. A Radio City headline suits an artist whose live show has scaled alongside his recorded output.
Watch the video below to hear the guitar-forward sound that has made him a cross-genre favorite.
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30 Rock 20th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM (Doors 6:00 PM)Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, and Jack McBrayer are confirmed for a one-night-only cast reunion at Radio City Music Hall, marking exactly 20 years since the sitcom’s original NBC premiere on October 11, 2006. The live, never-televised benefit show is produced by Live Nation, with net proceeds supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem’s youth programs. The show ran for seven seasons and 138 episodes, winning 16 Primetime Emmy Awards including three consecutive Outstanding Comedy Series trophies.
As the fall concert run winds down, Radio City shifts from touring artists to its annual holiday production.
Holiday Season Performances
Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes
November 4, 2026 – January 4, 2027
The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes returns to Radio City Music Hall for its most extensive run in the show’s history: 230 performances, the most since the show debuted in 1933. The 2026 edition adds a brand-new tenth Rockettes number and introduces new immersive technology that brings audiences closer to the dancers’ precision work.
Sphere Immersive Sound debuted at Radio City Music Hall on November 6, 2025, with the opening of the 2025 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which was the production’s 92nd season at the nearly 100-year-old venue, and remains part of the production. The 2025 run drew more than 1.2 million attendees from all 50 states and 125 countries. Tickets start at $50 at the Radio City Music Hall box office or $55 online. The show runs 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission. Full performance schedule at rockettes.com.
Additional Fall 2026 Events and Support Acts
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Ringo Starr — October 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM. Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band performed at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Friday, June 13, 2025. Starr is a member of the Beatles and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, having been inducted as a Beatle in 1988 and as a solo artist in 2015.
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Mo Amer — October 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM. Stand-up comedian Mo Amer performs at Radio City Music Hall.
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Radio City Music Hall Tour Experience — Multiple dates throughout September and October 2026. Behind-the-scenes tours of the landmark Art Deco venue are available on select dates.
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Samia — Supporting Role Model on September 25, 2026. Samia is an American indie singer-songwriter who began her career in New York City’s DIY scene but currently lives in Minneapolis, and is a notable addition to the Chuck On Tour bill.
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Kashus Culpepper — Supporting Shaboozey on October 3, 2026. The Alabama-born country singer, signed to Big Loud Records, blends Southern country, soul, blues, and folk.
Patterns, Themes, and Artist Trajectories
Radio City Music Hall’s fall 2026 calendar functions as a proving ground for artists at a specific inflection point between the club circuit and arenas, capable of selling a large room on their own name. Malcolm Todd’s two-night Do That Again Tour stand, Role Model’s two-night Chuck On Tour run, and Steve Lacy’s Oh Yeah? Tour date each represent that threshold moment. In a K-shaped live market where premium demand rewards acts with genuine fan loyalty, filling Radio City is a more meaningful signal than a single sold-out club show.
OnesToWatch has tracked more than 850 artists over the past decade, with roughly 1% moving from small venues to arenas, a pipeline that has included Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, SZA, and Olivia Rodrigo, among others. The platform covers around 300 artists per year via features, with only around 20 reaching the annual selection. The fall 2026 headliners highlighted earlier fit the pattern that Radio City dates make visible: artists with enough pull to anchor a major room, on a path that the broader industry is beginning to recognize.
The fall calendar spans R&B pop, indie pop, British dance-pop, alternative R&B, country-hip-hop, and K-indie. That range reflects Radio City’s positioning as a venue that serves discovery-oriented audiences across formats rather than a single demographic.
For a deeper look at how these careers develop, see OnesToWatch’s 2026 Top 30 Artists To Watch.
Planning Your Visit to Radio City Music Hall
Radio City Music Hall sits at 1260 Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue), New York, NY 10020, with entrances on 50th and 51st Streets between 5th and 6th Avenues. The venue is accessible via multiple subway lines and is within walking distance of Rockefeller Center.
The venue features Sphere Immersive Sound, described as the world’s most advanced concert audio system, using more than 7,000 individually amplified loudspeaker drivers to deliver consistent sound from the front row to the back of the third mezzanine.
Key details for attendees:
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Bag policy: Bags must fit comfortably under a seat. Oversized bags larger than 22″ x 14″ x 9″ are prohibited.
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Mobile tickets: For most events at Radio City Music Hall, digital mobile tickets must be accessible on a device prior to arrival, though for select “device free” events tickets should be printed at home instead.
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Chase cardholders: receive access to a dedicated list of benefits at Madison Square Garden, including Chase Lounge access, Chase Preferred Seating, advance ticket access, and offers such as $5 off concessions and $20 off team store purchases.
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Delta SkyMiles members: can receive a complimentary prosecco or small popcorn at the 1st Mezzanine Balcony Bar by Delta at Radio City Music Hall by displaying their SkyMiles number on the Fly Delta app, with a limit of one item per SkyMiles Member per event and valid government ID required for alcohol (21+), available only at select events while supplies last.
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Parking: SpotHero is the Official Parking App of Radio City Music Hall; booking in advance is recommended.
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Accessibility: Contact accessibilityservices@msg.com or call 888-609-7599, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
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Timing: For most events at Radio City Music Hall, arriving 30–45 minutes before showtime is advisable, though the venue’s official guidance notes that doors open 1 hour before showtime and arriving less than 30 minutes before showtime may result in missing the beginning of the show. Allow extra time during the Christmas Spectacular season when multiple daily performances increase foot traffic.
FAQ
What Shows Are Coming to Radio City Music Hall in Fall 2026?
The fall 2026 calendar at Radio City Music Hall includes Malcolm Todd (Do That Again Tour, September 22–23), Suki Waterhouse (The Loveland Tour, September 24), Role Model (Chuck On Tour, September 25–26), wave to earth (the pieces tour, September 29), Buddy’s Got The Blues (October 1), Teddy Swims (October 2), Shaboozey (Outlaws Never Die Tour, October 3), Jessie Ware (The Superbloom Tour, October 8), Steve Lacy (Oh Yeah? Tour, October 10), and the 30 Rock 20th Anniversary Celebration (October 11). The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes runs November 4, 2026 through January 4, 2027.
When Do the Rockettes Perform in 2026?
The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes runs from November 4, 2026 through January 4, 2027, with 230 total performances, the most in the show’s history since its 1933 debut. The 2026 edition adds a brand-new tenth Rockettes number and new immersive technology. Tickets start at $50 at the box office or $55 online, and the full schedule is available at rockettes.com.
Which Artists on the Fall 2026 Schedule Are Considered Emerging or Rising?
Malcolm Todd, Role Model, Suki Waterhouse, Jessie Ware, and Steve Lacy are among the artists on the fall 2026 schedule that OnesToWatch has identified as being at a significant career inflection point. Each is headlining Radio City Music Hall, which sits between the club circuit and arenas, and that step is a measurable indicator of growing fan demand. wave to earth represents the expanding crossover appeal of Korean independent artists in North American markets.
How Much Do Tickets Cost for Radio City Music Hall Shows?
Ticket prices vary by event. Tickets for Shaboozey’s October 3, 2026 show start at $124. Christmas Spectacular tickets start at $50 at the box office or $55 online, with full-price tickets ranging up to $520 depending on seat location and date. For all other shows, pricing is set by the individual artist’s tour and is available through Ticketmaster or the official MSG box office. Checking the official MSG calendar or Ticketmaster directly provides the most current pricing.
Where Exactly Is Radio City Music Hall Located?
Radio City Music Hall is located at 1260 Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue), New York, NY 10020, in Midtown Manhattan. Entrances are on 50th and 51st Streets between 5th and 6th Avenues. The venue is accessible via multiple subway lines and is adjacent to Rockefeller Center. The box office is regularly open Monday through Saturday from 12 PM to 6 PM, subject to change, with adjusted hours during the Christmas Spectacular season.
Conclusion
Radio City Music Hall’s fall 2026 calendar offers a focused look at which emerging and independent artists have built enough real-world demand to headline one of New York’s most storied rooms. Malcolm Todd’s two-night Do That Again Tour stand, Role Model’s two-night Chuck On Tour run, Jessie Ware’s Superbloom Tour date, and Steve Lacy’s Oh Yeah?
Tour appearance each mark a distinct point on the path from discovery to sustained touring career. As the gap between club and arena widens, a Radio City headline has become one of the clearest signals of an artist’s trajectory. OnesToWatch tracks that pipeline from the earliest stages, and the fall 2026 calendar shows where several of those artists now stand.
Readers who want to follow that progression more closely can explore OnesToWatch for in-depth artist stories and future tour dates.