Want to share your favorite music with your kids without waiting for them to be old enough for a late-night arena concert? The Rock and Roll Playhouse is bringing family-friendly performances inspired by Taylor Swift, Dave Matthews Band, the Grateful Dead, the Beatles, Olivia Rodrigo and more to New York and New Jersey through the holidays.
These concerts are designed with young listeners in mind, giving families a way to enjoy live music together. Here’s the upcoming NYC-area schedule, including nearby New Jersey and Westchester dates, with links to tickets and event information.
Rock and Roll Playhouse: November–December 2026 concert schedule
| Date | Concert | Venue | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov. 15 | Taylor Swift for Kids | Soho Live, Manhattan | Tickets / details |
| Sun, Nov. 15 | Dave Matthews Band for Kids | Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn | Tickets / details |
| Sun, Nov. 15 | Paramore & Hayley Williams for Kids | Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, NJ | Tickets / details |
| Sat, Nov. 21 | Taylor Swift & More for Kids | Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY | Tickets / details |
| Sun, Nov. 22 | Grateful Dead for Kids | Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn | Tickets / details |
| Sun, Nov. 29 | The Beatles for Kids | Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn | Tickets / details |
| Sun, Dec. 6 | Cosmic Charlie Brown Christmas | Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn | Tickets / details |
| Sat, Dec. 12 | Olivia Rodrigo & More for Kids | The Vogel, Red Bank, NJ | Tickets / details |
| Sat, Dec. 12 | The Beatles & More for Kids | Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY | Tickets / details |
| Sun, Dec. 13 | Taylor Swift for Kids | Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn | Tickets / details |
| Sun, Dec. 27 | Olivia Rodrigo for Kids | Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn | Tickets / details |
| Thu, Dec. 31 | Harry Styles for Kids | South Orange Performing Arts Center, South Orange, NJ | Tickets / details |
Schedules and ticket availability can change. Check the individual event page for start times, pricing, age guidance and venue policies before purchasing.
Which show should your family see?
Swifties have two NYC opportunities: November 15 at Soho Live and December 13 at Brooklyn Bowl. Families who grew up on jam bands can check out Dave Matthews Band on November 15 or Grateful Dead on November 22. Beatles fans have a November 29 Brooklyn Bowl date, while Olivia Rodrigo fans can choose between Red Bank on December 12 and Brooklyn on December 27.
There are also seasonal choices, including Cosmic Charlie Brown Christmas at Brooklyn Bowl on December 6, and New Jersey families can look at the Paramore show in Sayreville or Harry Styles in South Orange.
Before you go
These are live family concerts, not appearances by the original artists. Ticket policies vary by venue. Some shows are better suited to younger children than a typical rock concert, but parents should still consider sound levels and bring hearing protection if appropriate.
For more dates outside the NYC area, visit The Rock and Roll Playhouse’s official concert calendar.
Previously on DaDa Rocks: our earlier fall family-concert roundup. This updated holiday schedule adds additional NYC-area and New Jersey dates.