Things To Do on Long Island, NY (August 1 - August 7, 2025)
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Broadway’s longest-running show by Andrew Lloyd Webber brings the Paris Opera House to Long Island.
The Gateway, 215 South Country Rd., Bellport, thegateway.org
$35-$104. Showtimes vary. Aug. 1-31.
SECH
Reggaeton singer-songwriter and producer Sech, from Río Abajo, Panama City, plays a stop in NY following his Nov. 2024 album release, Tranki, Todo Pasa.
Stereo Garden, 9 Railroad Ave., Patchogue, stereogardenli.com
$54. 10 p.m. Aug. 1.
KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV
This undefeated UFC Hall of Fame champion brings his story to the spotlight from his childhood in Russia to his long UFC reign in this one-night-only event.
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org
$35-$305. 6 p.m. Aug. 2.
GOO GOO DOLLS
The four-time Grammy-nominated alt-rock band returns to Jones Beach on their “Summer Anthem Tour” to perform a blast from the past with a healthy mix of modern hits. The band will be joined by Dashboard Confessional.
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Jones Beach State Park, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh, jonesbeach.com
$66. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2.
KISS ME, KATE: IN CONCERT
Cole Porter’s timeless musical comedy returns to the stage in a concert performance at The Madison Theatre. This production brings to life the hilarious backstage antics and romantic entanglements of a theater troupe staging The Taming of the Shrew, featuring a full symphony orchestra.
Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, madisontheatreny.org
$45 – $60. 3 p.m. Aug. 2, 3.
ALL-STAR BAND CAMP PERFORMANCE
Students at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame All-Star Band Camp play live and show off what they learned this summer.
Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame, 97 Main St, Stony Brook, limusichalloffame.org
Free with admission to the museum. 3 p.m. Aug. 3.
MAGIC ROCKS! ILLUSIONIST LEON ETIENNE
The acclaimed illusionist and “America’s Got Talent” finalist brings his high-energy magic and mind-blowing stunts to the stage.
The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com
$31.25-$71.75. 7 p.m. Aug. 3.
PUNK ROCK LEGENDS
The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World and New Found Glory will rock fans of this pop-punk trifecta.
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Jones Beach State Park, 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh, jonesbeach.com
$40. 7 p.m. Aug. 3.
THE AVETT BROTHERS
This folk rock band from Concord, NC, brings their four-time Grammy-nominated sound to NY with songs like “Ain’t No Man” and “I And Love And You”. Arrive early to enjoy refreshments and to hear special guest Cassandra House.
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org
$155-$194. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3.
TAP INTO THE ARTS… ONE PINT AT A TIME
A laid-back arts fundraiser featuring Patchogue Theatre’s Executive Director, Michele‑Rizzo Berg, as guest bartender, pairing craft beers and community spirit to support local arts initiatives.
Spider Bite Brewing Co., 920 Lincoln Ave. #5, Bohemia, patchoguetheatre.org
Free. 6 p.m. Aug. 5.
CITY DANCE: AROUND THE WORLD
The City Dance Troupe puts on a mix of ethnic dances in their “Around the World with Dance” display.
Jeanne Rimsky Theater, Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington, landmarkonmainstreet.org
Free admission. 2 p.m. Aug. 6.
ENHYPEN
The globally acclaimed K-pop septet embarks on their 2025 “Walk The Line” World Tour. Fans can expect electrifying renditions of hits from their 2024 album ROMANCE: UNTOLD -daydream- and possibly their new single “Loose.” The group—Ni-Ki, Jungwon, Sunghoon, Heeseung, Sunoo, Jay, and Jake—will captivate audiences with their powerful stage presence and chart-topping tracks.
UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Belmont Park, ubsarena.com
$83.50-$881.50. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 7.
TOAST: A TRIBUTE TO BREAD
This tribute band takes the feel-good music of 70s soft rock band Bread to the stage, playing hits like “Baby I’m-A Want You” and “Make It With You.”
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, tillescenter.org
$59-$73. 7 p.m. Aug. 7.
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