10 Concerts & Shows in the USA Worth Booking

1.Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D’oeuvres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,559 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Spend about two hours aboard Sebago’s spacious Key West catamaran, passing Mallory Square, Fort Zachary Taylor, and Sunset Key as daylight fades. Enjoy champagne, wine, sangria, premium beer, cocktails, soft drinks, shrimp, small bites, and live music from local performers. Arrive 30 minutes early at 205 Elizabeth Street.

“Sunset was beautiful. Music and food were good. Dancing was fun. Would recommend to a friend. The time of the excursion was perfect.”

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2.Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,707 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $92

Set out from Key West’s historic seaport aboard a 65-foot yacht for a tropical buffet, unlimited well drinks, beer, wine, and soft drinks. You’ll pass Mallory Square and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, then head upstairs for sunset and live music. Arrive 60 minutes early, and bring a light jacket for the open deck.

“Love it and it's candid experience!!! We didn't have experience the sunset but the majestic sights are awesome. The dancing bonding was fun. I love the music that was played by the dj. The crews are awesome especially the captain and the dj.”

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3.Harlem Hallelujah! Gospel Wednesday Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,638 reviews · from $25Best value

Spend an uplifting Wednesday hour at Harlem’s Convent Avenue Baptist Church with Music Director Anthony Evans and the Harlem Praise Singers. This is a concert rather than a full church service, blending traditional spirituals, contemporary gospel, clapping, singing, and worship. Expect a historic setting, strong audience participation, and an optional church donation.

“A wonderful uplifting concert - with a talented choir and musicians - the best experience!”

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4.Harlem Gospel Live Music Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,479 reviews · from $28

Spend a Saturday morning at Mount Olivet Baptist Church for a one-hour Harlem gospel concert led by the Jubilee choir and artistically directed by Craig Harris. Expect powerful voices, hand-clapping, audience participation, and a warm community setting. Tickets cost $28, and the church is wheelchair accessible.

“Really an amazing experience. Amazing voices and truly gorgeous performances. Easy to find the address and very helpful staff.”

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5.Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,074 reviews · 3 hours · from $145

Board the Louisa of the Seas at Pier 36 for a three-hour evening cruise past the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, Governors Island, and Lower Manhattan. You will have a private table, plated dinner, live music, and drinks. VIP seating adds access to the upper deck and two drink tickets.

“Was an amazing experience, everything the food, the music, the staff, views of the City 100% perfect”

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6.Key West Sunset Sail with Live Music, Drinks and Appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 952 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Board Fury’s 65-foot catamaran at 631 Greene Street for a two-hour sunset sail with live local musicians, unlimited margaritas, beer, wine, champagne, soda, and seasonal appetizers. Choose the sundeck or shaded lounge, watch the sun set near Mallory Square and Fort Zachary Taylor, and return to the dock in time for dinner.

“You will have a great time on this sunset cruise. The band was great and played all our favorite songs. People were happy and dancing. Seeing the Christmas lights from the water was a wonderful experience!”

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7.Harlem Gospel Holiday Celebration Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 828 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Meet at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Harlem for a one-hour holiday gospel concert filled with hand-clapping, foot-stomping music and seasonal songs. You’ll also be near the Mount Morris Park Historic District and the former Temple Israel site. Early check-in begins at 8:30 am. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

“I loved the energy from everyone! It is was perfectly organised! The concert was divine!!!”

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8.Charleston Harbor Luxury Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 607 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Board the vintage Spirit of Carolina at Patriots Point for a 2.5-hour evening cruise past Fort Sumter, the Battery, and the Ravenel Bridge. You’ll share a table with four to six people, enjoy a made-to-order three-course dinner, and hear live music. The full-service bar costs extra, and parking takes a little planning.

“I would tell others to go into it with a open mind! The atmosphere was very relaxing and I really enjoyed the people.”

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9.Legends in Concert Branson Missouri

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 506 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52

Spend about two hours at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater for a fast-moving tribute show featuring singers, dancers, comedy, costumes, and a live band. The lineup changes four times a year, with acts such as Elvis and The Blues Brothers usually returning. Beer and wine are sold at the theater.

“Great family entertainment! Loved it! Elvis was great, but all performances we absolutely remarkable!”

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10.Austin Live Music Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99Top rated

Join Austin Detours for a three-hour, 21-and-over music crawl in a Mercedes Sprinter van. Guides such as Ike, Joey, Kelty, Evan, and David lead small groups to two or three venues, mixing local music with Austin history. Entry is included, but food and drinks are not. The evening begins at 8 pm and usually ends around 11 pm.

“We visited three classic Austin Music spots, each was unique. Joey, our guide was great. He shared a lot of great information about the city, and the music scene.”

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