NYC Music Picks: October 23–25, 2026
Four NYC music picks for October 23–25, 2026: Franc Moody, Big Crown’s anniversary, BASEMENT and Floating Points, with official event links.
By DJ Yaman Productions · Published October 20, 2026 · Event details checked October 20, 2026. All times are local to New York.
Choose the shape of your night before choosing the biggest name on the poster. A DJ’s extended set, an early live show and a daytime dance ask for different kinds of attention. This first edition offers four options across Brooklyn and Queens, with a reason to consider each and a direct route to its organizer.
Friday, October 23: Franc Moody DJ set and Cody Currie at Elsewhere
The details: Elsewhere, 599 Johnson Avenue, Bushwick, Brooklyn. Doors at 10:30 p.m. The venue lists Franc Moody DJ Set, Cody Currie (open to close), Cosmo, Pei Up + friends. Age policy: 21+. Listed price: $27.84 before service fees; the final ticket total may differ.
Why it makes the shortlist: Cody Currie’s open-to-close billing is the detail to notice. If you enjoy hearing how a selector connects the beginning, middle and end of a session, that format offers a different reason to go than catching one headline moment. Give the room time rather than treating the night as a checklist.
Choose this if: you want a Friday club night and are comfortable with a late start. Franc Moody is billed for a DJ set, so plan for that format rather than a full-band concert.
Official Elsewhere listing and tickets ↗
Saturday, October 24, early: Big Crown Records’ 10-year anniversary at Elsewhere
The details: The Hall at Elsewhere, 599 Johnson Avenue, Bushwick, Brooklyn. Doors at 6 p.m. The anniversary listing features El Michels Affair and guests, with artists including Homer, Marco Benevento, Dave Guy, Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek, Brainstory and Thee Marloes. Age policy: 16+. Listed price: $39.94 before service fees; check the final total when booking.
Why it makes the shortlist: A label anniversary gives you a way to discover several connected artists in one concert. Follow the names beyond the headliner: the interesting question is which musical connections you hear across the bill. This is the live-performance choice in a weekend otherwise centered on DJ sets.
Choose this if: you want an earlier start or a concert with several artists to explore. Doors are not a confirmed stage time for every performer; check the organizer’s updates before deciding when to arrive.
Official anniversary concert listing and tickets ↗
Saturday, October 24, late: Dustin Zahn and a two-room lineup at BASEMENT
The details: BASEMENT, 52-19 Flushing Avenue, Maspeth, Queens. The official listing starts at 10:30 p.m. The Basement room bills Dustin Zahn, Kameliia and Ade Kassim; Studio bills Hercules & Love Affair, Eli Escobar and Andi. Consult the official listing for current ticket tiers, fees and admission rules.
Why it makes the shortlist: The two-room bill creates a useful choice for listeners who like following more than one selector over a night. Decide which artists are your priority, then leave room to explore. This is an alternative Saturday plan to the early concert; trying to fit everything in can mean spending more time in transit than with the music.
Choose this if: you prefer a late-night start and a lineup that lets you change rooms. A ticket and a published start time do not replace the venue’s entry terms, so read those before traveling.
Official BASEMENT lineup and ticket link ↗
Sunday, October 25: Floating Points and Justin Carter at Mister Sunday
The details: Nowadays, 56-06 Cooper Avenue, Ridgewood, Queens. The organizer lists 3–9 p.m., with Justin Carter followed by Floating Points and a closing back-to-back set. Check the organizer’s ticket page for current prices and entry conditions.
Why it makes the shortlist: A Sunday afternoon start gives this selection its own place in the weekend. You can make dancing the main plan without waiting until midnight. The progression from separate sets into a shared closing session also gives you something to listen for: how two DJs connect their choices when they share the booth.
Choose this if: you would rather dance by day and finish in the evening. The organizer asks visitors to put phones away on the dance floor. Reduced-admission RSVP has arrival cutoffs and does not guarantee entry; use the official pages to choose the right ticket or RSVP option.
Official Mister Sunday event listing and tickets ↗ · Nowadays RSVP details ↗
Build a weekend that leaves room for the music
Pick one main event, check the ticket’s entry window and allow time to reach the venue. For the two Saturday options, decide whether an early concert or a later club night fits your group. For Sunday, consider the weather and the organizer’s arrival instructions. Bring the identification required by your chosen venue.
These are independent editorial selections based on the official listings linked above, not events produced by DJ Yaman Productions or reports of firsthand attendance. Lineups, schedules, prices and availability can change.
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