New York City\u2019s most storied dance-punk institution is returning home. LCD Soundsystem has officially confirmed the return of its annual year-end residency, a tradition that has become a staple of the New York City winter concert calendar for nearly a decade. The 2026 run will span three consecutive weekends, comprising a total of 12 high-energy shows split between the Knockdown Center in Queens and the band\u2019s frequent stomping ground, Brooklyn Steel.<\/p>\n
The residency, which has evolved from a sporadic series of gigs into a cultural ritual for the city\u2019s music scene, kicks off on November 19 at the Knockdown Center. The band will play four consecutive nights in Queens before moving the festivities to Brooklyn Steel for a four-night stint beginning on November 30. The group will then return to the Knockdown Center for their final four shows, concluding the run on December 13.<\/p>\n
The 2026 residency carries extra weight beyond the typical holiday festivities. On November 30, the opening night of the Brooklyn Steel run, LCD Soundsystem will celebrate a significant career landmark: the 100th performance of their annual NYC residency series. This achievement underscores the band\u2019s enduring connection to the city that fostered their meteoric rise in the early 2000s and their subsequent influence on the global indie-dance landscape.<\/p>\n
In a gesture of community support that has become synonymous with the band\u2019s ethos, LCD Soundsystem has announced that 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales for that specific 100th-anniversary show will be donated to a charitable organization. While the specific recipient of the donation has yet to be named, the commitment to philanthropy highlights the band’s long-standing desire to use their platform to benefit the city they call home.<\/p>\n
Beyond the headline performances, the 2026 residency promises to be a multifaceted event. Organizers have confirmed that the shows will feature a diverse lineup of opening acts, as well as curated afterparties held following the main sets. These late-night events are expected to include DJ sets from a rotating roster of special guests, offering fans an immersive experience that extends beyond the standard concert format. By integrating emerging talent and unique collaborative sets, the band aims to maintain the high level of curation that has defined their previous residencies.<\/p>\n
Demand for LCD Soundsystem\u2019s local residencies is notoriously high, and the band has implemented a tiered ticketing strategy to manage the influx of interest. Tickets for all 12 performances will go on sale to the general public starting Friday, October 9, at 10:00 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n
For those looking to secure entry before the general on-sale, there are several windows of opportunity. American Express card members will have exclusive access to an Amex Presale, which begins Tuesday, October 6, at 10:00 a.m. ET and runs through Thursday, October 8, at 10:00 p.m. ET, subject to availability. Additionally, fans can register for a separate Fan Presale. Registration for this window is currently open, and the presale period will run concurrently with the Amex window, from October 7 at 10:00 a.m. ET until October 8 at 10:00 p.m. ET. Prospective attendees are encouraged to register early, as the band\u2019s residency dates have historically sold out in minutes.<\/p>\n
While the residency is a cause for celebration, it arrives at an interesting moment for the band\u2019s discography. LCD Soundsystem has not released a studio album since the critically acclaimed 2017 release American Dream<\/em>, nor have they debuted new material under the band\u2019s name since 2022. Despite this relative silence on the recording front, the individual members of the group remain highly active within the music industry.<\/p>\n Most notably, guitarist Al Doyle has recently stepped into the spotlight with his own solo material. Doyle, who has been a vital part of the LCD Soundsystem sound for years, recently released a track titled "Hard Times in America." The song serves as the lead single from his forthcoming debut solo album, Hollywood Saviour<\/em>. This development has sparked renewed conversation among fans regarding the band\u2019s future creative direction, even as they continue to lean into their legacy through these expansive, career-spanning residency performances.<\/p>\n The full schedule for the 2026 residency is as follows:<\/p>\n Knockdown Center (Queens, NY)<\/strong><\/p>\n Brooklyn Steel (Brooklyn, NY)<\/strong><\/p>\n Knockdown Center (Queens, NY)<\/strong><\/p>\n As the residency approaches, the city\u2019s music community prepares for a three-week celebration that serves as both a retrospective of the band\u2019s storied career and a look forward to the future of the New York dance-punk scene. With the landmark 100th show, the integration of new solo projects from members like Al Doyle, and the consistent commitment to local venues, the 2026 run stands as one of the most anticipated concert series of the year. Fans are advised to prepare for the upcoming ticket windows, as the combination of historical significance and limited seating ensures that these dates will once again be among the most sought-after tickets in New York City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" New York City\u2019s most storied dance-punk institution is returning home. LCD Soundsystem has officially confirmed the return of its annual year-end residency, a tradition that has become a staple of the New York City winter concert calendar for nearly a decade. The 2026 run will span three consecutive weekends, comprising a total of 12 high-energy […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1871,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[512],"tags":[1426,514,513,1444,3498,3074,515,3497,509,3496],"class_list":["post-1872","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment-and-culture","tag-announces","tag-culture","tag-entertainment","tag-holiday","tag-marking","tag-milestone","tag-movies","tag-residency","tag-show","tag-soundsystem"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/xesi.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1872","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/xesi.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/xesi.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xesi.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xesi.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1872"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/xesi.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1872\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xesi.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1871"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/xesi.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1872"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xesi.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1872"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xesi.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1872"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}2026 NYC Residency Schedule<\/h3>\n
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