The details, in daylight
Bon Jovi played Madison Square Garden in New York on 16 July 2026. This show has already taken place — see Bon Jovi's page on KeenToGo for their upcoming dates.
Madison Square Garden — the Garden, or simply MSG — is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Midtown Manhattan, sitting between Seventh and Eighth Avenues above Pennsylvania Station. It is the most storied room in American live music, and a residency here still counts as a career marker. Bon Jovi are the rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey that Jon Bon Jovi has fronted since 1983, with Slippery When Wet (1986) and anthems like "Livin' on a Prayer" and "You Give Love a Bad Name" carrying them to well over 100 million records sold.
Asked about the venue
About Madison Square Garden
How many people does Madison Square Garden hold?
About 20,000 for concerts (slightly more or less depending on stage configuration) — it's the world's most famous arena.
Where exactly is Madison Square Garden?
4 Pennsylvania Plaza in Midtown Manhattan, built directly above Penn Station between 31st and 33rd Streets — most concertgoers arrive by train straight into the building.
Why is Madison Square Garden called 'The Garden'?
The name carries over from the original 1879 venue at Madison Square Park. The current building, opened in 1968, is the fourth to bear the name.
Can I take a bag into Madison Square Garden?
Only one you can live with all night. Bags do not have to be clear, but they must fit comfortably under your seat and cannot exceed 22 by 14 by 9 inches — and The Garden has no bag or coat check at all, so an oversized bag simply does not get in. Strollers have to be collapsible and fit under the seat too.
What time is the Madison Square Garden box office open?
Monday to Saturday, noon to 6pm, and closed on Sundays unless there is an event, in which case it opens at noon. On any event day it stays open until an hour after the show begins. One catch worth knowing: tickets for a newly announced show only reach the in-person window the day after the general on-sale.
Does Madison Square Garden take cash?
Not at the registers — it is card and mobile pay, Google Pay and Apple Pay included. Reverse ATMs around the building turn cash into a debit card if that is all you are carrying.
Can I charge my phone at Madison Square Garden?
Yes. chargeFUZE rental stations at nine points around the arena hand out portable power banks with Lightning, USB-C and Micro USB cables, and you can drop the bank back at any station rather than the one you took it from.
Can I leave Madison Square Garden and come back in?
No. All exits are final at The Garden — step outside and your night is over, so sort out the fresh air, the phone call and the cigarette before you go through security.