The Concert for New York City_
"One night. One place. One reason."
The Concert for New York City (2001) captures the star-studded benefit held at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2001, honoring the city’s resilience and the heroism of first responders after 9/11. Attended by thousands of firefighters, police officers, and rescue workers, the concert features performances by Paul McCartney, The Who, Elton John, Billy Joel, and other music legends in a powerful tribute to unity, courage, and recovery.
Starring
Billy Joel, David Bowie, Eric Clapton
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Concert for New York City was released 25 years ago in 2001.
Overview
The Concert for New York City (2001) captures the star-studded benefit held at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2001, honoring the city’s resilience and ...
The Concert for New York City is a Music, Documentary, TV Movie film with a runtime of 4h 56m.
CAST (20)
Billy Joel
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David Bowie
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Eric Clapton
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Elton John
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Paul McCartney
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Mick Jagger
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Nick Carter
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Howie Dorough
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Brian Littrell
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AJ McLean
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Kevin Richardson
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Jon Bon Jovi
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Beyoncé
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Kelly Rowland
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Michelle Williams
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Melissa Etheridge
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Jay-Z
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Kid Rock
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John Mellencamp
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Keith Richards
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What is The Concert for New York City about?
The Concert for New York City (2001) captures the star-studded benefit held at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2001, honoring the city’s resilience and the heroism of first responders after 9/11. Attended by thousands of firefighters, police officers, and rescue workers, the concert features performances by Paul McCartney, The Who, Elton John, Billy Joel, and other music legends in a powerful tribute to unity, courage, and recovery.
How long is The Concert for New York City?
The Concert for New York City has a runtime of 296 minutes (4h 56m).
Who stars in The Concert for New York City?
The cast of The Concert for New York City includes Billy Joel, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Paul McCartney.
What is the rating of The Concert for New York City?
The Concert for New York City has a rating of 4.8 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Music
Documentary
TV Movie