Overview:
Nu Look’s Valentine’s Day symphony concert at The Theatre Madison Square Garden brought generations of Haitian fans together for a celebration of konpa. Band leader Arly Larivière brought in featured guest Wyclef Jean to the arena performance that drew fans across age ranges.
NEW YORK — Even before Nu Look arrived at Madison Square Garden to deliver its konpa symphony show on Valentine’s Day, fans were already hype about the event’s uniqueness. Eager to see maestro Arly Lariviere on stage, hundreds discussed going to the show.
On Facebook, Cassie Joseph commented on Nulook’s post, “We making history tomorrow night pa kite yo vin di ou Nulook.” On Instagram, user @reineofnyc writes, “King Arly, thank you for sharing your incredible gift of music with the Haitian community. Your talent, passion, and electrifying stage presence truly made the night unforgettable. We can’t wait to see you again.”
Once the show kicked off, experiencing the music proved to be an indelible moment for those who made it to the 3,000-capacity Infosys Theater of the world famous venue. Dressed in evening gowns and suits, fans across all age groups — including many in their 70s not usually seen at regular nightclub bals — trotted to Manhattan for the experience.
Even then, some latecomers lined up at the box office to buy tickets, which by then were selling between $300 to $500 per seat.
Inside, the concert goers cheered and whoooee as Larivière belted out a bolero-style musical tribute to his father and welcomed Wyclef Jean as a special guest. They shouted out lyrics with Larivière as well when he crooned his signature love songs, running up to the pit to record on their phones and dance.
Here are a few images from inside the theater.
Arly Larivière raises his microphone during his performance at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte / The Haitian Times.
The stage fills with theatrical fog during Nu Look’s performance at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte / The Haitian Times.
The audience rejoices at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte / The Haitian Times.
The room fills with cheers and applause at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte / The Haitian Times.
Nu Look maestro Arly Larivière addresses the audience at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte / The Haitian Times
The crowd sings along with Nu Look maestro Arly Larivière as he points the microphone towards the audience at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte / The Haitian Times
Fans record Nu Look’s show at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte / The Haitian Times
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