On 3 , 5 , and 6 March 1988 , Michael jackson perform during his Bad World Tour on 7 , and 10 September 2001 Michael Jackson perform during his 30th anniversary It has previously hosted the 1976 Democratic National Convention , 1980 Democratic National Convention , 1992 Democratic National Convention , and the 2004 Republican National Convention , and hosted the NFL Draft for many years ( now held at Garden-leased Radio City Music Hall ) . From 1982 to 1990 , the Church of God in Christ in New York under the leadership of Bishop F.D. Washington used Madison Square Garden for its Annual Holy Convocation . The New York Police Academy , Baruch College/CUNY and Yeshiva University also hold their annual graduation ceremonies at Madison Square Garden . It hosted the Grammy Awards in 1972 , 1997 , 2003 and 2018 ( which are normally held in Los Angeles ) as well as the Latin Grammy Awards of 2006
2004 Republican National Convention
2004 Republican National Convention
Madison Square Garden