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What to do in New York this weekend

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Do you want to know what there is to do in New York this weekend? Take a look below where you can find an overview of NYC events this weekend. For example, catch a sports game. Almost every weekend throughout the year there’s a range of sports games on and the atmosphere in the stadiums is always awesome! Feel like some music? There are a huge range of concerts on each week throughout New York. See the biggest stars, live on stage at Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall or Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Of course, it’s also very important to know if you happen to be in New York on National Pizza Day or National Burger Day! In the below breakdown you can see a daily account of things to do in NYC this weekend.

NYC Activities This Weekend

Seeing a Broadway Musical is a must during your New York trip. During the weekend you can see a Matinée show on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and also evening performances on both days too. Go to see a classic show that has been running for years or see one of the exciting new musicals and enjoy the modern storylines and impressive sets.

If you feel like going out on the town during the evenings and are looking for the best of New York’s nightlife, I recommend visiting a rooftop bar. In the summer months, the Happy Hour Cruise is a fun way to start the evening and enjoy the views.

Saturday is the perfect day to see a show of some sorts, and grab a drink afterwards. Alternatively make it an early night and head back to your hotel so you can be up bright early on Sunday in order to board the bus for a gospel tour through Harlem!

New York Weekend Calendar

As I am sure you already know, there is always something to do in New York City. They don’t call it The City That Never Sleeps for nothing! Take a look at the calendar below and see for yourself what is happening in the city during your stay. I have put the best NYC activities this weekend together in one handy list for your Friday, Saturday and Sunday so you never have to ask what to do in New York this weekend. You can buy tickets directly, safely and easily by clicking on the links!

Weekly events in New York in August 2026

21 Aug
Friday
Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
21 Aug
Friday
Bruno Mars
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at $249.00
21 Aug
Friday
Kehlani
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at $130.00
21 Aug
Friday
New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Free gift for the first 18,000 visitors
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $59.00
21 Aug
Friday
Jonas Brothers
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at $191.00
21 Aug
Friday
The Lumineers
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $198.00
21 Aug
Friday
Private Eyes - Premier Hall and Oates Tribute
Start time: 21:00 | Concerts | Starting at $115.00
22 Aug
Saturday
New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Free gift for the first 18,000 visitors
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at $91.00
22 Aug
Saturday
The Wiggles
Start time: 18:00 | Concerts | Starting at $12.00
22 Aug
Saturday
Bruno Mars
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at $242.00
22 Aug
Saturday
New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player Caitlin Clark play!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketball | Starting at $109.00
22 Aug
Saturday
New York Red Bulls vs. Chicago Fire FC
Start time: 19:30 | Soccer | Starting at $26.00
22 Aug
Saturday
Jonas Brothers
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at $174.00
22 Aug
Saturday
Marco Antonio Solis
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $96.00
22 Aug
Saturday
The Smiths Tribute NYC
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $64.00
23 Aug
Sunday
Atmospheric jazz cruise
Enjoy an evening on the water with a complimentary drink and a live jazz band. Experience the illuminated Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty by night. This 1920s style yacht is perfect for a romantic night out!
23 Aug
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
23 - 29 Aug
US Open Fan Week 2026
The week leading up to the official tournament is US Open Fan Week with all kinds of activities related to the tennis tournament. It's free to attend, but you will need tickets for some individual activities.
Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
23 Aug
Sunday
New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at $22.00
23 Aug
Sunday
Syleena Johnson
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $94.00
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