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What to do in New York this weekend

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Go cycling! New York is becoming more and more bike-friendly. Rent a bike and discover Central Park or explore the whole city!

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 May 2025

2 May
Friday
NHL Playoffs Round 1: New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes (Game 6, Home Game 3)
Start time: TBA | Ice Hockey | Starting at $138.00
2 May
Friday
New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Free gift for the first 18,000 visitors
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $58.00
2 May
Friday
Crime Junkie Podcast Live
Start time: 19:30 | Theatre | Starting at $83.00
3 May
Saturday
Monster Jam
Start time: TBA | Sports | Starting at $55.00
3 May
Saturday
NBA Playoffs Round 1: New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons (Game 7, Home Game 4)
Start time: TBA | Basketball | Starting at $655.00
3 May
Saturday
New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Start time: 13:05 | Baseball | Starting at $46.00
3 May
Saturday
Charli XCX
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $274.00
4 May
Sunday
NBA Playoffs Semifinals: New York Knicks - Home Game 1
Start time: TBA | Basketball | Starting at $756.00
4 May
Sunday
New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Free gift for the first 18,000 visitors
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at $66.00
4 May
Sunday
New York City FC vs. FC Cincinnati
Start time: 17:00 | Soccer | Starting at $32.00
4 May
Sunday
Charli XCX
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $214.00
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