Events and Happenings
The Monthly NYC Events Guide
October isn’t just for Halloween (but we’ve got plenty of that!). October in New York brings black-tie galas with Casita Maria, Icelandic feasts, Champagne-fueled parties, rooftop Halloween transformations at the Moxy Times Square, and one of the city’s wildest annual traditions. Here are the exhibitions, dinners, parties, performances, and other events worth knowing about in October 2026.
September in New York City brings Snoopy dressed by BODE, Sandy Liang, and Willy Chavarria in the Meatpacking District, Bvlgari’s Serpenti on the High Line, a champagne-and-oyster retreat on the North Fork, Hunt Slonem at Casita Maria’s Fiesta kick-off, and a six-DJ night at Mood Ring. From fashion and art to nightlife, food, and cultural events, these are some of the most interesting things happening in NYC in September 2026.
June in New York belongs to football fans, design lovers, and rooftop revelers. From the The 2026 FIFA World Cup arriving in the city to the Morgan Library and World Monuments Fund hosting summer gatherings of their own, there’s activity for everyone. Bryant Park fills with contemporary dance while Magic Hour Rooftop transforms into a summer camp overlooking the city. These are the best events in NYC for June 2026.
One of our most dense event lineups ever, May arrives in full force in New York. From the Met Gala and Frieze Week to celebrating all things Italy in a townhouse the city moves between fashion, design, art, and food with no pauses. Add in Carnegie Hall’s milestone gala, the 26th annual MAD About Jewelry show, and a growing slate of pop-ups and cultural gatherings, and these are the best events in NYC for May 2026.
NYC begins to bloom in April. From Louis Vuitton’s hotel takeover in Soho to an exclusive evening with Anine Bing; there’s a 50th anniversary celebration at MoMA PS1 plus a special concert presented by the country of Sweden. That’s not to forget annual essentials like the New York International Auto Show and the Young Concert Artists Gala. Simply put, these are the best events in NYC for April 2026.
Looking for the best NYC events in March 2026? From the Whitney Biennial and the MoMA March Party to Marina Abramović in conversation with Seth Meyers, Van Cleef & Arpels’ Dance Reflections Festival, late-night Bushwick dance parties, and hands-on SoHo pop-ups, these standout exhibitions, performances, and cultural gatherings are defining New York’s social and artistic calendar for March 2026.
February in NYC offers a delicious mix of museum exhibitions, gallery programming, and formal events without holiday crowds. Highlights include a major Isamu Noguchi exhibition, appointment-only shows at Library 180, design talks at Robert A.M. Stern Architects, Mardi Gras celebrations in TriBeCa, and gala evenings at Lincoln Center. These are the best events in NYC for February 2026.
Despite the rumors, January in NYC is far from quiet. From after-hours celebrations at the Whitney Museum of American Art to skating at Rockefeller Center to exploring The Winter Show at The Park Avenue Armory through to dancing at one of NYC’s most iconic debutante balls, these are the best events in NYC for January 2026.
New York City’s best New Year’s Eve celebrations increasingly begin at the table and end on the dance floor. From multi-course dinners that unfold into midnight Champagne to galas where live music and DJs take over after dessert, we’ve made New Year’s Eve plans designed for those who want the full arc.
No more FOMO! These are the not-to-miss events during Miami Art Week 2025. From Es Devlin’s monumental Library of Us on Faena Beach to Jeffrey Deitch’s That Was Then, This Is Now in the Design District, New openings from Cartier, plus major presentations inside Art Basel Miami Beach and Art Miami. Many of these exhibitions run through the end of the year, offering the chance to experience Miami’s creative landscape long after the week’s rush subsides.
Our biggest December events guide ever! From family-friendly holiday activities and exciting festivals to world class exhibitions and cozy nightlife, this curated lineup highlights the month’s most essential things to do in NYC in December 2025.
November in New York City unfolds with a season of art, design, and celebration, from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Salon Art + Design to intimate evenings with icons like Tracey Emin and a champagne-soaked Sea of Gold party. These are the best events in NYC for November 2025.
In October, you’ll walk through a West Village townhouse designed by the best, encounter Andrea Bocelli in an intimate gala setting, explore the world of Ukrainian culture, and even take a seat at one of New York City’s most celebrated bars.These are the best events in NYC for October 2025.
From the Philharmonic’s glittering gala to the first-ever Perú Mucho Gusto Festival, September in New York unfolds with art fairs, rooftop concerts, culinary feasts, and society gatherings that set the rhythm of the season. These are the best events for September in NYC.
Get ready for a thrilling August, from the final days of museum exhibitions, limited-edition cocktails on rooftops, helicopters to the Hamptons, and lots of US Open festivities. These are the best events in NYC for August 2025. One more thing: this is our biggest list of free events in NYC ever.
From an wildlife galas, jazz cabaret by the sea, to boutique shopping and $100M worth of vintage Ferraris—this is your guide to the best Hamptons events in August 2025, sure to pair high style with heartfelt causes.
Whether the Hamptons is your summer base or just a weekend escape, the social calendar is stacked in July 2025. Between cabaret legends, Ferrari-filled fields, and garden soirées with champagne and sculpture, only a few events truly dazzle. Dive in.
Get ready for a jam-packed July in NYC filled with high-energy parties, mesmerizing art exhibitions, legendary fireworks, and two opportunities to see Rita Ora live in NYC. These are the best events in NYC for July 2025.
NYC turns up for June 2025 with Caribbean carnivals, Black Tie galas, rooftop cocktails, and underground dance celebrations and more. By the way: this is our biggest list ever, packed with more free events than ever.
From Mother’s Day and the Met Gala to a galaxy of art shows, May in New York City is serving red carpet energy and spring garden fantasies—your calendar’s about to get very full. There’s plenty to do in NYC in May 2025.
From dancing the night away at a Swedish music festival, taking Jeeps for a mountain drive right in the city, or stepping inside the completely reimagined Frick mansion, there’s plenty to do in NYC in April 2025.
St. Patrick’s Day, March Madness, and some nibbles of spring. March in NYC is jam-packed with exciting and interesting events across the city. Here’s what’s fun in New York City for March 2025.
From celebrating Black History Month to New York Fashion Week to picking out a dinner spot for Valentine’s Day, February is packed with things to do in New York City.
Take the turn of the year to dizzying heights with this line up of New Years Eve celebrations, from dinners to DJ sets. Get the scoop and pick up tickets just in time to pop bottles.
While the city is dripping in holiday spirit, December is a great time to celebrate and give back. Here’s a variety of events to make your December in New York City one to remember, from light shows to dinner with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
There’s so much to do in NYC in October that it’s almost scary. From Halloween parties to city-wide Food Festivals, these are the not-to-miss events in NYC in October 2024.
With very specific vibes, very open bars, and very much dancing, the hotel brand is taking over NoMad, Soho, and Williamsburg with a wealth of lavish celebrations. Get the scoop and pick up tickets in time for the turn of the year. We’ve also included some wardrobe picks with same-day delivery in NYC to ensure you’re dressed to impress.
Offering a lifetime’s worth of tantalizing sips, The Singapore Cocktail Festival returns May 5th to 21st 2023 with nearly 100 cocktails available for only S$15 each (about USD $11).
Short on land but huge on culture, Taste of Iceland is bringing the ultimate celebration of all things Iceland to NYC. The series is returning with three days of music, design, film, food, and bike rides. Here’s a comprehensive look as Iceland descends upon the city that never sleeps. Oh, and we’ve never had to write “Free Event” this many times in a single story.