What to do in New York in January 2026
Highlight of the month
Go ice skating in New York
Head to one of the ice skating rinks in New York and enjoy a fun winter’s day.
Eric’s Tips
New York in January is cold and often covered in snow. So plan your activities accordingly! A perfect month for attending a sports game, both the ice hockey and basketball seasons are in full swing. The Hop on Hop off bus is great for exploring the city. View all events per day below.
Monthly events in New York in January 2026
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Visit one of the many wonderful Broadway musicals in New York.
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Choose from the many venues and artists performing in New York.
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Put on your skates and discover the best ice skating rinks in New York City.
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Basketball is one of the sports in New York! Why not visit a New York Knicks game.
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See the NY Rangers play in Madison Square Garden. Great atmosphere, tasty hotdogs!
6 Jan
Tuesday
Private Walking Tour
Take a private walking tour with an excellent New York guide. This is a great way to see a lot within a relatively short time, all tailored to your wishes!
6 Jan
6 Jan
Tuesday
New York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £51.00
7 Jan
7 Jan
7 Jan
Wednesday
New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Clippers
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £118.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £118.00
8 Jan
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
8 Jan
8 Jan
9 Jan
Friday
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!
9 Jan
9 Jan
Friday
The Satin Dollz Show & Dinner at a Times Square Diner
Welcome to the pin-up world of the 1940s and 1950s! Enjoy this entertaining dinner experience with a high-energy performance of singing and dancing.
9 Jan
9 Jan
9 Jan
9 Jan
10 Jan
Saturday
Candlelight Concert: Bridgerton on Strings
St. Ann's and The Holy Trinity Church | Start times: 18:30, 21:00 | Concerts
10 Jan
Saturday
Ski or Snowboard in New York
Enjoy a day in the snow in Hunter Mountain, just outside New York. Practice your favourite winter sport, ski or snowboard, with an all-inclusive package.
10 Jan
10 Jan
10 Jan
10 Jan
10 Jan
11 Jan
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
11 Jan
Sunday
Reverse Manhattanhenge
Possibly the most 'Instagrammable' sky phenomenon of the year, as the sunrise aligns with the east–west streets of Manhattan.
11 Jan
11 Jan
12 Jan
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
12 Jan
12 Jan
13 Jan
Tuesday
Private Walking Tour
Take a private walking tour with an excellent New York guide. This is a great way to see a lot within a relatively short time, all tailored to your wishes!
13 Jan
Tuesday
St. John's Red Storm Mens Basketball vs. Marquette Golden Eagles
College basketball: See America’s talented college basketball players in action and experience the impressive atmosphere!
Start time: 18:30 | Sports | Starting at £17.00
Start time: 18:30 | Sports | Starting at £17.00
13 Jan
13 Jan
14 Jan
14 Jan
14 Jan
15 Jan
Thursday
National Bagel Day
It's National Bagel Day today! Pay a visit to one of my favourite bagel places in town to celebrate this New York classic.
15 Jan
15 Jan
16 Jan
Friday
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!
16 Jan
Friday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
16 Jan
Friday
The Satin Dollz Show & Dinner at a Times Square Diner
Welcome to the pin-up world of the 1940s and 1950s! Enjoy this entertaining dinner experience with a high-energy performance of singing and dancing.
16 Jan
16 Jan
16 Jan
Friday
New York Sirens vs. Minnesota Frost
Experience the thrill of a women’s ice hockey game
Start time: 19:00 | Sports | Starting at £29.00
Start time: 19:00 | Sports | Starting at £29.00
16 Jan
17 Jan
17 Jan
Saturday
Ski or Snowboard in New York
Enjoy a day in the snow in Hunter Mountain, just outside New York. Practice your favourite winter sport, ski or snowboard, with an all-inclusive package.
17 Jan
17 Jan
17 Jan
17 Jan
Saturday
New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £50.00
17 Jan
Saturday
New York Knicks vs. Phoenix Suns
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £189.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £189.00
17 Jan
18 Jan
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
18 Jan
18 Jan
19 Jan
Monday
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
An American federal holiday to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. A good excuse to visit Harlem today.
19 Jan
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
19 Jan
19 Jan
Monday
New York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 17:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £156.00
Start time: 17:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £156.00
19 Jan
20 Jan
Tuesday
Private Walking Tour
Take a private walking tour with an excellent New York guide. This is a great way to see a lot within a relatively short time, all tailored to your wishes!
20 Jan
20 Jan
Tuesday
St. John's Red Storm Mens Basketball vs. Seton Hall Pirates
College basketball: See America’s talented college basketball players in action and experience the impressive atmosphere!
Start time: 19:00 | Sports | Starting at £29.00
Start time: 19:00 | Sports | Starting at £29.00
20 Jan
Tuesday
New York Sirens vs. Ottawa Charge
Experience the thrill of a women’s ice hockey game
Start time: 19:00 | Sports | Starting at £19.00
Start time: 19:00 | Sports | Starting at £19.00
20 Jan
Tuesday
New York City Ballet - Balanchine and Ratmansky
Start time: 19:30 | Theatre | Starting at £135.00
21 Jan
21 Jan
Wednesday
New York City Ballet - Balanchine and Ratmansky
Start time: 19:30 | Theatre | Starting at £93.00
21 Jan
Wednesday
New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £126.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £126.00
22 Jan
22 Jan
Thursday
New York City Ballet - Balanchine and Ratmansky
Start time: 19:30 | Theatre | Starting at £105.00
22 Jan
23 Jan
Friday
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 Jan
23 Jan
Friday
The Satin Dollz Show & Dinner at a Times Square Diner
Welcome to the pin-up world of the 1940s and 1950s! Enjoy this entertaining dinner experience with a high-energy performance of singing and dancing.
23 Jan
23 Jan
23 Jan
23 Jan
24 Jan
Saturday
Ski or Snowboard in New York
Enjoy a day in the snow in Hunter Mountain, just outside New York. Practice your favourite winter sport, ski or snowboard, with an all-inclusive package.
24 Jan
24 Jan
24 Jan
24 Jan
24 Jan
25 Jan
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
25 Jan
Sunday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
25 Jan
25 Jan
25 Jan
25 Jan
26 Jan
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
26 Jan
26 Jan
26 Jan
27 Jan
Tuesday
Private Walking Tour
Take a private walking tour with an excellent New York guide. This is a great way to see a lot within a relatively short time, all tailored to your wishes!
27 Jan
27 Jan
27 Jan
27 Jan
Tuesday
New York Knicks vs. Sacramento Kings
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £119.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £119.00
28 Jan
28 Jan
Wednesday
New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £85.00
28 Jan
Wednesday
St. John's Red Storm Mens Basketball vs. Butler Bulldogs
College basketball: See America’s talented college basketball players in action and experience the impressive atmosphere!
Start time: 19:00 | Sports | Starting at £18.00
Start time: 19:00 | Sports | Starting at £18.00
28 Jan
28 Jan
29 Jan
29 Jan
Thursday
New Jersey Devils vs. Nashville Predators
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £11.00
29 Jan
Thursday
New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £123.00
29 Jan
29 Jan
30 Jan
Friday
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!
30 Jan
Friday
The Satin Dollz Show & Dinner at a Times Square Diner
Welcome to the pin-up world of the 1940s and 1950s! Enjoy this entertaining dinner experience with a high-energy performance of singing and dancing.
30 Jan
30 Jan
30 Jan
Friday
New York Knicks vs. Portland Trail Blazers
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £147.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £147.00
30 Jan
31 Jan
31 Jan
Saturday
National Hot Chocolate Day
What a perfect day to treat yourself with a nice cup of hot chocolate and some winter fun. Go ice skating in Bryant Park!
31 Jan
Saturday
Ski or Snowboard in New York
Enjoy a day in the snow in Hunter Mountain, just outside New York. Practice your favourite winter sport, ski or snowboard, with an all-inclusive package.
31 Jan
Saturday
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Agility Preliminaries, Flyball, Demonstration Ring
Start time: 7:30 | Theatre | Starting at £48.00
31 Jan
Saturday
Seton Hall Pirates vs. Marquette Golden Eagles
Start time: 12:00 | Sports | Starting at £53.00
31 Jan
Saturday
New York City Ballet - Balanchine and Ratmansky
Start time: 14:00 | Theatre | Starting at £289.00
31 Jan
31 Jan
Saturday
New York Islanders vs. Nashville Predators
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £53.00
31 Jan
31 Jan
31 Jan