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What to do in New York in May 2025

Highlight of the month

Go cycling!

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

Eric’s Tips

New York in May means it’s time for walking and cycling tours in the sun! For an unforgettable experience, book a helicopter flight. Fancy escaping the city? Then visit Niagara Falls or go shopping at Woodbury. View all events per day below.

Monthly events in New York in May 2025

  • Broadway Shows

    Visit one of the many wonderful Broadway musicals in New York.

  • Cycling in New York

    Biking along the two rivers and through Central Park is a great way to see the city.

  • Dinner Cruises

    Combine sightseeing in New York with a lovely night out and take a dinner cruise.

  • New York Mets Baseball

    Visit a game of New York's second baseball team in the new stadium Citi Field.

  • New York Yankees Baseball

    Want to visit a baseball game? The New York Yankees are the best baseball team!

  • Niagara Falls Day Trip

    Discover the mighty Niagara Falls on a day trip from New York.

  • Rooftop Bars

    Want to be on top of the city? Go to one of my favourite rooftop bars!

21 - 27 May
Fleet Week
A week-long event honouring the United States Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps.
24 May
Saturday
Broadway Sings Ariana Grande & Lady Gaga
The Cutting Room | Concerts
24 May
Saturday
The Brooklyn Bridge's Birthday
The Brooklyn Bridge was officially opened on this day, in 1883. Celebrate the birthday of this New York icon by walking or cycling over it.
24 May
Saturday
Hugh Jackman - From New York, With Love
Start time: 14:00 | Theatre | Starting at £15.00
24 May
Saturday
Beyonce
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at £84.00
24 May
Saturday
New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player Shohei Ohtani play!
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 19:15 | Baseball | Starting at £37.00
24 May
Saturday
Los Tigres del Norte
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at £105.00
24 May
Saturday
Hugh Jackman - From New York, With Love
Start time: 20:00 | Theatre | Starting at £19.00
24 May
Saturday
The Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at £34.00
24 May
Saturday
Alice Cooper
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at £56.00
25 May
Sunday
Broadway Sings Taylor Swift
The Cutting Room | Concerts
25 May
Sunday
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25 May
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
25 May
Sunday
New York City FC vs. Chicago Fire
Start time: 15:00 | Soccer | Starting at £14.00
25 May
Sunday
Beyonce
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at £91.00
25 May
Sunday
New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player Shohei Ohtani play!
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at £36.00
26 May
Monday
Memorial Day
Memorial Day honours the men and women who died serving in the American armed forces. It also marks the unofficial start of the summer season. A good day to visit Governors Island.
26 May
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
26 May
Monday
The Banksy Museum
Dive into the world of Banksy: With over 160 pieces on view, The Banksy Museum has the world's largest collection of the artist's work. For every street art lover!
26 May
Monday
New York Mets vs. Chicago White Sox
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 16:10 | Baseball | Starting at £27.00
26 May
Monday
Various Broadway shows
Start time: 19:00 | Starting at £73.58
27 May
Tuesday
Teddy Swims
Teddy Swims - I've Tried Everything But Therapy Tour
Radio City Music Hall | Start time: 20:00 | Concerts
27 May
Tuesday
Ricky Gervais
Start time: 7:30 | Concerts | Starting at £69.00
27 May
Tuesday
New York Liberty vs. Golden State Valkyries
Start time: 18:00 | Basketball | Starting at £19.00
27 May
Tuesday
Il Barbiere Di Siviglia
Start time: 19:00 | Opera
27 May
Tuesday
Various Broadway shows
Start times: 19:00, 19:30 | Starting at £51.62
27 May
Tuesday
New York Mets vs. Chicago White Sox
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at £10.00
27 May
Tuesday
New York City Ballet
Start time: 19:30 | Dance
27 May
Tuesday
Teddy Swims
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at £286.00
28 May
Wednesday
National Hamburger Day
The making of a good burger is a true craft. Check out the best hamburger spots in New York.
28 May
Wednesday
NYC Donut Tour
Try some of New York’s most delicious donuts during this unique tour.
28 May
Wednesday
Teddy Swims
Teddy Swims - I've Tried Everything But Therapy Tour
Radio City Music Hall | Start time: 20:00 | Concerts
28 May
Wednesday
Various Broadway shows
Start times: 13:00, 14:00, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00 | Starting at £51.62
28 May
Wednesday
New York Red Bulls vs. Charlotte FC
Start time: 18:30 | Soccer | Starting at £10.00
28 May
Wednesday
The Queen of Spades
Start time: 19:00 | Opera
28 May
Wednesday
Beyonce
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at £82.00
28 May
Wednesday
New York Mets vs. Chicago White Sox
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at £9.00
28 May
Wednesday
Amateur Night at the Apollo
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at £26.00
28 May
Wednesday
New York City Ballet
Start time: 19:30 | Dance
28 May
Wednesday
New York City FC vs. Houston Dynamo
Start time: 19:30 | Soccer | Starting at £10.00
28 May
Wednesday
Teddy Swims
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at £188.00
29 May
Thursday
Manhattanhenge
Possibly the most 'Instagrammable' sky phenomenon of the year, as the sunset aligns with the east–west streets of Manhattan. Head to a rooftop bar for a spectacular view!
29 May
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
29 May
Thursday
Various Broadway shows
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00 | Starting at £51.62
29 May
Thursday
New York Liberty vs. Golden State Valkyries
Start time: 18:00 | Basketball | Starting at £15.00
29 May
Thursday
Beyonce
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at £95.00
29 May
Thursday
New York City Ballet
Start time: 19:30 | Dance
29 May
Thursday
Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at £53.00
29 May
Thursday
NBA Playoffs Conference Finals: New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers (Game 5, Home Game 3)
Start time: 20:00 | Basketball | Starting at £554.00
29 May
Thursday
John Fogerty
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at £59.00
29 May
Thursday
Trevor Noah
Start time: 22:00 | Theatre | Starting at £87.00
30 May
Friday
Alive After Five Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
30 May
Friday
Various Broadway shows
Start times: 19:00, 19:30, 20:00 | Starting at £57.11
30 May
Friday
Avril Lavigne
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at £81.00
30 May
Friday
New York Mets vs. Colorado Rockies
Free gift for the first 10,000 visitors
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at £19.00
30 May
Friday
New York City Ballet
Start time: 19:30 | Dance
30 May
Friday
Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at £92.00
30 May
Friday
Camila
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at £130.00
31 May
Saturday
Various Broadway shows
Start times: 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 16:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00 | Starting at £59.85
31 May
Saturday
Il Barbiere Di Siviglia
Start time: 13:00 | Opera
31 May
Saturday
New York City Ballet
Start times: 14:00, 19:30 | Dance
31 May
Saturday
New York Mets vs. Colorado Rockies
Free gift for the first 10,000 visitors
Start time: 16:10 | Baseball | Starting at £22.00
31 May
Saturday
Bloc Party
Start time: 18:00 | Concerts | Starting at £20.00
31 May
Saturday
New York Red Bulls vs. Atlanta United
Start time: 18:30 | Soccer | Starting at £14.00
31 May
Saturday
Ali Siddiq
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at £63.00
31 May
Saturday
The Queen of Spades
Start time: 20:00 | Opera
31 May
Saturday
Camila
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at £178.00
31 May
Saturday
Fernando Villalona
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at £119.00
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