What to do in New York in August 2026
Highlight of the month
Summer in the city: Coney Island
The most iconic NY summer attraction, from the beach to the boulevard, to the old roller-coaster Cyclone. Check out my guide for a trip to Coney Island.
Eric’s Tips
New York in August is buzzing! It’s a busy month in the city. It can get hot, so book the Pizza Tour to Coney Island, board a speed boat or even a jet ski to cool off by, on or in the water. A Broadway musical is a great way to spend the evening. View all events per day below.
Monthly events in New York in August 2026
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Visit one of the many wonderful Broadway musicals in New York.
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Biking along the two rivers and through Central Park is a great way to see the city.
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Combine sightseeing in New York with a lovely night out and take a dinner cruise.
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Visit a game of New York's second baseball team in the Citi Field Stadium.
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Want to visit a baseball game? The New York Yankees are the best baseball team!
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Want to be on top of the city? Go to one of my favourite rooftop bars!
1 Aug
Saturday
New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £21.00
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £21.00
1 Aug
2 Aug
Sunday
New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £16.00
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £16.00
3 Aug
Monday
New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £23.00
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £23.00
4 Aug
Tuesday
New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £18.00
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £18.00
5 Aug
Wednesday
New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £23.00
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £23.00
7 Aug
7 Aug
Friday
New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £23.00
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £23.00
8 Aug
Saturday
New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at £39.00
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at £39.00
8 Aug
9 Aug
Sunday
Dominican Day Parade
The Dominican parade in New York is all about having fun. Admire the Dominican heritage with its colourful costumes, music and dance. Join this Dominican party and enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere!
9 Aug
Sunday
New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at £22.00
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at £22.00
9 Aug
Sunday
My Chemical Romance
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 18:00 | Concerts | Starting at £115.00
Start time: 18:00 | Concerts | Starting at £115.00
11 Aug
Tuesday
New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £23.00
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £23.00
12 Aug
12 Aug
Wednesday
New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £18.00
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £18.00
13 Aug
Thursday
New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at £22.00
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at £22.00
14 Aug
Friday
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £19.00
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £19.00
15 Aug
Saturday
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £26.00
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £26.00
16 Aug
Sunday
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £23.00
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £23.00
16 Aug
17 Aug
Monday
New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £15.00
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £15.00
18 Aug
Tuesday
New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £28.00
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £28.00
19 Aug
Wednesday
New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £15.00
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £15.00
19 Aug
21 Aug
Friday
New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £23.00
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £23.00
22 Aug
Saturday
New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at £39.00
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at £39.00
22 Aug
23 Aug
Sunday
New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at £22.00
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at £22.00
25 Aug
Tuesday
New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £22.00
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £22.00
25 Aug
Tuesday
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £22.00
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £22.00
26 Aug
Wednesday
New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £18.00
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £18.00
26 Aug
Wednesday
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £18.00
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £18.00
27 Aug
Thursday
New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £16.00
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £16.00
27 Aug
Thursday
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £23.00
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £23.00
28 Aug
Friday
New York Mets vs. Houston Astros
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £21.00
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £21.00
28 Aug
Friday
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £88.00
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £88.00
29 Aug
Saturday
New York Mets vs. Houston Astros
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £29.00
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £29.00
29 Aug
Saturday
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 19:15 | Baseball | Starting at £81.00
Start time: 19:15 | Baseball | Starting at £81.00
29 Aug
Saturday
New York Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia Union
Start time: 19:30 | Football | Starting at £54.00
30 Aug
Sunday
New York Mets vs. Houston Astros
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £23.00
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £23.00
30 Aug
Sunday
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox
⚫🔴 Black Friday: £19 off £160+ with code ERICSVIP25
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at £79.00
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at £79.00