What to do in New York in February 2026
Highlight of the month
Ski resorts near New York City
Want to take a snow day during your trip to New York? Head to one of these winter resorts, just a couple of hours out of the city.
Eric’s Tips
New York in February is relatively cheap due to the low season. Travel in February and take advantage of shorter lines. It’s the perfect month for snow! View all events per day below.
Monthly events in New York in February 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!
1 Feb
Sunday
New York City Ballet - Balanchine and Ratmansky
Start time: 15:00 | Theatre | Starting at £105.00
1 Feb
1 Feb
Sunday
New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player LeBron James play together with his son!
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £357.00
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £357.00
2 Feb
2 Feb
Monday
The Grand Central's Birthday
On this day in 1913, the Grand Central Terminal saw its first train departure. Take a tour of the world's largest train station and marvel at its beauty.
2 Feb
2 Feb
3 Feb
3 Feb
3 Feb
3 Feb
Tuesday
New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £24.00
3 Feb
Tuesday
New York Islanders vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £31.00
3 Feb
3 Feb
Tuesday
Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player LeBron James play together with his son!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £251.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £251.00
4 Feb
Wednesday
New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £132.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £132.00
4 Feb
5 Feb
5 Feb
Thursday
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £32.00
5 Feb
Thursday
New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £95.00
5 Feb
Thursday
New York City Ballet - Contemporary Choreography II
Start time: 19:30 | Theatre | Starting at £144.00
6 Feb
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!
6 Feb
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.
6 Feb
6 Feb
Friday
St. Johns Red Storm vs. UConn Huskies
College basketball: See America’s talented college basketball players in action and experience the impressive atmosphere!
Start time: 20:00 | Sports | Starting at £114.00
Start time: 20:00 | Sports | Starting at £114.00
7 Feb
Saturday
New York City Ballet - Contemporary Choreography II
Start time: 14:00 | Theatre | Starting at £144.00
7 Feb
7 Feb
7 Feb
8 Feb
Sunday
Super Bowl
The 60th annual Super Bowl will be played in Santa Clara, California. Find the best sports bar to watch the game here.
8 Feb
8 Feb
Sunday
New York City Ballet - Contemporary Choreography II
Start time: 15:00 | Theatre | Starting at £144.00
8 Feb
9 Feb
Monday
National Pizza Day
New York: a city for and of pizza lovers. Find out all about my favourite pizza parlours here.
9 Feb
9 Feb
Monday
St. Johns Red Storm vs. Xavier Musketeers
College basketball: See America’s talented college basketball players in action and experience the impressive atmosphere!
Start time: 18:30 | Sports | Starting at £33.00
Start time: 18:30 | Sports | Starting at £33.00
9 Feb
10 Feb
Tuesday
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £113.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £113.00
11 Feb
11 Feb
11 Feb
12 - 17 Feb
Fashion is taking over New York! NYFW is one of the most prominent fashion weeks in the world and you can enjoy the latest creations from great fashion designers front-row.
12 Feb
Thursday
New York City Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty
Start time: 19:30 | Theatre | Starting at £111.00
13 Feb
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!
13 Feb
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.
13 Feb
13 Feb
13 Feb
14 Feb
Saturday
Candlelight Concert: Valentine's Day Special
Church of the Heavenly Rest | Start times: 18:30, 21:00 | Concerts
14 - 15 Feb
There are many activities organised for this weekend, especially for children. Visit MoMA or the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
14 Feb
Saturday
Valentine's Day
Celebrate in the most romantic restaurants and bars in NYC or treat your partner to a dinner cruise.
14 Feb
Saturday
Valentine's Day Cruise
Choose a cruise to celebrate Valentine's Day on the waters of New York.
14 Feb
14 Feb
Saturday
New York City Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty
Start time: 14:00 | Theatre | Starting at £111.00
14 Feb
14 Feb
Saturday
New York City Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty
Start time: 19:30 | Theatre | Starting at £94.00
15 Feb
15 Feb
15 Feb
15 Feb
15 Feb
16 Feb
16 Feb
16 Feb
17 Feb
Tuesday
Chinese New Year Firecracker Ceremony
600,000 firecrackers explode in order to scare away evil spirits. Enjoy dancers and food vendors at Sara D. Roosevelt Park. Starts at 11:00. Entrance is free.
17 Feb
Tuesday
National Pancake Day
What's breakfast without pancakes? Today is the day to go all out with syrup and toppings in one my favourite diners and breakfast places.
17 Feb
Tuesday
New York City Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty
Start time: 19:30 | Theatre | Starting at £118.00
18 Feb
Wednesday
New York City Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty
Start time: 19:30 | Theatre | Starting at £118.00
18 Feb
19 Feb
19 Feb
Thursday
New York City Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty
Start time: 19:30 | Theatre | Starting at £130.00
19 Feb
Thursday
New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £161.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £161.00
20 Feb
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!
20 Feb
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.
20 Feb
21 Feb
21 Feb
Saturday
New York City Ballet - Balanchine and Ratmansky
Start time: 11:00 | Theatre | Starting at £434.00
21 Feb
Saturday
St. Johns Red Storm vs. Creighton Bluejays
College basketball: See America’s talented college basketball players in action and experience the impressive atmosphere!
Start time: 12:00 | Sports | Starting at £49.00
Start time: 12:00 | Sports | Starting at £49.00
21 Feb
Saturday
New York City Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty
Start time: 14:00 | Theatre | Starting at £95.00
21 Feb
21 Feb
Saturday
New York City Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty
Start time: 19:30 | Theatre | Starting at £86.00
21 Feb
Saturday
New York Knicks vs. Houston Rockets
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 20:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £171.00
Start time: 20:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £171.00
22 Feb
Sunday
National Margarita Day
Margaritas aren't only for summertime sipping, but can be enjoyed any time of the year. Discover the best bars in New York to do so!
22 Feb
23 Feb
24 Feb
Tuesday
New York City Ballet - Contemporary Choreography II
Start time: 19:30 | Theatre | Starting at £144.00
24 Feb
25 Feb
25 Feb
Wednesday
New York City Ballet - Contemporary Choreography II
Start time: 19:30 | Theatre | Starting at £144.00
25 Feb
26 Feb
Thursday
New York City Ballet - Balanchine and Ratmansky
Start time: 19:30 | Theatre | Starting at £144.00
26 Feb
Thursday
Brooklyn Nets vs. San Antonio Spurs
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player Victor Wembanyama play!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £63.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £63.00
26 Feb
Thursday
New York Rangers vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Start time: 20:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £106.00
27 Feb
Friday
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
St. Ann's and The Holy Trinity Church | Concerts
27 Feb
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.
27 Feb
27 Feb
Friday
New York City Ballet - Balanchine and Ratmansky
Start time: 19:30 | Theatre | Starting at £144.00
28 Feb
Saturday
New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Start time: 12:30 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £140.00
28 Feb
Saturday
New York City Ballet - Balanchine and Ratmansky
Start time: 14:00 | Theatre | Starting at £90.00
28 Feb
Saturday
St. Johns Red Storm vs. Villanova Wildcats
College basketball: See America’s talented college basketball players in action and experience the impressive atmosphere!
Start time: 20:00 | Sports | Starting at £57.00
Start time: 20:00 | Sports | Starting at £57.00