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!
1 Jan
Thursday
New Year's Day
Start off the year with a great view of the city from the Top of the Rock, take a walk in Central Park, visit one of the iconic museums or a Broadway show.
1 Jan
Thursday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
1 Jan
1 Jan
2 Jan
Friday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
2 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.
2 Jan
Friday
New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £203.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £203.00
3 Jan
Saturday
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
St. Ann's and The Holy Trinity Church | Concerts
3 Jan
Saturday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
3 Jan
3 Jan
Saturday
New York Islanders vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £75.00
3 Jan
Saturday
New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £170.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £170.00
3 Jan
3 Jan
Saturday
New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys
Start time: TBA | American Football | Starting at £65.00
4 Jan
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
4 Jan
Sunday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
4 Jan
4 Jan
Sunday
New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £33.00
5 Jan
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
5 Jan
5 Jan
6 Jan
6 Jan
Tuesday
New York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £32.00
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 £125.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £125.00
8 Jan
8 Jan
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
10 Jan
10 Jan
10 Jan
11 Jan
11 Jan
12 Jan
12 Jan
13 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
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
17 Jan
17 Jan
17 Jan
Saturday
New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £58.00
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 £124.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £124.00
17 Jan
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
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 £159.00
Start time: 17:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £159.00
19 Jan
20 Jan
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 £118.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £118.00
22 Jan
22 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
24 Jan
24 Jan
25 Jan
26 Jan
26 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 £94.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £94.00
28 Jan
Wednesday
New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers
Start time: 19:30 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £94.00
29 Jan
29 Jan
Thursday
New Jersey Devils vs. Nashville Predators
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £30.00
29 Jan
Thursday
New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £116.00
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
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 £116.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £116.00
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
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Agility Preliminaries, Flyball, Demonstration Ring
Start time: 7:30 | Theatre | Starting at £47.00
31 Jan
Saturday
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - Masters Agility Finals
Start time: 16:30 | Theatre | Starting at £64.00
31 Jan
Saturday
New York Islanders vs. Nashville Predators
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £46.00
31 Jan