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What to do in New York this weekend

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Do you want to know what there is to do in New York this weekend? Take a look below where you can find an overview of weekend activities in the city. For example, catch a sports game. Almost every weekend throughout the year there’s a range of sports games on and the atmosphere in the stadiums is always awesome! Feel like some music? There is a huge range of concerts each week throughout New York. See the biggest stars live on stage at Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall or Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Of course, it’s also very important to know if you happen to be in New York on National Pizza Day or National Burger Day! In the below breakdown, you can see a daily account of things to do in NYC this weekend.

NYC Activities This Weekend

Seeing a Broadway Musical is a must during your New York trip. During the weekend you can see a Matinee show on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and also evening performances on both days. Go and see a classic show that has been running for years or see one of the exciting new musicals and enjoy the modern storylines and impressive sets.

If you feel like going out on the town during the evenings and are looking for the best of New York’s nightlife, I recommend visiting a rooftop bar. In the summer months, the Happy Hour Cruise is a fun way to start the evening and enjoy the views.

Saturday is the perfect day to see a show of some sort and grab a drink afterwards. Alternatively, make it an early night and head back to your hotel so you can be up bright early on Sunday to board the bus for a gospel tour through Harlem!

New York Weekend Calendar

As I am sure you already know, there is always something to do in New York City. They don’t call it The City That Never Sleeps for nothing! Take a look at the calendar below and see for yourself what is happening in the city during your stay. I have put the best NYC activities this weekend together in one handy list for your Friday, Saturday and Sunday so you never have to ask what to do in New York this weekend. You can buy tickets directly, safely and easily by clicking on the links!

Weekly events in New York in October 2025

3 Oct
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.
3 Oct
Friday
New York City Ballet: All Balanchine II
Start time: 19:30 | Starting at £59.00
3 Oct
Friday
Shawn Mendes
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at £82.00
3 Oct
Friday
Hugh Jackman - From New York, With Love
Start time: 20:00 | Theatre | Starting at £38.00
3 Oct
Friday
Toad The Wet Sprocket
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at £60.00
3 Oct
Friday
The Royal Scam - Tribute to Steely Dan
Start time: 20:30 | Concerts | Starting at £58.00
3 Oct
Friday
Alan Parsons
Start time: 21:00 | Concerts | Starting at £56.00
4 Oct
Saturday
National Taco Day
Día del Taco is dedicated to this beloved Mexican dish. Whether you want a quick tasty lunch or a night out, New York has a Mexican restaurant for every occasion.
4 Oct
Saturday
Hugh Jackman - From New York, With Love
Start time: 14:00 | Theatre | Starting at £35.00
4 Oct
Saturday
New York Red Bulls vs. FC Cincinnati
Start time: 19:30 | Football | Starting at £14.00
4 Oct
Saturday
New York City Ballet: Eclectic
Start time: 19:30 | Starting at £82.00
4 Oct
Saturday
Hugh Jackman - From New York, With Love
Start time: 20:00 | Theatre | Starting at £38.00
4 Oct
Saturday
Brooklyn Nets vs. Hapoel Jerusalem B.C.
Start time: 20:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £13.00
5 Oct
Sunday
Day Trip to Bear Mountain
Escape the skyscrapers for a day to appreciate Mother Nature in all her glory on this relaxing boat trip to Bear Mountain.
Pier 83 | Start time: 9:00
5 Oct
Sunday
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5 Oct
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
5 Oct
Sunday
New York Jets vs. Dallas Cowboys
Start time: 13:00 | American Football | Starting at £74.00
5 Oct
Sunday
New York City Ballet: Eclectic
Start time: 15:00 | Starting at £105.00
5 Oct
Sunday
NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Seattle Reign FC
Start time: 16:00 | Sports | Starting at $15.00
5 Oct
Sunday
Black Violin
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at £45.00
5 Oct
Sunday
Andrea Bocelli
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at £487.00
5 Oct
Sunday
Ludovico Einaudi
Start time: 19:30 | Theatre | Starting at £213.00
5 Oct
Sunday
ALDS: New York Yankees vs. TBD (Home Game 1)
Start time: TBA | Baseball | Starting at £111.00
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