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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 January 2026

2 Jan
Friday
Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Step into an illuminated winter trail featuring more than one million lights and different art and sound installations. Don't miss out on this magical experience!
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
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 Sirens vs. Montreal Victoire
Experience the thrill of a women’s ice hockey game
Start time: 13:00 | Sports | Starting at £22.00
2 Jan
Friday
New York City Ballet: The Nutcracker
Start time: 14:00 | Starting at £116.00
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
2 Jan
Friday
New York City Ballet: The Nutcracker
Start time: 20:00 | Starting at £132.00
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
3 Jan
Saturday
St. Johns Red Storm vs. Providence Friars
College basketball: See America’s talented college basketball players in action and experience the impressive atmosphere!
Start time: 12:00 | Sports | Starting at £43.00
3 Jan
Saturday
Strictly Sinatra
Start time: 12:30 | Concerts | Starting at £58.00
3 Jan
Saturday
New York City Ballet: The Nutcracker
Start time: 14:00 | Starting at £106.00
3 Jan
Saturday
New Jersey Devils vs. Utah Mammoth
Start time: 15:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £52.00
3 Jan
Saturday
New York Islanders vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £58.00
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 £195.00
3 Jan
Saturday
Romeo and Juliet - Theatrical Production
Start time: 20:00 | Theatre | Starting at £90.00
3 Jan
Saturday
New York City Ballet: The Nutcracker
Start time: 20:00 | Starting at £137.00
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
4 Jan
Sunday
Seton Hall Pirates vs. Creighton Bluejays
Start time: 12:00 | Sports | Starting at £27.00
4 Jan
Sunday
New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys
Start time: 13:00 | American Football | Starting at £25.00
4 Jan
Sunday
Brooklyn Nets vs. Denver Nuggets
Start time: 15:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £59.00
4 Jan
Sunday
New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £27.00
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