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What to do in New York this weekend

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Go cycling! New York is becoming more and more bike-friendly. Rent a bike and discover Central Park or explore the whole city!

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 May 2026

15 May
Friday
Candlelight Concert: Bridgerton on Strings
St. Ann's and The Holy Trinity Church | Concerts
15 May
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.
15 May
Friday
Nate Bargatze
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at £26.00
15 May
Friday
New York Mets vs. New York Yankees
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at £103.00
15 May
Friday
New York City Ballet
Start time: 19:30 | Starting at £78.00
16 May
Saturday
Dance Parade
Experience the joy of dancing with djs, live bands and over 100 styles of dance. The Dance Parade starts at 12:00 at 17th Street & Fifth Avenue, and ends in Tompkins Square Park with a DanceFest. Free.
16 May
Saturday
New York City Ballet: Contemporary Choreography
Start time: 14:00 | Starting at £55.00
16 May
Saturday
York Hot Air Balloon & Kite Festival
Start time: 17:00
16 May
Saturday
New York Mets vs. New York Yankees
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 19:15 | Baseball | Starting at £111.00
16 May
Saturday
New York Red Bulls vs. New York City FC
Start time: 19:30 | Football | Starting at £26.00
16 May
Saturday
Vanessa Carlton
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at £114.00
16 May
Saturday
Bruce Springsteen
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at £216.00
17 May
Sunday
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!
17 May
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
17 May
Sunday
New York Mets vs. New York Yankees
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 13:40 | Baseball | Starting at £105.00
17 May
Sunday
New York City Ballet: Eclectic
Start time: 15:00 | Starting at £55.00
17 May
Sunday
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Haydn, Mozart & Beethoven
Start time: 17:00 | Concerts | Starting at $111.00
17 May
Sunday
Michelle Buteau
Start time: 19:00 | Theatre | Starting at £46.00
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