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What to do in New York this weekend

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Summer in the city: Coney Island The most iconic NY summer attraction, from the beach to the boulevard, to the old roller-coaster Cyclone. Check out my guide for a trip to Coney Island.

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 August 2026

14 Aug
Friday
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Adele
Church of the Heavenly Rest | Concerts
14 Aug
Friday
Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
14 Aug
Friday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Start time: 18:40 | Baseball | Starting at $36.00
14 Aug
Friday
Monster Jam
Start time: 19:00 | Sports | Starting at £26.00
14 Aug
Friday
New York Jets vs. NFL Preseason - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Start time: 19:00 | American Football | Starting at £8.00
14 Aug
Friday
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at £16.00
14 Aug
Friday
NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Kansas City Current
Start time: 20:00 | Football | Starting at £14.00
14 Aug
Friday
Olivia Dean
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at £398.00
15 Aug
Saturday
Summer Streets in NYC
From early morning until 15:00, Park Avenue and its connecting streets become car-free, inviting you to explore Manhattan safely on foot or by bike. Along the way, you can enjoy the many rest stops with free activities. Secure your own bike by booking it in advance.
15 Aug
Saturday
Monster Jam
Start time: 12:00 | Sports | Starting at £24.00
15 Aug
Saturday
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 16:10 | Baseball | Starting at £18.00
15 Aug
Saturday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Start time: 18:00 | Baseball | Starting at $32.00
15 Aug
Saturday
Monster Jam
Start time: 18:00 | Sports | Starting at £33.00
15 Aug
Saturday
Olivia Dean
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at £306.00
16 Aug
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!
16 Aug
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
16 Aug
Sunday
Steven Maglio & his Big Band Orchestra: “NOT Just Sinatra”
The Cutting Room | Start time: 18:00 | Show
16 Aug
Sunday
Monster Jam (Rescheduled from 1/25)
Start time: 13:00 | Sports | Starting at £31.00
16 Aug
Sunday
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals
Free gift for the first 5,000 Kids Under 14
Start time: 13:40 | Baseball | Starting at £11.00
16 Aug
Sunday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Start time: 14:00 | Baseball | Starting at $38.00
16 Aug
Sunday
New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union
Start time: 18:00 | Football | Starting at £19.00
16 Aug
Sunday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Start time: 18:40 | Baseball | Starting at $32.00
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