Skip to content

What to do in New York this weekend

Highlight of the month

Boat tours in New York

Boat tours in New York Enjoy the cool breeze from a boat. The Circle Line Best of NYC cruise is a fantastic way to see Manhattan from the water.

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 July 2026

3 - 8 Jul
Fleet Week
A week-long event honouring the United States Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps.
3 Jul
Friday
Sail4th America 250 Ships Preview Cruise
Pier 36 | Start time: 16:00
3 Jul
Friday
New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at £46.00
3 Jul
Friday
New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £25.00
3 Jul
Friday
American Ballet Theater - Don Quixote
Start time: 19:30 | Theatre | Starting at £44.00
4 Jul
Saturday
4th of July - Independence Day
It's the 4th of July, American Independence Day, one of the most important holidays in the country. Join the big celebrations and admire the fireworks show!
4 Jul
Saturday
4th of July Cruises
Celebrate 4th of July on a cruise and enjoy the fireworks on a boat. Buy tickets here.
4 Jul
Saturday
4th of July Parties
On Independence Day, festivities are held not just on boats but also on land at various rooftop bars and observation decks with views of the fireworks. Here are the best 4th of July parties in New York.
4 Jul
Saturday
4th of July - Independence Day
It's the 4th of July, American Independence Day, one of the most important holidays in the country. Join the big celebrations and admire the fireworks show!
4 Jul
Saturday
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Champion eaters compete in the world famous Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island.
4 Jul
Saturday
New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins
Free gift for the first 18,000 visitors
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at £13.00
4 Jul
Saturday
American Ballet Theater - Don Quixote
Start time: 14:00 | Theatre | Starting at £35.00
5 Jul
Sunday
FIFA World Cup in New York
World Cup Round of 16
MetLife Stadium | Start time: 16:00
5 Jul
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
5 - 8 Jul
Sail4th 250 in New York
The United States of America celebrates their 250th birthday on the 4th of July. During this six-day event, tall ships will return to New York, and parades will be held. Get an up-close view of the tall ships during a special sightseeing tour on one of the vessels, the Grand Mariner.
5 Jul
Sunday
Sail4th 250 Sightseeing Cruise
Chelsea Piers
5 Jul
Sunday
New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at £11.00
By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies and the Privacy Policy. Find out more here.

Subscribe to my newsletter