NYC September Events Calendar: Festivals, Broadway, Sports and Things to Do

New York City Events September include the US Tennis Open, Giants, Jets, San Gennaro Festival, Broadway Week and Restaurant Week! The new Broadway season kicks off with Back to Broadway month, and we check the critic’s reviews in anticipation of the hottest new shows! The Opera, Philharmonic and Ballet all start their new seasons. This year marks the 25 Year Anniversary of 9/11/01, always a somber day in New York City. Summer is behind and everyone is back to work and school. September in NYC is a beautiful time of year to wine and dine outside. Football season begins and the stores are packed with fall and winter clothes.

Add an event to the New York City Events Activities September calendar and if you’re looking for something to do last minute or see a dated calendar listing of September events, check our Today in NYC page.

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U.S. Tennis Open

August 30-Sept 13, 2026
Tickets on Sale: Early June

The US Tennis Open is one of my all time favorite events!! The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is spectacular, and the crowd is always amazing. Make sure to catch the FREE Qualifying Rounds to see the world’s greatest tennis players practice and compete free and head to Arthur Ashe Kids Day.

Read the complete NYC Insider Guides to the US Tennis Open with discount tickets, hotel packages, schedule, seating chart and more!

US Tennis Open Tickets * Aug 24-Sept 7

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US Tennis Open Hotels

The Best US Tennis Open hotels include our cheap, budget and lesser known discount hotels along with Hotels near Grand Central, Penn Station and the NTC in Queens.

• Lotte New York Palace – rub elbows with Serena and Venus Williams, Nadal, Kyrgios and Bouchard, who have all stayed here
• Grand Hyatt – one of the US Open partner hotels and hosts a large portion of the main draw
• Hotel Indigo Flushing – Official hotel sponsor of tournament
• Fairfield Inn New York LaGuardia – Free parking, free shuttle to US Open, free shuttle to 7 train

Part of the fun of traveling to the US Open is to see NYC, right? In that case, you’ll want to stay in hotels closest to the NYC public transportation that takes you there quickly. If you have a car to park, then a Queens hotel with a shuttle to the NTC might be best for you. Read the full guide: Best US Tennis Open Hotels.

Best US Tennis Open Hotels

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September NYC Concerts and Events

September is a HUGE month for concerts in NYC! Ed Sheeran and AC/DC take over MetLife Stadium, while Harry Styles has a major residency at Madison Square Garden. Karol G, BIGBANG, Charli xcx, Robyn, Phoebe Bridgers, Gorillaz, Weezer, Sara Bareilles, Alabama Shakes and plenty more are also hitting NYC-area stages. Plus, Jones Beach has a terrific September lineup including John Fogerty & Steve Winwood, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue, Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz and more.

NYC Still Rising After 25 Years brings an incredible lineup of comedy to MSG on September 10, 2026, in a special 9/11 charities benefit. Aziz Ansari, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, Ronny Chieng, Pete Davidson, Nikki Glaser, Josh Johnson, Jon Stewart and many more will take the stage for one unforgettable night of comedy.

NYC Still Rising Comedy

• Ed Sheeran – Sept 4-5, 2026 @ MetLife Stadium (NJ)
• Harry Styles – September 2026 @ MSG
• Karol G – Sept 17, 2026 @ MetLife Stadium (NJ)
• BIGBANG – Sept 11, 2026 @ MetLife Stadium (NJ)
• Phoebe Bridgers – Sept 24-26, 2026 @ Barclays Center
• Gorillaz – Sept 29, 2026 @ MSG
• AC/DC – Sept 25, 2026 @ MetLife Stadium (NJ)
• Jones Beach – John Fogerty & Steve Winwood, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue ++

NYC Concerts Shows September

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Art Exhibit: ‘EVERY STREET HAS A STORY’

September 8 – October 3, 2026
‘Every Street Has a Story’ NYC Art Exhibit
September 12th from 3-6 pm – Artist’s Reception

Come see the gorgeous oil paintings of one of our favorite local artists, Ellen Bradshaw. You can meet her in person at the Artist’s Reception (always a quintessential NY experience), or browse her latest collection, EVERY STREET HAS A STORY! at the Pleiades Gallery in Chelsea.

Every street has a story. Walking the City, I seem drawn to certain streets. Each street has a past. Memories. A history. Its own history commingling with my history to the street. I return to favorite streets where I somehow feel at home. A street can anchor you, place you, remind you, make you feel. It can speak to you.

More Info: Every Street Has a Story!

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Sports New York City Events September

NYC is brimming with sports talent this year! Ready to see our NY Yankees Captain, Aaron Judge, hit homer after homer? Perhaps, you’d rather watch the Jets new QB, Aaron Rodgers, four-time MVP, play more than 4 minutes this season @ MetLife Stadium! Let’s not forget 2022’s breakout star, NY Giants QB, Daniel Jones, aka “Danny Dimes”.

Make sure to add a NYC Game Day to your NYC vacation – it’s an absolute MUST in NYC! For football fans, what could be better than watching the Giants and Jets in warm weather? Head to Yankee Stadium to grab a hot dog and cheer on the Yankees or NYCFC or head to baseball’s nicest stadium, Citi Field, to cheer on the Mets.

• US Tennis Open
• NY Yankees
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• NYCFC Tickets and Schedule
• All NYC Sports Schedules

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Giants & Jets MetLife Schedule

Football season is back at MetLife Stadium, and the fall schedule is packed with big matchups! The Giants open their home schedule with a Sunday Night Football showdown against the Dallas Cowboys on September 13, while the Jets welcome the Green Bay Packers the following week. From fall divisional battles to primetime games and classic Sunday football, there’s plenty of reason to make the trip to MetLife Stadium this season. Grab your team gear and get ready for football in the New York area!

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New York Yankees Schedule

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New York Mets Schedule

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New York City Broadway Week

September 8-20, 2026. Tickets on Sale August 18.

Get two-for-one tickets to some of the City’s hottest Broadway shows including Aladdin, Hamilton, MJ, Six, Harry Potter, Lion King Wicked and many more. Check out New York City Broadway Week and get your BOGO tickets.

Broadway Week * Jan 20-Feb 12

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September Broadway Show Picks

Broadway has a TON of new shows and legends on stage.

• Schmigadoon! — The big new Broadway phenomenon and Tony winner.
• Oh, Mary! — Still a major ticket, with Bowen Yang taking over as Mary Todd Lincoln September 15.
• Maybe Happy Ending — Tony-winning Best Musical from the previous season and still playing.
• Buena Vista Social Club — One of the major musical attractions, especially if you’re looking for something different from the giant mainstream shows.
• The Rocky Horror Show — Especially worth seeing with Luke Evans leading the cast.
• & Juliet — A fun, visitor-friendly Broadway choice with its pop-music hook and new casting.

Celebrities on Broadway

Broadway Show Tickets * StubHub * Ticketmaster Deals

• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Tom Felton (through Nov 1, 2026)
• Oh, Mary! – Bowen Yang (Sept 15, 2026+)
• Other Desert Cities – Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery & Lily Rabe (Sept 29, 2026+)
• Much Ado About Nothing – Tom Hiddleston & Hayley Atwell (Oct 31, 2026-Jan 10, 2027)
• 860 – Billy Crystal (Oct 1, 2026-Jan 3, 2027)
• Titanique – Jim Parsons (through Sept 20, 2026)
• Just in Time – Jeremy Jordan (through Oct 18, 2026)

See More: List of Broadway Shows and How to See Celebrities in NYC

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NYC Restaurant Week Summer

July 20-August 16, 2026. A three-course dinner at the best restaurants in New York for $45? Sign me up! One of my favorite times of the year. I love a good bargain almost as much as I love good food. It almost feels like you’re stealing..only you’re not. Read more on Restaurant Week New York City and also check out French Restaurant Week the first two weeks in July.

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September 11 NYC Events

September is one of the most popular times of year to visit both the 9-11 Memorial and Museum. The 9-11 Memorial “attests to the triumph of human dignity over human depravity and affirms an unwavering commitment to the fundamental value of human life.“

Read the Insider Guides to:

• 9-11 Memorial Tours
• 9-11 Memorial Museum (closed to the public 9/11)
• 9-11 Memorial
• One World Observatory NYC
• 9-11 Anniversary Events NYC

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Boutique Downtown Hotels New York

Boutique Downtown Hotels put you right next to some of NYC’s most popular attractions: The 9-11 Memorial and Museum, Statue of Liberty, One World Observatory, Wall Street, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Charging Bull and every major subway station.

See More: Boutique Downtown Hotels New York

Downtown Hotels: Tribeca/Battery Park and Financial District/ Wall St

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Things To Do in New York in September

The best Things To Do in New York in September include seeing a museum free, indulging in NYC’s fair and festival scene, enjoying Labor Day Weekend, seeing the newest Broadway show, catching the New York City Unicycle Festival and much more. Some of our top September picks include:

• World Trade Center Tour with 911 Museum & Observatory Skip-the-Line Access – Take the high-speed SkyPod elevators to the 102nd floor of OWO in 60 seconds to enjoy 50-mile panoramic views right after fast-tracking through security check.
• 9/11 Memorial & Museum: Skip The Line – the only tickets that don’t require you book a timeslot. Show up when you want and you can walk right in!

Things To Do In New York In September

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Labor Day Weekend in NYC

Some of the best things to do Labor Day Weekend in New York City include The West Indian Parade, U.S. Tennis Open, Yankees, Metropolitan Opera, Electric Zoo Festival, Outdoor and Indoor Concerts, Free Museum Admission for military families and much more. See All: Labor Day Weekend in NYC

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Bryant Park Picnic Performances

Bryant Park is hosting dozens of live and in-person music, dance, and theater events produced in partnership with a diverse lineup of New York City’s performing arts institutions. Some featured partners are Carnegie Hall Citywide, The Town Hall, Joe’s Pub, The Classical Theatre of Harlem, American Symphony Orchestra, New York City Opera and many more. All performances are free to the public and designed to be enjoyed casually – no tickets required—with ample seating available and free picnic blankets for audience members to borrow. May through September.

More Info: bryantpark.org/activities/picnic-performances * Bryant Park Movie Nights * Picnic Performances FREE Brochure

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Bryant Park Hotels

Bryant Park runs from 40th – 42nd Streets, between 5th and 6th Aves. Both Midtown East Hotels and Midtown West Hotels will be nearby, but here is our hand-chosen list of those within a 5-10 minute walk to Bryant Park, Grand Central Station and The New York Public Library.

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Times Square TSQ

Every summer in Times Square, NYC, TSQ LIVE showcases hundreds of artists, performers and cultural producers and this summer 80 free events hosting over a dozen incredible New York-based institutions and collectives. The summer season of TSQ LIVE features collaborations with incredible New York-based and international institutions and collectives, including Ailey Extension, Carnegie Hall Citywide, Elsewhere, Jazz at Lincoln Center, MTA Music Under New York, Turn the Tables, the Neurodivergent Tour, and many more.

More Info: Times Square TSQ Live

• Tuesdays at 5pm: Weekly DJ Sets
• Wednesdays at 5pm: Live Music with MTA Music Under New York
• Thursdays at 5pm: Dance Workshops and
• Live Music Fridays at 6pm: Summer Friday Concerts

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Little Island NYC

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The Beast is Back

Locals and visitors alike absolutely LOVE the Beast Speedboat ride. Revel in up close views of the financial district, Empire State Building, World Trade Center, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, South Street Seaport and more, without ever leaving the water. We’ll try not to spoil the surprise, but let’s just say don’t bring anything that can’t get wet:)

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Fun Things to do in New York in Fall

There is no shortage of fun things to do in Autumn in NYC. Whether it’s biking, sailing, boating, walking, horseback riding or cheering on one of our awesome New York sports teams, you can do it all with the glorious and vibrant colored leaves as your backdrop.

• Fall Foliage Cruises – Jump aboard a classic sailboat and head north up the Hudson River to take in the beautiful fall foliage. 
• Explore Central Park on Bike or Foot or Horse Carriage Tour – the fall foliage is a don’t miss in NYC!
• NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour – guaranteed access to exclusive nighttime hot spots as you ascend to the city’s rooftop bars to sip cocktails under the starry sky.

See All: Fun Things to do in New York in Fall

Fun Things to do in New York in Fall

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Annual Feast of San Gennaro

The San Gennaro Festival – Looking to experience Little Italy, compare every slice of Pizza in NYC, or have a ‘sausage, onion and pepper’ sandwich? Then the Feast of San Gennaro is for you!

Although it is an annual celebration of faith, the Feast of San Gennaro has a huge variety of ethnic food delicacies, charming restaurants and cafes and even a world-famous cannoli-eating competition! Check out their site for more on all the kid-friendly activities, eating, maps and entertainment.

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Save Big on Things to do in New York City

New York City Coupons and Discounts are available for almost everything one can do in NYC: concerts, shows, Broadway, sports, events, tours, attractions, beauty and spa and much more! See All: Insider Guide to ALL our NYC Coupons

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Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit

Labor Day Weekend

Walk around Greenwich Village browsing tons of artwork displayed by original artists. Paintings, sculpture, eco-friendly art and lots of other unique pieces to see or purchase, at far less than gallery prices.

Location: near NYU, University Place from E 10th Street, South along Washington Square Park to W 3rd Street. The South end of the show, Schwartz Plaza, is also known as Bobkin Lane.

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Lincoln Center – Opera, Ballet, NY Philharmonic, Jazz, Broadway

You really haven’t been to NYC until you experience THE beating heart of our Arts & Culture scene, Lincoln Center, home to the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, NYC Ballet, Julliard School, Broadway and so much more. See what NYC’s (always amazing) classic cultural scene has to offer while you are here.

More: Lincoln Center Venue Guide

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More New York City Events September

• Free NYC Museum Admission for Military Families Summer (Labor Day)
• Met Museum Roof Martini Bar
• Metropolitan Opera Summer HD Festival
• Back to Broadway Month

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NYC Festivals, Fairs and Parades Fall

Fall is chock full of Festivals, Fairs and Parades in NYC, so many, that we’ve created a whole guide just for Festivals, Fairs and Parades in New York City. Some of the awesome events include:

• Annual Feast of San Gennaro
• African American Day Parade
• New York Film Festival
• New York City Wine and Food Festival
• New York Television Festival
• New Yorker Festival

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