NYC August Events & Things to Do
New York City Events August include the US Tennis Open, Shakespeare in the Park, Restaurant Week, Broadway Week Tickets (September) go on sale and lots of outdoor Summer Movie and Film Festivals, such as Central Park, Intrepid Museum and Bryant Park. More NYC August things to do include the Giants, Jets, Yankees, Mets and NYCFC. New York City Events August are hot, hot, hot! Everyone is out of town, mostly at the beaches – Hamptons, Montauk, Fire Island and the Jersey Shore.
The two great things for visitors are:
1) You’ll have the whole city to yourself, and
2) Everything is on sale!
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Top NYC August Events
- US Tennis Open
- Shakespeare in the Park
- Outdoor Summer Concerts
- Restaurant Week
- Kid’s Night on Broadway Summer Edition
- NY Giants, Jets, Yankees, Mets
- Lincoln Center Summer for the City
- Bryant Park Movie Nights
- Broadway in Bryant Park
- Bryant Park Picnic Performances
- Central Park Film Festival
- Central Park SummerStage
- Little Island’s August Festival
- Summer Streets
- Battery Dance Festival
- Concerts & Live Music
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U.S. Tennis Open
August 26-Sept 8, 2024
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!
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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. 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.
- 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
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NYC Concerts Shows August
NYC Concerts Shows August star Jennifer Lopez, John Oliver & Seth Meyers, Idina Menzel, Steve Winwood & The Doobie Brothers, Missy Elliott, Ciara, Busta Rhymes++, Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls and more!
- Jennifer Lopez – August 16, 2024 @ MSG
- John Oliver – May 19, June 16, Aug 18, Sept 22, Oct 20, Nov 24, Dec 15, 2024 @ Beacon Theatre
- Idina Menzel – August 15, 2024 @ Beacon Theatre
- CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: OVO – August 15-18 @ UBS Arena
- Jones Beach – see schedule
- Central Park Summerstage – see schedule
See All: NYC Concerts Shows August
Save $$ on New York Concert Tickets
- StubHub - best selection and seats in the house!
- Ticketmaster Deals - lots of shows with 2 For 1, Me+3 and 4-Pack deals
- American Express Ticketmaster Deals - for cardholders
- Use Code NYCIG10 for 15% off ALL Tickets
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Summer Concert Series Schedules
(May – September)
- Jones Beach Concert Series
- Good Morning America Summer Concert Series
- TODAY Show Summer Concerts Rockefeller Plaza
- Central Park SummerStage
- Amphitheater at Coney Island
- Forest Hills Stadium
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NYC Printable Guides - Available for Immediate Download
REALLY??? This is a lifesaver! I’m too ADD-riddled to ever have been able to compile all this info in a useful way. Thanks to these tools, our 3 short days in NYC will be spent just how we want with no time wasted. I really can’t say enough good things. To anyone on the fence about this purchase…it truly is the best $20 you can spend and will probably save you way more than that in time alone.
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Shakespeare in the Park - Mobile
The Comedy of Errors and Much Ado About Nothing
Delacorte Theater, Central Park (Roaming this year while Theater is undergoing renovations)
Every year, stars such as Meryl Streep, Al Pacino and James Earl Jones perform modern interpretations of various Shakespeare plays in Central Park at the recently redone 1,800 seat open-air theater and they are attended by over 80,000 people. NYC Insider Guide knows just how you can get tickets. Learn more at Shakespeare in the Park
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Sports New York City Events August
Make sure to add a NYC Game Day to your NYC vacation – it’s an absolute MUST in NYC! 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. The sports atmosphere in New York is exhilarating year round and some of the most intense competition is within our own rivalries!
- US Tennis Open
- Yankees Tickets and Schedule
- Mets Tickets and Schedule
- NYCFC Tickets and Schedule
- New York Giants Schedule
- New York Jets Schedule
- All NYC Sports Schedules
Giants & Jets MetLife Schedule
There is so much talent on our field this fall! The Jets new QB, Aaron Rodgers (who will hopefully play more than 4 minutes this season), four-time MVP, is headlining the action and we are all hopeful he brings it to "Gang Green." On the Giants side, superstar Daniel Jones, "Danny Dimes," is was setting records just about every game and whether it’s Jones or DeVito, we look forward to celebrating the Giants 100th season! There’s nothing like a traditional American football game, so head on out to MetLife Stadium, where tickets start at just $40 per game!
- Giants Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon | Ticketmaster Deals
- Jets Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon | Ticketmaster Deals
- Insider Guides: NY Giants and NY Jets
New York Yankees Schedule
The New York Yankees, 27-Time World Series Champions, and likely the most simultaneously loved and hated team in baseball, return to Yankee Stadium with our Captain, Aaron Judge, pitcher Gerrit Cole and shortstop Anthony Volpe. There are few things in NYC better than a Yankee game, an old-fashioned hot dog and a beer.
- Yankees Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon | Ticketmaster Deals
- Insider Guide: NY Yankees Tickets, Schedule, Directions
New York Mets Schedule
Catch NYC's National baseball team in action at the amazing Citi Field, one of baseball's nicest stadiums and now home to baseball's highest payroll as of 2023! Top recruits include Francisco Álvarez, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos. Tickets are easy to get and the Mets are an easy 30 minute subway from Times Square or Grand Central. Grab a burger from Shake Shack and get ready to see some baseball action.
- Mets Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guide: NY Mets Tickets, Schedule, Directions
NYC Restaurant Week Summer
July 22-August 18, 2024.
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 July 1-14.
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100 Free Things to Do in New York in Summer
Free things to do in New York in Summer are everywhere, every day and every night! Kids, adults, outdoors, indoors, active, lazy…you name it! Free summer activities in NYC include concerts, movies, sports and fitness, arts and culture, museums, tours. So whether you want free tennis, an outdoor concert, a movie under the stars or free opera outdoors in the park, we have you covered with over 100 FREE things to do in NYC this summer.
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NYC Insider Print Map and Guide to Manhattan
Download over 100 pages of NYC maps, information and recommendations in less than 5 minutes! Our NYC Insider Printable Map Guide Book, Travel Planner and Bonus Map Guides include organized, easy to follow, color coded guides, detailed maps of every neighborhood, weekly chart of Free Museum Days and Times and free weekly neighborhood tours, Best of NYC Categories and lists by ALL native New Yorkers. Download everything you need to know NYC Like a Pro and make the most of your NYC vacation.
Loving the guide so far! I’ve been studying it for our upcoming trip. My favorite part is that you’ve provided what to see and where to eat in each area! We will be taking our cheat sheets with us as we visit each place! Honestly, I am not sure what you could have done better – it is so detailed, I love it!
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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:)
May 6 - Sept 24, 2023, 11:00 am–6:00 pm, every hour on the hour, 30 minute ride, closed Mondays
- Tickets: Beast Speedboat Ride Tickets
- Find More: NYC Boat Tours Cruises
North River Lobster Co. Cruise
Sightseeing, Lobster and Cocktails? Yes, please. This seasonal all-inclusive Lobster Love and Seafood Galore offers a hands on seafood/lobster cooking class downtown.
Tickets: Lobster Love and Seafood Galore
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Lincoln Center Summer for the City
June 14 - August 12, 2023
Touted as the "The Ultimate New York Festival," Lincoln Center is back this year with a bang - hosting over 300 events all summer long. Dancing Under the Stars (formerly Midsummer Night Swing), free outdoor movies, dancing, singing, readings, celebrations, flamingos, disco ball, poetry, Mozart, concerts, crafts, Juneteenth and much more!
More Info: Lincoln Center Summer for the City
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New York City Hotels with Pools
While a few of our hotels with pools are family-friendly, most are adult party zones with skyline views, cocktails, private cabanas and summer long pool parties. We highlight more than 10 family-friendly and adults-only hotel pools, many with day-pass availability for NYC locals.
Since most are indoor/outoor and heated, anytime of year is a great time to check into one of our New York City Hotels with Pools.
- Gansevoort Meatpacking - rooftop pool, retractable roof for year-round (photo)
- Virgin Hotels New York City - opened 2023, seasonal rooftop swimming pool, fitness center
- Margaritaville Resort Times Square - home to Times Square's ONLY outdoor (heated) pool
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Little Island NYC
Little Island has asked to be removed from this site. They consider any information about their island over 3 months old to be "very outdated." Please be certain any information you research about Little Island is no more than 90 days old or it will be, according to Little Island, "very outdated."
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August Broadway Show Picks
Broadway has a TON of new shows and legends on stage.
Back to the Future The Musical
- Back to the Future The Musical (Stubhub)
- Lottery + Rush: TBA.
Back to the Future The Musical – Set your destination time, New York, and get ready to make musical theater history. Welcome to Hill Valley! When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past and send himself… back to the future. Previews June 30, Opens Aug 3, 2023. Ages 6+. Tickets already selling through February 2024.
- Hell’s Kitchen
- The Outsiders
- The Wiz
Celebrities on Broadway
- McNeal – Robert Downey Jr. (Sept 5-Nov 4, 2024)
- Our Town – Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes & Zoey Deutch (Sept 17 2024 – Jan 19, 2025)
- Left on Tenth – Julianna Margulies & Peter Gallagher (Sept 26 2024 – Open Run)
- Redwood – Idina Menzel (Jan 24, 2025 – Open Run)
- Good Night, and Good Luck – George Clooney (Spring 2025)
- Othello – Denzel Washington & Jake Gyllenhaal (Spring 2025)
- All In: Comedy About Love – John Mulaney (Dec 11, 2024-January 12, 2025) w Renée Elise Goldsberry (December 11-30). Lin-Manuel Miranda (Jan 14- Feb 16, 2025) w Andrew Rannells (January 14-26), Jimmy Fallon (January 28-February 2) ++
- Audra McDonald will take on the legendary role of Rose in Gypsy this fall.
- Scherzinger will bring her acclaimed performance as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard to Broadway this fall.
See More: List of Broadway Shows and How to See Celebrities in NYC
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Top Picks for Broadway Tickets
- TicketNetwork - best selection and seats in the house! Very popular and trusted ticket company!
- Direct Tickets - all Ticketmaster shows original source tickets. See telecharge.com and seatgeek.com for theaters not covered by Ticketmaster
- Ticketmaster Deals - lots of shows with 2 For 1, Me+3 and 4-Pack deals.
- American Express Ticketmaster Deals - for cardholders.
- StubHub - great selection, NY's most popular ticket reseller
Note: All of our ticket partners are legitimate, recommended ticket sellers and guaranteed to sell you official NYC Broadway tickets.
NYC Hotels Times Square
The best NYC Hotels Times Square chosen by a NYC local! If you want to be in the heart of Broadway, all the tourist action, Restaurant Row, lounge by a pool, check out the best views from a rooftop or splurge on the live NYE Ball Drop, we will show you the best places to stay.
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- Best New Years Eve NYC Hotels with Ball Drop Views
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See All: NYC Hotels Times Square & Broadway
Full List of Broadway Shows and Discount Broadway Tickets
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Kids’ Night on Broadway – see a show for FREE!
TBD 2024 – August 29, 2023
Kids (ages 6-18) go FREE in NYC.
Kids’ Night on Broadway (KNOB) let’s kids go FREE to over 20 Broadway shows, when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Kids dine free at many Times Square restaurants, and parents get discounted parking rates. With a different celebrity National Ambassador each year, KNOB is a don’t miss! KNOB is presented in NYC by the New York Times.
Ticketmaster Shows – Broadway Shows sold through Ticketmaster will be listed here: Kids Night on Broadway Tickets. Just choose any show still available and use code KBWAY23. Shows included: Aladdin, MJ the Musical, The Lion King, Six, Wicked++.
Telecharge Shows – See kidsnightonbroadway.com for tickets
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Continuing New York City Events August
- 100 FREE things to do in NYC this summer
- Met Museum Roof Martini Bar
- Restaurant Week NYC
- Shakespeare in the Park
- Intrepid Museum Summer Movie Series
- Bryant Park Movie Nights
- Free NYC Museum Admission for Military Families
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Summer Streets New York City
Saturdays, August 3, 10 & 17, 2024, 7am to 3pm
The first 3 Saturdays every August from 7am to 3pm, nearly seven miles of NYC’s streets are closed to traffic and opened for people to play, run, walk and bike. You can walk, bike, run and blade directly from Central Park to the Brooklyn Bridge along Park Avenue. There’s tons of free activities and exhibits along the way, free exercise classes, food vendors and much more. Summer Streets is a true NYC experience!
There is now Summer Streets in all boroughs – July 27 – Queens and Staten Island; August 24 – Brooklyn and The Bronx.
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NYC Hotels with Free Bicycles
If had to pick my FAVORITE way to explore NYC, it would be on bicycle! Don't miss out on your choice of NYC hotels with free bicycles, allowing you to explore hidden nooks of NYC you can't see any other way. Some of our top value picks include:
- Jane Hotel - Top NYC Budget Hotel, Right on West Side Bike Path
- Hyatt Union Square - stay in the center of Manhattan
- The Maritime Hotel - Hip Meatpacking District, Amazing Rooftop Cabanas
See the Insider Guide for dozens more NYC Hotels with Free Bicycles.
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Annual Central Park Film Festival FREE
Every year in August, Central Park hosts a week of evening film screenings in the landscape just north of Sheep Meadow and south of the 72nd St. Cross Drive. Attending the Central Park Film Festival is free, the gates open at 6:30pm and movies start at 8pm. Make sure to bring your picnic and blanket!
TBD 2024 – August 15–18, 2023
© Photo Central Park Conservancy
2024 Line Up TBD – Last Year’s Central Park Movie Lineup:
- August 15: The Space Race
- August 16 – Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold
- August 17 – Wild Life
- August 18 – We Feed People
More Outdoor Movies NYC
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Central Park NY Hotels
These are NYC Insider hand picked hotels that are not just “near” Central Park, as most NYC hotels claim to be…but on the Park itself, either Central Park South, Central Park West or Fifth Ave. Many other hotels are nearby, or within a few blocks, but these are the closest, and all offer Park views from select rooms.
Some of our top value picks near Central Park include:
See the Insider Guide for dozens more Central Park NY Hotels and download our free Central Park map at Central Park NY Guide
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Bryant Park Picnic Performances
Bryant Park is hosting twenty-six 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.
More Info: bryantpark.org/activities/picnic-performances * Bryant Park Movie Nights * Picnic Performances FREE Brochure
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.
- Royalton New York Hotel - trendy with in room fireplaces (photo)
- The Bryant Park Hotel - hotspot for the fashion and film industries
- The Gotham Hotel - free access to Equinox Gym, Wolfgang's Steakhouse
See More: Bryant Park Hotels
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Metropolitan Opera – Summer HD Festival FREE
August 23 – Sept 2, 2024
The popular Summer HD Festival returns, featuring ten thrilling performances from the Met’s Live in HD series of cinema transmissions— plus a special film screening co-presented with Film at Lincoln Center to kick off of the 11-day event. No tickets are required for the festival in NYC. More than 3,000 seats are available each night, plus space for overflow crowds on the plaza.
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Times Square TSQ
May 2-September 29, 2023
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, including Pioneer Works, NEW INC, Children’s Museum of Art, Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Ailey Extension, New York Live Arts, OTA Entertainment, Soul Summit, Rash Bar, and Elsewhere.
More Info: Times Square TSQ Live
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NYC Festivals, Fairs and Parades Summer
Summer in NYC is packed with Festivals, Fairs, Parades and more free programming, arts & culture than any other time in NYC, so we created a whole guide just for NYC Summer Festivals & Fairs . Get your party on at Governors Island, Downtown, Times Square, Lincoln Center, Bryant Park, Central Park, Harlem and celebrate summer in true New Yorker style. NYC August Festivals include Harlem Week, Central Park Film Festival, Battery Dance Festival, Bryant Park Movie Nights (Summer Film Festival) and the Metropolitan Opera Summer HD Festival.
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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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Things to Do in NYC by Month
Our Event Calendars show you exactly which events occur by day, but our Things to Do monthly guides highlight seasonal tours, bike rides, best time for boat cruises, when to buy tickets, the biggest sales and all the optimal times to do activities by month. Check out our Monthly Things to do in NYC Guides.
- Things to do in New York in March
- Things to do in New York in April
- Things to do in New York in May
- Things to do in New York in June
- Things to do in New York in September
- Things to do in New York in October
- Things to do in New York in November
- Things to do in New York in December
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More New York City August Events Calendar
- Battery Dance Festival – August 11-17, 2024
- Street Fair Schedule
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This list of events for August in NYC is fantastic! I’m especially excited about the food festivals and outdoor concerts. Can’t wait to mark my calendar and make the most of summer in the city! Thank you for highlighting all these great options.
Hi, you forgot that BLACKPINK will have concerts August 11-12 at MetLife Stadium (NJ), thank you.