NYC Events August 25

Name: Bryant Park Picnic Performances
Start: 2026-05-28
End: 2026-09-11
Location: Bryant Park

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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.

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August NY Mets Schedule @ Citi Field

8/07, 7:10 P – Cubs at Mets
8/08, 7:10 P – Cubs at Mets
8/09, 7:10 P – Cubs at Mets
8/11, 7:10 P – Braves at Mets
8/12, 1:10 P – Braves at Mets
8/12, 7:15 P – Braves at Mets
8/13, 1:40 P – Braves at Mets
8/14, 7:10 P – Pirates at Mets
8/15, 7:10 P – Pirates at Mets
8/16, 1:10 P – Pirates at Mets
8/25, 7:10 P – Angels at Mets
8/26, 7:10 P – Angels at Mets
8/27, 12:05 P – Angels at Mets
8/28, 7:10 P – Rangers at Mets
8/29, 7:10 P – Rangers at Mets
8/30, 6:40 P – Rangers at Mets

Concerts & Shows

Dave Chappelle – Aug 22, 23, 25 & 26 @ MSG
Jackson Browne – Aug 22, 23, 25 & 26 @
Tim McGraw @ Good Morning America Summer Concerts

NYC Concerts Hot Sellers

Lady Gaga – March 19-20 & April 13, 2026 @ MSG
Ariana Grande – July 12, 13, 16, 18 & 19, 2026 @ Barclays Center
Bon Jovi – July 7-26 (varied dates), 2026 @ MSG
Cardi B – March 25-26, 2026 @ MSG
John Oliver & Seth Meyers – Jan 25, March 15, Apr 19, May 31, June 14, 2026 @ Beacon Theatre
Jerry Seinfeld – April 11, 2026 @ Prudential Center (NJ)!

U.S. Tennis Open Free Qualifying Rounds and Fan Week

Want to see some really cool tennis at almost no cost? Check out the US Open Qualifying Rounds, the week before the US Open (Aug 22-25, 2023) featuring 128 men and 128 women competing for a spot in the Open’s main draws. Each of the men’s and women’s draws annually includes 16 qualifiers, who must win three matches in Qualifying to advance. The free Legends Match returns on Tues 8/22 this year. Arthur Ashe Kids Day is Saturday before the start of the Open. It’s free to enter the grounds and grand stadium tickets start at $13. There will be a lot of activities and give aways, like caps, wrist bands, tennis racquets, face painting for kids 14 and under.

Metropolitan Opera – Summer HD Festival FREE

August 25 – Sept 4, 2023

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.

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

August Picnic Performances @ Bryant Park

3 Ailey Moves NYC – Ailey II
4 Carnegie Hall Citywide – Ndlovu Youth Choir
11 Joe’s Pub – Shaina Taub
18 New York City Opera – The Barber of Seville
19 New York City Opera – Alessandro Lora in concert
25 Accordions Around the World – Three global bands feature the accordion
26 Roulette Intermedium Immanuel Wilkins, 75 Dollar Bill, Ka Baird

The Big Screen @ Hudson Yards

Watch sports and movies on the 30-foot Big Screen at The Backyard at Hudson Yards. The summer line up is all kinds of sporting events, and Movie Nights will return mid-September.

August 3 – NFL Hall of Fame Game
August 5 & 6 – Astros vs Yankees
August 10 – Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals
August 12 – EPL Newcastle vs Aston Villa
August 13 – EPL Chelsea vs Liverpool
August 17 – 18 – Little League World Series
August 19 – Yankees vs Red Sox
August 20 – EPL: West Ham vs Chelsea
August 24 – PGA Tour Championship
August 25 – EPL: Chelsea vs Luton Town
August 26 – Little League World Series Final
August 31 – US Open

North River Lobster Co. Cruise

Sightseeing, Lobster and Cocktails? Yes, please. This seasonal all-inclusive Lobster Roll Cruise features a choice of Classic, Lower Eastside or Connecticut Lobster rolls or Burger or Impossible Burger. While on the cruise, pass by iconic landmarks in the Manhattan skyline like Hudson Yards, One World Observatory, and the Statue of Liberty on the 2-hour 7 PM cruise. Additionally guests can choose from one signature cocktail or frozen drink, with an ice cream bar for dessert. Start with a drink at their Pier Bar before boarding and try an Oar Shot. Sailing fee, taxes and gratuity are all included.

Tickets: Lobster Roll Cruise

Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) Rooftop Open

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Cantor Roof Garden and outdoor café are now closed until 2030 for renovations.

Skyline Views, Art and Cocktails – what more could you want? Every summer, the Met opens the Martini Bar on the Roof Garden Café, an 8,000-square-foot, informal, outdoor setting with breathtaking panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park.

April-October (Exhibition)
Late April. (Rooftop Bar Reopens)
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden

The 2025 Roof Garden Commission: Jennie C. Jones, Ensemble will was on view April-October and “will explore the sonic potential of stringed instruments as well as their formal possibilities.” On Friday & Saturday Nights, The Met hosts Sun Sets, which celebrates the freedom, inclusivity, and creativity of electronic music culture with a series of rooftop events showcasing the diversity of sounds emanating from the city’s ever-evolving music underground.

More info: Met Roof Martini Bar Schedule.

NYC August Events & Things to Do

What to Wear in NYC in August – New York Weather August

NYC in August is hot, hot, hot! Many locals are out of town, so the only other people in the city will be visitors and vacationers. You should be fine to dress as cool as possible, but also expect indoor air conditioning. The weather in NYC in August is fairly consistent day to night and the dress code is likely shorts, tanks/tees, sun dresses and open toe shoes. Historical July high/low temperatures are 81/66 (F) and 28/19 (C).

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