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What to do in New York in August 2026

Highlight of the month

Summer in the city: Coney Island

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.

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Bike Tours
Bike Tours

Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Tour

High Line Park
High Line Park

New York in August is buzzing! It’s a busy month in the city. It can get hot, so book the Pizza Tour to Coney Island, board a speed boat or even a jet ski to cool off by, on or in the water. A Broadway musical is a great way to spend the evening. View all events per day below.

Monthly events in New York in August 2026

  • Broadway Shows

    Visit one of the many wonderful Broadway musicals in New York.

  • Cycling in New York

    Biking along the two rivers and through Central Park is a great way to see the city.

  • Dinner Cruises

    Combine sightseeing in New York with a lovely night out and take a dinner cruise.

  • New York Mets Baseball

    Visit a game of New York's second baseball team in the Citi Field Stadium.

  • New York Yankees Baseball

    Want to visit a baseball game? The New York Yankees are the best baseball team!

  • Rooftop Bars

    Want to be on top of the city? Go to one of my favourite rooftop bars!

1 Aug
Saturday
New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins
Start time: 16:30 | Baseball | Starting at $51.00
Tickets
1 Aug
Saturday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Winston-Salem Dash
Start time: 18:00 | Baseball | Starting at $52.00
Tickets
1 Aug
Saturday
New York Red Bulls vs. Orlando City SC
Start time: 19:30 | Soccer | Starting at $50.00
Tickets
1 Aug
Saturday
Rush
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at $513.00
Tickets
1 Aug
Saturday
BTS
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $334.00
Tickets
1 Aug
Saturday
J Cole
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $143.00
Tickets
2 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!
More info
2 Aug
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
More info
2 Aug
Sunday
New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 13:40 | Baseball | Starting at $39.00
Tickets
2 Aug
Sunday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Winston-Salem Dash
Start time: 14:00 | Baseball | Starting at $41.00
Tickets
2 Aug
Sunday
BTS
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $320.00
Tickets
2 Aug
Sunday
J Cole
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $175.00
Tickets
3 Aug
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
More info
3 Aug
Monday
The Banksy Museum
Tickets
3 Aug
Monday
New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $25.00
Tickets
3 Aug
Monday
Rush
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at $391.00
Tickets
3 Aug
Monday
New York Liberty vs. Seattle Storm
Start time: 20:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $22.00
Tickets
4 Aug
Tuesday
New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Free gift for the first 18,000 visitors
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $29.00
Tickets
4 Aug
Tuesday
J Cole
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $118.00
Tickets
5 Aug
Wednesday
NYC Donut Tour
Try some of New York’s most delicious donuts during this unique tour.
More info
5 Aug
Wednesday
New York Liberty vs. Seattle Storm
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $19.00
Tickets
5 Aug
Wednesday
Hilary Duff
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at $275.00
Tickets
5 Aug
Wednesday
New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $29.00
Tickets
5 Aug
Wednesday
J Cole
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $73.00
Tickets
6 Aug
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
More info
6 Aug
Thursday
New York City FC vs. Leagues Cup Phase One - Club Santos Laguna
Start time: TBA | Soccer | Starting at $21.00
Tickets
6 Aug
Thursday
Hilary Duff
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at $326.00
Tickets
7 Aug
Friday
The Satin Dollz Show & Dinner at a Times Square Diner
Welcome to the pin-up world of the 1940s and 1950s! Enjoy this entertaining dinner experience with a high-energy performance of singing and dancing.
Tickets
7 Aug
Friday
Nate Bargatze
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at $46.00
Tickets
7 Aug
Friday
New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $61.00
Tickets
7 Aug
Friday
NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. San Diego Wave FC
Start time: 20:00 | Soccer | Starting at $14.00
Tickets
8 Aug
Saturday
New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves
Start time: 15:05 | Baseball | Starting at $79.00
Tickets
8 Aug
Saturday
Nate Bargatze
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at $83.00
Tickets
8 Aug
Saturday
Usher
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at $403.00
Tickets
8 Aug
Saturday
Buddy Guy
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $186.00
Tickets
9 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!
More info
9 Aug
Sunday
Dominican Day Parade
The Dominican parade in New York is all about having fun. Admire the Dominican heritage with its colourful costumes, music and dance. Join this Dominican party and enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere!
More info
9 Aug
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
More info
9 Aug
Sunday
New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces
Start time: 12:30 | Basketbal | Starting at $65.00
Tickets
9 Aug
Sunday
New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at $45.00
Tickets
9 Aug
Sunday
My Chemical Romance
Start time: 18:00 | Concerts | Starting at $196.00
Tickets
9 Aug
Sunday
The Red Clay Strays
Start time: 18:30 | Concerts | Starting at $145.00
Tickets
10 Aug
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
More info
10 Aug
Monday
The Banksy Museum
Tickets
11 Aug
Tuesday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Start time: 18:40 | Baseball | Starting at $36.00
Tickets
11 Aug
Tuesday
New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $21.00
Tickets
11 Aug
Tuesday
Mumford & Sons
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at $137.00
Tickets
12 Aug
Wednesday
NYC Donut Tour
Try some of New York’s most delicious donuts during this unique tour.
More info
12 Aug
Wednesday
Guns N Roses
Start time: 18:25 | Concerts | Starting at $53.00
Tickets
12 Aug
Wednesday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Start time: 18:40 | Baseball | Starting at $31.00
Tickets
12 Aug
Wednesday
New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $29.00
Tickets
12 Aug
Wednesday
Mumford & Sons
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at $96.00
Tickets
13 Aug
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
More info
13 Aug
Thursday
New York City FC vs. Leagues Cup Phase One - Club Necaxa
Start time: TBA | Soccer | Starting at $10.00
Tickets
13 Aug
Thursday
New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at $31.00
Tickets
13 Aug
Thursday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Start time: 18:40 | Baseball | Starting at $31.00
Tickets
13 Aug
Thursday
Mumford & Sons
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at $105.00
Tickets
13 Aug
Thursday
New York Liberty vs. Los Angeles Sparks
Start time: 20:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $22.00
Tickets
14 Aug
Friday
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Adele
Church of the Heavenly Rest | Concerts
Tickets
14 Aug
Friday
The Satin Dollz Show & Dinner at a Times Square Diner
Welcome to the pin-up world of the 1940s and 1950s! Enjoy this entertaining dinner experience with a high-energy performance of singing and dancing.
Tickets
14 Aug
Friday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Start time: 18:40 | Baseball | Starting at $49.00
Tickets
14 Aug
Friday
Monster Jam
Start time: 19:00 | Sports | Starting at $55.00
Tickets
14 Aug
Friday
NFL Preseason: New York Jets vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Start time: 19:00 | American Football | Starting at $11.00
Tickets
14 Aug
Friday
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $35.00
Tickets
14 Aug
Friday
Marshall Tucker Band
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at $149.00
Tickets
14 Aug
Friday
NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Kansas City Current
Start time: 20:00 | Soccer | Starting at $14.00
Tickets
14 Aug
Friday
Olivia Dean
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $676.00
Tickets
15 Aug
Saturday
Monster Jam
Start time: 12:00 | Sports | Starting at $52.00
Tickets
15 Aug
Saturday
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals
Start time: 16:10 | Baseball | Starting at $38.00
Tickets
15 Aug
Saturday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Start time: 18:00 | Baseball | Starting at $44.00
Tickets
15 Aug
Saturday
Monster Jam
Start time: 18:00 | Sports | Starting at $57.00
Tickets
15 Aug
Saturday
Olivia Dean
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $810.00
Tickets
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!
More info
16 Aug
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
More info
16 Aug
Sunday
Monster Jam (Rescheduled from 1/25)
Start time: 13:00 | Sports | Starting at $70.00
Tickets
16 Aug
Sunday
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals
Free gift for the first 10,000 visitors
Start time: 13:40 | Baseball | Starting at $23.00
Tickets
16 Aug
Sunday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Start time: 14:00 | Baseball | Starting at $52.00
Tickets
16 Aug
Sunday
New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union
Start time: 18:30 | Soccer | Starting at $18.00
Tickets
16 Aug
Sunday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Start time: 18:40 | Baseball | Starting at $44.00
Tickets
17 Aug
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
More info
17 Aug
Monday
The Banksy Museum
Tickets
17 Aug
Monday
New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $39.00
Tickets
17 Aug
Monday
Simon Phillips
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts
Tickets
17 Aug
Monday
Olivia Dean
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $693.00
Tickets
18 Aug
Tuesday
New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $33.00
Tickets
18 Aug
Tuesday
Simon Phillips
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts
Tickets
18 Aug
Tuesday
Olivia Dean
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $684.00
Tickets
18 Aug
Tuesday
Simon Phillips
Start time: 22:30 | Concerts
Tickets
19 Aug
Wednesday
NYC Donut Tour
Try some of New York’s most delicious donuts during this unique tour.
More info
19 Aug
Wednesday
New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 13:10 | Baseball | Starting at $38.00
Tickets
19 Aug
Wednesday
New York Red Bulls vs. Nashville SC
Start time: 19:30 | Soccer | Starting at $38.00
Tickets
20 Aug
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
More info
21 Aug
Friday
The Satin Dollz Show & Dinner at a Times Square Diner
Welcome to the pin-up world of the 1940s and 1950s! Enjoy this entertaining dinner experience with a high-energy performance of singing and dancing.
Tickets
21 Aug
Friday
Bruno Mars
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at $280.00
Tickets
21 Aug
Friday
New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Free gift for the first 18,000 visitors
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $66.00
Tickets
21 Aug
Friday
Diana Ross
Start time: 21:00 | Concerts | Starting at $218.00
Tickets
21 Aug
Friday
Private Eyes - Premier Hall and Oates Tribute
Start time: 21:00 | Concerts | Starting at $81.00
Tickets
22 Aug
Saturday
New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Free gift for the first 18,000 visitors
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at $73.00
Tickets
22 Aug
Saturday
The Wiggles
Start time: 18:00 | Concerts | Starting at $51.00
Tickets
22 Aug
Saturday
Bruno Mars
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at $334.00
Tickets
22 Aug
Saturday
New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player Caitlin Clark play!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $97.00
Tickets
22 Aug
Saturday
New York Red Bulls vs. Chicago Fire
Start time: 19:30 | Soccer | Starting at $49.00
Tickets
22 Aug
Saturday
Marco Antonio Solis
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $97.00
Tickets
23 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!
More info
23 Aug
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
More info
23 - 29 Aug
US Open Fan Week 2026
The week leading up to the official tournament is US Open Fan Week with all kinds of activities related to the tennis tournament. It's free to attend, but you will need tickets for some individual activities.
Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
More info
23 Aug
Sunday
New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at $49.00
Tickets
24 Aug
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
More info
24 Aug
Monday
The Banksy Museum
Tickets
25 Aug
Tuesday
Bruno Mars
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at $265.00
Tickets
25 Aug
Tuesday
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros
Free gift for the first 18,000 visitors
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $31.00
Tickets
25 Aug
Tuesday
New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $31.00
Tickets
26 Aug
Wednesday
NYC Donut Tour
Try some of New York’s most delicious donuts during this unique tour.
More info
26 Aug
Wednesday
Bruno Mars
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at $260.00
Tickets
26 Aug
Wednesday
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $28.00
Tickets
26 Aug
Wednesday
New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $25.00
Tickets
26 Aug
Wednesday
Harry Styles
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $613.00
Tickets
27 Aug
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
More info
27 Aug
Thursday
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros
Free gift for the first 18,000 visitors
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $69.00
Tickets
27 Aug
Thursday
New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $29.00
Tickets
27 Aug
Thursday
New York Liberty vs. Golden State Valkyries
Start time: 20:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $19.00
Tickets
28 Aug
Friday
The Satin Dollz Show & Dinner at a Times Square Diner
Welcome to the pin-up world of the 1940s and 1950s! Enjoy this entertaining dinner experience with a high-energy performance of singing and dancing.
Tickets
28 Aug
Friday
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $89.00
Tickets
28 Aug
Friday
New York Mets vs. Houston Astros
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $35.00
Tickets
28 Aug
Friday
Cooper Alan
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at $112.00
Tickets
28 Aug
Friday
NFL Preseason: New York Jets vs. New York Giants
Start time: 19:30 | American Football | Starting at $33.00
Tickets
28 Aug
Friday
NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Portland Thorns FC
Start time: 20:00 | Soccer | Starting at $14.00
Tickets
28 Aug
Friday
Harry Styles
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $540.00
Tickets
28 Aug
Friday
Grupo Frontera
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $155.00
Tickets
28 Aug
Friday
Squeeze
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $174.00
Tickets
29 Aug
Saturday
Sleeping Beauty: a Ballet Light Show
Sylvia And Danny Kaye Playhouse | Show
Tickets
29 Aug
Saturday
Fordham Rams vs. Colgate Raiders
Start time: TBA | American Football
Tickets
29 Aug
Saturday
New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky
Start time: 13:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $35.00
Tickets
29 Aug
Saturday
New York Mets vs. Houston Astros
Start time: 16:10 | Baseball | Starting at $55.00
Tickets
29 Aug
Saturday
Empire of The Sun
Start time: 18:30 | Concerts | Starting at $134.00
Tickets
29 Aug
Saturday
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox
Start time: 19:15 | Baseball | Starting at $101.00
Tickets
29 Aug
Saturday
New York Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia Union
Start time: 19:30 | Soccer | Starting at $47.00
Tickets
29 Aug
Saturday
Harry Styles
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $586.00
Tickets
29 Aug
Saturday
Uptown
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $91.00
Tickets
29 Aug
Saturday
Squeeze
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $128.00
Tickets
30 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!
More info
30 Aug
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
More info
30 Aug
Sunday
US Open: Men's & Women's 1st Round - Day Session - Session 1
Start time: 11:00 | Tennis | Starting at $345.00
Tickets
30 Aug
Sunday
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox
Start time: 13:35 | Baseball | Starting at $75.00
Tickets
30 Aug
Sunday
US Open: Men's & Women's 1st Round - Evening Session - Session 2
Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at $178.00
Tickets
30 Aug
Sunday
New York Mets vs. Houston Astros
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 19:20 | Baseball | Starting at $35.00
Tickets
31 Aug
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
More info
31 Aug
Monday
The Banksy Museum
Tickets
31 Aug
Monday
US Open: Men's & Women's 1st Round - Day Session - Session 3
Start time: 11:00 | Tennis | Starting at $244.00
Tickets
31 Aug
Monday
US Open: Men's & Women's 1st Round - Evening Session - Session 4
Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at $170.00
Tickets
31 Aug
Monday
Kacey Musgraves
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at $133.00
Tickets
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