What to do in New York in January 2027
Highlight of the month
Go ice skating in New York
Head to one of the ice skating rinks in New York and enjoy a fun winter’s day.
Eric’s Tips
New York in January is cold and often covered in snow. So plan your activities accordingly! A perfect month for attending a sports game, both the ice hockey and basketball seasons are in full swing. The Hop on Hop off bus is great to explore the city. View all events per day below.
Monthly events in New York in January 2027
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Visit one of the many wonderful Broadway musicals in New York.
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Choose from the many venues and artists performing in New York.
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Put on your skates and discover the best ice skating rinks in New York City.
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Basketball is one of the sports in New York! Why not visit a New York Knicks game.
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See the NY Rangers play in Madison Square Garden. Great atmosphere, tasty hotdogs!
1 Jan
Friday
New Year's Day
Start off the year with a great view of the city from the Top of the Rock, take a walk in Central Park, visit one of the iconic museums or a Broadway show.
1 Jan
Friday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 13:00, 16:00, 19:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 13:00, 16:00, 19:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
1 Jan
1 Jan
1 Jan
2 Jan
Saturday
Holiday Sing Along at the Rockefeller Center
VIP Experience: Celebrate the season with a festive brunch, lunch, or dinner overlooking the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. All food and drinks are included! Use my exclusive code ERICVIP10 to receive a 10% discount.
45 Rockefeller Plaza | Start times: 9:00, 11:30, 20:00
45 Rockefeller Plaza | Start times: 9:00, 11:30, 20:00
2 Jan
Saturday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
2 Jan
2 Jan
Saturday
Metropolitan Opera - The Magic Flute Holiday Presentation
Start time: 12:00 | Opera | Starting at $64.00
2 Jan
2 Jan
2 Jan
2 Jan
Saturday
Metropolitan Opera - The Magic Flute Holiday Presentation
Start time: 18:00 | Opera | Starting at $64.00
2 Jan
2 Jan
3 Jan
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
3 Jan
Sunday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
3 Jan
3 Jan
Sunday
New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings
Start time: 13:00 | American Football | Starting at $77.00
3 Jan
3 Jan
3 Jan
Sunday
New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Start time: 18:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $167.00
3 Jan
4 Jan
Monday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 14:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 14:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
4 Jan
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
4 Jan
4 Jan
Monday
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Atlanta Hawks
Don’t miss your chance to see superstar LeBron James play in Philadelphia!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $125.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $125.00
6 Jan
6 Jan
Wednesday
St. John's Red Storm Mens Basketball vs. Georgetown Hoyas
Start time: TBA | Sports | Starting at $126.00
6 Jan
Wednesday
Seton Hall Pirates Mens Basketball vs. Creighton Bluejays
Start time: TBA | Basketbal | Starting at $95.00
6 Jan
Wednesday
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Don’t miss your chance to see superstar LeBron James play in Philadelphia!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at $142.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at $142.00
6 Jan
7 Jan
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
7 Jan
Thursday
New York Rangers vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $185.00
7 Jan
Thursday
New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $37.00
7 Jan
7 Jan
8 Jan
Friday
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!
8 Jan
8 Jan
8 Jan
Friday
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat
Don’t miss your chance to see superstar LeBron James play in Philadelphia!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $174.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $174.00
8 Jan
9 Jan
Saturday
Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
9 Jan
Saturday
Ski or Snowboard in New York
Enjoy a day in the snow in the mountains, just outside New York. Practice your favourite winter sport, ski or snowboard, with an all-inclusive package.
9 Jan
Saturday
Seton Hall Pirates Mens Basketball vs. Connecticut Huskies
Start time: TBA | Basketbal | Starting at $158.00
9 Jan
9 Jan
Saturday
New Jersey Devils vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Start time: 12:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $73.00
9 Jan
9 Jan
9 Jan
9 Jan
9 Jan
10 Jan
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
10 Jan
Sunday
New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Start time: TBA | American Football | Starting at $109.00
10 Jan
10 Jan
10 Jan
10 Jan
11 Jan
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
11 Jan
11 Jan
Monday
New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets
🏆 See last season’s NBA champions in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at $281.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at $281.00
12 Jan
Tuesday
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards
Don’t miss your chance to see superstar LeBron James play in Philadelphia!
Start time: 20:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $104.00
Start time: 20:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $104.00
13 Jan
13 Jan
Wednesday
St. John's Red Storm Mens Basketball vs. Providence Friars
Start time: TBA | Sports | Starting at $130.00
13 Jan
Wednesday
New York Islanders vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Start time: 19:30 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $63.00
14 Jan
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
14 Jan
14 Jan
Thursday
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets
Don’t miss your chance to see superstar LeBron James play in Philadelphia!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $95.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $95.00
14 Jan
Thursday
New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat
🏆 See last season’s NBA champions in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at $361.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at $361.00
14 Jan
15 Jan
Friday
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!
15 Jan
15 Jan
Friday
National Bagel Day
It's National Bagel Day today! Pay a visit to one of my favourite bagel places in town to celebrate this New York classic.
15 Jan
Friday
Seton Hall Pirates Mens Basketball vs. Georgetown Hoyas
Start time: TBA | Basketbal | Starting at $80.00
15 Jan
15 Jan
15 Jan
16 Jan
Saturday
Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
16 Jan
Saturday
Ski or Snowboard in New York
Enjoy a day in the snow in the mountains, just outside New York. Practice your favourite winter sport, ski or snowboard, with an all-inclusive package.
16 Jan
16 Jan
16 Jan
Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Don’t miss your chance to see superstar LeBron James play in Philadelphia!
Start time: 12:30 | Basketbal | Starting at $185.00
Start time: 12:30 | Basketbal | Starting at $185.00
16 Jan
Saturday
Young People's Concert: The Future Is Female
Start time: 14:00 | Concerts | Starting at $19.00
16 Jan
16 Jan
16 Jan
Saturday
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $91.00
16 Jan
16 Jan
16 Jan
Saturday
New York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks
🏆 See last season’s NBA champions in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at $407.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at $407.00
17 Jan
17 Jan
17 Jan
17 Jan
18 Jan
Monday
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
An American federal holiday to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. A good excuse to visit Harlem today.
18 Jan
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
18 Jan
18 Jan
18 Jan
Monday
New York Islanders vs. Nashville Predators
Start time: 15:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $66.00
18 Jan
Monday
New York Knicks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
🏆 See last season’s NBA champions in action!
Start time: 17:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $295.00
Start time: 17:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $295.00
19 Jan
Tuesday
New York Rangers vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $152.00
19 Jan
19 Jan
Tuesday
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Indiana Pacers
Don’t miss your chance to see superstar LeBron James play in Philadelphia!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $85.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $85.00
19 Jan
20 Jan
20 Jan
20 Jan
20 Jan
20 Jan
Wednesday
New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors
🏆 See last season’s NBA champions in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at $275.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at $275.00
21 Jan
Thursday
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
St. Ann's and The Holy Trinity Church | Start time: 18:30 | Concerts
21 Jan
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
21 Jan
Thursday
New Jersey Devils vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $37.00
21 Jan
22 Jan
Friday
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!
22 Jan
22 Jan
22 Jan
23 Jan
Saturday
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Adele
St. Ann's and The Holy Trinity Church | Start time: 20:45 | Concerts
23 Jan
Saturday
Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
23 Jan
Saturday
Ski or Snowboard in New York
Enjoy a day in the snow in the mountains, just outside New York. Practice your favourite winter sport, ski or snowboard, with an all-inclusive package.
23 Jan
Saturday
St. John's Red Storm Mens Basketball vs. Seton Hall Pirates
Start time: TBA | Basketbal | Starting at $147.00
23 Jan
23 Jan
23 Jan
23 Jan
24 Jan
24 Jan
Sunday
New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $76.00
24 Jan
Sunday
New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Clippers
🏆 See last season’s NBA champions in action!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $291.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $291.00
25 Jan
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
25 Jan
25 Jan
25 Jan
Monday
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Don’t miss your chance to see superstar LeBron James play in Philadelphia!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $74.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $74.00
25 Jan
26 Jan
26 Jan
Tuesday
New York Knicks vs. Phoenix Suns
🏆 See last season’s NBA champions in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at $250.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at $250.00
27 Jan
27 Jan
Wednesday
Seton Hall Pirates Mens Basketball vs. Marquette Golden Eagles
Start time: TBA | Basketbal | Starting at $44.00
27 Jan
Wednesday
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Sacramento Kings
Don’t miss your chance to see superstar LeBron James play in Philadelphia!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $87.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $87.00
27 Jan
Wednesday
New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers
Start time: 19:30 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $138.00
27 Jan
28 Jan
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
28 Jan
Thursday
New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks
🏆 See last season’s NBA champions in action!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $295.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at $295.00
29 Jan
Friday
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!
29 Jan
Friday
St. John's Red Storm Mens Basketball vs. Connecticut Huskies
Start time: TBA | Sports | Starting at $317.00
29 Jan
29 Jan
29 Jan
29 Jan
29 Jan
30 Jan
Saturday
Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
30 Jan
Saturday
Ski or Snowboard in New York
Enjoy a day in the snow in the mountains, just outside New York. Practice your favourite winter sport, ski or snowboard, with an all-inclusive package.
30 Jan
30 Jan
30 Jan
30 Jan
30 Jan
30 Jan
Saturday
New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers
🏆 See last season’s NBA champions in action!
Start time: 20:30 | Basketbal | Starting at $569.00
Start time: 20:30 | Basketbal | Starting at $569.00
31 Jan
Sunday
National Hot Chocolate Day
What a perfect day to treat yourself with a nice cup of hot chocolate and some winter fun. Go ice skating in Bryant Park!
31 Jan
31 Jan
31 Jan