What to do in New York in July 2026
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Boat tours in New York
Enjoy the cool breeze from a boat. The Circle Line Best of NYC cruise is a fantastic way to see Manhattan from the water.
Eric’s Tips
New York in July brings Yankees games, outdoor events and other great summer activities. Cool off under the trees and in the fountains of one of the city’s many parks. To see more of the country, book a day trip to Washington D.C., Boston or Philadelphia. View all events per day below.
Monthly events in New York in July 2026
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Visit one of the many wonderful Broadway musicals in New York.
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Biking along the two rivers and through Central Park is a great way to see the city.
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Combine sightseeing in New York with a lovely night out and take a dinner cruise.
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Visit a game of New York's second baseball team in the Citi Field Stadium.
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Want to visit a baseball game? The New York Yankees are the best baseball team!
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Want to be on top of the city? Go to one of my favourite rooftop bars!
3 - 8 Jul
3 Jul
3 Jul
3 Jul
3 Jul
4 Jul
Saturday
4th of July - Independence Day
It's the 4th of July, American Independence Day, one of the most important holidays in the country. Join the big celebrations and admire the fireworks show!
4 Jul
Saturday
4th of July Cruises
Celebrate 4th of July on a cruise and enjoy the fireworks on a boat. Buy tickets here.
4 Jul
Saturday
4th of July Parties
On Independence Day, festivities are held not just on boats but also on land at various rooftop bars and observation decks with views of the fireworks. Here are the best 4th of July parties in New York.
4 Jul
Saturday
4th of July - Independence Day
It's the 4th of July, American Independence Day, one of the most important holidays in the country. Join the big celebrations and admire the fireworks show!
4 Jul
Saturday
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Champion eaters compete in the world famous Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island.
4 Jul
Saturday
New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins
4 Jul
5 Jul
Sunday
FIFA World Cup in New York
World Cup Round of 16 - Brazil vs Norway
MetLife Stadium | Start time: 16:00
MetLife Stadium | Start time: 16:00
5 Jul
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
5 - 8 Jul
The United States of America celebrates their 250th birthday on the 4th of July. During this six-day event, tall ships will return to New York, and parades will be held. Get an up-close view of the tall ships during a special sightseeing tour on one of the vessels, the Grand Mariner.
5 Jul
5 Jul
6 Jul
6 Jul
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
6 Jul
6 Jul
7 Jul
7 Jul
Tuesday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks
Start time: 18:40 | Baseball | Starting at $36.00
7 Jul
7 Jul
7 Jul
8 Jul
Wednesday
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 Jul
8 Jul
8 Jul
Wednesday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks
Start time: 18:40 | Baseball | Starting at $31.00
8 Jul
Wednesday
New York Mets vs. Kansas City Royals
8 Jul
9 Jul
Thursday
ABBA Under the Stars - Rooftop Bar Concert in Williamsburg
74Wythe | Start times: 18:00, 20:30 | Concerts
9 Jul
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
9 Jul
9 Jul
Thursday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks
Start time: 18:40 | Baseball | Starting at $31.00
9 Jul
10 Jul
10 Jul
Friday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks
Start time: 18:40 | Baseball | Starting at $37.00
10 Jul
10 Jul
10 Jul
10 Jul
11 Jul
Saturday
Manhattanhenge
Possibly the most 'Instagrammable' sky phenomenon of the year, as the sunset aligns with the east–west streets of Manhattan. Head to a rooftop bar for a spectacular view!
11 Jul
Saturday
New York Mets vs. Boston Red Sox
11 Jul
Saturday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks
Start time: 18:00 | Baseball | Starting at $44.00
11 Jul
11 Jul
11 Jul
11 Jul
12 Jul
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!
12 Jul
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
12 Jul
12 Jul
Sunday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks
Start time: 14:00 | Baseball | Starting at $37.00
12 Jul
12 Jul
13 Jul
Monday
Bryant Park Movie Nights
Watch movies under the stars in Bryant Park (free entry).
Bryant Park | Start time: 20:00
Bryant Park | Start time: 20:00
13 Jul
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
13 Jul
13 Jul
13 Jul
13 Jul
14 Jul
14 Jul
14 Jul
15 Jul
15 Jul
15 Jul
15 Jul
Wednesday
Queens Classic: NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Washington Spirit
Start time: 20:00 | Soccer | Starting at $37.00
16 Jul
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
16 Jul
16 Jul
16 Jul
16 Jul
17 Jul
17 Jul
Friday
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player Shohei Ohtani play!
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $154.00
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $154.00
17 Jul
17 Jul
17 Jul
18 Jul
18 Jul
18 Jul
18 Jul
18 Jul
18 Jul
18 Jul
18 Jul
18 Jul
18 Jul
Saturday
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player Shohei Ohtani play!
Start time: 20:08 | Baseball | Starting at $139.00
Start time: 20:08 | Baseball | Starting at $139.00
19 Jul
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!
19 Jul
19 Jul
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
19 Jul
19 Jul
19 Jul
19 Jul
Sunday
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player Shohei Ohtani play!
Start time: 19:20 | Baseball | Starting at $86.00
Start time: 19:20 | Baseball | Starting at $86.00
19 Jul
20 Jul
Monday
Bryant Park Movie Nights
Watch movies under the stars in Bryant Park (free entry).
Bryant Park | Start time: 20:00
Bryant Park | Start time: 20:00
20 Jul
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
20 Jul
20 Jul
20 Jul
21 Jul
22 Jul
22 Jul
22 Jul
22 Jul
23 Jul
Thursday
Bossa Nova Under the Stars - Rooftop Bar Concert in Williamsburg
74Wythe | Start times: 18:00, 20:30 | Concerts
23 Jul
Thursday
Broadway in Bryant Park
Head to Bryant Park between 12:30 and 13:30 to sample some free world class Broadway performances!
23 Jul
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
24 Jul
Friday
New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player Shohei Ohtani play!
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $131.00
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $131.00
24 Jul
24 Jul
25 Jul
Saturday
New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player Shohei Ohtani play!
Start time: 19:15 | Baseball | Starting at $115.00
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player Shohei Ohtani play!
Start time: 19:15 | Baseball | Starting at $115.00
25 Jul
25 Jul
25 Jul
26 Jul
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!
26 Jul
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
26 Jul
Sunday
New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player Shohei Ohtani play!
Start time: 13:40 | Baseball | Starting at $119.00
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player Shohei Ohtani play!
Start time: 13:40 | Baseball | Starting at $119.00
27 Jul
Monday
Bryant Park Movie Nights
Watch movies under the stars in Bryant Park (free entry).
Bryant Park | Start time: 20:00
Bryant Park | Start time: 20:00
27 Jul
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
27 Jul
27 Jul
28 Jul
28 Jul
Tuesday
New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
28 Jul
29 Jul
29 Jul
Wednesday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Winston-Salem Dash
Start time: 12:00 | Baseball | Starting at $31.00
29 Jul
Wednesday
New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
30 Jul
Thursday
Broadway in Bryant Park
Head to Bryant Park between 12:30 and 13:30 to sample some free world class Broadway performances!
30 Jul
Thursday
National Cheesecake Day
This is the perfect occasion to taste one of the most iconic desserts: New York Cheesecake. I’ve made a selection of the best places to sample this treat in New York.
30 Jul
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
30 Jul
30 Jul
30 Jul
31 Jul
31 Jul
31 Jul
31 Jul
31 Jul