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What to do in New York this weekend

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Boat tours in New York

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.

Do you want to know what there is to do in New York this weekend? Take a look below where you can find an overview of NYC events this weekend. For example, catch a sports game. Almost every weekend throughout the year there’s a range of sports games on and the atmosphere in the stadiums is always awesome! Feel like some music? There are a huge range of concerts on each week throughout New York. See the biggest stars, live on stage at Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall or Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Of course, it’s also very important to know if you happen to be in New York on National Pizza Day or National Burger Day! In the below breakdown you can see a daily account of things to do in NYC this weekend.

NYC Activities This Weekend

Seeing a Broadway Musical is a must during your New York trip. During the weekend you can see a Matinée show on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and also evening performances on both days too. Go to see a classic show that has been running for years or see one of the exciting new musicals and enjoy the modern storylines and impressive sets.

If you feel like going out on the town during the evenings and are looking for the best of New York’s nightlife, I recommend visiting a rooftop bar. In the summer months, the Happy Hour Cruise is a fun way to start the evening and enjoy the views.

Saturday is the perfect day to see a show of some sort and grab a drink afterwards. Alternatively, make it an early night and head back to your hotel so you can be up bright early on Sunday to board the bus for a gospel tour through Harlem!

New York Weekend Calendar

As I am sure you already know, there is always something to do in New York City. They don’t call it The City That Never Sleeps for nothing! Take a look at the calendar below and see for yourself what is happening in the city during your stay. I have put the best NYC activities this weekend together in one handy list for your Friday, Saturday and Sunday so you never have to ask what to do in New York this weekend. You can buy tickets directly, safely and easily by clicking on the links! If you are looking for what to do in New York during the week, use this event calendar.

Weekly events in New York in July 2026

10 Jul
Friday
Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
10 Jul
Friday
Meghan Trainor
Start time: 18:30 | Concerts | Starting at $41.00
10 Jul
Friday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks
Start time: 18:40 | Baseball | Starting at $37.00
10 Jul
Friday
Megan Moroney
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at $152.00
10 Jul
Friday
New York Mets vs. Boston Red Sox
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $26.00
10 Jul
Friday
Jay-Z
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $303.00
10 Jul
Friday
Rick Ross
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $196.00
10 Jul
Friday
Benson Boone
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $74.00
10 Jul
Friday
Aries Spears
Start time: 20:00 | Theatre | Starting at $67.00
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
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 16:10 | Baseball | Starting at $26.00
11 Jul
Saturday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks
Start time: 18:00 | Baseball | Starting at $44.00
11 Jul
Saturday
Lionel Richie
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at $136.00
11 Jul
Saturday
Weird Al Yankovic & Puddles Pity Party
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $50.00
11 Jul
Saturday
Jay-Z
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $504.00
11 Jul
Saturday
Benson Boone
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $61.00
11 Jul
Saturday
ASAP Rocky
Start time: 20:30 | Concerts | Starting at $82.00
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
Sunday
New York Mets vs. Boston Red Sox
Start time: 13:40 | Baseball | Starting at $32.00
12 Jul
Sunday
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks
Start time: 14:00 | Baseball | Starting at $37.00
12 Jul
Sunday
Boat House Row
Start time: 16:00 | Concerts | Starting at $94.00
12 Jul
Sunday
Ariana Grande
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at $728.00
12 Jul
Sunday
Bon Jovi
Start time: 19:30 | Concerts | Starting at $335.00
12 Jul
Sunday
Jeff Dunham
Start time: 20:00 | Theatre | Starting at $98.00
12 Jul
Sunday
Jay-Z
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $337.00
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