Things to Do in New York City – August 2026
Discover the best things to do in New York City, including top attractions, must-visit places, upcoming events, restaurants, and vacation deals. Explore our local guide to plan the perfect day, weekend, or vacation in NYC.
New York City Events
Here are some of our favorite upcoming events. Make sure to visit our New York City Events page for a larger list of local events and event calendars! View upcoming concerts, festivals, shows, activities, and sporting events.
Hamilton (NY)
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
BIRTHRIGHT
Hamilton
Phantom Of The Opera (Entry requires a valid photo ID. All guests must be 13+. Any guest under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Perfect Crime
Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular
The Lion King (New York, NY)
Wicked (NY)
MJ
The Lost Boys
Schmigadoon!
The Play That Goes Wrong
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Heathers: The Musical
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Buena Vista Social Club
Jamie Allan's Amaze
The Gazillion Bubble Show
The Whoopi Monologues
Ragtime
Maybe Happy Ending
The Great Gatsby
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
CATS: The Jellicle Ball
Just In Time
The Outsiders
Little Shop Of Horrors
The Great Gatsby
The Play That Goes Wrong
Chess - The Musical
Maybe Happy Ending
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical (No Children Under 4)
Just In Time
Jamie Allan's Amaze
The Whoopi Monologues
Death Becomes Her
Are You Now or Have You Ever Been
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Last Modified Date: August 1, 2026