NYC Insider Guide August Events Calendar
New York City Events August 2021 include the US Tennis Open, TD Five Boro Bike Tour, Shakespeare in the Park, the NY Auto Show, Restaurant Week and Springsteen on Broadway. Big sports events include Yankees vs Red Sox and Giants vs Pats (pre-season) and outdoor concerts include Guns & Roses, Lady Gaga, Dead & Co & Green Day.
In prior years, August events included tons of outdoor Summer Movie and Film Festivals, such as Central Park, Intrepid Museum and Bryant Park.
More NYC August 2021 things to do include the Giants, Jets, Yankees, Mets and NYCFC. New York City Events August 2021 are hot, hot, hot! Everyone is out of town, mostly at the beaches – Hamptons, Montauk, Fire Island and the Jersey Shore. The two great things for you are:
1) You’ll have the whole city to yourself, and
2) Everything is on sale!
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Top NYC August Events
- US Tennis Open
- NY Auto Show
- TD Five Boro Bike Tour
- Yankees vs Red Sox
- Shakespeare in the Park
- Springsteen on Broadway
- ‘Three with a Pen’ Contemporary Art Exhibition
- Outdoor Summer Concerts
- Restaurant Week
- Lincoln Center Restart Stages
- Bryant Park Film Festival
- Little Island’s August Festival
- Summer Streets
- Museums & Attractions are Open
- Concerts & Live Music are BACK!
- The Friends Experience
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August Featured Events and Businesses
Explore and Indulge Like a Real NYC Foodie
There is no shortage of pizza, bagels, street vendors, cupcakes, craft beer and cocktails, rooftops and mini food parks to explore and so many more food choices in the five boroughs, along with wonderful guides who can't wait to show you them all!!!!
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U.S. Tennis Open 2021
Read the complete NYC Insider Guides to the US Tennis Open with discount tickets, hotel packages, schedule, seating chart and more!
August 30 – September 12, 2021
Tickets on Sale: Thursday, July 15, 2021 @ 12pm
The US Tennis Open is one of my all time favorite events and in 2021, the tournament will allow 100% spectator capacity!! The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is spectacular, and the crowd is always amazing. Make sure to catch the FREE Qualifying Rounds (not open to the public in 2021) to see the world’s greatest tennis players practice and compete free and head to Arthur Ashe Kids Day.
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US Tennis Open Hotels
The Best US Tennis Open Hotels include our cheap, budget and lesser known discount hotels along with Hotels near Grand Central, Penn Station and the NTC in Queens.
- Lotte New York Palace – rub elbows with Serena and Venus Williams, Nadal, Kyrgios and Bouchard, who have all stayed here
- Grand Hyatt – one of the US Open partner hotels and hosts a large portion of the main draw
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Queens Hotel with free US Open shuttle
- Fairfield Inn New York LaGuardia – Free parking, free shuttle to US Open, free shuttle to 7 train
Part of the fun of traveling to the US Open is to see NYC, right? In that case, you’ll want to stay in hotels closest to the NYC public transportation that takes you there quickly. If you have a car to park, then a Queens hotel with a shuttle to the NTC might be best for you. Read the full guide: Best US Tennis Open hotels.
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NYC Printable Guides - Available for Immediate Download
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Shakespeare in the Park 2021
July 5 – August 29, 2021
Delacorte Theater, Central Park
Every year, stars such as Meryl Streep, Al Pacino and James Earl Jones perform modern interpretations of various Shakespeare plays in Central Park at the 1,800 seat open-air theater and they are attended by over 80,000 people. In 2021, the Shakespeare in the Park play is Merry Wives.
NYC Insider Guide knows just how you can get tickets. Learn more at Shakespeare in the Park 2021
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Five Boro Bike Tour (by TD Bank)
August 22, 2021
(usually the first Sunday in May)
Watch or ride with over 32,000 cyclists spinning 42 miles through all five NYC boroughs, ending in Staten Island, where a fun outdoor Festival awaits. See bike demos, a mountain bike stunt show, food, product samples, massage and more.
More Info: www.bike.nyc
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New York City Hotels with Pools
While a few of our hotels with pools are family-friendly, most are adult party zones with skyline views, cocktails, private cabanas and summer long pool parties. We highlight more than 10 family-friendly and adults-only hotel pools, many with day-pass availability for NYC locals.
- Gansevoort Meatpacking - rooftop pool, retractable roof for year-round (photo)
- The Watson Hotel - family-friendly, excellent value, 2 blocks from Central Park, swim up bar
- Margaritaville Resort Times Square - new in 2021, home to Times Square's ONLY outdoor (heated) pool
Since most are indoor/outoor and heated, anytime of year is a great time to check into one of our New York City Hotels with Pools.
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Sports New York City Events August
Make sure to add a NYC Game Day to your NYC vacation – it’s an absolute MUST in NYC! Head to Yankee Stadium to grab a hot dog and cheer on the Yankees or NYCFC or head to baseball’s nicest stadium, Citi Field, to cheer on the Mets. The sports atmosphere in New York is exhilarating year round and some of the most intense competition is within our own rivalries!
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Springsteen on Broadway - The BOSS is back!
Bruce Springsteen made his Broadway debut Fall 2017 with “Springsteen on Broadway,” a solo show, and it was THE hottest ticket in NYC. Now, Bruce Springsteen will return to Broadway in 2021 for a limited run of Springsteen on Broadway performances at The St. James Theatre. Shows begin Saturday June 26, with additional performances taking place through September 4. Seatgeek is the show's official ticketing provider.
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NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2021
July 19–August 22, 2021. Reservations Open July 12th
A three-course dinner at the best restaurants in New York for $42? Sign me up! One of my favorite times of the year. I love a good bargain almost as much as I love good food. It almost feels like you’re stealing..only you’re not.
Read more on Restaurant Week New York City and also check out French Restaurant Week July TBD, 2021.
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NYC Hotels with Free Bicycles
If had to pick my FAVORITE way to explore NYC, it would be on bicycle! Don't miss out on your choice of NYC hotels with free bicycles, allowing you to explore hidden nooks of NYC you can't see any other way. Some of our top value picks include:
- Jane Hotel - Top NYC Budget Hotel, Right on West Side Bike Path
- Hyatt Union Square - stay in the center of Manhattan
- The Maritime Hotel - Hip Meatpacking District, Amazing Rooftop Cabanas
See the Insider Guide for dozens more NYC Hotels with Free Bicycles.
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New York City International Auto Show
Fri Aug 20 – Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Tickets $15 Adult, $6 Child
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
(11th/12th Aves, 34th/ 39th St)
Neighborhood Guide: Midtown West
Check out concept and future vehicles, ultra luxury sports cars and more. With their cool, new iPhone app, the Auto Show is better than ever. They were the first and largest attended Auto Show in North America, and one of the most popular events in New York City each year, receiving over one million visitors during its 10-day run. Filling the Javits Center with over 1,000 vehicles from major auto manufacturers and more, it is a must see for all auto enthusiasts.
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Save with a New York City Attractions Pass
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NYC Insider Print Map and Guide to Manhattan
NYC Printable Guides - Available for Immediate Download
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100 Free Things to Do in New York in Summer
Free things to do in New York in Summer are everywhere, every day and every night! Kids, adults, outdoors, indoors, active, lazy…you name it! Free summer activities in NYC include concerts, movies, sports and fitness, arts and culture, museums, tours. So whether you want free tennis, an outdoor concert, a movie under the stars or free opera outdoors in the park, we have you covered with over 100 FREE things to do in NYC this summer.
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The Beast is Back in 2021
Locals and visitors alike absolutely LOVE the Beast Speedboat ride. Revel in up close views of the financial district, Empire State Building, World Trade Center, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, South Street Seaport and more, without ever leaving the water. We'll try not to spoil the surprise, but let's just say don't bring anything that can't get wet:)
May 27 - Sept 26, 2021, 10:00 am–6:00 pm, every hour on the hour, 30 minute ride
- Tickets: Beast Speedboat Ride Tickets
- Find More: NYC Boat Tours Cruises
Lincoln Center Restart Stages
Summer 2021
Lincoln Center Restart Stages is a collaboration that reimagines public space to create 10 outdoor performance and rehearsal spaces, helping to kickstart the performing arts sector and New York City’s revival. Restart Stages will feature free and low-cost events by organizations, including Lincoln Center’s resident companies.
Enjoy a concert and cabaret series by Lincoln Center Theater, film screenings from Film at Lincoln Center, dance workshops from New York City Ballet, and performances by the Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance (BAAD!), Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute, Harlem Week and the Harlem Arts Alliance, Korean Cultural Center New York, Weeksville Heritage Center and many more. All offerings will occur outdoors with safety protocols in place for artists, audiences and staff.
More Info: Lincoln Center Restart Stages
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NY Pops Up
February 20 - Labor Day, 2021
NY Pops Up is a new in 2021 festival programmed by artists, with artists, for the public and set to feature hundreds of performances, many of which will be open to the public free of charge. The catch? Most performances will not be announced in advance - prepare to be spontaneously surprised across NYC all spring and summer.
The Festival will reach its climax with the 20th Anniversary of the Tribeca Film Festival (June 9-20, 2021) and The Festival at Little Island at Pier 55, bringing the total number of performances to more than 1,000.
Confirmed artists include Hugh Jackman, Renée Fleming, Amy Schumer, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Alec Baldwin, Mandy Patinkin, Gavin Creel, Billy Porter, Jonathan Groff, Savion Glover, Kelli O’Hara, Danielle Brooks, Idina Menzel, Sutton Foster, Jessie Mueller and many more.
More Info: NY Pops Up
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Little Island NYC Opens Spring 2021
Opens May 21, 2021
Pier 55 & Hudson River Park Greenway, NY 10014
Roughly 14th St, West of Chelsea Market
NYC’s new Little Island in the Hudson River resembles a leaf floating on water with a base of tulip-shaped pots and will offer seating lawns, gentle slopes, winding pathways leading to dazzling views, and a variety of spaces for performances, play rest and relaxation. The island is open 6am-1am daily, but you must reserve your free spot if visiting 12:00- 8:00 pm daily.
Perform in the Park, Events in the Amph ++
June - September 2021
Little Island offers a diverse mix of programs, experiences, shows and events. The majority of events in the park will be presented free or at a low cost, to create an environment that is inclusive and welcoming to visitors of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Little Island's August Festival (August 11 - September 5, 2021) celebrates NYC’s wonderful mix of cultures reflected in four weeks of adventurous, free live performances, including dance, music, poetry, comedy shows, surprising collaborations and new commissions, with over 35 free performances in The Amph.
More Info: Little Island
Friends Experience NYC
March 17, 2021 - Jan 2, 2022
130 East 23rd St (23rd @ Lex)
After a successful Friends Pop Up in SoHo last year, the new Friends Experiece is back with two floors of set recreations, including Monica and Rachel’s apartment, dozens of new photo opportunities, and you’ll even be able to poke Ugly Naked Guy (6 feet apart and "Monica Clean").
More Info: Friends Experience NYC
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August Broadway Show Picks
Broadway is back in September!!!!!!!
Full List of Broadway Shows and Discount Broadway Tickets
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Continuing New York City Events August
- 100 FREE things to do in NYC this summer
- Met Museum Roof Martini Bar (roof open, martini bar closed in 2021)
- Restaurant Week NYC (8/22)
- Shakespeare in the Park (8/29)
- Intrepid Museum Summer Movie Series (TBD)
- Bryant Park Film Festival (9/28)
- Free NYC Museum Admission for Military Families
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NYC Concerts Shows August 2021
Most shows this year are rescheduled events from 2020 and may have some restricted guidelines.
- Eagles – August 22 & 24, 2021 @ MSG
- Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga – August 3 & 5, 2021 @ Radio City Music Hall
- Alicia Keys – August 11-12, 2021 @ Radio City Music Hall
- Rage Against The Machine & Run the Jewels – Aug 8-14 @ MSG
- Roger Waters – Aug 30-31 @ MSG
- Guns & Roses – August 5, 2021; MetLife Stadium (NJ)
- Lady Gaga – August 19, 2021; MetLife Stadium (NJ)
- Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Weezer & The Interrupters @ Citi Field
- Dead & Co – August 20, 2021 @ Citi Field
- Jones Beach – see schedule
- Central Park Summerstage – see schedule
See All: NYC Concerts Shows August
Summer Concert Series Schedules
(May – September)
- Jones Beach Concert Series
- Good Morning America Summer Concert Series
- TODAY Show Summer Concerts Rockefeller Plaza
- Central Park SummerStage
- Amphitheater at Coney Island
- Forest Hills Stadium
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Annual Central Park Film Festival FREE
TBD 2021
© Photo Central Park Conservancy
Every year in August, Central Park hosts a week of evening film screenings in the landscape just north of Sheep Meadow and south of the 72nd St. Cross Drive. Attending the Central Park Film Festival is free, the gates open at 6:30pm and movies start at 8pm. Make sure to bring your picnic and blanket!
2019 Central Park Movie Lineup:
- August 13 – Back to the Future (PG)
- August 14 – Moonstruck (PG)
- August 15 – Black Panther (PG-13)
More Outdoor Movies NYC
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Central Park NY Hotels
These are NYC Insider hand picked hotels that are not just “near” Central Park, as most NYC hotels claim to be…but on the Park itself, either Central Park South, Central Park West or Fifth Ave. Many other hotels are nearby, or within a few blocks, but these are the closest, and all offer Park views from select rooms.
Some of our top value picks near Central Park include:
See the Insider Guide for dozens more Central Park NY Hotels and download our free Central Park map at Central Park NY Guide
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Metropolitan Opera – Summer HD Festival FREE
TBD 2021
The popular Summer HD Festival returns for their 11th year, presenting ten performances from the company’s acclaimed Live in HD series of movie-theater transmissions on Lincoln Center Plaza. No tickets are required for the festival in NYC. More than 2,800 seats are available each night, plus space for overflow crowds on the plaza.
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Summer Streets New York City
Saturdays, August 7 & 14, 2021, 7am to 1pm
The first 3 Saturdays (2 in 2021) every August from 7am to 1pm, nearly seven miles of NYC’s streets are closed to traffic and opened for people to play, run, walk and bike. You can walk, bike, run and blade directly from Central Park to the Brooklyn Bridge along Park Avenue. There’s tons of free activities and exhibits along the way, free exercise classes, food vendors and much more. Summer Streets is a true NYC experience!
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Save Big on Things to do in New York City
New York City Coupons and Discounts are available for almost everything one can do in NYC: concerts, shows, Broadway, sports, events, tours, attractions, beauty and spa and much more! See All: Insider Guide to ALL our NYC Coupons
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Walk, Bike, Bus, Blade or Fly Over NYC?
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Giants & Jets MetLife Schedule 2021
MetLife Stadium will operate at full capacity for the 2021 season!!!!! Ready to see the Giants and catch our newest star recruit, Saquon Barkley? Perhaps you'd rather see football's newest stars on the Jets roster? Either way, there's nothing like a traditional American football game, so head on out to MetLife Stadium, where tickets start at just $40 per game!
- Giants Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Jets Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guides: NY Giants and NY Jets
NY Giants & Jets Schedule – Home Games August
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New York Yankees Schedule
The New York Yankees, 27-Time World Series Champions, and likely the most simultaneously loved and hated team in baseball, return to Yankee Stadium with our newest star recruit, pitcher Gerrit Cole. There are few things in NYC better than a Yankee game, an old-fashioned hot dog and a beer.
- Yankees Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guide: NY Yankees Tickets, Schedule, Directions
NY Yankees Schedule – Home Games August
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New York Mets Schedule
Catch NYC's National baseball team in action at the amazing Citi Field, one of baseball's nicest stadiums. Tickets are easy to get and the Mets are an easy 30 minute subway from Times Square or Grand Central. Grab a burger from Shake Shack and get ready to see some baseball action.
- Mets Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guide: NY Mets Tickets, Schedule, Directions
NY Mets Schedule – Home Games August
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New York City Events Calendar
Things to Do in NYC by Month
Our Event Calendars show you exactly which events occur by day, but our Things to Do monthly guides highlight seasonal tours, bike rides, best time for boat cruises, when to buy tickets, the biggest sales and all the optimal times to do activities by month. Check out our Monthly Things to do in NYC Guides.
- Things to do in New York in March
- Things to do in New York in April
- Things to do in New York in May
- Things to do in New York in June
- Things to do in New York in September
- Things to do in New York in October
- Things to do in New York in November
- Things to do in New York in December
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More New York City August Events Calendar
- Battery Dance Festival – 2021 will be a hybrid of live & streamed performances. Battery Dance is back with FREE in-person performances from August 15th-20th, 2021 and with a FREE virtual International Dance Film Festival from August 12th-14th!
- Street Fair Schedule
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