New York City Events August

NYC August Events & Things to Do

New York City Events August include the US Tennis Open, Shakespeare in the Park, Restaurant Week, Broadway Week Tickets (September) go on sale and lots of outdoor Summer Movie and Film Festivals, such as Central Park, Intrepid Museum and Bryant Park. More NYC August things to do include the Giants, Jets, Yankees, Mets and NYCFC. New York City Events August 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 visitors 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
• Shakespeare in the Park
• Outdoor Summer Concerts
• Restaurant Week
• Kid’s Night on Broadway Summer Edition
• NY Giants, Jets, Yankees, Mets
• Lincoln Center Summer for the City
• Bryant Park Movie Nights
• Broadway in Bryant Park
• Bryant Park Picnic Performances
• Central Park Film Festival
• Central Park SummerStage
• Little Island’s August Festival
• Summer Streets
• Battery Dance Festival
• Concerts & Live Music

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U.S. Tennis Open

August 26-Sept 8, 2024
Tickets on Sale: Early June

The US Tennis Open is one of my all time favorite events!! The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is spectacular, and the crowd is always amazing. Make sure to catch the FREE Qualifying Rounds to see the world’s greatest tennis players practice and compete free and head to Arthur Ashe Kids Day.

Read the complete NYC Insider Guides to the US Tennis Open with discount tickets, hotel packages, schedule, seating chart and more!

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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. 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.

• 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
• Hotel Indigo Flushing – Official hotel sponsor of tournament
• Fairfield Inn New York LaGuardia – Free parking, free shuttle to US Open, free shuttle to 7 train

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NYC Concerts Shows August

NYC Concerts Shows August star Jennifer Lopez, John Oliver & Seth Meyers, Idina Menzel, Steve Winwood & The Doobie Brothers, Missy Elliott, Ciara, Busta Rhymes++, Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls and more!

• Jennifer Lopez – August 16, 2024 @ MSG
• John Oliver – May 19, June 16, Aug 18, Sept 22, Oct 20, Nov 24, Dec 15, 2024 @ Beacon Theatre
• Idina Menzel – August 15, 2024 @ Beacon Theatre
• CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: OVO – August 15-18 @ UBS Arena
• 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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Shakespeare in the Park - Mobile

The Comedy of Errors and Much Ado About Nothing
Delacorte Theater, Central Park (Roaming this year while Theater is undergoing renovations)

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 recently redone 1,800 seat open-air theater and they are attended by over 80,000 people. NYC Insider Guide knows just how you can get tickets. Learn more at Shakespeare in the Park

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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!

• US Tennis Open
• Yankees Tickets and Schedule
• Mets Tickets and Schedule
• NYCFC Tickets and Schedule
• New York Giants Schedule
• New York Jets Schedule
• All NYC Sports Schedules

Giants & Jets MetLife Schedule

There is so much talent on our field this fall! The Jets new QB, Aaron Rodgers (who will hopefully play more than 4 minutes this season), four-time MVP, is headlining the action and we are all hopeful he brings it to "Gang Green." On the Giants side, superstar Daniel Jones, "Danny Dimes," is was setting records just about every game. 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 | Ticketmaster Deals
• Jets Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon | Ticketmaster Deals
• Insider Guides: NY Giants and NY Jets

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 Captain, Aaron Judge, pitcher Gerrit Cole and shortstop Anthony Volpe. There are few things in NYC better than a Yankee game, an old-fashioned hot dog and a beer.

• Yankees Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon | Ticketmaster Deals
• Insider Guide: NY Yankees Tickets, Schedule, Directions

New York Mets Schedule

Catch NYC's National baseball team in action at the amazing Citi Field, one of baseball's nicest stadiums and now home to baseball's highest payroll as of 2023! Top recruits include Francisco Álvarez, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos. 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

NYC Restaurant Week Summer

July 22-August 18, 2024.

A three-course dinner at the best restaurants in New York for $45? 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 1-14.

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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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NYC Insider Print Map and Guide to Manhattan

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The Beast is Back

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:)

North River Lobster Co. Cruise

Sightseeing, Lobster and Cocktails? Yes, please. This seasonal all-inclusive Lobster Love and Seafood Galore offers a hands on seafood/lobster cooking class downtown.

Tickets: Lobster Love and Seafood Galore

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Lincoln Center Summer for the City

June 14 - August 12, 2023

Touted as the "The Ultimate New York Festival," Lincoln Center is back this year with a bang - hosting over 300 events all summer long. Dancing Under the Stars (formerly Midsummer Night Swing), free outdoor movies, dancing, singing, readings, celebrations, flamingos, disco ball, poetry, Mozart, concerts, crafts, Juneteenth and much more!

More Info: Lincoln Center Summer for the City

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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.

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.

• Gansevoort Meatpacking - rooftop pool, retractable roof for year-round (photo)
• Virgin Hotels New York City - opened 2023, seasonal rooftop swimming pool, fitness center
• Margaritaville Resort Times Square - home to Times Square's ONLY outdoor (heated) pool

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Little Island NYC

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 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 daily and for 2023, no reservations or tickets are required to visit or attend any of the programming.

Perform in the Park, Events in the Amph ++
June - September
Beginning Wednesday, June 7 join Little Island for another summer of free programming including intimate performances from Tony and Grammy Award winners in The Glade, late night djs, drag bingo, and dance parties in The Play Ground, weekly artmaking activities for all ages and Teen Night every Friday.

More Info: Little Island

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August Broadway Show Picks

Broadway has a TON of new shows and legends on stage.

Back to the Future The Musical

Back to the Future The Musical - Set your destination time, New York, and get ready to make musical theater history. Welcome to Hill Valley! When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past and send himself... back to the future. Previews June 30, Opens Aug 3, 2023. Ages 6+. Tickets already selling through February 2024.

• Hell’s Kitchen
• The Outsiders
• The Wiz

Celebrities on Broadway

See More: List of Broadway Shows

Broadway Shows NYC

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NYC Hotels Times Square

The best NYC Hotels Times Square chosen by a NYC local! If you want to be in the heart of Broadway, all the tourist action, Restaurant Row, lounge by a pool, check out the best views from a rooftop or splurge on the live NYE Ball Drop, we will show you the best places to stay.

• Best NYC Hotels Times Square
• NEW NYC Hotels Times Square
• Cheap Hotels in Times Square
• Suite Hotels in Times Square
• Boutique Hotels in Times Square
• Best New Years Eve NYC Hotels with Ball Drop Views
• Best NYC Times Square Hotels with Rooftops

See All: NYC Hotels Times Square & Broadway

Full List of Broadway Shows and Discount Broadway Tickets

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Kids’ Night on Broadway – see a show for FREE!

TBD 2024 – August 29, 2023
Kids (ages 6-18) go FREE in NYC.

Kids’ Night on Broadway (KNOB) let’s kids go FREE to over 20 Broadway shows, when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Kids dine free at many Times Square restaurants, and parents get discounted parking rates. With a different celebrity National Ambassador each year, KNOB is a don’t miss! KNOB is presented in NYC by the New York Times.

Ticketmaster Shows – Broadway Shows sold through Ticketmaster will be listed here: Kids Night on Broadway Tickets. Just choose any show still available and use code KBWAY23. Shows included: Aladdin, MJ the Musical, The Lion King, Six, Wicked++.

Telecharge Shows – See kidsnightonbroadway.com for 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
• Restaurant Week NYC
• Shakespeare in the Park
• Intrepid Museum Summer Movie Series
• Bryant Park Movie Nights
• Free NYC Museum Admission for Military Families

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Summer Streets New York City

Saturdays, August 3, 10 & 17, 2024, 7am to 3pm

The first 3 Saturdays every August from 7am to 3pm, 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!

There is now Summer Streets in all boroughs – July 27 – Queens and Staten Island; August 24 – Brooklyn and The Bronx.

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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:

See the Insider Guide for dozens more NYC Hotels with Free Bicycles.

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Annual Central Park Film Festival FREE

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!

TBD 2024 – August 15–18, 2023

© Photo Central Park Conservancy

2024 Line Up TBD – Last Year’s Central Park Movie Lineup:

• August 15: The Space Race
• August 16 – Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold
• August 17 – Wild Life
• August 18 – We Feed People

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.

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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Bryant Park Picnic Performances

Bryant Park is hosting twenty-six live and in-person music, dance, and theater events produced in partnership with a diverse lineup of New York City’s performing arts institutions. Some featured partners are Carnegie Hall Citywide, The Town Hall, Joe’s Pub, The Classical Theatre of Harlem, American Symphony Orchestra, New York City Opera and many more. All performances are free to the public and designed to be enjoyed casually – no tickets required—with ample seating available and free picnic blankets for audience members to borrow.

More Info: bryantpark.org/activities/picnic-performances * Bryant Park Movie Nights * Picnic Performances FREE Brochure

Bryant Park Hotels

Bryant Park runs from 40th - 42nd Streets, between 5th and 6th Aves. Both Midtown East Hotels and Midtown West Hotels will be nearby, but here is our hand-chosen list of those within a 5-10 minute walk to Bryant Park, Grand Central Station and The New York Public Library.

See More: Bryant Park Hotels

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Metropolitan Opera – Summer HD Festival FREE

August 23 – Sept 2, 2024

The popular Summer HD Festival returns, featuring ten thrilling performances from the Met’s Live in HD series of cinema transmissions— plus a special film screening co-presented with Film at Lincoln Center to kick off of the 11-day event. No tickets are required for the festival in NYC. More than 3,000 seats are available each night, plus space for overflow crowds on the plaza.

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Times Square TSQ

May 2-September 29, 2023

Every summer in Times Square, NYC, TSQ LIVE showcases hundreds of artists, performers and cultural producers and this summer 80 free events hosting over a dozen incredible New York-based institutions and collectives, including Pioneer Works, NEW INC, Children’s Museum of Art, Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Ailey Extension, New York Live Arts, OTA Entertainment, Soul Summit, Rash Bar, and Elsewhere.

More Info: Times Square TSQ Live

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NYC Festivals, Fairs and Parades Summer

Summer in NYC is packed with Festivals, Fairs, Parades and more free programming, arts & culture than any other time in NYC, so we created a whole guide just for NYC Summer Festivals & Fairs . Get your party on at Governors Island, Downtown, Times Square, Lincoln Center, Bryant Park, Central Park, Harlem and celebrate summer in true New Yorker style. NYC August Festivals include Harlem Week, Central Park Film Festival, Battery Dance Festival, Bryant Park Movie Nights (Summer Film Festival) and the Metropolitan Opera Summer HD Festival.

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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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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 – August 11-17, 2024
• Street Fair Schedule

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