NYC January Events, Activities and Things to Do Calendar
Happy New Year! New York City Events January 2020 include HUGE savings with Broadway Week, Restaurant Week and NYC Must-Do Week (all January 21-February 9, 2020). Spend a night at the Museum, catch the last of the Rockefeller Center Christmas and the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular, see the stars at BroadwayCon, experience epic Jazzfest all night marathons, dream of yachts at the Boat Show and much more.
Special January events include Martin Luther King Jr. Day, New York National Boat Show, and the Annual Winter Antiques Show. Please check sightseeing and holiday hours for New Years Day (January 1st) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 20, 2020).
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Best NYC January Events 2020
- New York City Broadway Week
- NY Rangers, Knicks, Nets, Islanders
- Disney on Ice
- Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
- New York National Boat Show
- BroadwayCon
- NYC Must-Do Week
- NYC Winter Restaurant Week
- Winter Jazzfest
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- A Night at the Museum
- New York City Hotel Week (postponed in 2020)
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Holiday Shows in NYC
NYC is home to more special holiday shows this season than EVER before! Tickets are selling fast for the Rockettes, The Illusionsists on Broadway, A Christmas Carol on Broadway, Cirque du Soleil 'Twas the Night Before and The Nutcracker Ballet. Don't miss out - now is the time to score the best seats on the best days.
- A Christmas Carol - November 7, 2019 - January 5, 2020
- Rockettes Christmas Spectacular - Nov 8, 2019 - Jan 5, 2020
- The Illusionists Magic of the Holidays - November 29, 2019 – Jan 5, 2020
- Nutcracker Ballet - November 29, 2019 – Jan 5, 2020
- Cirque du Soleil ‘Twas the Night Before… - December 12-29, 2019 @ Hulu Theater at MSG
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January Things to do with Kids in New York
January is chock-full of things to do with Kids in NYC!
- Ice Skating in New York City
- Disney on Ice NYC
- Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
- Catch the end of the Rock Center Christmas Tree (Jan 17), Rockettes @ Radio City – (Jan 5) or the Holiday Train Show (Jan 26, 2020)
- Sleep Over at the Museum of Natural History
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New York City Broadway Week Winter 2020
January 21-February 9, 2020
Tickets on Sale January 8th
Get two-for-one tickets to some of the City’s hottest Broadway shows including Aladdin, Book of Mormon, Frozen, Harry Potter, Lion King, Mean Girls, Tootsie, Wicked and many more. Check out New York City Broadway Week and get your FREE tickets using code BWAYWK.
Offers are valid January 21-February 9. Certain terms and conditions may apply. Tickets are subject to availability. “NYC Broadway Week℠” is a service mark of NYC & Company, Inc., and is the original and official Broadway Week.
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NYC Winter Restaurant Week
Tao Restaurant, Midtown, New York City
January 21-February 9, 2020; Res open Jan 8th
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.
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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting 2019
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Ceremony, 7-9 pm
The Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting 2019 is a highlight of every winter in NYC. The unlit tree arrives in November, and after Black Friday and Thanksgiving, the department stores open their famous window holiday displays.But, it is the week after Thanksgiving that represents the true start of Holiday Season in NYC for many New Yorkers.
Check the full NYC Insider Guide to the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
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Skip the Line and Do NYC VIP Style
Do you know how many attractions and tours let you skip (most) of the lines and be treated like a VIP? Save HOURS on your NYC Vacation.
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Fun Things to do in New York in Winter
There are so many winter activities in NYC, making it one of the BEST times to visit NYC. Yes, the weather can be cold and wet, so it is a risk. However, there are two huge payoffs, depending on a pre-or post holidays visit. Wondering what do to in New York in winter? Some of our favorite picks are:
- Ice Skating in New York City - Central Park, Rockefeller Center or Bryant Park are not to be missed
- NYC Helicopter Tours - beat the cold weather and see the absolute best NYC views!
- New York City Museums - take in a new exhibit, film or revisit one of your old favorites
See All: Fun Things to do in New York in Winter
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Disney on Ice Dream Big
- January 9-12, 2020 @ Nassau Coliseum
- January 16-20, 2020 @ Prudential Center (NJ)
- Tickets: Disney on Ice
Believing is just the beginning for your favorite Disney heroes at Disney On Ice presents Dream Big! Miguel aspires to be a musician and journeys through the Land of the Dead to unlock his family’s history. Moana and Maui bravely restore the stolen heart of Te Fiti. Anna and Elsa save their kingdom while the Disney Princesses inspire with stories of strength, determination and kindness.
More Info: Disney on Ice
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Winter Jazzfest
January 9-18, 2020
Various NYC Jazz Clubs
Winter Jazzfest started as a one evening show, and has now expanded into a music marathon across 150 groups comprising over 600 artists on 20 stages over 10 nights in downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn. The festival’s signature multi-artist, multi-venue experience takes place on January 10 and 11 in ten Manhattan venues; and January 17 at five Brooklyn venues featuring over 125 different groups and 500+ musicians.
Schedule, Line Up and Tickets: https://www.winterjazzfest.com
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NYC Airport Guides - LGA, JFK, EWR
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BroadwayCon
January 24-26, 2020
Jacob Javits Center
BroadwayCon is a 3 day expo/exhibition in NYC where fans can meet and interact with their favorite Broadway stars. BroadwayCon brings you through the stage door to be part of the excitement that happens onstage and behind-the-scenes. There are feature panels, performances, interviews, workshops, singalongs, and more, all packed into an epic three-day weekend. BroadwayCon is where fans come together to celebrate their passions and revel in the magic that is the theatre.
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Hotels Near NYC Javits Center
Coming to town for the Boat Show, Comic Con, Motorcycle Show, NYT Travel Show, BroadwayCon, International Toy Fair, Restaurant and Food, The Auto Show, Chocolate Show or any one of dozens of fashion, technology or other industry shows? If your goal is to work hard, play harder, you'll definitely want to stay as close to the Javits Center as possible. Here are our top picks for Hotels Near NYC Javits Center.
- Ink48 Hotel - about 10 blocks from Javits Center, right next to the Intrepid Museum and my ALL time favorite rooftop! (photo)
- Midtown Convention Center Hotel - the closest hotel to the JC, less than a block away. Small, clean rooms, geared towards convention exhibitors and attendees.
- Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel - new "digitally enhanced" hotel in Garment District, 15 min walk to JC, modern, though modest.
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New York National Boat Show
January 22-26, 2020
Jacob Javits Center
11th Avenue at 35th Street
Boating and fishing enthusiasts start their season at the New York National Boat Show. With its 100+ year history, this show is THE place to see the latest and greatest in boating, yachts, cruisers, bass and pontoon boats, canoes and kayaks and fishing boats.
Adults (16 and older): $12, 15 and younger: FREE when accompanied by an adult. More info: New York National Boat Show.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 20, 2020
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a national holiday with all public schools, post offices, and government buildings closed. There are many ways to celebrate the great life of this inspirational man, including: Martin Luther King Weekend in Harlem, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Anti-Hunger Serve-a-thon and often, a Central Park Seneca Village Tour.
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New York City Nightlife
How do you make the most of your time in the city that never sleeps?? Some of the best 'only in NYC' nightlife experiences include skyline views, dinner cruises, Museums and attractions open late til 2am, rooftops, night tours, comedy clubs and more. Some of our top NYC Nightlife picks:
- NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour - guaranteed access to exclusive nighttime hot spots as you sip cocktails under the sky
- The Ride Bus Night Tour - Let the city wink and twinkle at you with our street lamps, skyscrapers, and bridge lights that make the city truly come alive after the sun goes down
- Spirit of New York Dinner Cruise - family-friendly with the wait staff singing popular tunes and an after dinner DJ
- Broadway Comedy Club - laugh out loud all night long
See all our Top Picks: New York City Nightlife
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January 2020 New York Concerts, Music & Shows
- Jerry Seinfeld – January 10-11, 2020; Beacon Theatre
- Billy Joel – January 25, 2020; MSG – 72nd consecutive MSG show!
- Winter Jazzfest – January 9-18, 2020
- Metroplitan Opera @ Lincoln Center – Sept-May
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Get Your January New York City Discount Pass
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Broadway Shows NYC January 2020
Check out our newest Broadway Shows and top NYC Insider Picks for January!
Sept 13, 2019 - Jan 12, 2020. Before Hamilton! Before In The Heights! More than 15 years after its inception, Freestyle Love Supreme — the original hip-hop musical phenomenon from Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Anthony Veneziale — arrives on Broadway. Every performance, the crew takes the crowd on a freestyle, hip-hop, improvisational, never-before-seen comedy ride. Performers take suggestions from the audience and spin them into instantaneous riffs and full-length musical numbers. With spontaneous guest appearances from Lin-Manuel Miranda, Christopher Jackson, Daveed Diggs, James Monroe Iglehart, and more, every night brings the unexpected.
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformation into the global Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Tina Turner didn't just break the rules, she rewrote them. This new hit stage musical, presented in association with Tina Turner herself, reveals the untold story of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race. Previews: Oct 12, 2019, Tickets on sale through September 2020. Ages 14+
Jagged Little Pill Broadway Musical
The Healys are a picture-perfect family, but looks can be deceiving. When the cracks beneath the surface begin to show, they must choose between maintaining the status quo or facing harsh truths about themselves, their community, and the world around them. Featuring Alanis Morissette’s iconic songs including “Ironic,” “You Oughta Know,” and “Hand In My Pocket,” plus brand-new songs written for the show. Previews: November 3, 2019
To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Tickets - Ed Harris as Atticus Finch, Play adapted by Aaron Sorkin
Inspired by Harper Lee’s own childhood in Alabama, To Kill a Mockingbird features one of literature’s towering symbols of integrity and righteousness in the character of Atticus Finch, based on Lee’s own father. The character of Scout, based on Lee herself, has come to define youthful innocence—and its inevitable loss—for generation after generation of readers around the world. Tickets on sale through September 2020. Ages 12+
"A radical, thrilling new interpretation of this iconic work, with extraordinary dancing, breathtaking vision, and 23 young, brilliantly gifted performers all making their Broadway debuts. Don’t miss this opportunity to see a landmark in musical theater history as if for the very first time." Previews: December 10, 2019. Tickets on sale through June 2020.
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Celebrities on Broadway
- To Kill a Mockingbird - Jeff Daniels/Ed Harris (play adapted by Aaron Sorkin)
- A Soldier's Play - Blair Underwood, David Alan Grier (Dec 27, 2019 - March 15, 2020)
- Plaza Suite Comedy Play - Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick (March 13-July 12, 2020)
- American Buffalo - Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell, Darren Criss (March 24, 2020 - open)
- Birthday Candles - Debra Messing (April 2-June 21, 2020)
- The Music Man on Broadway - Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster (September 9, 2020 - open)
See More: Celebrities on Broadway and List of NYC Broadway Shows
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Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
Get your selfie on at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, a tourist favorite in NYC! Current Madame Tussauds exhibits include New York Presents Broadway - Journey through Andrew Lloyd Webber's most iconic shows, New Years Eve - count down the new year with some of your all time favorite celebs all year round, and A-List Party - strut down the red carpet, blow a kiss at the paparazzi and grab a cocktail (or two) while you mingle with your favorite celebs!
- Tickets: Madame Tussauds NYC
- More Info: Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
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Lunar (Chinese) New Year 2020
Photo ©Better Chinatown Society
The Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the spring, the rebirth of the Earth and 2020 is the Year of the Rat. New York City celebrates the Lunar New Year with a Firecracker Ceremony, Cultural Festival and a New Year Parade followed by another Festival.
Lunar New Year’s Day Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival
January 25, 2020 | Tuesday | 11:00am – 3:30 pm
After the firecrackers, a traditional Lunar New Year practice believed to scare away evil spirits, join the opening ceremonies, a dozen Lion, Dragon and Unicorn dance troupes marching down the main streets of Chinatown. A massive festival in the heart of Chinatown will feature all-day cultural performances by traditional and contemporary Asian and Asian-American signers and dancers, along with promotional booths. Location: Sara Roosevelt Park (Grand & Forsyth St.)
Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival
February 9, 2020 | Sunday | 1:00pm
A colorful spectacle featuring floats, marching bands, lion and dragon dancers, antique cars, beauty queens, Asian musical performers, magicians and acrobats, and local organizations. Begins in Little Italy and goes through the main streets of Lower Chinatown.
There is also usually a Lunar New Year’s Fireworks (& Dinner Cruise) and the NY Philharmonic Lunar New Year Concert and Gala.
More info at Better Chinatown Society and Lunar New Year in New York
See Also: Insider guides to Chinatown, Lower East Side Hotels, East Village Hotels
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Lincoln Center - Opera, Ballet, NY Philharmonic, Jazz, Broadway
You really haven't been to NYC until you experience THE beating heart of our Arts & Culture scene, Lincoln Center, home to the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, NYC Ballet, Julliard School, Broadway and so much more. See what NYC's (always amazing) classic cultural scene has to offer while you are here.
- Metropolitan Opera - Sept - May
- NYC Ballet - September - May; (Fall, Nutcracker, Winter, Spring)
- NY Philharmonic - Sept to June
- Jazz at Lincoln Center - all year
More: Lincoln Center Venue Guide
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Jacuzzi Hotels NYC in Room
Jacuzzi Hotels NYC in room offer travelers a wonderful way to relax and connect after a long day of walking around NYC. Our top picks for in room jacuzzi spa tubs include:
- The Muse New York - spa suite with a jacuzzi tub (photo)
- YOTEL at Times Square West - ask for the "The First King Terrace cabin"
- Eventi, a Kimpton Hotel - 'beds are so comfy, the bathroom (with jacuzzi!) was fantastic'
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NYC January Sports
Make sure to add a NYC Game Day to your NYC vacation – it’s an absolute MUST in NYC! Winter is the perfect time to head indoors and catch the Knicks, Nets, Rangers and Islanders leave it on all the court or ice!
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NYC Winter Bargains and Discounts
NYC is giving away everything this time of year!!! Broadway Week, Restaurant Week and Must See (Attractions) Week are all at the exact same time! Tickets and Reservations all open on January 8th for these three major events.
- NYC Broadway Week – January 21-February 9, 2020
- NYC Winter Restaurant Week – January 21-February 9, 2020
- NYC Must See Week – January 21-February 9, 2020 – 2 for 1 tickets to major NYC attractions, such as Bateaux New York Dinner Cruise, Bronx Zoo, Brooklyn Museum, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, CitySightseeing Cruises, Empire State Building, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Madame Tussauds, Museum of Modern Art, New York City Ballet, One World Observatory and many more.
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More New York City Events January 2020
Ongoing January Events:
- Rock Center Christmas Tree (Jan 7?)
- Rockettes @ Radio City – (Jan 5)
- Ice Skating in New York City
- Holiday Train Show (Jan 26)
More January Events:
- Central Park Winter Jam –
NYC’s Ultimate Snow Day, www.nycgovparks.org - Outsider Art Fair – January 16-19, 2020
- NYT Travel Show – January 24 – 26, 2020 | Jacob Javits Center, NYC
- 20at20 – TBD
- Lunar New Year (January 25 & February 9, 2020)
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A Night at the Museum
Just a few times per year, the Museum of Natural History lets you sleep over!!!! And yes, it's just like the movie! Evening and morning snacks, cots to sleep on, a flashlight fossil fact-finding mission, live animals, private museum tours and more.
Sleep Over at the Museum of Natural History
February 21 & 28, 2020
March 27, 2020
April 3 & 25, 2020
This is an authentic NYC experience you and the kids can't miss! Ages 6 - 13, + an accompanying guardian.
- Discount Tickets: A Night at the Museum
- Read More: Museum Sleepovers NYC
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Rangers MSG Schedule
Get your New York Rangers tickets and schedule to see our NY hockey team live in action at Madison Square Garden. The NY Rangers have made the finals and/or playoffs the last six consecutive seasons. Their games are the easiest sporting events in NYC to attend, right in Midtown Manhattan, a block from the Empire State Building.
- Rangers Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guide: NY Rangers Tickets, Schedule, Directions
NY Rangers Schedule – Home Games January
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Knicks MSG Schedule
No matter how they are performing, Knicks games are always a blast and there's nothing like an event at MSG. Come join our NY basketball team live in action at Madison Square Garden, "The World’s Most Famous Arena." Go NYC style with cheap seats, fast paced sports action, hot dogs and beer and cheer on the New York Knicks today! As a general rule, with plenty of exceptions, basketball games start at either 7:30pm or 12:00pm, November through April.
- Knicks Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guide: NY Knicks Tickets, Schedule, Directions
NY Knicks Schedule – Home Games January
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Brooklyn Nets Schedule
The Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center is a true NYC experience. They offer classic Brooklyn foods like Nathan’s hot dogs and Juniors’ cheesecake, and have Jay-Z as a part owner! Jay-Z's 40/40 club in the luxury sections of Barclays center serves drinks until 2am. With 2,000 seats at Barclay's Center costing $25 or less, professional basketball is now available to everyone! See Brooklyn's newest team bring it New York style.
- Brooklyn Nets Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guide: Brooklyn Nets Tickets, Schedule and Directions
Brooklyn Nets Schedule – Home Games January
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How to Save on Hotels in New York City
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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.
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New York City Hotel Week – Rooms from $100
Note from the Hotel Week Website: Hotel Week NYC 2020 is on Vacation. Check back summer 2020 for a possible Hotel Week 2021.
Hotel Week New York City, January 4-14, 2019, is a GREAT time to save big on hotel rooms which usually go for $500 or more per night. Experience the BEST of NYC at a fraction of the usual cost!
Our top "Bang for Your Buck" picks include:
- Hotel 50 Bowery – Chinatown – opened in 2017 – awesome 21st floor rooftop, the Crown
- Library Hotel – Midtown East – cool, themed hotel rooms, great location
- Royalton Park Avenue – Gramercy, great value, very hip hotel
Read all about: Hotel Week New York City
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18 yr old coming to NYC Dec 30th 2019
till 5thJan 2020 how do I get tickets to best basketball games in that time frame or anything of interest for a young man that you can suggest would be most helpful.
Tickets for Hamilton if possible also for the boat show.
Need all the help I can get.
Regards
Hi Helga: The January Events page is usually updated around October. Links for all sports and events tickets are accurate all year round and the sports schedules are automatically updated above. I suggest clicking to those pages for Knicks, Nets, Boat Show as all the information is provided above. Here is our info on Hamilton: https://www.nycinsiderguide.com/hamilton-broadway-musical, and you may also want to check into freestyle love supreme, on through Jan 5, 2020 (https://www.nycinsiderguide.com/list-of-nyc-broadway-shows#freestyle). For more personalized vacation planning, please check into our customized travel planning services: https://www.nycinsiderguide.com/new-york-travel-planning. Have a great trip!