NYC September Events and Activities Calendar
New York City Events September 2019 include the US Tennis Open, San Gennaro Festival, Giants, Jets, Broadway Week, Fashion Week. The new Broadway season kicks off with Back to Broadway month, and we check the critic’s reviews in anticipation of the hottest new shows. The Opera, Philharmonic and Ballet all start their new seasons and shows include Jerry Seinfeld, Peter Frampton, Backstreet Boys, Vampire Weekend, Billy Joel and dozens more. This year marks the 18 Year Anniversary of 9/11/01, always a somber day in New York City.
Summer is behind and everyone is back to work and school. September in NYC is a beautiful time of year to wine and dine outside. Football season begins and the stores are packed with fall and winter clothes.
Add an event to the New York City Events Activities September calendar and if you’re looking for something to do last minute or see a dated calendar listing of September events, check our Today in NYC page.
Top NYC September Events
- US Tennis Open
- Broadway Week
- Feast of San Gennaro
- Billy Joel, Jerry Seinfeld, Backstreet Boys
- New York Yankees & Mets
- Metropolitan Opera Summer HD Festival
- Met Museum Martini Rooftop
- Off-Broadway Week
- 20 at 20 Off-Broadway Shows
- Back to Broadway Month
- NY Giants & Jets
- Labor Day Weekend
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U.S. Tennis Open 2019
August 26 to September 8, 2019
Tickets on Sale June 3, 2019
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.
- Fairfield Inn New York LaGuardia – Free parking, free shuttle to US Open, free shuttle to 7 train
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Queens Hotel with free US Open shuttle
- Stewart Hotel – right next to Penn Station
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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September NYC Concerts and Events
- Billy Joel – Sept 27, 2019; MSG
- Jerry Seinfeld– September 20, 2019; Beacon Theatre
- Peter Frampton – Sept 13, 2019; MSG
- Central Park SummerStage – B-52s
- Backstreet Boys – Sept 15, 2019; Prudential Center (NJ)
See All: NYC Concerts Shows September
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Visiting the 9-11 Memorial and Museum
September is one of the most popular times of year to visit both the 9-11 Memorial and Museum. The 9-11 Memorial “attests to the triumph of human dignity over human depravity and affirms an unwavering commitment to the fundamental value of human life.“
Read the Insider Guides to:
- 9-11 Memorial Tours
- 9-11 Memorial Museum (closed to the public 9/11)
- 9-11 Memorial
- One World Observatory NYC
- 9-11 Anniversary Events NYC
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Boutique Downtown Hotels New York
Boutique Downtown Hotels put you right next to some of NYC's most popular attractions: The 9-11 Memorial and Museum, Statue of Liberty, One World Observatory, Wall Street, St. Paul's Cathedral, Charging Bull and every major subway station.
Some of our top boutique accomodation picks downtown include:
- Frederick Hotel - one of NYC's best lesser know hidden gems
- W New York Downtown - a favorite overlooking the 9-11 Memorial
- AC Hotel New York Downtown by Marriott - new in 2019!
See More: Boutique Downtown Hotels New York
More Downtown Hotels: Tribeca/Battery Park and Financial District/ Wall St
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Sports New York City Events September
Make sure to add a NYC Game Day to your NYC vacation – it’s an absolute MUST in NYC! For football fans, what could be better than watching the Giants and Jets in warm weather? 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.
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Take a Fall Foliage Cruise or Trip
With dozens of discount tickets available, you can't miss with a trip in or out of the city to see the fall leaves in their glorious autumn colors. Take to the river and join Classic Harbor on one of their classic sailboats and head north up the Hudson River to take in the beautiful fall foliage.
- New York Fall Foliage Tours - helicopters, Circle Line: Bear Mountain Full-Day Cruise and more options
- Bear Mountain Fall Foliage Cruise - all day upstate cruise and onboard Oktoberfest with music, food and beer specials. Oktoberfest Cruise runs Saturdays and Sundays (2019 TBD) September 2 - November 11, 2018, and on Columbus Day, Monday October 8th.
- Bear Mountain Fall Foliage Cruise - same as above, different availability.
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Things To Do in New York in September
The best Things To Do in New York in September include seeing a museum free, indulging in NYC’s fair and festival scene, enjoying Labor Day Weekend, following the Vendy awards, catching the New York City Unicycle Festival and much more. Some of our top September picks include:
- One World Observatory: Skip All Lines – Take the high-speed SkyPod elevators to the 102nd floor in 60 seconds to enjoy 50-mile panoramic views right after fast-tracking through security check.
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum: Skip The Line – the only tickets that don’t require you book a timeslot. Show up when you want and you can walk right in!
See All: Things To Do in New York in September
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September Broadway Show Picks
Broadway has a TON of new shows and legends on stage, and of course, it’s Broadway Week. Some of our top September picks include:
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Full List of Broadway Shows and Discount Broadway Tickets
Celebrities on Broadway
- Sea Wall/A Life - Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Sturridge (July 26 - Sept 29, 2019)
- The Rose Tattoo - Marisa Tomei (Sept 19, 2019 - open)
- To Kill a Mockingbird - Jeff Daniels (play adapted by Aaron Sorkin) - open run
See More: Celebrities on Broadway and List of NYC Broadway Shows
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New York City Broadway Week 2019
September 3-16, 2019. Tickets on Sale August 14th.
Get two-for-one tickets to some of the City’s hottest Broadway shows
2019 Will be announced on August 14, 2019.
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NYC Off-Broadway Week
September 23 – October 6, 2019
Tickets on Sale September 9th
Off Broadway Week is another great time to save big on some of the city’s best shows! You can read more about all the hot Off Broadway Shows this season or check out the discount codes at Off Broadway Week offering 2 for 1 tickets.
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See Over 20 Off-Broadway Shows for Only $20 Each
2019 TBD
September 4 – 23, 2018
20at20 is your chance to see the Best of Off-Broadway for only $20! A 3 course meal (when it coincides with Restaurant Week) and a show for $55 per person??? Can’t beat that! Catch up on all the hot Off Broadway Shows this season and more info at 20 at 20 Off-Broadway Shows for $20.
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Most Popular New York City Tours and Activities
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FREE New York City Walking Tours
Lance, a New Yorker and stand up comedian, spent several years going on tours and learning the ins and outs of New York City. He realized he could combine his two passions--New York stories and history, and making people laugh--so he launched a walking tour company, and hasn't looked back since.
Choose from several 2 hour walking tours: Diner Tour, From Pushcarts to Gourmet Pickles: The Jewish Lower East Side Tour and Historic Greenwich Village Tour, all of which will leave your head full of new knowledge, trivia, and cool stories, and your belly full of laughs!
Learn More: Pretty Good Tours - FREE NYC Walking Tours
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Fun Things to do in New York in Fall
There is no shortage of fun things to do in Autumn in NYC. Whether it’s biking, sailing, boating, walking, horseback riding or cheering on one of our awesome New York sports teams, you can do it all with the glorious and vibrant colored leaves as your backdrop.
- Fall Foliage Cruises - Jump aboard a classic sailboat and head north up the Hudson River to take in the beautiful fall foliage.
- Explore Central Park on Bike or Foot or Horse Carriage Tour - the fall foliage is a don't miss in NYC!
- NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour - guaranteed access to exclusive nighttime hot spots as you ascend to the city’s rooftop bars to sip cocktails under the starry sky.
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93rd Annual Feast of San Gennaro
The San Gennaro Festival
2019 TBD
September 13-23, 2018
Looking to experience Little Italy, compare every slice of Pizza in NYC, or have a ‘sausage, onion and pepper’ sandwich? Then the Feast of San Gennaro is for you!
Although it is an annual celebration of faith, the Feast of San Gennaro has a huge variety of ethnic food delicacies, charming restaurants and cafes and even a world-famous cannoli-eating competition! Check out their site for more on all the kid-friendly activities, eating, maps and entertainment.
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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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Ongoing New York City Events September
- Free NYC Museum Admission for Military Families Summer (Labor Day)
- Met Museum Roof Martini Bar (10/27)
- Metropolitan Opera Summer HD Festival (9/2)
- Back to Broadway Month
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NYC Festivals, Fairs and Parades Fall
Fall is chock full of Festivals, Fairs and Parades in NYC, so many, that we’ve created a whole guide just for Festivals, Fairs and Parades in New York City. Some of the awesome events include:
- Annual Feast of San Gennaro
- African American Day Parade
- New York Film Festival
- New York City Wine and Food Festival
- New York Television Festival
- New Yorker Festival
- CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival
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Fashion Week in NYC
Spring/Summer: September 6-11, 2019
Fashion Week provides the world’s top designers an international platform to showcase their collections to more than 100,000 industry insiders from around the world. Dozens of fashion shows and related events are held around the city during New York Fashion Week.
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Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit
2019 Fall Show: Labor Day Weekend Aug 31, Sept. 1, 2 and Sept. 7 and 8
Walk around Greenwich Village browsing tons of artwork displayed by original artists. Paintings, sculpture, eco-friendly art and lots of other unique pieces to see or purchase, at far less than gallery prices.
Location: near NYU, University Place from E 10th Street, South along Washington Square Park to W 3rd Street. The South end of the show, Schwartz Plaza, is also known as Bobkin Lane. More info.
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Harvest in the Square, Union Square
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Food, Fun and Fundraising. Join Union Square for the 23rd Annual Harvest in the Square, a festive celebration of community and cuisine, and New York’s premier food and wine tasting event featuring over 50 restaurants and 20 wineries. Tickets: harvestinthesquare.nyc
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Giants & Jets MetLife Schedule
Ready to see the Giants star quarterback, Eli Manning or wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr with a history-making one armed catch? Maybe 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!
NY Giants & Jets Schedule – Home Games September
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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 the new Yankee Stadium. There are few things in NYC better than a Yankee game, an old-fashioned hot dog and our new Yankee Stadium – hosting 81 Home Games this season.
NY Yankees Schedule – Home Games September
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New York Mets Schedule
Catch NYC’s National baseball team, and last year’s World Series contenders, in action at the awesome 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. Check out the NYC Insider Guide to New York Mets Tickets, Schedule and Directions.
NY Mets Schedule – Home Games September
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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.
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