71 upcoming festivals events
THE GOVERNOR'S BALL MUSIC FESTIVAL (GOVBALL), NYC
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
GOVBALL NYC erupts across Flushing Meadows Corona Park with a sun-soaked, multi-stage festival, iconic NYC vibes and a city-food carnival, delivering big-name acts and the summer party pulse.
Queens Pridefest
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM
37th Road 73rd - 77th Streets
Queens Pridefest is a free NYC street fair in Queens featuring food vendors, artisans, crafts, and local businesses along 37th Road.
8th Ave- Midtown-Festival
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM
8th Avenue 14th Street - 23rd Street
The 8th Ave Midtown Festival brings NYC street fair magic to 8th Ave from 55th to 42nd Street, with free 10am–6pm admission, food vendors, artisans, crafts, and local businesses.
New York Rum Festival & Conference 2026
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 2:00 PM
Metropolitan Pavilion
New York Rum Festival & Conference 2026 brings rum lovers to the Metropolitan Pavilion for tastings, wine pairings, and culinary bites, paired with talks and networking for industry professionals in a vibrant NYC venue.
FIGMENT NYC on Governors Island
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM
Governors Island
FIGMENT NYC on Governors Island is a free, participatory arts festival featuring interactive installations, performances, and workshops across Governors Island, inviting visitors of all ages to create and explore art in a lively, non-commercial setting.
St. Nicholas Ave Festival
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM
St. Nicholas Avenue 181st Street - 188th Street
St. Nicholas Ave Festival unfurls along NYC’s St. Nicholas Ave (181st–188th), a free, 10am–6pm street fair buzzing with food vendors, artisans, crafts and local businesses, all under a vivid Upper Manhattan backdrop.
UWS Summer Fair
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM
Broadway (E) 73rd St - 82nd St
UWS Summer Fair on June 7, 2026, 10am–6pm along Broadway (W) 65th–72nd St in NYC, a free street fair featuring food vendors, artisans, crafts and local businesses.
MORGAN AFTER HOURS: PRIDE, NYC
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
Morgan After Hours: Pride, NYC is a Pride-themed food festival across NYC locations with evening programming 6–9 PM on June 11, 2026.
Japan Fes
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
NYC's Japan Fes brings 1,000 vendors offering sushi, ramen, hibachi, takoyaki and more, plus cultural performances, cosplay and crafts across multiple NYC locations.
Dragon Fest NYC
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
Dragon Fest NYC is a large Chinese food and culture festival featuring lion dances, martial arts, and cultural performances across NYC.
The 13th Annual Porch Stomp!
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
Governors Island, Nolan Park, Colonel's Row, and Liggett Terrace
The 13th Annual Porch Stomp on Governors Island is a free, family-friendly outdoor music festival featuring porch-style live performances across Nolan Park, Colonel's Row, and Liggett Terrace — a summer community celebration of music and fun.
Reggae Fest Blaze
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
The Rooftop at Pier 17
Reggae Fest Blaze brings live reggae bands, DJs and Caribbean vibes to The Rooftop at Pier 17 on June 20, 2026 — a summer outdoor festival for dancing, music and food with NYC skyline views.
Da Bronx Pride
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM
Westchester Avenue Brook Avenue - Third Avenue
Da Bronx Pride blooms along Westchester Ave and Third Ave in the Bronx, a free, all-ages street fair by Clearview Festival Productions, 10am-6pm, with food vendors, artisans, crafts and local businesses lighting the day.
Winter/Spring 2025
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Brooklyn Academy of Music presents its Winter/Spring 2025 season of diverse performing-arts programs exploring themes of rebirth and renewal.
Seventh Heaven Festival
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM
7th Avenue Flatbush Avenue - 16th Street
Seventh Heaven Festival lights up NYC at 7th Avenue, Flatbush Avenue and 16th Street, a free daylong street fair from 10am to 6pm with food vendors, artisans, crafts and local businesses.
POPMART TIMES SQUARE GRAND OPENING, NYC
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
POPMART Times Square Grand Opening food festival in NYC with pop-up eats across Times Square venues on July 1, 2026, from 10:00 to 22:00.
Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Nathan's Famous, Coney Island
The annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island is a high-energy, patriotic competitive-eating spectacle that draws spectators and tourists each Independence Day.
Hellfest 2026 - Three day Pass
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM
The Dome at Adventure Crossing
Three-day Hellfest pass featuring Vision of Disorder, First Blood, Old Wounds and Elysia at The Dome at Adventure Crossing in NYC. A multi-band metal festival delivering hard-hitting riffs, mosh-ready tracks, and an immersive indoor venue for fans seeking a full weekend of heavy live music.
TOÑITA FEST, NYC
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
TOÑITA FEST returns for its 3rd year, a Caribbean street festival lighting Grand St between Driggs and Roebling with bold food stalls, live rhythms, and citywide energy that captures NYC summer.
AMERICA 250 BALL CELEBRATION, NYC
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
AMERICA 250 BALL CELEBRATION, NYC brings a country-wide birthday vibe to multiple venues with a food-and-festival blend, live tunes and parade-ready cocktails as America marks 250 years.
MoMA PS1 Warm Up
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
MoMA PS1
MoMA PS1 Warm Up is a summer outdoor music series at MoMA PS1 featuring DJs and live sets and runs through September.
3rd Ave East Village
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM
2nd Avenue 4th Street - 14th Street
Free NYC street fair along 3rd Ave East Village on June 27, 2026, 10am–6pm with food vendors, artisans, crafts, and local businesses.
Japan Fes
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
NYC's Japan Fes brings 1,000 vendors offering sushi, ramen, hibachi, takoyaki and more, plus cultural performances, cosplay and crafts across multiple NYC locations.
15th Annual WitchsFest USA - Ye Olde Pagan Street Faire
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Astor Pl, New York, NY 10003, United States
A lively pagan street faire on Astor Place celebrating witchcraft, folklore, crafts, vendors and ritual performances at the 15th Annual WitchsFest USA.
Closing: Juneteenth 2026
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
New York Society Library
The New York Society Library closes on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth, inviting patrons to reflect on freedom and history as the historic library pauses services for the holiday.
Dragon Fest NYC
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
Dragon Fest NYC erupts across multiple venues, tasting over 100 Chinese dishes—from dim sum to Peking duck—while lion dances, martial arts demos, and cultural performances light up the festival streets.
City of Water Day on Governors Island
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM
Governors Island
City of Water Day on Governors Island is a free waterfront celebration featuring kayaking, boat tours, fishing, environmental education, live music, and food, making NYC’s harbor accessible for all ages.
Bastille Day 25
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM
Madison Avenue 59th Street - 63rd Street
Bastille Day 25 electrifies NYC's streets from Madison Ave 59th to 63rd, a free, open 10am-6pm street fair by Clearview Festival Productions featuring marching bands, food vendors, artisans, crafts, and local businesses.
Japan Fes
Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
NYC's Japan Fes brings 1,000 vendors offering sushi, ramen, hibachi, takoyaki and more, plus cultural performances, cosplay and crafts across multiple NYC locations.
Dragon Fest NYC
Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
Dragon Fest NYC sweeps across multiple venues as the city’s largest Chinese food and culture festival, serving 100-plus cuisines—from dim sum to Peking duck—alongside lion dances, martial arts and vibrant performances.
Summer Festival 2026
Thu, 23 Jul 2026
Kadampa Meditation Center NYC
Join Summer Festival 2026 at Kadampa Meditation Center NYC for a day of mindfulness practices, guided meditations, and talks in a tranquil urban setting. A culturally mindful festival featuring meditation sessions, workshops, and community activities at a renowned NYC center.
BAM Next Wave Festival
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Brooklyn Academy of Music
BAM Next Wave Festival at the Brooklyn Academy of Music is a multidisciplinary contemporary performance festival (Sept/Oct through Dec/Jan) presenting experimental dance, theater, music and multimedia works from international and cutting-edge artists.
30th Ave Astoria
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM
30th Avenue Steinway - 31st Street
The 30th Ave Astoria street fair threads through Steinway to 31st Street in NYC, a free, all-ages festival by Clearview, with food, crafts, vendors and local businesses from 10am to 6pm.
Jamaica Jams Festival
Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at 6:00 AM
Jamaica Avenue Parson Blvd - 169th Street
Jamaica Jams Festival on Jamaica Avenue Parson Blvd at 169th Street turns a NYC street fair into a Caribbean-infused celebration with free entry, 10am–6pm hours, food vendors, crafts, and live performances.
Feast of San Gennaro
Fri, 11 Sept 2026 at 7:00 AM
Mulberry Street Library
New York's Feast of San Gennaro is NYC's iconic 11-day Italian street festival on Mulberry Street in Little Italy. The celebration is famous for sausage and pepper sandwiches, cannoli, zeppole, and a festive atmosphere that's drawn crowds since 1926. Free admission invites locals and visitors to enjoy outdoor stalls, live music, and a vibrant cultural celebration.
Unicycle Festival on Governors Island
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 at 7:00 AM
Governors Island
A family-friendly outdoor festival on Governors Island celebrating unicycling with races, circus performances by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, and interactive workshops. Free admission, vibrant waterfront acts, acrobatics, and skill showcases on a summer afternoon.
The Feast of San Gennaro
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Mulberry Street Library
The Feast of San Gennaro is an annual Little Italy street festival in NYC celebrating Italian-American culture with food vendors, live music, parades and community activities.
Atlantic Antic
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic Antic is a large annual outdoor street festival along Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn featuring food, music, vendors and family-friendly programming, free to attend.
Steinway St Festival
Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 6:00 AM
Steinway Street 28th Avenue - 34th Avenue
Steinway St Festival, organized by Clearview Festival Productions, turns Steinway Street from 28th to 34th Avenues into a free, family-friendly street fair from 10am-6pm, with food vendors, artisans, crafts and local businesses.
36th Ave "Astoria" Festival
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 at 6:00 AM
6th Avenue 23rd Street - 33rd Street
The 36th Ave Astoria Festival unfolds along 6th Avenue from 23rd to 33rd, a free street fair with food vendors, artisans, crafts and local businesses lighting up NYC’s neighborhood spirit.
Fall 2025
Sat, 19 Sept 2026
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Brooklyn Academy of Music's Fall 2025 season showcases a multidisciplinary cultural program of theater, dance, music and film, presenting new and established artists across BAM's stages.
Taste of Times Square
Tue, 15 Sept 2026 at 7:00 AM
Times Square, 45th-48th St, New York, NY
An annual outdoor food festival in Times Square featuring more than 25 restaurants from the neighborhood, offering diverse global cuisines in the heart of Manhattan.
Broadway Mall Festival
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 at 6:00 AM
Broadway (E) 86th St - 93rd St
Broadway Mall Festival brings NYC street-fair charm to the Upper East Side, with food vendors, artisans, crafts, and local businesses along Broadway from 86th to 93rd—free admission, 10am-6pm.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Wed, 30 Sept 2026
Randall's Island Park
Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Randall's Island is a public cultural celebration honoring Indigenous heritage with music, performances, food, and educational programming for families and the wider community.
Broadway Street Fair Downtown NYC
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 at 6:00 AM
Broadway 14th Street - Waverly
Broadway Fair Downtown NYC features vendors, artisans, crafts and local businesses with free admission from 10am to 6pm on Broadway 14th Street.
Junction Blvd Street Fair
Sun, 13 Sept 2026 at 6:00 AM
Junction Blvd Roosevelt - 35th Avenue
Junction Blvd street fair in NYC with food vendors, artisans, crafts, and local businesses; free admission, 10am–6pm on Sept 13, 2026.
THE HIP HOP MUSEUM, NYC
Sat, 26 Sept 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
THE HIP HOP MUSEUM, NYC unfolds as a citywide festival across multiple venues, celebrating hip-hop culture with food fests, live showcases, and immersive exhibits that keep the beats buzzing.
FANATICS FEST 2026, NYC
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
Legacies of San Juan Hill Festival
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 at 3:30 PM
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Legacies of San Juan Hill Festival at Lincoln Center celebrates the historic Afro-Latin legacy of San Juan Hill with world-class performances, storytelling, and interactive arts inside a premier NYC venue, offering a rich cultural experience.
Woodside Queens Festival
Sat, 12 Sept 2026 at 6:00 AM
Woodside Ave. 63rd St. - Roosevelt Ave.
Woodside Queens Festival turns Woodside Ave into a lively NYC street fair from 10am to 6pm, with free admission, food vendors, artisans, crafts and local businesses filling the block.
Richmond County Fair
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Historic Richmond Town
Richmond County Fair at Historic Richmond Town on Sep 1, 2026 — a family-friendly community fair featuring local vendors, historical exhibits, food, and outdoor activities celebrating Staten Island culture.
3rd Ave Community Festival
Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at 6:00 AM
2nd Avenue 4th Street - 14th Street
3rd Ave Community Festival in NYC is a family-friendly street fair with food vendors, artisans and local businesses along 3rd Ave from 66th to 86th Streets.
Weekend in the Life: Cozy Fall Fan Experience (NYC)
Fri, 4 Sept 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
A weekend in the life of cozy fall fun across NYC and nearby towns—food, markets, and festival vibes, a laid‑back showcase of autumn flavors and bite‑sized experiences.
Sunset Park Festival
Sun, 20 Sept 2026 at 6:00 AM
2nd Avenue 4th Street - 14th Street
Sunset Park Festival brings NYC street fair energy to free all day fun from 10am to 6pm, with food vendors, artisans and local businesses lining city streets for a lively family friendly day.
Times Square New Year’s Eve
Mon, 30 Nov 2026
Times Square, 45th-48th St, New York, NY
Annual New Year’s Eve street celebration in NYC’s Times Square centered on the iconic ball drop, live performances and a global countdown, drawing huge crowds of locals and tourists for an outdoor midnight spectacle.
Broadway "Astoria" Festival
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 at 6:00 AM
Broadway Crescent Street - 42nd Street
A free NYC street fair along Broadway Crescent (Astoria) featuring food vendors, artisans, crafts, and local businesses, 10am–6pm.
Broadway Fall Fair
Sun, 20 Sept 2026 at 6:00 AM
Broadway (W) 96th St - 106th St
Broadway Fall Fair is a NYC street fair featuring food vendors, artisans, crafts and local businesses on Broadway with free admission 10am–6pm.
Liberty Street Street Fair
Thu, 24 Sept 2026 at 6:00 AM
Liberty Street Church - Broadway
Liberty Street Street Fair at Liberty Street Church (Broadway) in NYC—free admission 10am–6pm with food vendors, artisans, crafts and local businesses.
Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting
Mon, 30 Nov 2026
Rockefeller Center
The annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting in New York City is a free, seasonal cultural ceremony with lights, performances and large crowds, usually held in late November or early December.
Greenpoint Ave "Sunnyside" Festival
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 at 6:00 AM
Greenpoint Avenue 48th Street - 42nd Street
Stroll Greenpoint Ave from 48th to 42nd for the Sunnyside Festival, a sunlit NYC street fair free 10am–6pm with sizzling food vendors, savvy artisans, crafts and local businesses, all wrapped in a warm community vibe.
Wonderful Woodhaven Street Fair
Sun, 4 Oct 2026 at 6:00 AM
Jamaica Ave Woodhaven Blvd - 80th Street
Wonderful Woodhaven Street Fair lights up Jamaica Ave from Woodhaven Blvd to 80th St with food vendors, artisans, crafts and local businesses in a free, family-friendly NYC block party.
Upper Broadway Fall Fair
Sat, 26 Sept 2026 at 6:00 AM
Broadway (W) 96th St - 106th St
Upper Broadway Fall Fair sweeps NYC streets from Broadway W 96th to 106th, free 10am–6pm, with tasty food vendors, artisans, crafts, and local shops turning a city block into a festive playground.
Lexington Ave UES
Sun, 27 Sept 2026 at 6:00 AM
Lexington Avenue 79th Street - 86th Street
Lexington Ave UES street fair brings a block-party vibe to the Upper East Side from 79th to 96th, with free admission, diverse foods, crafts, and local vendors curated by Clearview Festival Productions.
MEOW WOLF AT PIER 17, NYC
Fri, 1 Jan 2027 at 6:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
Meow Wolf arrives at Pier 17 in NYC for an immersive, evening-bound art festival along Manhattan’s waterfront, blending surreal installations with live visuals and social energy on Friday night, January 1, 2027.
Fordham Rd Fest
Sun, 27 Sept 2026 at 6:00 AM
Fordham Road Grand Concourse - Valentine Ave
Fordham Rd Fest lights up the Grand Concourse on Fordham Road with a free, all-ages NYC street fair featuring food vendors, artisans, crafts, and local businesses from 10am to 6pm.
Jerome Avenue Festival
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 at 6:00 AM
Jerome Avenue Moshulu - Gun Hill Road
Sunlit, free-entry Jerome Avenue Festival rolls through NYC’s Jerome Avenue Moshulu - Gun Hill Road, 10am-6pm, pairing sizzling food vendors, artisans, crafts and local businesses into a vibrant street fair spectacle.
BAM Winter–Spring 2024 Program
Fri, 15 Jan 2027 at 2:30 PM
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Running Jan 15–Jun 9, 2024 at Brooklyn Academy of Music, this winter–spring program gathers artists for a season of community-driven performances and collaborations across disciplines. A diverse, NYC-anchored festival of contemporary art and live experiences.
40th Street
Wed, 30 Sept 2026 at 6:00 AM
40th Street Park - Madison
Step into the 40th Street Festival in NYC at 40th Street Park Madison, a free all day street fair with food vendors, artisans, crafts and local businesses, in a lively city block perfect for families and neighbors to mingle.
Empire Skate of Mind: Retro Roller Rink at Brooklyn Children's Museum
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 at 6:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
Empire Skate of Mind brings retro roller rink vibes to Brooklyn Children's Museum, mixing NYC food festival energy with slick vintage tricks and colorful costumes from Nov 15, 2025 to Apr 26, 2026.
Sol de Janeiro Rosa Charmosa Collection Launch
Sun, 27 Dec 2026 at 6:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
Sol de Janeiro's Rosa Charmosa collection launches in New York City with a scent-sational festival-inspired party at Sephora's Times Square Atrium, featuring first-look minis, live demos and fans flocking for glow-and-go beauty drops.
KAWS Takeover at NYBG (NYC)
Sat, 22 May 2027 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
KAWS Takeover at NYBG in NYC streams art, design and food into a vivid festival at the New York Botanical Garden from May 22 to October 24, 2027, with iconic installations, tastings, and a pop-culture glow.