44 upcoming festivals events
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FANATICS FEST 2026, NYC
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 at 7:00 AM
Various NYC Locations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.