Manhattan Events

A curated calendar of events we think you will like the best during your visit to Manhattan.

The Metropolitan Opera First Quarter 2026 Season

Metropolitan Opera – Winter 2026 Season (January–March) Metropolitan Opera’s Winter 2026 season (January–March) brings a mix of classics and new productions to the Met in New York City. Expect crowd-pleasers like Carmen, Madama Butterfly, and La Traviata, alongside new stagings of Bellini’s I Puritani and Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde, plus the Laffont Grand Finals Concert […]

Ice Skating at Brookfield Place

The Rink at Brookfield Place is a seasonal outdoor ice skating venue located on the Hudson River waterfront in Lower Manhattan’s Battery Park City. Known for its picturesque skyline views and proximity to the One World Trade Center, it offers one of New York City’s most scenic winter recreation experiences. And frankly, if you really […]

Under the Radar Festival

Under the Radar Festival is an influential annual theater and performance arts festival based in New York City that highlights bold, experimental, and multidisciplinary work from around the world as well as from national and local artists. Founded in 2005 by Mark Russell, it has become one of the most anticipated events of the winter […]

Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center

If you want to experience something that many New Yorkers shy away from (due to crowds!) go to the Rockefeller Plaza ice skating ring.  Almost everyone loves it, and if you are here during the holidays, it's a fun (but crowded) thing to do. (IMHO)  It's located right below the iconic tree, in Rockefeller Plaza […]

Lincoln Center Chamber Music

A wonderful list of concerts this March at Lincoln Center Sonic Spectrum III – Thursday, March 5, 2026, 7:30 pm, Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS. An evening of bold contemporary chamber music featuring inventive works by living composers. Destination: Kreisler – Sunday, March 8, 2026, 5:00 pm, Alice Tully Hall. A tribute to legendary […]

Shoe Inn Sample Sale

NYC’s biggest shoe warehouse sale is happening this week! ShoeInn Official’s 30th annual warehouse sale is at @260SampleSale now through Sunday, with prices starting at $15 and up to 75% off (Shoes $15-$99 and boots/booties $29-$249). Shop top brands like UGG, Sorel, Steve Madden, Birkenstock, Eileen Fisher & more. New merchandise is restocked daily, so […]

April 8 – 12: New York International Auto Show

New York International Auto Show 2026 is now open at the Jacob Javits Center, running from 8th to 12th April and once again turning Manhattan into a global hub for automotive innovation. As one of the industry’s most established events, the show continues to showcase the latest in vehicle design, performance, and emerging mobility technology. […]

April 8 – 19 Film Fest: New Directors/New Films 2026

New Directors/New Films 2026 returns for its 55th edition from April 8 through April 19, bringing a global showcase of emerging filmmaking talent to New York City. Presented by Film at Lincoln Center and The Museum of Modern Art, the festival continues its focus on bold, original voices shaping the future of cinema. This year’s […]

April 8 – 19 Cherry Blossom Pop-Up at Pink Pier

Cherry Blossom Pop-Up at Pink Pier NYC returns this April, transforming Watermark at Pier 15 into one of the city’s most vibrant seasonal experiences. Running through April 19, the event combines waterfront views with a fully themed pink installation inspired by cherry blossom season. Visitors can explore a range of immersive features, including heated glasshouse […]