Events in New York in August 2026
New York has 12 sourced events in August 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The New York calendar for August 2026 leads with these:
- Cheddar Cheese Festival: Say Cheese!Aug 1Source: festival calendar
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar ShowAug 1DR2 Theatre · Source: SeatGeek
- Hamilton (NY)Aug 1 - Sep 1Richard Rodgers Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
- Aug 1
- Aug 1 - Sep 1
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Lyric Theatre - NY. Arts & Theatre · Performance Art.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Aug 1 - Sep 1
- Aug 1
- Aug 1
- Aug 1
- Aug 1 - Aug 2
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- Aug 2 - Aug 4
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- Aug 1 - Aug 30
Harlem Week
A month-long celebration of Harlem's culture, history, and community with concerts, art exhibitions, and family events.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Aug 5 - Aug 23
Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival
An annual summer festival featuring free outdoor performances of music, dance, and spoken word at Lincoln Center.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Aug 12 - Aug 23
New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC) - August Edition
A showcase of independent theater productions from around the world, held in various venues across NYC.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
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