Events in New York in August 2026
New York has 6 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
- NY Now Summer MarketAug 2 - Aug 4Source: festival calendar
- 62nd Annual Eden Corn FestivalAug 6 - Aug 9Source: festival calendar
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
- Aug 8
- Aug 22 - Aug 23
- Aug 25 - Aug 30
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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 1 - Aug 31
SummerStage Festival
New York City's largest free outdoor performing arts festival, featuring music, dance, and theater in Central Park and other parks.
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
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