Events in New York in August 2026

Sourced events

• Aug 2 - Aug 4

  NY Now Summer Market

  New York

  Source: festival calendar

• Aug 6 - Aug 9

  62nd Annual Eden Corn Festival

  New York

  Source: festival calendar

• Aug 8

  38th Annual Avon Rotary Corn Festival

  New York

  Source: festival calendar

• Aug 9 - Sep 1
  

  Hamilton (NY)

  Richard Rodgers Theatre. Arts & Theatre · Theatre.

  Source: Ticketmaster

• Aug 9
  

  The Red Clay Strays

  Madison Square Garden. Music · Country.

  Source: Ticketmaster

• Aug 9
  

  Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular

  Radio City Music Hall. Arts & Theatre · Theatre.

  Source: Ticketmaster

• Aug 10
  

  Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte: North American Tour 2026

  UBS Arena. Music · Rock.

  Source: Ticketmaster

• Aug 10 - Sep 1
  

  Wicked (NY)

  Gershwin Theatre. Arts & Theatre · Theatre.

  Source: Ticketmaster

• Aug 11 - Sep 1
  

  Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

  Lyric Theatre - NY. Arts & Theatre · Performance Art.

  Source: Ticketmaster

• 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

• Aug 15 - Aug 16

  Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit

  A biannual juried art show featuring local and national artists displaying paintings, sculpture, photography, and crafts.

  Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research