Events in New York in October 2026
New York has 12 sourced events in October 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 October 2026 leads with these:
- Hamilton (NY)Oct 1 - Nov 1Richard Rodgers Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
- Just In TimeOct 1Circle In The Square Theatre · Source: SeatGeek
- Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildOct 1 - Nov 1Lyric Theatre - NY · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
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- Oct 7 - Oct 13
SOHO International Film Festival NYC
New York. International Independent Film Festival.
Source: festival calendar
- Oct 8
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Oct 2 - Oct 18
New York Film Festival 2026
Prestigious film festival showcasing international and independent films at Lincoln Center.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 8 - Oct 11
New York Comic Con
New York
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival calendar
- Oct 15 - Oct 18
Frieze New York 2026
International contemporary art fair held on Randall's Island featuring galleries and artists worldwide.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Columbus Day · publicOct 12
- Long weekendOct 10–Oct 12
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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